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Workday HCM is a hrms software product from Workday, Pleasanton, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 11 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Workday HCM are Adrenalin HRMS (Price on request · Module-based enterprise quote), EmployWise (On request), Cuckoo Tech (Custom quote · software plus biometric devices), BambooHR (On request) and Oracle HCM Cloud (On request).
Indian support and GST
Workday HCM is built in United States. 11 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Reported limitation
No published pricing at all, and no realistic way to estimate cost without a procurement process.
Reported limitation
No native Indian payroll. India runs through a third-party partner, which means a second vendor, a second contract and an integration to maintain.
Reported limitation
Implementation is long, partner-led and expensive relative to the subscription — this is an enterprise programme, not a software purchase.
Ranked by how closely each product matches Workday HCM'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Workday HCM (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 |  Adrenalin HRMS | Price on request · Module-based enterprise quote | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  EmployWise | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Cuckoo Tech | Custom quote · software plus biometric devices | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  BambooHR | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 5 |  Oracle HCM Cloud | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  SAP SuccessFactors | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 |  Paycor | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Namely | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 9 |  HR-One by Uneecops | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  HiBob | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 11 |  Personio | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 12 |  Talent500 | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  Kekaflex by Keka | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Zaggle Propel | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  Globalization Partners (G-P) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 16 |  Velocity Global | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 17 |  Plum Insurance | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 18 |  BetterPlace | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 19 |  Loop Health | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 20 |  Nova Benefits | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 |
Adrenalin eSystems · Chennai · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Enterprise HCM from the Polaris group.
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Custom quote · software plus biometric devices
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The closest matches to Workday HCM on App Advisor are Adrenalin HRMS (Price on request · Module-based enterprise quote), EmployWise (On request), Cuckoo Tech (Custom quote · software plus biometric devices). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Workday HCM, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Workday HCM has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
Yes. 11 alternatives are built in India, including Adrenalin HRMS (Price on request · Module-based enterprise quote), EmployWise (On request), Cuckoo Tech (Custom quote · software plus biometric devices). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Adrenalin HRMS is the closest match to Workday HCM in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in hrms software or a category Workday HCM also covers, and Workday'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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