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Compare 13 HR & Recruiting tools for Indian businesses, 10 India-based, 5 with a free plan. Ranked by India-fit, pricing and verified data.
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Zoho People is the strongest overall fit we list for HR & Recruiting, best suited for Indian SMBs using the Zoho suite.
factoHR is the main alternative, stronger when you need Indian SMBs and enterprises needing HRMS + payroll.
Every option below lists its pricing caveats and a last-verified date, so you can confirm the details before you buy.
Paid plans start around ₹48/user/mo for a GST-registered business (Zoho People), though final pricing depends on team size and add-ons. 5 of 13 tools offer a free plan you can start on. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor site before buying.
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| Tool | Best for | Starts at (₹ all-in) | Free option | Data status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoho People | Indian SMBs using the Zoho suite | ₹48/user/mo | Free plan | Source checked 29 Jul 2026 |
| factoHR | Indian SMBs and enterprises needing HRMS + payroll | ₹4,999/mo | Free plan | Source checked 29 Jul 2026 |
| Kredily | Indian startups and SMBs wanting free core HR + payroll for unlimited employees | ₹1,249/mo | Free plan | Source checked 29 Jul 2026 |
| Zimyo | Growing Indian SMBs and mid-market teams wanting a broad HRMS | ₹80/user/mo | Free trial | Source checked 29 Jul 2026 |
| Keka | Indian SMBs and mid-market needing HRMS + payroll | Custom | Free trial | Source checked 29 Jul 2026 |
| greytHR | Indian SMBs needing reliable payroll + compliance | ₹2,495/mo | Free trial | Source checked 29 Jul 2026 |
10 of 13 tools here are source-checked against vendor pages. The rest are curated listings pending review, so verify their details before deciding.
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Cloud HRMS from Zoho for attendance, leave, performance, and employee management, with India payroll via Zoho Payroll.
Use it to run payroll, track attendance and leave, run appraisal cycle
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Indian HR and payroll software with attendance, payroll, performance, and mobile-first employee tools for SMBs and enterprises.
Use it to run payroll, file statutory returns, track attendance and leave
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India-built HR and payroll platform with a genuinely free-forever tier for unlimited employees, plus PF/ESI/PT/TDS compliance.
Use it to track attendance and leave, run payroll, file statutory returns
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India-built HRMS covering payroll, attendance, performance, and recruitment, priced per employee per month for growing teams.
Use it to track attendance and leave, hire and track candidates, run payroll
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Indian HR and payroll platform (HRMS) covering payroll, attendance, leave, performance, and hiring for growing companies.
Use it to run payroll, file statutory returns, track attendance and leave
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Indian HR and payroll software focused on payroll processing, statutory compliance, and core HR for SMBs.
Use it to run payroll, track attendance and leave, file statutory returns
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Attendance, late marks and app and website tracking for teams at Windows and Mac computers, priced per person in rupees with a GST invoice.
Use it to track attendance and leave, track billable time
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Automated payroll and compliance from Razorpay, handling salary payouts, PF/ESI/TDS, and reimbursements for Indian businesses.
Use it to file statutory returns, run payroll, onboard employees
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Indian enterprise HCM platform covering the full employee lifecycle, hire to exit, for large organizations.
Use it to run payroll, track attendance and leave, reimburse employee expenses
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Use it to hire and track candidates
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Self-serve HR software for small teams without an HR person: employee records, leave, phone clock-in, hiring and documents. No payroll.
Use it to hire and track candidates, onboard employees, run field service operations
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