₹5,400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Paybooks
- Starts ₹3,600/mo higher (₹5,400/mo vs ₹1,800/mo)
HRMS software · Alternatives
Best Paybooks alternatives in India (2026)
Paybooks is a hrms software product from Paybooks, Bengaluru, priced at ₹1,800/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 6 are built in India, and 7 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Paybooks are Marg Payroll (₹5,400/mo), Saral PayPack (₹6,000/mo), Remote (₹2,400/mo), Gusto (₹3,000/mo) and Keka Payroll (₹6,999/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹100/month.
Why businesses look for a Paybooks alternative
Cost
Paybooks starts at ₹1,800/mo. 7 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Paybooks alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Paybooks'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Paybooks (current) | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | — |
| 1 | Marg Payroll | ₹5,400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Saral PayPack | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Remote | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Gusto | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Keka Payroll | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Patriot Payroll | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Wagepoint | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Zoho People Plus | ₹300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 9 |  Payroll by Deskera | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  OnPay | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Plane (Pilot) | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Deel | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Square Payroll | ₹2,800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Xero Payroll | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Rippling | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  QuickBooks Payroll | ₹3,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Multiplier | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 18 |  Panther | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Asanify | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  uKnowva HRMS | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 Paybooks alternatives in detail
2. Saral PayPack
Relyon Softech · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.6/5
Payroll software with statutory compliance.
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Paybooks
- Starts ₹4,200/mo higher (₹6,000/mo vs ₹1,800/mo)
Compared with Paybooks
- Starts ₹600/mo higher (₹2,400/mo vs ₹1,800/mo)
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Paybooks
- Starts ₹1,200/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹1,800/mo)
Key features
- Unlimited payroll runs per month with no charge for off-cycle payrolls
- Federal, state and local tax filings and payments
- Payroll on AutoPilot for recurring runs
- Multiple pay rates and pay schedules
- Direct deposit or printable checks
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Paybooks
- Starts ₹5,199/mo higher (₹6,999/mo vs ₹1,800/mo)
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Paybooks
- Starts ₹300/mo cheaper (₹1,500/mo vs ₹1,800/mo)
7. Wagepoint
Wagepoint · Toronto · HRMS software · 4.3/5
Payroll for small businesses in Canada and US.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Paybooks
- Starts ₹300/mo cheaper (₹1,500/mo vs ₹1,800/mo)
8. Zoho People Plus
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Bundled HR suite with recruit, payroll and expense.
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Paybooks
- Starts ₹1,500/mo cheaper (₹300/mo vs ₹1,800/mo)
Key features
- Job requisitions
- Candidate management
- Recruitment automation and analytics (Enterprise)
- Employee records
- Onboarding and offboarding
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Paybooks
- Starts ₹300/mo cheaper (₹1,500/mo vs ₹1,800/mo)
Compared with Paybooks
- Starts ₹1,200/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹1,800/mo)
Paybooks alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Paybooks
Indian alternatives to Paybooks
How to choose a Paybooks alternative
- Start with payroll. If the statutory side is wrong, nothing else matters — ask the vendor to run a live payroll for a sample employee in your state and show you the PF, ESI and PT calculations.
- Next, check how attendance actually reaches the system. Biometric device integration, geo-tagged mobile check-in and shift rostering are three very different problems, and most vendors are strong at one and weak at the others.
- Finally, look at what happens at scale. Many Indian HRMS products are priced per employee per month with a floor of fifty or a hundred employees, which makes them expensive for a twenty-person team and cheap for a five-hundred-person one.
Paybooks alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Paybooks in 2026?+
The closest matches to Paybooks on App Advisor are Marg Payroll (₹5,400/mo), Saral PayPack (₹6,000/mo), Remote (₹2,400/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Paybooks, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Paybooks?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Paybooks has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Paybooks?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, uKnowva HRMS starts lowest at ₹100/mo, compared with ₹1,800/mo for Paybooks. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Paybooks?+
Yes. 6 alternatives are built in India, including Marg Payroll (₹5,400/mo), Saral PayPack (₹6,000/mo), Keka Payroll (₹6,999/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Paybooks vs Marg Payroll: which is better?+
Marg Payroll is the closest match to Paybooks in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹3,600/mo higher (₹5,400/mo vs ₹1,800/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Paybooks alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in hrms software or a category Paybooks also covers, and Paybooks'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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