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Keka HR Pricing in India 2026

Keka HR is one of India's most popular HRMS platforms, known for modern UX and strong manager workflows. It uses flat-fee pricing for up to 100 employees, then per-employee pricing above that. Below is the 2026 INR pricing with what each plan includes and how it compares to GreytHR and Zoho People for Indian businesses.

Plans & pricing (INR)

Foundation — ₹6,999 / month flat (up to 100 employees)

Up to 100

Core HRMS: employee data, attendance, leave
Payroll with PF, ESI, TDS, PT statutory filings
Expense management
Document signing
Employee self-service portal
Mobile apps for iOS and Android

Strength — ₹9,999 / month flat (up to 100 employees)

Up to 100

Everything in Foundation
Performance management with continuous feedback
360-degree reviews
OKR (Objectives and Key Results)
Goal-setting cadences
Compensation analytics (basic)

Growth — ₹13,999 / month flat (up to 100 employees)

Up to 100

Everything in Strength
Recruitment / ATS
Onboarding workflows
Engagement surveys
Learning management (basic)
Workflow automation
Custom reports

India-specific notes

Above 100 employees, Keka adds per-employee pricing — typically ₹50-80/employee/month for Foundation tier (varies by negotiation). Annual billing saves ~15% vs monthly. Onboarding is paid extra: typically ₹25,000-₹75,000 one-time for setup, data migration, and policy configuration. INR billing with 18% GST invoice, ITC-eligible.

How to buy

WhatsApp +91 98119 98370. We facilitate Keka setup including: employee data migration from your old HRMS, leave and attendance policy configuration, payroll setup with statutory compliance, integration with biometric devices, and training for HR and managers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keka cheaper than GreytHR for small Indian businesses?

For under 25 employees, no — GreytHR is free up to 25 employees while Keka Foundation is ₹6,999/month flat. At 50 employees, Keka effective cost is ~₹140/employee while GreytHR is ~₹100/employee. At 100 employees, Keka is ~₹70/employee — competitive with GreytHR. Above 100 employees, GreytHR is typically cheaper.

Does Keka handle Indian payroll compliance (PF, ESI, TDS, PT)?

Yes, fully. Foundation plan includes complete statutory compliance: PF (EPFO upload-ready files), ESI (ESIC challan), TDS (Form 24Q and quarterly), Professional Tax for all Indian states, and gratuity. Compliance updates roll out automatically when government rules change.

How is Keka different from GreytHR and Zoho People?

Keka emphasises modern UX, performance management, and manager workflows. GreytHR is the most mature on Indian payroll/statutory compliance and has the largest market share. Zoho People is the cheapest at scale and integrates tightly with Zoho One. Keka wins on UX and performance reviews; GreytHR on payroll depth; Zoho on price + ecosystem.

Does Keka integrate with biometric attendance devices?

Yes — Keka integrates with most popular Indian biometric devices (eSSL, Mantra, Realtime, Anviz, BioMax). Attendance logs sync into Keka for leave and payroll processing. Configuration is typically included in the one-time setup fee.

What is the implementation timeline for Keka in India?

For a typical 50-200 person company, full Keka implementation takes 4-8 weeks: week 1-2 for discovery and policy setup, week 3-4 for payroll configuration and data migration, week 5-6 for biometric integration and pilot, week 7-8 for go-live and training. We have done several Keka rollouts in this range.

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