1. Ciphr
Ciphr Limited · Reading · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 4.1/5
HR and payroll platform for UK organisations with employee records, absence, performance and employee self-service. | employee-self-service
On request
Free trial
Employee self-service (ESS) software · Alternatives
Best Payboy alternatives in India (2026)
Payboy is an employee self-service (ess) software product from Payboy, Singapore, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 13 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Payboy are Ciphr (On request), SmartHR (On request), Paycom (On request), HR WORKS (On request) and Workforce.com (On request). HRSaathi is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Why businesses look for a Payboy alternative
There is no free plan
Payboy has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Payboy is built in Singapore. 13 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Payboy alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Payboy'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Payboy (current) | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.9/5 | — |
| 1 | Ciphr | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 2 |  SmartHR | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Paycom | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 4 |  HR WORKS | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 5 |  Workforce.com | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 6 |  HRSaathi | ₹450/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 7 |  HR Cloud | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 8 |  AlexisHR | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 9 |  QuikChex | ₹4,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Keka HR | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 11 |  sumHR | ₹49/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 12 |  Qandle | ₹2,450/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Zimyo | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  EarlySalary (Fibe) | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  RemoFirst | EOR from $199 per employee/month | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 16 |  Paybooks | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 17 |  Zoho People Plus | ₹300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 18 |  uKnowva HRMS | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  HROne | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  QkrHR Payroll | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Payboy alternatives in detail
2. SmartHR
SmartHR · Coimbatore · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 4.3/5
White-label HR, payroll, attendance and leave platform that businesses can buy ready-made or have customised. | employee-self-service
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Payboy
- Built in India (Coimbatore)
3. Paycom
Paycom Software · Oklahoma City · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 4.1/5
HR and payroll software in a single database, including Beti automated payroll and employee self-service. | employee-self-service
On request
Quote-based
4. HR WORKS
HRworks GmbH · Freiburg · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 4/5
HR software for SMEs covering personnel admin, absence, time recording, travel expenses and payroll interfaces. | employee-self-service
On request
Quote-based
5. Workforce.com
Workforce.com · Chicago · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 3.9/5
Workforce management software for employee scheduling, time and attendance, HR and payroll. | employee-self-service
On request
Quote-based
6. HRSaathi
Skysoft IT Services Pvt Ltd · Lucknow · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 4.7/5
HRMS for Indian startups and SMEs with attendance, leave, employee records, documents and self-service tools. | employee-self-service
₹450/mo
Free plan available
Compared with Payboy
- Has a free plan — Payboy does not
- Built in India (Lucknow)
7. HR Cloud
HR Cloud · El Segundo · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 4/5
HR platform for frontline teams connecting onboarding, core HR, engagement and payroll. | employee-self-service
On request
Quote-based
8. AlexisHR
AlexisHR AB · Stockholm · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 4.1/5
All-in-one HR platform for core HR, time management, documents, e-signing and people analytics. | employee-self-service
On request
Quote-based
9. QuikChex
QuikChex · Mumbai · Payroll software · 4.6/5
HRMS with integrated payroll, attendance and compliance for Indian companies, plus payroll outsourcing. | payroll-software
₹4,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Payboy
- Built in India (Mumbai)
10. Keka HR
Keka Technologies · Hyderabad · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Modern HRMS with payroll, attendance and performance for growing Indian companies.
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Payboy
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
Key features
- Org structure and dynamic employee profiles
- Documents, letters and e-signature (Keka Sign)
- Onboarding, pre-boarding and exit with exit surveys
- Asset tracking and travel desk
- Custom roles, workflow automation, custom reports
Payboy alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Payboy alternatives
Indian alternatives to Payboy
How to choose a Payboy alternative
- Try the mobile app as an employee would, on a low-end Android phone and in a regional language if your workforce needs one.
- Check which changes need HR approval, especially bank details, to prevent payroll fraud.
- Confirm the ESS works for contract and field staff, not only office employees.
Payboy alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Payboy in 2026?+
The closest matches to Payboy on App Advisor are Ciphr (On request), SmartHR (On request), Paycom (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Payboy, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Payboy?+
Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: HRSaathi (₹450/mo). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Payboy?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, QkrHR Payroll starts lowest at ₹40/mo. HRSaathi also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Payboy?+
Yes. 13 alternatives are built in India, including SmartHR (On request), HRSaathi (₹450/mo), QuikChex (₹4,500/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Payboy vs Ciphr: which is better?+
Ciphr is the closest match to Payboy in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Payboy alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in employee self-service (ess) software or a category Payboy also covers, and Payboy'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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