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Best RemoFirst alternatives in India (2027)

RemoFirst is a payroll software product from RemoFirst Inc., San Francisco, priced at EOR from $199 per employee/month. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 15 are built in India.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to RemoFirst are QuikChex (Rs 4,500/month + Rs 45/employee · Self Service Starter; GST not stated), QkrHR Payroll (₹40/mo), SurePayroll (Paid plans), EZHRM (Paid plans) and Staffology Payroll (Paid plans). Karo HR is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.

Why businesses look for a RemoFirst alternative

There is no free plan

RemoFirst has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.

Indian support and GST

RemoFirst is built in United States. 15 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

RemoFirst alternatives compared

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

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—RemoFirst logoRemoFirst (current)EOR from $199 per employee/monthNoWebNo4.1/5—
1QuikChex logoQuikChexRs 4,500/month + Rs 45/employee · Self Service Starter; GST not statedNoWebYes4.6/5
2QkrHR Payroll logoQkrHR Payroll₹40/moNoWebYes4.3/5
3SurePayroll logoSurePayrollPaid plansNoWebNo4.1/5
4EZHRM logoEZHRMPaid plansNoWebYes4.1/5
5Staffology Payroll logoStaffology PayrollPaid plansNoWebNo4/5
6EZII logoEZIIPaid plansNoWebYes4.1/5
7EasyHR logoEasyHRPaid plansNoWebYes4.1/5
8Gird Self Service logoGird Self ServicePaid plansNoWebYes4.1/5
9LAGRAN HR logoLAGRAN HRPaid plansNoWebYes4.1/5
10Humi logoHumiPaid plansNoWebNo4/5
11Minopcloud logoMinopcloudPaid plansNoWebYes4.1/5
12Rise People logoRise PeoplePaid plansNoWebNo4/5
13Tempus Central logoTempus CentralPaid plansNoWebYes4.1/5
14WoCo logoWoCoPaid plansNoWebYes4.1/5
15Verdeshell HRMS logoVerdeshell HRMSPaid plansNoWebYes4/5
16Gadjian logoGadjianPaid plansNoWebNo3.9/5
17TankhaPay logoTankhaPayPrice on request · Billed by headcount, quarterly or longerNoWebYes4.5/5
18Karo HR logoKaro HRFree planYesWebYes4.4/5
19Neeyamo logoNeeyamoOn requestNoWebYes4.3/5
20Kuzhu logoKuzhuFree planYesWebYes4.4/5

Top 10 RemoFirst alternatives in detail

QuikChex logo

1. QuikChex

QuikChex · Mumbai · Payroll software · 4.6/5

HRMS with integrated payroll, attendance and compliance for Indian companies, plus payroll outsourcing. | payroll-software

Rs 4,500/month + Rs 45/employee · Self Service Starter; GST not stated

Free trial

Compared with RemoFirst

  • Built in India (Mumbai)

Key features

  • Configurable pay heads and reusable CTC templates
  • TDS, PF, ESIC, gratuity and arrears handling
  • Investment declarations with digital proof upload
  • Form 16 generation
  • Bank transfer files with reconciliation
QkrHR Payroll logo

2. QkrHR Payroll

Intec Infonet Pvt. Ltd. · New Delhi · Payroll software · 4.3/5

HR and payroll module of the Qkrbiz suite covering PF, ESI, PT and TDS compliance for Indian SMEs.

₹40/mo

Free trial

Compared with RemoFirst

  • Built in India (New Delhi)
SurePayroll logo

3. SurePayroll

SurePayroll (Paychex) · Rochester · Payroll software · 4.1/5

Online payroll for small businesses and household employers with unlimited payroll runs. | payroll-software

Paid plans

Free trial

EZHRM logo

4. EZHRM

EZHRM · Delhi · Payroll software · 4.1/5

Automate payroll, attendance, leave & statutory compliance for your Indian business. Trusted by 1,000+ companies. PF, ESIC, TDS, PT compliant. Get a free demo today.

Paid plans

Free trial

Compared with RemoFirst

  • Built in India (Delhi)
EZII logo

6. EZII

EZII · Bengaluru · Payroll software · 4.1/5

Run payroll, leave, attendance, expenses, fixed assets, and admin & facilities in one platform. Trusted by 1,200+ Indian teams. Backed by 25+ years of expertise.

Paid plans

Free trial

Compared with RemoFirst

  • Built in India (Bengaluru)
EasyHR logo

7. EasyHR

EasyHR · Kolkata · Payroll software · 4.1/5

EasyHR is user-friendly HR and payroll software for Indian SMEs and enterprises. Manage HRIS, attendance, leave, payroll and expenses in one place.

Paid plans

Free trial

Compared with RemoFirst

  • Built in India (Kolkata)
Gird Self Service logo

8. Gird Self Service

InfoGird · Mumbai · Payroll software · 4.1/5

InfoGird is cloud based office and payroll software designed for enterprises. Software is customizable and useful to improve organizations strategic goals.

Paid plans

Free trial

Compared with RemoFirst

  • Built in India (Mumbai)
LAGRAN HR logo

9. LAGRAN HR

LaGran · Hyderabad · Payroll software · 4.1/5

Simplify HR, payroll, attendance, and employee management with Lagran HRMS — an all-in-one smart HR software solution.

Paid plans

Free trial

Compared with RemoFirst

  • Built in India (Hyderabad)
Humi logo

10. Humi

Employment Hero · Toronto · Payroll software · 4/5

All-in-one HR, payroll and benefits platform for Canadian small and mid-size businesses. | payroll-software

Paid plans

Free trial

RemoFirst alternatives by what you need

How to choose a RemoFirst alternative

  • Ask the vendor to run a live payroll for a sample employee in your state and show the PF, ESI and PT working. If they cannot, move on.
  • Check minimum billing. Many products price per employee with a floor of 25–100 employees, which changes the economics for small teams.
  • Look at how investment declarations, proofs and Form 16 are handled — that is the most painful month of the year for HR.

RemoFirst alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to RemoFirst in 2027?+

The closest matches to RemoFirst on App Advisor are QuikChex (Rs 4,500/month + Rs 45/employee · Self Service Starter; GST not stated), QkrHR Payroll (₹40/mo), SurePayroll (Paid plans). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match RemoFirst, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to RemoFirst?+

Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Karo HR (Free plan), Kuzhu (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to RemoFirst?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, QkrHR Payroll starts lowest at ₹40/mo. Karo HR also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to RemoFirst?+

Yes. 15 alternatives are built in India, including QuikChex (Rs 4,500/month + Rs 45/employee · Self Service Starter; GST not stated), QkrHR Payroll (₹40/mo), EZHRM (Paid plans). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

RemoFirst vs QuikChex: which is better?+

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

How were these RemoFirst alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in payroll software or a category RemoFirst also covers, and RemoFirst Inc.'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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