1. HRMantra
HRMantra Software · Mumbai · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Comprehensive HRMS with payroll and performance.
On request
Quote-based
HRMS software · Alternatives
Best Pocket HRMS alternatives in India (2026)
Pocket HRMS is a hrms software product from Pocket HRMS (SGCMS), Mumbai, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 20 are built in India, and 4 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Pocket HRMS are HRMantra (On request), PeopleStrong (On request), greytHR (Free plan), Darwinbox (On request) and Ramco HCM (On request). greytHR is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹49/month.
Why businesses look for a Pocket HRMS alternative
The price isn't published
Pocket HRMS (SGCMS) quotes Pocket HRMS per organisation. 3 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
There is no free plan
Pocket HRMS has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
A mobile app
Pocket HRMS does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Reported limitation
Pricing is billed annually, so there is no published month-to-month rate
Reported limitation
A one-time implementation fee applies and its amount is not published anywhere
Reported limitation
The base block covers 50 employees, so companies well under 50 overpay per head
Pocket HRMS alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Pocket HRMS'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Pocket HRMS (current) | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | HRMantra | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  PeopleStrong | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  greytHR | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.9/5 | |
| 4 |  Darwinbox | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Ramco HCM | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Wallet HR | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Officenet HRMS | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  factoHR | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Akrivia HCM | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Beehive HRMS | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Craze | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Keka HR | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 13 |  Pocket HRMS Payroll | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Tally Payroll | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Mewurk | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 16 |  Excelity Global (Ceridian) | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  sumHR | ₹49/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 18 |  Allsec | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Aparajitha | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Qandle | ₹2,450/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 Pocket HRMS alternatives in detail
2. PeopleStrong
PeopleStrong · Gurugram · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Enterprise HR tech and payroll platform.
On request
Quote-based
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
3. greytHR
Greytip Software · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.9/5
HR and payroll platform with a free tier for small teams and statutory compliance built in.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Pocket HRMS
- Has a free plan — Pocket HRMS does not
Key features
- Automatic PF, ESI, PT, LWF and TDS
- Multi-state statutory compliance
- Government portal filing
- Leave management
- Biometric, GPS and GeoMark+ attendance
4. Darwinbox
Darwinbox · Hyderabad · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Enterprise HCM platform born in India and used across Asia.
On request
Quote-based
Key features
- Unified employee profiles
- Organisation management
- No-code HR workflow automation
- Reports and visual analytics
- Global compliance and localisation
On request
Quote-based
6. Wallet HR
Crystal HR & Security Solutions · Chennai · HRMS software · 4.4/5
HRMS and payroll for mid-size companies.
On request
Quote-based
On request
Quote-based
8. factoHR
factoHR (Version Systems) · Rajkot · HRMS software · 4.4/5
HR, payroll and attendance suite with mobile app.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Pocket HRMS
- Also available on Android, iOS
Key features
- Employee database and document management
- Letter generation
- Employee onboarding
- Multiple entities management
- Helpdesk
9. Akrivia HCM
Akrivia HCM · Hyderabad · HRMS software · 4.3/5
Unified HCM for hire-to-retire processes.
On request
Quote-based
10. Beehive HRMS
Beehive Software · Mumbai · HRMS software · 4.5/5
HR and payroll automation for mid-size companies.
On request
Quote-based
Pocket HRMS alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Pocket HRMS
Free Pocket HRMS alternatives
Indian alternatives to Pocket HRMS
How to choose a Pocket HRMS 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.
Pocket HRMS alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Pocket HRMS in 2026?+
The closest matches to Pocket HRMS on App Advisor are HRMantra (On request), PeopleStrong (On request), greytHR (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Pocket HRMS, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Pocket HRMS?+
Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: greytHR (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Pocket HRMS?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, sumHR starts lowest at ₹49/mo. greytHR also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Pocket HRMS?+
Yes. 20 alternatives are built in India, including HRMantra (On request), PeopleStrong (On request), greytHR (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Pocket HRMS vs HRMantra: which is better?+
HRMantra is the closest match to Pocket HRMS in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Pocket HRMS alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in hrms software or a category Pocket HRMS also covers, and Pocket HRMS (SGCMS)'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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