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Superworks describes itself as an all-in-one business management suite: Super HRMS, Payroll, ATS, Performance, Project, Chat, Track, Asset, Field Force and Survey. Its Indian payroll covers PF, ESIC, PT, LWF and TDS, and its Startup plan is published at ₹4,000 a month with 50 employees included.
Buyers compare Superworks alternatives either because they want a dedicated HRMS without the extra business tools, or because they want a different vendor for HR plus projects.
Alternatives are grouped by requirement below, with modules from each vendor's own site.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Superworks are sumHR Payroll (₹49/mo), Nitso HRMS (₹40/mo), Ubihrm (₹40/mo), Zimyo Payroll (₹60/mo) and uKnowva HRMS (Price on request · Both editions show 'Call for pricing'). Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
HR-only focus
Teams that already use separate project tools often compare dedicated HRMS.
HR plus projects elsewhere
Some vendors also offer project or PSA modules.
Free plans
We couldn't verify a free plan on Superworks' site.
Field workforce
Companies with field staff compare mobile-first attendance.
Some buyers prefer one vendor for HR plus projects, assets or collaboration.
Keka HR — includes a Project Services (PSA) suite · Keka HR alternatives
Zoho People — part of the wider Zoho suite (Payroll, Recruit, Expense sold separately) · Zoho People alternatives
HRMantra — modules include travel, learning and project · HRMantra alternativesTeams that want to budget before talking to sales can start with vendors that print their price on their own pricing page.
greytHR — Essential is ₹2,495/month for 50 employees, ₹45 per extra employee · greytHR alternatives
Pocket HRMS — ₹2,995/month for 50 employees, billed annually · Pocket HRMS alternatives
Timelabs — Pulse plan is ₹3,250/month for 50 employees · Timelabs alternatives
HROne — Basic is ₹4,950/month for 50 users, then ₹99 per user · HROne alternatives
sumHR — ₹49 per user/month, billed annually · sumHR alternativesVery small teams, or anyone testing HR software for the first time, can begin on a free plan and upgrade later.
Kredily — Free Forever plan covering payroll, HR, attendance and leave · Kredily alternatives
factoHR — ₹0 forever plan for up to 20 employees · factoHR alternativesZoho People — free edition for a small number of users · Zoho People alternatives
Empxtrack — payroll free forever for up to 10 employees · Empxtrack alternativesDistributed and shift-based workforces need attendance and ESS that work on a phone, not just a desktop.
HROne — mobile-first HCM that names blue-collar and field workforces · HROne alternativesfactoHR — used by manufacturers such as Brakes India and GHCL · factoHR alternativesPocket HRMS — payroll-led suite with attendance and mobile ESS · Pocket HRMS alternativesEach tick links to the vendor's own page. A dash means the vendor does not publish it — not that the feature is missing.
| Software | Best suited to | Payroll | PF/ESI/PT/TDS | Attendance | Performance | Recruitment | Mobile app | On-premise option | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superworks | HR plus projects, 15+ industries | ₹4,000/mo for 50 employees | |||||||
| Keka HR | Small business to enterprise | ₹90–₹150 per extra employee + base | |||||||
| greytHR | SMB to enterprise | ₹2,495/mo for 50 employees | |||||||
| HROne | Startups to enterprise, field staff | ₹4,950/mo for 50 users | |||||||
| Zoho People | Small teams upward; free edition | Free edition available | |||||||
| factoHR | 50 to 5,000+ employees | Free up to 20; ₹4,999/mo for 50 | |||||||
| Pocket HRMS | SMEs & enterprises | ₹2,995/mo for 50 (annual) | |||||||
| Kredily | Small & mid Indian businesses | Free plan; ₹1,249/mo for 25 | |||||||
 247HRM | Up to 30 through 500+ employees | ₹5,999/mo + ₹99/employee | |||||||
 Qandle | 10 to 10,000+ employees | On request |
As listed on Superworks's own customer pages. Not a ranking, and not an endorsement by these companies.
Decide whether you want one vendor for HR and projects or best-of-breed tools. That choice defines the shortlist more than any single feature.
Sources (Superworks, reviewed 2026-09-28)
Ranked by how closely each product matches Superworks'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Superworks (current) | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 |  sumHR Payroll | ₹49/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Nitso HRMS | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Ubihrm | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Zimyo Payroll | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  uKnowva HRMS | Price on request · Both editions show 'Call for pricing' | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  HRAPP | ₹50/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 | sumHR | ₹49 per user/month · Startup plan, billed annually | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 15 |  Swingvy | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Zimyo | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 17 |  Rippling | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  HRStop | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Gusto | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Deel | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
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₹40/mo
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Zimyo · Gurugram · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Payroll processing with compliance in Zimyo.
₹60/mo
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Convergence Services · Mumbai · HRMS software · 4.6/5
HRMS with social intranet and payroll.
Price on request · Both editions show 'Call for pricing'
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Zoho Corporation · Chennai · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Bundled HR suite with recruit, payroll and expense.
₹300/mo
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ZFour · New Delhi · HRMS software · 4.3/5
HR and payroll software in India with statutory payroll, attendance, GPS and biometric tracking.
₹100/mo
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Paybooks · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Payroll and HR software with compliance services.
Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published
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Relyon Softech · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.6/5
Payroll software with statutory compliance.
₹6,000/mo
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The closest matches to Superworks on App Advisor are sumHR Payroll (₹49/mo), Nitso HRMS (₹40/mo), Ubihrm (₹40/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Superworks, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Superworks 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 ₹40/mo for Superworks. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Yes. 16 alternatives are built in India, including sumHR Payroll (₹49/mo), Nitso HRMS (₹40/mo), Ubihrm (₹40/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
sumHR Payroll is the closest match to Superworks in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹9/mo higher (₹49/mo vs ₹40/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in hrms software or a category Superworks also covers, and Superworks'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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