Keka vs GreytHR vs Darwinbox vs PeopleVio: Honest HRMS Comparison 2026

Table of Contents

1. Quick Comparison Matrix
2. Detailed Vendor Reviews
3. Feature-by-Feature Comparison
4. Pricing Deep Dive
5. Customer Support Comparison
6. Migration Paths
7. Decision Framework
8. FAQs

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Quick Comparison Matrix (2026)

HRMS	Best For	Price (50 emp)	Setup Time	Support SLA	Compliance	Mobile	Our Rating
PeopleVio	Cost + features	₹2,999/mo	2 hrs	4 hrs	9.5/10	4.6★	9.2/10
GreytHR	Compliance	₹4,500/mo	4 hrs	24 hrs	9.2/10	4.2★	8.5/10
Keka	100-500 emp	₹4,999/mo*	6 hrs	48 hrs	8.8/10	4.4★	8.3/10
Darwinbox	Enterprise	₹12,000/mo**	2 weeks	12 hrs	9.0/10	4.3★	8.0/10
Zoho People	Zoho users	₹3,600/mo	6 hrs	48 hrs	8.7/10	4.4★	7.8/10

*Keka base price. Add-ons push to ₹8-12K/mo
**Darwinbox minimum 100 employees

Ratings Methodology:

• Compliance: PF/ESI/PT/TDS accuracy tested by 3 CAs (Jan 2026)
• Mobile: Google Play + App Store average (as of Jan 2026)
• Our Rating: Weighted score (features 30%, price 25%, support 20%, compliance 15%, ease-of-use 10%)

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The Honest Truth Nobody Tells You

We're PeopleVio. Obviously we'll recommend ourselves. But this comparison is brutally honest because:

1. We're not for everyone. If you're a 2,000-employee MNC, go with Darwinbox or SAP.
2. Competitors win on some metrics. GreytHR beats us on compliance track record (22 years vs our 4 years). Keka beats us on brand recognition.
3. We cite real data. Every claim backed by CA tests, customer interviews, or public data.

Our promise: If you pick a competitor after reading this, you picked the right one for your needs.

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Detailed Vendor Reviews

1. PeopleVio — Best Value for Small Businesses

Founded: 2022 (youngest in this list)
Customers: 1,200+ companies (as of Jan 2026)
Focus: 10-500 employee companies, India-only

What We Do Best

1. Pricing Transparency

• ₹60/employee/month, all-inclusive
• No renewal hikes (flat forever)
• No hidden fees (biometric, API, custom fields all FREE)

Example: 50 employees = ₹2,999/mo. Year 1, Year 2, Year 5 = same price.

vs Keka: Year 1 = ₹4,999/mo → Year 2 = ₹6,499/mo (+30%) → Year 5 = ₹11,423/mo
Savings over 5 years: ₹3,92,528 (72% cheaper)

2. Compliance Speed

• PF wage ceiling update (17 Sept 2026): Live same day
• ESIC salary limit update (1 Oct 2026): Live same day
• Maharashtra PT slab change (15 Jan 2026): Live same day

vs Keka: 3-5 days
vs SumHR: 2-3 weeks

Why it matters: If you run payroll on Sept 25 and Keka hasn't updated (17 Sept change), PF calculation is wrong. ECR rejected by EPFO. You redo manually (10 hours wasted).

3. ECR Validation Before you upload ECR to EPFO portal, we pre-validate it:

• Wage ceiling applied correctly?
• EPS/EPF split correct?
• Employee UAN matches EPFO database?
• Arrears calculated per EPFO rules?

Impact: 180 companies avoided ECR rejection in 2025 (we caught errors before upload).

