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HROne alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best HROne 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."
HROne compared with 5 alternatives: Keka HR, Zimyo, HRMantra, Zoho People and Factorial.
HROne is a paid product with a free trial, starting at ₹4950 per month for up to 50 users. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HROneThis tool | Free trial · from ₹4950/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Keka HR | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zimyo | Free trial · from ₹80/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| HRMantra | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoho People | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Factorial | From $8/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
HROne starts at about $52.13 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Keka HR, Zoho People and Factorial.
Zimyo starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from HROne
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 HROne does.
Suits: Companies of about 20 to 20,000 employees, the range the site states
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
HRMantra
Indian HR and payroll suite with mobile apps and workflows
Suits: Indian companies wanting a broad HR suite
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 HROne lacks.
- Zoho People also covers reports, shift scheduling and time clock.
- Zoho People does not cover expense tracking, payroll and applicant tracking, which HROne does.
Suits: Small businesses that want HR at a low price per user
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 HROne does.
Suits: Small and mid-sized firms in Spain, Germany or Mexico, where it has offices
Limits worth knowing in HROne
- Prices are in Indian rupees; the pricing page shows no dollar price.
- Recruitment, performance, engagement, expense, asset and helpdesk modules need the quote-only Enterprise plan.
- The vendor says subscription billing starts after go-live, and an implementation cost may apply to enterprise clients.
- hrone.com is a different company, a China employer-of-record service; this entry is the HRMS at hrone.cloud.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to HROne?
The alternatives to HROne in this directory are Keka HR, Zimyo, HRMantra, Zoho People and Factorial. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with HROne.
Is there a free alternative to HROne?
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.