1. Paybooks
Paybooks · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Payroll and HR software with compliance services.
₹1,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with TeamNest
- Starts ₹800/mo higher (₹1,800/mo vs ₹1,000/mo)
HRMS software · Alternatives
Best TeamNest alternatives in India (2026)
TeamNest is a hrms software product from TeamNest, Mumbai, priced at ₹1,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 7 are built in India, and 3 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to TeamNest are Paybooks (₹1,800/mo), Paybooks Payroll (₹1,800/mo), Zoho People Plus (₹300/mo), Xero Payroll (₹1,000/mo) and Rippling (₹700/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹100/month.
Why businesses look for a TeamNest alternative
Cost
TeamNest starts at ₹1,000/mo. 3 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
TeamNest alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches TeamNest'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | TeamNest (current) | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Paybooks | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  Paybooks Payroll | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Zoho People Plus | ₹300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  Xero Payroll | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Rippling | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Patriot Payroll | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Wagepoint | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Marg Payroll | ₹5,400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Saral PayPack | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Payroll by Deskera | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Remote | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Gusto | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  uKnowva HRMS | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Keka Payroll | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  OnPay | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Plane (Pilot) | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Deel | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Square Payroll | ₹2,800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  QuickBooks Payroll | ₹3,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Multiplier | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 TeamNest alternatives in detail
2. Paybooks Payroll
Paybooks · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Payroll software plus managed payroll services.
₹1,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with TeamNest
- Starts ₹800/mo higher (₹1,800/mo vs ₹1,000/mo)
3. 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 TeamNest
- Starts ₹700/mo cheaper (₹300/mo vs ₹1,000/mo)
Key features
- Job requisitions
- Candidate management
- Recruitment automation and analytics (Enterprise)
- Employee records
- Onboarding and offboarding
4. Xero Payroll
Xero · Wellington · HRMS software · 4.4/5
Payroll for Xero customers in select countries.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
5. Rippling
Rippling · San Francisco · HRMS software · 4.4/5
HR, IT and finance platform with global payroll.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with TeamNest
- Starts ₹300/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹1,000/mo)
Key features
- Global HRIS with records localised by work country (Rippling states the HRIS is localised for 85+ countries)
- Onboarding and offboarding workflows
- Time and attendance, leave and scheduling
- Headcount and workforce reporting across countries
- Global payroll for companies employing through their own local entities
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with TeamNest
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹1,500/mo vs ₹1,000/mo)
7. Wagepoint
Wagepoint · Toronto · HRMS software · 4.3/5
Payroll for small businesses in Canada and US.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with TeamNest
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹1,500/mo vs ₹1,000/mo)
₹5,400/mo
Free trial
Compared with TeamNest
- Starts ₹4,400/mo higher (₹5,400/mo vs ₹1,000/mo)
9. Saral PayPack
Relyon Softech · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.6/5
Payroll software with statutory compliance.
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with TeamNest
- Starts ₹5,000/mo higher (₹6,000/mo vs ₹1,000/mo)
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with TeamNest
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹1,500/mo vs ₹1,000/mo)
TeamNest alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than TeamNest
How to choose a TeamNest 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.
TeamNest alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to TeamNest in 2026?+
The closest matches to TeamNest on App Advisor are Paybooks (₹1,800/mo), Paybooks Payroll (₹1,800/mo), Zoho People Plus (₹300/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match TeamNest, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to TeamNest?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to TeamNest has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to TeamNest?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, uKnowva HRMS starts lowest at ₹100/mo, compared with ₹1,000/mo for TeamNest. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to TeamNest?+
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including Paybooks (₹1,800/mo), Paybooks Payroll (₹1,800/mo), Zoho People Plus (₹300/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
TeamNest vs Paybooks: which is better?+
Paybooks is the closest match to TeamNest in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹800/mo higher (₹1,800/mo vs ₹1,000/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these TeamNest alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in hrms software or a category TeamNest also covers, and TeamNest'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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