GreytHR and Keka are India's two most popular home-grown HRMS platforms in 2026. Both handle Indian payroll compliance (PF, ESI, TDS), attendance, and leave management. This comparison helps HR teams at Indian SMBs choose the right platform.
| Feature | GreytHR | Keka |
|---|---|---|
| India Pricing (per employee/month) | ₹40 – ₹100 (Starter to Growth) | ₹6,999 flat/month (up to 100 employees) + ₹60/employee after |
| Payroll Engine | Industry-best — 25+ years of India compliance | Strong — covers all major Indian statutory requirements |
| PF / ESI / PT Compliance | Deep — state-wise PT, automated challans | Full PF, ESI, PT support |
| Attendance & Leave | Strong — biometric integration, shift management | Modern UX, geo-fencing, face recognition |
| Performance Management | Basic (available) | Strong — OKRs, 360° feedback, check-ins |
| Employee Self-Service | Portal + mobile app | Modern app with strong UX |
| Onboarding/Offboarding | Available | Strong — digital offer letters, document collection |
| Learning Management | Not included | Keka Learn (LMS included) |
| Integrations | Tally, Zoho Books, SAP | Zoho, Slack, Microsoft 365, Freshdesk |
| India Support | Strong — large India customer base | Responsive — Hyderabad-based team |
GreytHR Starter at ₹40/employee = ₹4,000/month. Keka at ₹6,999 flat for up to 100 employees = ₹6,999/month. GreytHR is cheaper at entry level. However, Keka's flat pricing becomes better value once you need Performance + LMS features which cost extra in GreytHR.
GreytHR integrates with biometric devices (Hikvision, ZKTeco, eSSL) for attendance. Native face recognition via the GreytHR app is available in newer versions. Keka offers geo-tagged selfie attendance and face recognition directly in the Keka mobile app.
GreytHR has better support for contract workforce management — you can set up separate payroll groups for contractors with different compliance rules. Keka primarily targets permanent employees but is adding contractor management features in 2026.
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