
factoHR
Indian HR and payroll software with attendance, payroll, performance, and mobile-first employee tools for SMBs and enterprises.
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- ₹4,999/mo
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Commerce & Operations / HR & Recruiting
Compare 8 HR & Recruiting tools for Indian businesses, 8 India-based, 3 with a free plan. Ranked by India-fit, pricing and verified data.
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factoHR is the strongest overall fit we list for HR & Recruiting, best suited for Indian SMBs and enterprises needing HRMS + payroll.
Kredily is the main alternative, stronger when you need Indian startups and SMBs wanting free core HR + payroll for unlimited employees.
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, though final pricing depends on team size and add-ons. 3 of 8 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 | Free option | Data status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Zoho People | Indian SMBs using the Zoho suite | ₹48/user/mo | Free plan | Source checked 29 Jul 2026 |
| greytHR | Indian SMBs needing reliable payroll + compliance | ₹2,495/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 |
All 8 tools here are source-checked against vendor pages.
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factoHR is the strongest overall fit we list for HR & Recruiting, best suited for Indian SMBs and enterprises needing HRMS + payroll. Kredily is the main alternative, stronger when you need Indian startups and SMBs wanting free core HR + payroll for unlimited employees. 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, though final pricing depends on team size and add-ons. 3 of 8 tools offer a free plan you can start on. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor site before buying.
factoHR, Kredily, Zimyo, Zoho People, greytHR, and Keka offer a free plan or trial, so you can test the workflow before committing budget.
factoHR, Kredily, Zimyo, Zoho People, greytHR, and Keka issue a GST-compliant tax invoice, so a GST-registered business can claim the 18% GST back as input tax credit. 8 of 8 tools listed here are GST-invoice ready; for the rest, a foreign tool's GST is still recoverable through the reverse-charge self-invoice (see each tool's pricing page).
All 8 tools here are source-checked against vendor pages. We rank tools by fit to this category and India-operational signals (India-based vendor, GST invoicing, INR billing, verified data); placement is never for sale.