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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 3 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to sumHR Payroll are Zimyo Payroll (₹60/mo), uKnowva HRMS (Price on request · Both editions show 'Call for pricing'), HRAPP (₹50/mo), Nitso HRMS (₹40/mo) and Ubihrm (₹40/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Cost
sumHR Payroll starts at ₹49/mo. 3 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Reported limitation
The public pages give little detail on statutory outputs such as PF ECR, ESI challans or Form 16
Reported limitation
A one-time setup fee applies and is not priced publicly, and biometric integration costs extra
Reported limitation
No refund for unused months if you cancel during an annual subscription
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 | Price on request · Both editions show 'Call for pricing' | 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 |  ZFour HRMS | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Paybooks | Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published | 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 |
Zimyo · Gurugram · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Payroll processing with compliance in Zimyo.
₹60/mo
Free trial
Compared with sumHR Payroll
Key features
Convergence Services · Mumbai · HRMS software · 4.6/5
HRMS with social intranet and payroll.
Price on request · Both editions show 'Call for pricing'
Free trial
Compared with sumHR Payroll
Key features
Compared with sumHR Payroll
₹40/mo
Free trial
Compared with sumHR Payroll
₹40/mo
Free trial
Compared with sumHR Payroll
₹40/mo
Free trial
Compared with sumHR Payroll
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Bundled HR suite with recruit, payroll and expense.
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with sumHR Payroll
Key features
ZFour · New Delhi · HRMS software · 4.3/5
HR and payroll software in India with statutory payroll, attendance, GPS and biometric tracking.
₹100/mo
Free trial
Compared with sumHR Payroll
Paybooks · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Payroll and HR software with compliance services.
Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published
Free trial
Compared with sumHR Payroll
Key features
Relyon Softech · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.6/5
Payroll software with statutory compliance.
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with sumHR Payroll
Key features
The closest matches to sumHR Payroll on App Advisor are Zimyo Payroll (₹60/mo), uKnowva HRMS (Price on request · Both editions show 'Call for pricing'), 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.
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.
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.
Yes. 15 alternatives are built in India, including Zimyo Payroll (₹60/mo), uKnowva HRMS (Price on request · Both editions show 'Call for pricing'), HRAPP (₹50/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
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.
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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