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HRMantra alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best HRMantra alternative for most people is Zoho People (2.4 GPA), first in our ranking of HR software. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free for up to 3 users."

HRMantra compared with 5 alternatives: Keka HR, Zimyo, HROne, Zoho People and Factorial.

HRMantra's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
HRMantraThis toolPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android
Keka HRFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
ZimyoFree trial · from ₹80/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
HROneFree trial · from ₹4950/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Zoho PeopleFree plan · from $3/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
FactorialFrom $8/moNoWeb, iOS, Android

How each one differs from HRMantra

  1. Keka HR

    HR, payroll and talent software for growing companies

    • Keka HR starts at $9 per employee / month; billing basis not stated.
    • Keka HR also covers surveys and time clock.
    • Keka HR does not cover expense tracking, which HRMantra does.

    Suits: Companies of about 20 to 20,000 employees, the range the site states

  2. Zimyo

    Indian HRMS with payroll, attendance and AI add-ons

    • Zimyo starts at ₹80 per user / month, minimum 50 users.
    • Zimyo also covers surveys.

    Suits: Indian companies with 50 or more employees

  3. HROne

    Indian HRMS covering core HR, attendance, payroll and hiring

    • HROne starts at ₹4950 per month for up to 50 users.

    Suits: Mid-size Indian companies with 50 to 5,000 employees

  4. Zoho People

    Low-cost HR records, attendance, shifts and reviews from Zoho

    • Zoho People starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly).
    • Zoho People has a free plan, which HRMantra lacks.
    • Zoho People also covers reports, shift scheduling and time clock.
    • Zoho People does not cover expense tracking, payroll and applicant tracking, which HRMantra does.

    Suits: Small businesses that want HR at a low price per user

  5. Factorial

    HR, time, shifts, expenses and IT for small firms, quoted by module

    • Factorial starts at $8 per user / month and up, by quote.
    • Factorial also covers time tracking and shift scheduling.
    • Factorial does not cover payroll, which HRMantra does.

    Suits: Small and mid-sized firms in Spain, Germany or Mexico, where it has offices

Limits worth knowing in HRMantra

  • No price list is published; the pricing page covers channel partner plans and the site asks visitors to book a demo.
  • The site says data migration and implementation cost nothing, with an asterisk whose terms are not shown on the page.
  • The vendor claims SOC II, GDPR and ISO 27001 certification; we have not checked these.
HRMantra pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to HRMantra?

The alternatives to HRMantra in this directory are Keka HR, Zimyo, HROne, Zoho People and Factorial. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with HRMantra.

Is there a free alternative to HRMantra?

Yes. Zoho People has a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.