Alternatives · HR
Zimyo alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Zimyo 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."
Zimyo compared with 5 alternatives: Keka HR, HROne, HRMantra, Zoho People and Factorial.
Zimyo is a paid product with a free trial, starting at ₹80 per user / month, minimum 50 users. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZimyoThis tool | Free trial · from ₹80/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Keka HR | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| HROne | Free trial · from ₹4950/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
Zimyo starts at about $0.84 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Keka HR, Zoho People and Factorial score higher without starting lower.
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 Zimyo
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 time clock.
- Keka HR does not cover expense tracking, which Zimyo does.
Suits: Companies of about 20 to 20,000 employees, the range the site states
HROne
Indian HRMS covering core HR, attendance, payroll and hiring
- HROne starts at ₹4950 per month for up to 50 users.
- HROne does not cover surveys, which Zimyo does.
Suits: Mid-size Indian companies with 50 to 5,000 employees
HRMantra
Indian HR and payroll suite with mobile apps and workflows
- HRMantra does not cover surveys, which Zimyo does.
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 Zimyo lacks.
- Zoho People also covers reports, shift scheduling and time clock.
- Zoho People does not cover surveys, expense tracking, payroll and applicant tracking, which Zimyo 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 surveys and payroll, which Zimyo does.
Suits: Small and mid-sized firms in Spain, Germany or Mexico, where it has offices
Limits worth knowing in Zimyo
- Prices are in Indian rupees and exclude GST; there is no dollar price on the page.
- Every plan bills at least 50 users, so the lowest monthly total is ₹4,000 on Basic.
- Add-ons cost extra: Recruit ₹4,000 per recruiter per month, HR Analytics ₹20,000 per license per month, Learn ₹40 per user per month.
- The page says half-yearly and yearly discounts exist but gives no figures; those come from sales.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Zimyo?
The alternatives to Zimyo in this directory are Keka HR, HROne, HRMantra, Zoho People and Factorial. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zimyo.
Is there a free alternative to Zimyo?
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.