1. Zimyo Payroll
Zimyo · Gurugram · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Payroll processing with compliance in Zimyo.
₹60/mo
Free trial
Compared with sumHR Payroll
- Starts ₹11/mo higher (₹60/mo vs ₹49/mo)
HRMS software · Alternatives
Best sumHR Payroll alternatives in India (2026)
sumHR Payroll is a hrms software product from sumHR, Mumbai, priced at ₹49/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 15 are built in India, and 4 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to sumHR Payroll are Zimyo Payroll (₹60/mo), uKnowva HRMS (₹100/mo), HRAPP (₹50/mo), Nitso HRMS (₹40/mo) and Ubihrm (₹40/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Why businesses look for a sumHR Payroll alternative
Cost
sumHR Payroll starts at ₹49/mo. 4 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
sumHR Payroll alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches sumHR Payroll'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | sumHR Payroll (current) | ₹49/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Zimyo Payroll | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  uKnowva HRMS | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  HRAPP | ₹50/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Nitso HRMS | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Ubihrm | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Superworks | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Zoho People Plus | ₹300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 8 |  Paybooks | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 9 |  Timelabs | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 10 |  Saral PayPack | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Marg Payroll | ₹5,400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Keka Payroll | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Paybooks Payroll | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Swingvy | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Zimyo | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  Rippling | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  HRStop | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Gusto | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Deel | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Remote | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 sumHR Payroll alternatives in detail
2. uKnowva HRMS
Convergence Services · Mumbai · HRMS software · 4.6/5
HRMS with social intranet and payroll.
₹100/mo
Free trial
Compared with sumHR Payroll
- Starts ₹51/mo higher (₹100/mo vs ₹49/mo)
Compared with sumHR Payroll
- Starts ₹1/mo higher (₹50/mo vs ₹49/mo)
₹40/mo
Free trial
Compared with sumHR Payroll
- Starts ₹9/mo cheaper (₹40/mo vs ₹49/mo)
₹40/mo
Free trial
Compared with sumHR Payroll
- Starts ₹9/mo cheaper (₹40/mo vs ₹49/mo)
₹40/mo
Free trial
Compared with sumHR Payroll
- Starts ₹9/mo cheaper (₹40/mo vs ₹49/mo)
7. 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 sumHR Payroll
- Starts ₹251/mo higher (₹300/mo vs ₹49/mo)
Key features
- Job requisitions
- Candidate management
- Recruitment automation and analytics (Enterprise)
- Employee records
- Onboarding and offboarding
8. Paybooks
Paybooks · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Payroll and HR software with compliance services.
₹1,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with sumHR Payroll
- Starts ₹1,751/mo higher (₹1,800/mo vs ₹49/mo)
₹40/mo
Free trial
Compared with sumHR Payroll
- Starts ₹9/mo cheaper (₹40/mo vs ₹49/mo)
Key features
- Biometric and FaceKiosk integration
- Mobile attendance with geo-fencing, selfie and face recognition
- Shift rosters and overtime
- Statutory payroll compliance
- Employee self service
10. Saral PayPack
Relyon Softech · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.6/5
Payroll software with statutory compliance.
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with sumHR Payroll
- Starts ₹5,951/mo higher (₹6,000/mo vs ₹49/mo)
sumHR Payroll alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than sumHR Payroll
Indian alternatives to sumHR Payroll
How to choose a sumHR Payroll 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.
sumHR Payroll alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to sumHR Payroll in 2026?+
The closest matches to sumHR Payroll on App Advisor are Zimyo Payroll (₹60/mo), uKnowva HRMS (₹100/mo), HRAPP (₹50/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match sumHR Payroll, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to sumHR Payroll?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to sumHR Payroll has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to sumHR Payroll?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Nitso HRMS starts lowest at ₹40/mo, compared with ₹49/mo for sumHR Payroll. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to sumHR Payroll?+
Yes. 15 alternatives are built in India, including Zimyo Payroll (₹60/mo), uKnowva HRMS (₹100/mo), HRAPP (₹50/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
sumHR Payroll vs Zimyo Payroll: which is better?+
Zimyo Payroll is the closest match to sumHR Payroll in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹11/mo higher (₹60/mo vs ₹49/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these sumHR Payroll alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in hrms software or a category sumHR Payroll also covers, and sumHR'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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