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Best Paycom alternatives in India (2026)

Paycom is an employee self-service (ess) software product from Paycom Software, Oklahoma City, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 12 are built in India, and 1 start cheaper or free.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Paycom are SmartHR (On request), HR WORKS (On request), Workforce.com (On request), Ciphr (On request) and HR Cloud (On request). HRSaathi is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹450/month.

Why businesses look for a Paycom alternative

The price isn't published

Paycom Software quotes Paycom per organisation. 1 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.

There is no free plan

Paycom has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.

Indian support and GST

Paycom is built in United States. 12 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

A mobile app

Paycom does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.

Paycom alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches Paycom's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
Paycom logoPaycom (current)On requestNoWebNo4.1/5
1SmartHR logoSmartHROn requestNoWebYes4.3/5
2HR WORKS logoHR WORKSOn requestNoWebNo4/5
3Workforce.com logoWorkforce.comOn requestNoWebNo3.9/5
4Ciphr logoCiphrOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
5HR Cloud logoHR CloudOn requestNoWebNo4/5
6AlexisHR logoAlexisHROn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
7HRSaathi logoHRSaathi₹450/moYesWebYes4.7/5
8Payboy logoPayboyOn requestNoWeb, Android, iOSNo3.9/5
9PeopleStrong logoPeopleStrongOn requestNoWebYes4.5/5
10TankhaPay logoTankhaPayOn requestNoWebYes4.5/5
11HRMantra logoHRMantraOn requestNoWebYes4.5/5
12Neeyamo logoNeeyamoOn requestNoWebYes4.3/5
13Darwinbox logoDarwinboxOn requestNoWebYes4.5/5
14Pocket HRMS logoPocket HRMSOn requestNoWebYes4.5/5
15Ramco HCM logoRamco HCMOn requestNoWebYes4.5/5
16Moorepay logoMoorepayOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
17Spine HR logoSpine HROn requestNoWeb, WindowsYes4.5/5
18Wallet HR logoWallet HROn requestNoWebYes4.4/5
19Officenet HRMS logoOfficenet HRMSOn requestNoWebYes4.4/5
20PayFit logoPayFitOn requestNoWebNo4/5

Top 10 Paycom alternatives in detail

SmartHR logo

1. 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 Paycom

  • Built in India (Coimbatore)
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2. 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

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3. 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

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4. 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

HR Cloud logo

5. 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

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6. 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

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7. 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 Paycom

  • Has a free plan — Paycom does not
  • Publishes a price (₹450/mo); Paycom is quote-only
  • Built in India (Lucknow)
Payboy logo

8. Payboy

Payboy · Singapore · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 3.9/5

Singapore HRMS for payroll, leave, attendance and scheduling, with a mobile app for employee check-in. | employee-self-service

On request

Free trial

Compared with Paycom

  • Also available on Android, iOS
PeopleStrong logo

9. PeopleStrong

PeopleStrong · Gurugram · HRMS software · 4.5/5

Enterprise HR tech and payroll platform.

On request

Quote-based

Compared with Paycom

  • Built in India (Gurugram)

Key features

  • Core HR
  • Onboarding
  • Leave & Attendance
  • Employee self-service on web and mobile
  • Automated salary calculations including pro-rata adjustments for payouts and related expenses
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10. TankhaPay

Akal Information Systems Ltd. · New Delhi · Payroll software · 4.5/5

Payroll, statutory compliance, HRMS and employer-of-record services for Indian and global teams.

On request

Quote-based

Compared with Paycom

  • Built in India (New Delhi)

Paycom alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Paycom 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.

Paycom alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Paycom in 2026?+

The closest matches to Paycom on App Advisor are SmartHR (On request), HR WORKS (On request), Workforce.com (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Paycom, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Paycom?+

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 Paycom?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, HRSaathi starts lowest at ₹450/mo. HRSaathi also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to Paycom?+

Yes. 12 alternatives are built in India, including SmartHR (On request), HRSaathi (₹450/mo), PeopleStrong (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Paycom vs SmartHR: which is better?+

SmartHR is the closest match to Paycom in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Coimbatore). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Paycom alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in employee self-service (ess) software or a category Paycom also covers, and Paycom Software'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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