Alternatives to Keka

{"intro": "Keka combines HR, payroll, and talent in one PeopleOS system. It handles employee records, onboarding, leave, attendance, time tracking, performance, hiring, learning, goals, recognition, and payroll calculations from attendance, leave, and salary inputs. Its platforms include web, Android, iOS, an API, and an extension. Integrations, implementation guidance, enterprise support, mobile apps, and a free trial add reach, while pricing is available on request and there is no free plan.\n\nAn alternative may fit better if you need a free tier, a published starting price, self-hosting, or another platform mix. Keka’s hiring plans also differ: Pro allows five talent pools, while Advanced allows unlimited pools. Compare how much payroll, talent, attendance, and lifecycle coverage you need against simpler HR scopes. Check whether open-source deployment, desktop support, mobile access, trial length, or employee-based billing matters. The options below include free and paid models, web and mobile products, and systems that add self-hosting or focus on core HR operations.", "rows": [{"ref": "sw:frappe-hr", "name": "Frappe HR", "best_for": "Open-source HR and payroll with self-hosting", "pricing": "Free plan", "key_difference": "Frappe HR adds open-source, self-hosted deployment and HR workflows, while Keka centers its unified cloud PeopleOS.", "choose_when": "Choose it when self-hosting and a free plan matter more than Keka’s broader named talent and integration offering."}, {"ref": "sw:talenthr", "name": "TalentHR", "best_for": "Low-cost core HR for small teams", "pricing": "Free plan · paid from $2/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial", "key_difference": "TalentHR offers a much lower published starting price, while Keka pricing is on request and covers payroll and broader talent functions.", "choose_when": "Choose it when a free tier or predictable $2/user/mo annual starting price suits your core HR needs."}, {"ref": "sw:icehrm", "name": "IceHrm", "best_for": "HR with detailed leave controls", "pricing": "Free plan · paid from $11/mo · 14-day trial", "key_difference": "IceHrm adds live leave balances, accruals, adjustments, approval chains, and holiday calendars alongside HR operations.", "choose_when": "Choose it when detailed leave administration and self-hosting are more important than Keka’s broader PeopleOS scope."}, {"ref": "sw:rexx-systems", "name": "Rexx Systems", "best_for": "Broad platform and self-hosted deployment", "pricing": "Pricing on request · 30-day trial", "key_difference": "Rexx Systems supports Windows, macOS, Linux, web, mobile, and self-hosting, whereas Keka lists web, mobile, API, and extension access.", "choose_when": "Choose it when desktop platforms or self-hosting fit your deployment better than Keka’s platform mix."}, {"ref": "sw:happy-hr", "name": "Happy HR", "best_for": "Affordable HR with time tracking", "pricing": "Free plan · paid from 8/user/mo · 30-day trial", "key_difference": "Happy HR offers a free plan and published $8/user/mo starting price, while Keka has no free plan and pricing on request.", "choose_when": "Choose it when free access, a clear per-user starting price, and core HR with time tracking meet your needs."}, {"ref": "sw:zoho-people", "name": "Zoho People", "best_for": "Free core HR on web and mobile", "pricing": "Free plan · 30-day trial", "key_difference": "Zoho People provides free core HR with web, iOS, and Android access, while Keka adds payroll and wider named talent coverage.", "choose_when": "Choose it when free core HR and mobile access are sufficient without Keka’s payroll and talent scope."}, {"ref": "sw:runtime-hrms", "name": "Runtime HRMS", "best_for": "Employee-based SaaS HR subscriptions", "pricing": "Free plan · paid from ₹35/mo (annual) · 7-day trial", "key_difference": "Runtime HRMS bills monthly by employees and selected plans or features, while Keka pricing is on request.", "choose_when": "Choose it when employee-based SaaS billing and a ₹35/mo annual starting price fit your organization."}]}