Compared with Timelabs
- Starts ₹20/mo higher (₹60/mo vs ₹40/mo)
HRMS software · Alternatives
Best Timelabs alternatives in India (2026)
Timelabs is a hrms software product from Timelabs (Cutting Edge), Jaipur, priced at ₹40/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 20 are built in India, and 2 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Timelabs are HRStop (₹60/mo), sumHR (₹49/mo), Zimyo (₹60/mo), sumHR Payroll (₹49/mo) and Nitso HRMS (₹40/mo). Zoho People is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Why businesses look for a Timelabs alternative
There is no free plan
Timelabs has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Timelabs starts at ₹40/mo. 2 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Reported limitation
Implementation charges may apply depending on complexity
Reported limitation
Annual billing is aimed at 25–200 employees; quarterly needs 300+
Reported limitation
Performance management, L&D and HR analytics only on Momentum
Timelabs alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Timelabs'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Timelabs (current) | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | — |
| 1 |  HRStop | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  sumHR | ₹49/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Timelabs |
| 3 |  Zimyo | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  sumHR Payroll | ₹49/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Nitso HRMS | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Ubihrm | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Zimyo Payroll | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Superworks | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  uKnowva HRMS | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Keka HR | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Timelabs |
| 11 |  HRAPP | ₹50/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Qandle | ₹2,450/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs Timelabs |
| 13 |  Zoho People | ₹48/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | vs Timelabs |
| 14 |  Zoho People Plus | ₹300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 15 |  Asanify | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  247HRM | ₹8,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Kredily | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Timelabs |
| 18 |  Paybooks | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 19 |  Saral PayPack | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Marg Payroll | ₹5,400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 Timelabs alternatives in detail
2. sumHR
sumHR · Mumbai · HRMS software · 4.7/5
HRMS with attendance, payroll and performance for SMEs.
₹49/mo
Free trial
Compared with Timelabs
- Starts ₹9/mo higher (₹49/mo vs ₹40/mo)
₹60/mo
Free trial
Compared with Timelabs
- Starts ₹20/mo higher (₹60/mo vs ₹40/mo)
Key features
- Employee database and document management
- Policy library and configurable workflows
- Roles and permissions
- Transfer and probation tracking
- Employee self-service with mobile apps
₹49/mo
Free trial
Compared with Timelabs
- Starts ₹9/mo higher (₹49/mo vs ₹40/mo)
₹40/mo
Free trial
₹40/mo
Free trial
7. Zimyo Payroll
Zimyo · Gurugram · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Payroll processing with compliance in Zimyo.
₹60/mo
Free trial
Compared with Timelabs
- Starts ₹20/mo higher (₹60/mo vs ₹40/mo)
₹40/mo
Free trial
9. uKnowva HRMS
Convergence Services · Mumbai · HRMS software · 4.6/5
HRMS with social intranet and payroll.
₹100/mo
Free trial
Compared with Timelabs
- Starts ₹60/mo higher (₹100/mo vs ₹40/mo)
10. Keka HR
Keka Technologies · Hyderabad · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Modern HRMS with payroll, attendance and performance for growing Indian companies.
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Timelabs
- Starts ₹6,959/mo higher (₹6,999/mo vs ₹40/mo)
Key features
- Org structure and dynamic employee profiles
- Documents, letters and e-signature (Keka Sign)
- Onboarding, pre-boarding and exit with exit surveys
- Asset tracking and travel desk
- Custom roles, workflow automation, custom reports
Timelabs alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Timelabs
Free Timelabs alternatives
Indian alternatives to Timelabs
How to choose a Timelabs 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.
Timelabs alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Timelabs in 2026?+
The closest matches to Timelabs on App Advisor are HRStop (₹60/mo), sumHR (₹49/mo), Zimyo (₹60/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Timelabs, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Timelabs?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho People (₹48/mo), Kredily (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Timelabs?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Nitso HRMS starts lowest at ₹40/mo, compared with ₹40/mo for Timelabs. Zoho People also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Timelabs?+
Yes. 20 alternatives are built in India, including HRStop (₹60/mo), sumHR (₹49/mo), Zimyo (₹60/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Timelabs vs HRStop: which is better?+
HRStop is the closest match to Timelabs in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹20/mo higher (₹60/mo vs ₹40/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Timelabs alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in hrms software or a category Timelabs also covers, and Timelabs (Cutting Edge)'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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