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Best Nectar HR alternatives in India (2027)
Nectar HR is a performance & okr software product from Nectar, Orem, priced at ₹250/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 7 are built in India, and 4 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Nectar HR are Bonusly (₹250/mo), Kudos (₹300/mo), Motivosity (₹300/mo), Xoxoday Empuls (₹100/mo) and Synergita (Rs 30 per user/month · Engage plan, billed annually). Teamflect is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹60/month.
Why businesses look for a Nectar HR alternative
There is no free plan
Nectar HR has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Nectar HR starts at ₹250/mo. 4 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Nectar HR is built in United States. 7 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Nectar HR alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Nectar HR's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Nectar HR (current) | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Bonusly | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 2 |  Kudos | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Motivosity | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 4 |  Xoxoday Empuls | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Synergita | Rs 30 per user/month · Engage plan, billed annually | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  15Five | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Peoplebox | $2/employee/month · Engagement module, billed annually | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Leapsome | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Ally.io (Viva Goals) | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  PerformYard | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Workleap Officevibe | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Lattice | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Engagedly | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Small Improvements | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Workstars | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 16 |  Loop by Zimyo | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Zimyo Engage | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  greytHR Performance | ₹3,495/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Teamflect | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Keka Performance | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Nectar HR alternatives in detail
Compared with Nectar HR
- Starts ₹50/mo higher (₹300/mo vs ₹250/mo)
₹300/mo
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Compared with Nectar HR
- Starts ₹50/mo higher (₹300/mo vs ₹250/mo)
4. Xoxoday Empuls
Xoxoday · Bengaluru · Performance & OKR software · 4.4/5
Engagement, recognition and surveys built in India.
₹100/mo
Free trial
Compared with Nectar HR
- Starts ₹150/mo cheaper (₹100/mo vs ₹250/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
5. Synergita
Synergita · Chennai · Performance & OKR software · 4.6/5
Performance management and OKR built in Chennai.
Rs 30 per user/month · Engage plan, billed annually
Free trial
Compared with Nectar HR
- Starts ₹50/mo higher (Rs 30 per user/month · Engage plan, billed annually vs ₹250/mo)
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Configurable review formats, cycles and rating frameworks
- Normalisation of ratings
- 9-box and SWOT analysis
- Custom workflows and feedback templates
- Appraisal letter distribution (Perform Plus)
6. 15Five
15Five · San Francisco · Performance & OKR software · 4.5/5
Performance management with check-ins.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Nectar HR
- Starts ₹150/mo higher (₹400/mo vs ₹250/mo)
7. Peoplebox
Peoplebox · Bengaluru · Performance & OKR software · 4.6/5
OKR and performance platform built in Bengaluru.
$2/employee/month · Engagement module, billed annually
Free trial
Compared with Nectar HR
- Starts ₹350/mo higher ($2/employee/month · Engagement module, billed annually vs ₹250/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Key features
- Company, department, team and individual goal cascading
- OKR, KRA and KPI frameworks supported
- Auto progress from Jira, Asana and Google Sheets
- Goal updates from Slack and Microsoft Teams
- Monthly or quarterly business reviews from OKR dashboards
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Nectar HR
- Starts ₹450/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹250/mo)
9. Ally.io (Viva Goals)
Microsoft · Redmond · Performance & OKR software · 4.3/5
OKR management in Microsoft Viva.
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Nectar HR
- Starts ₹250/mo higher (₹500/mo vs ₹250/mo)
10. PerformYard
PerformYard · Arlington · Performance & OKR software · 4.3/5
Performance reviews and goals.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Nectar HR
- Starts ₹150/mo higher (₹400/mo vs ₹250/mo)
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How to choose a Nectar HR alternative
- Decide on the model first — OKRs, KRAs or competency-based reviews — and pick a tool that supports it natively.
- Check manager adoption features: reminders, mobile check-ins and simple forms.
- Ensure it integrates with your HRMS so employee data is not duplicated.
Nectar HR alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Nectar HR in 2027?+
The closest matches to Nectar HR on App Advisor are Bonusly (₹250/mo), Kudos (₹300/mo), Motivosity (₹300/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Nectar HR, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Nectar HR?+
Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Teamflect (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Nectar HR?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Loop by Zimyo starts lowest at ₹60/mo, compared with ₹250/mo for Nectar HR. Teamflect also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Nectar HR?+
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including Xoxoday Empuls (₹100/mo), Synergita (Rs 30 per user/month · Engage plan, billed annually), Peoplebox ($2/employee/month · Engagement module, billed annually). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Nectar HR vs Bonusly: which is better?+
Bonusly is the closest match to Nectar HR in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Nectar HR alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in performance & okr software or a category Nectar HR also covers, and Nectar's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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