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sumHR alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded sumHR alternative is Talenox (2.6 GPA).
sumHR compared with 4 alternatives: greytHR, Darwinbox, Talenox and PayrollHero.
sumHR is a paid product, starting at ₹49 per user / month, billed annually. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| sumHRThis tool | From ₹49/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| greytHR | Free trial · from ₹2,495/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Darwinbox | Paid | No | Web |
| Talenox | Free trial · from $5/mo | Trial only | Web |
| PayrollHero | Free trial · from $3.50/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
sumHR starts at about $0.52 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Talenox 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 sumHR
greytHR
HR and payroll software for businesses in India
- greytHR starts at ₹2,495 per month, including 50 employees.
- greytHR lists no iOS and Android apps, which sumHR has.
- greytHR does not cover expense tracking and applicant tracking, which sumHR does.
Suits: Indian companies replacing spreadsheets for payroll and compliance
Darwinbox
Enterprise HCM suite with multi-country payroll
- Darwinbox lists no iOS and Android apps, which sumHR has.
- Darwinbox also covers reports.
- Darwinbox does not cover expense tracking, time clock and applicant tracking, which sumHR does.
Suits: Large enterprises that want HR, talent and payroll in one suite
Talenox
Multi-country HR, payroll, leave and claims for small teams
- Talenox starts at $5 per month for 5 employees, then $1 each, billed annually.
- Talenox lists no iOS and Android apps, which sumHR has.
- Talenox also covers reports.
- Talenox does not cover time clock and applicant tracking, which sumHR does.
Suits: Small teams in Singapore, Malaysia or Hong Kong that need local payroll rules
PayrollHero
Time clock, scheduling and HR records, with payroll in two countries
- PayrollHero starts at $3.50 per employee / month.
- PayrollHero also lists a browser extension.
- PayrollHero also covers shift scheduling.
- PayrollHero does not cover expense tracking and applicant tracking, which sumHR does.
Suits: Businesses in the Philippines or Singapore that want payroll tied to time clock data
Limits worth knowing in sumHR
- A one-time setup fee based on employee count applies, and biometric integration has its own one-time fee.
- The page marks the prices as exclusive pricing with Jupiter Salary Accounts, so rates may differ without them.
- The recruitment add-on is ₹999 per user a month and GPS clock-in ₹25 per user a month.
- No refund for unused time if you cancel mid-subscription, and there is no minimum commitment.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to sumHR?
The alternatives to sumHR in this directory are greytHR, Darwinbox, Talenox and PayrollHero. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with sumHR.
Is there a free alternative to sumHR?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. greytHR, Talenox and PayrollHero offer a free trial.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.