The HRMantra Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about HRMantra in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
HRMantra
The Insider’s Guide
Indian HR and payroll suite with mobile apps and workflows
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among HR software, read from HRMantra’s own pages.
Made by HRMantra · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from HRMantra’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on HRMantra’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 30 of the 63 other HR software we grade
HRMantra is an HR and payroll suite from India that covers hire-to-retire records, recruitment, attendance, leave, claims, payroll, travel, performance, learning, projects and assets. It has Android and iOS apps and a no-code workflow builder. The vendor publishes no price list and sells through demos and channel partners.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about HRMantra, taken from its own pages and our grades.
There's no price list and the pricing page is about channel partner plans, with a demo for everyone else.
- 1
Best for hire-to-retire HR for firms in India
HRMantra covers HR from hiring to exit: records, attendance and leave, payroll and claims, performance, workflows and APIs.
- 2
It runs on 3 platforms
Web, iOS and Android.
- 3
Hire-to-retire records
A human resource module with org and position charts, readymade letter templates and a form designer for building pages.
- 4
Attendance and leave
Attendance management includes geo-fencing and geo-tagging, and a user monitor records presence for staff working from home.
- 5
Payroll and claims
Claim and payroll modules with formula builders and graphical tools for payroll processing.
- 6
A 2.0 GPA, above 30 of 63
That is against the other HR software we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Keep it
To replace HRMantra you would be making payroll taxes worked out and filed with the government for you. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
HRMantra at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made by
- HRMantra
- Category
- HR Software
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for hire-to-retire HR for firms in India
HRMantra covers HR from hiring to exit: records, attendance and leave, payroll and claims, performance, workflows and APIs. There's no price list and the pricing page is about channel partner plans, with a demo for everyone else. The site says implementation costs nothing, with an asterisk it doesn't explain.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No price list is published; the pricing page covers channel partner plans and the site asks visitors to book a demo. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan and no trial is on record in the listing or on its pricing page. |
| Features | B | Hire-to-retire records, attendance and leave, payroll and claims, performance, learning, workflows and APIs. The listing names no gap in the core HR work. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. Payroll rules, leave policies and workflows need setting up. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web plus iOS and Android apps, with workflows and APIs. No desktop app and no integrations list on record. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who HRMantra is for
- Fits if you want records, attendance, payroll and performance in one system
- Works for firms that want APIs and workflows to connect their own tools
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want a price, as none is published
- Watch out: the free implementation claim has an asterisk whose terms aren't shown
- Skip it if you want a free plan or trial, as none is listed
- Watch out: the site claims SOC II, GDPR and ISO 27001 certification, and we have not checked it
Good to know
Good for
- Indian companies wanting a broad HR suite
- Firms that need multi-currency and multi-timezone approvals
- Teams that want a mobile-first employee app
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
HRMantra's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No price list is published; the pricing page covers channel partner plans and the site asks visitors to book a demo.
We could not confirm HRMantra’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. hrmantra.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
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Places it runs: Web, iOS and Android
Indian HR and payroll suite with mobile apps and workflows. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, expense tracking, payroll, applicant tracking, employee records, time off.
Hire-to-retire records, attendance and leave, payroll and claims, performance, learning, workflows and APIs.
- Hire-to-retire records
- A human resource module with org and position charts, readymade letter templates and a form designer for building pages.
- Attendance and leave
- Attendance management includes geo-fencing and geo-tagging, and a user monitor records presence for staff working from home.
- Payroll and claims
- Claim and payroll modules with formula builders and graphical tools for payroll processing.
- Performance and learning
- Performance tools include 360-degree appraisals with bell curve normalization and succession planning, plus learning with online tests.
- Workflows and APIs
- Over 40 readymade workflows, a no-code workflow builder and open APIs for fetching data into third-party software.
- Travel, projects and assets
- Separate modules cover local, domestic and overseas travel, project time targets and company asset management.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
HRMantra is made by HRMantra.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
30/63
Other HR software it is graded above
HRMantra's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 30 of the 63 other HR software we grade, and level with 10.
It stands best on features (B, above 41 of 63) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 64 HR software we grade, cut by the letter each got. HRMantra’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 5 of 63
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 63
- BFeaturesAbove 41 of 63
- CEase of useAbove 1 of 63
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 22 of 63
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace HRMantra you would be making payroll taxes worked out and filed with the government for you. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
What you could make
- Employee records, time off, applicant tracking and expense tracking: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Payroll taxes worked out and filed with the government for you.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. HRMantra’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Keka HR, Zimyo, HROne, Zoho People and Factorial
The 5 tools HRMantra is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
Keka HR
Free trial · from $9/mo
HR, payroll and talent software for growing companies.
- HRMantra also covers expense tracking.
- Keka HR also covers surveys and time clock.
- 2.2GPA
Zimyo
Free trial · from ₹80/mo
Indian HRMS with payroll, attendance and AI add-ons.
- Zimyo also covers surveys.
- 2.0GPA
HROne
Free trial · from ₹4950/mo
- 2.4GPA
Zoho People
Free plan · from $3/mo
Low-cost HR records, attendance, shifts and reviews from Zoho.
- Zoho People has a free plan. HRMantra does not.
- HRMantra also covers expense tracking, payroll and applicant tracking.
- Zoho People also covers reports, shift scheduling and time clock.
- 2.0GPA
Factorial
From $8/mo
HR, time, shifts, expenses and IT for small firms, quoted by module.
- HRMantra also covers payroll.
- Factorial also covers time tracking and shift scheduling.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
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Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is HRMantra free?
No. HRMantra is a paid product.
What platforms does HRMantra work on?
HRMantra is available on Web, iOS and Android.
Does HRMantra have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. HRMantra is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does HRMantra have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. HRMantra is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is HRMantra open source?
HRMantra is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Who makes HRMantra?
HRMantra is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to HRMantra?
The closest alternatives to HRMantra in our directory are Keka HR, Zimyo, HROne, Zoho People and Factorial.
How does HRMantra compare with other HR software?
HRMantra's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 30 of the 63 other HR software we grade, and level with 10.
Could I make my own version of HRMantra?
To replace HRMantra you would be making payroll taxes worked out and filed with the government for you.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from HRMantra’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from HRMantra's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by HRMantra. Prices change, so check hrmantra.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
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- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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