1. Xoxoday Empuls
Xoxoday · Bengaluru · Performance & OKR software · 4.4/5
Engagement, recognition and surveys built in India.
₹100/mo
Free trial
Compared with Workstars
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Performance & OKR software · Alternatives
Best Workstars alternatives in India (2026)
Workstars is a performance & okr software product from Workstars, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 7 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Workstars are Xoxoday Empuls (₹100/mo), Kudos (₹300/mo), Bonusly (₹250/mo), Nectar HR (₹250/mo) and Motivosity (₹300/mo). Teamflect is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹60/month.
Why businesses look for a Workstars alternative
There is no free plan
Workstars has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Workstars is built in United Kingdom. 7 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Workstars alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Workstars'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Workstars (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | — |
| 1 | Xoxoday Empuls | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Kudos | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Bonusly | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 4 |  Nectar HR | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 5 |  Motivosity | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  Synergita | ₹300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Peoplebox | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  15Five | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Lattice | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Leapsome | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Teamflect | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  greytHR Performance | ₹3,495/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Keka Performance | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Engagedly | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Ally.io (Viva Goals) | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  HiFives | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 17 |  Small Improvements | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  PerformYard | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Workleap Officevibe | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Loop by Zimyo | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Workstars alternatives in detail
₹250/mo
Free trial
₹250/mo
Free trial
₹300/mo
Free trial
6. Synergita
Synergita · Chennai · Performance & OKR software · 4.6/5
Performance management and OKR built in Chennai.
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Workstars
- Built in India (Chennai)
7. Peoplebox
Peoplebox · Bengaluru · Performance & OKR software · 4.6/5
OKR and performance platform built in Bengaluru.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Workstars
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
8. 15Five
15Five · San Francisco · Performance & OKR software · 4.5/5
Performance management with check-ins.
₹400/mo
Free trial
9. Lattice
Lattice · San Francisco · Performance & OKR software · 4.5/5
Performance, engagement and compensation.
₹900/mo
Free trial
₹700/mo
Free trial
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How to choose a Workstars alternative
- Decide on the model first — OKRs, KRAs or competency-based reviews — and pick a tool that supports it natively.
- Check manager adoption features: reminders, mobile check-ins and simple forms.
- Ensure it integrates with your HRMS so employee data is not duplicated.
Workstars alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Workstars in 2026?+
The closest matches to Workstars on App Advisor are Xoxoday Empuls (₹100/mo), Kudos (₹300/mo), Bonusly (₹250/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Workstars, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Workstars?+
Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Teamflect (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Workstars?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Loop by Zimyo starts lowest at ₹60/mo. Teamflect also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Workstars?+
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including Xoxoday Empuls (₹100/mo), Synergita (₹300/mo), Peoplebox (₹600/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Workstars vs Xoxoday Empuls: which is better?+
Xoxoday Empuls is the closest match to Workstars in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Bengaluru). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Workstars alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in performance & okr software or a category Workstars also covers, and Workstars'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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