₹5,400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Paybooks
- Starts ₹3,600/mo higher (₹5,400/mo vs Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published)
HRMS software · Alternatives
Best Paybooks alternatives in India (2027)
Paybooks is a hrms software product from Paybooks, Bengaluru, priced at Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published. 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 ₹300/month.
Why businesses look for a Paybooks alternative
Cost
Paybooks starts at Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published. 7 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Reported limitation
No INR price is published for any software or outsourcing plan, so every buyer needs a sales quote
Reported limitation
Software plans generate compliance reports but do not file PF, ESI, PT or TDS returns for you
Reported limitation
Geo-fenced and selfie web attendance is an add-on on Xpand and Xcelerate, not included
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) | Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published | 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 |  TeamNest | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  OnPay | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Plane (Pilot) | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Deel | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Square Payroll | ₹2,800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Xero Payroll | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Rippling | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  QuickBooks Payroll | ₹3,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Multiplier | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Panther | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Asanify | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 |
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 Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published)
Key features
- Salary management
- Statutory compliance
- Bonus and arrears
- TDS management
- Payslip generation
Compared with Paybooks
- Starts ₹600/mo higher (₹2,400/mo vs Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published)
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Paybooks
- Starts ₹1,200/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published)
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 Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published)
Key features
- PF employer and employee contributions with ECR-ready reports
- ESI eligibility, wage thresholds and contribution validation
- State-specific Professional Tax rules and filing reports
- Labour Welfare Fund calculation by state
- TDS with quarterly reports and Form 130 (formerly Form 16)
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Paybooks
- Starts ₹300/mo cheaper (₹1,500/mo vs Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published)
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 Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published)
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 Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published)
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 Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published)
10. TeamNest
TeamNest · Mumbai · HRMS software · 4.3/5
Cloud HR and payroll software covering attendance, leave, expenses, payroll and compliance.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Paybooks
- Starts ₹800/mo cheaper (₹1,000/mo vs Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published)
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 2027?+
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, Zoho People Plus starts lowest at ₹300/mo, compared with Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published 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 Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published). 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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