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Keka HR alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Keka HR 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."

Keka HR compared with 6 alternatives: Zimyo, HROne, Factorial, Zoho People, BambooHR and 1 more.

Keka HR is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9 per employee / month; billing basis not stated. 1 of the 6 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
Keka HRThis toolFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
ZimyoFree trial · from ₹80/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
HROneFree trial · from ₹4950/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
FactorialFrom $8/moNoWeb, iOS, Android
Zoho PeopleFree plan · from $3/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
BambooHRFree trial · from $250/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
HRMantraPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Keka HR starts at $9 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

BambooHR scores higher without starting lower. Zimyo, Factorial and Zoho People start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessKeka HRZimyoHROneFactorialZoho PeopleBambooHR

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
The full chart of HR software, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Keka HR

  1. Zimyo

    Indian HRMS with payroll, attendance and AI add-ons

    • Zimyo starts at ₹80 per user / month, minimum 50 users.
    • Zimyo also covers expense tracking.
    • Zimyo does not cover time clock, which Keka HR does.

    Suits: Indian companies with 50 or more employees

    Zimyo vs Keka HRZimyo pricing and details

  2. HROne

    Indian HRMS covering core HR, attendance, payroll and hiring

    • HROne starts at ₹4950 per month for up to 50 users.
    • HROne also covers expense tracking.
    • HROne does not cover surveys and time clock, which Keka HR does.

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

    HROne vs Keka HRHROne pricing and details

  3. 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, expense tracking and shift scheduling.
    • Factorial does not cover surveys, payroll and time clock, which Keka HR does.

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

    Factorial vs Keka HRFactorial pricing and details

  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 Keka HR lacks.
    • Zoho People also covers reports and shift scheduling.
    • Zoho People does not cover surveys, payroll and applicant tracking, which Keka HR does.

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

    Zoho People vs Keka HRZoho People pricing and details

  5. BambooHR

    HR records, hiring, time off and reviews, with US payroll as an add-on

    • BambooHR starts at $250 per month for up to 25 employees, then $10 per employee / month.
    • BambooHR also covers reports.
    • BambooHR does not cover surveys and time clock, which Keka HR does.

    Suits: Small and mid-sized US companies replacing spreadsheets for HR

    BambooHR vs Keka HRBambooHR pricing and details

  6. HRMantra

    Indian HR and payroll suite with mobile apps and workflows

    • HRMantra also covers expense tracking.
    • HRMantra does not cover surveys and time clock, which Keka HR does.

    Suits: Indian companies wanting a broad HR suite

    HRMantra vs Keka HRHRMantra pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Keka HR

  • The US page does not say whether the per-employee price is billed monthly or annually; its FAQ says annual contracts and larger headcounts usually lower the rate.
  • The default pricing page showed rupee prices; the dollar tiers above are from the United States page.
  • Hiring and project services are priced on separate tabs, and their prices were not recorded here.
  • The trial length is not stated on the pricing page.
Keka HR pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Keka HR?

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

Is there a free alternative to Keka HR?

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.