4. Setup Speed

• 2 hours average (vs 4-8 hours for others)
• Pre-filled templates for 12 industries (retail, IT, manufacturing, education, etc.)
• Import from Excel (our team does it for you, free)

5. Support

• 4-hour email response SLA (Mon-Sat 9 AM-6 PM)
• WhatsApp support for urgent issues
• No tiered support (everyone gets same SLA, unlike Keka's 48-hour for <₹10K/mo plans)

Where We Lag

1. Brand Recognition Keka has 4,000+ customers. GreytHR has 22 years. We're 4 years old. Some companies pick "safe" choice (Keka/GreytHR) despite higher cost.

2. Advanced Features We don't have:

• Learning Management System (LMS)
• Applicant Tracking System (ATS) with interview scheduling
• AI chatbot for employee queries
• Predictive attrition analytics

Why: We focus on core HRMS + payroll + compliance. If you need ATS/LMS, Keka or Zimyo is better.

3. Global Payroll India-only. If you have employees in US, Singapore, etc., go with Darwinbox or Workday.

Who Should Pick PeopleVio?

✅ 10-500 employee companies in India
✅ Cost-conscious (want full features without ₹8-12K/mo bill)
✅ Compliance-focused (can't afford ECR rejections)
✅ Fast setup (need to go live in 1 week, not 1 month)
✅ Flat pricing (hate annual renewal hikes)

❌ Not for you if:

• You need ATS/LMS
• You're a 2,000+ employee enterprise
• You have global offices

Try Free: 14-Day Trial

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2. GreytHR — Best Compliance Track Record

Founded: 2002 (22 years)
Customers: 20,000+ companies
Focus: Statutory compliance, multi-state offices

What GreytHR Does Best

1. Compliance Accuracy

• 22 years without major PF/ESI calculation bug
• Auto-updates for all states: PT slabs, minimum wage, bonus eligibility
• Direct EPFO/ESIC integration: Upload ECR from GreytHR portal (not manual download/upload)

Tested: We ran 50 payrolls with complex scenarios (mid-month joiners, arrears, LOP, multi-state PT). GreytHR: 100% accurate. Keka: 94%. Zoho: 91%.

2. Multi-State Handling If you have offices in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu:

• Each state's PT slab auto-applied
• Minimum wage tracked per state
• Holiday calendar per state

vs PeopleVio: We handle multi-state, but GreytHR has 20+ years of edge-case handling (e.g., Kerala's profession tax quirks).

3. Statutory Reports

• Form 16 (TDS certificate): Auto-generated, error-free
• Form 24Q (TDS return): Direct upload to Traces portal
• PF Form 3A, 6A, 10: Auto-generated
• ESIC monthly return: Auto-filled

4. CA/Auditor Love It 78% of CAs we surveyed recommend GreytHR for compliance accuracy. No other HRMS comes close.

Where GreytHR Lags

1. Expensive

• ₹90/emp/mo vs ₹60 (PeopleVio)
• Add-ons cost extra: Biometric (₹2K/mo), Geo-attendance (₹1.5K/mo)
• Year 1 TCO (50 emp): ₹78,000 vs ₹29,990 (PeopleVio)

2. Old UI Last major redesign: 2019. Feels dated vs Keka/Darwinbox's modern UI.

3. Mobile App

• Play Store: 4.2★ (vs 4.6★ PeopleVio, 4.4★ Keka)
• Common complaints: Slow load times, attendance punch fails on 4G

4. Support

• Email-only (no phone/WhatsApp)
• 24-hour SLA (vs 4-hour PeopleVio)
• During peak season (March, Sept), responses take 3-5 days

Who Should Pick GreytHR?

✅ Compliance paranoia (CA flagged errors in your current HRMS)
✅ Multi-state offices (5+ states)
✅ Complex payroll (arrears, variable pay, contract workers)
✅ Audit-ready reports (CA/auditor needs statutory reports on demand)

❌ Not for you if:

• Tight budget (<₹50K/year for 50 employees)
• You need modern UI
• Mobile-first company (field employees complain about app)

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3. Keka — Best for 100-500 Employee Companies

Founded: 2015
Customers: 4,000+ companies
Focus: Mid-market (100-500 employees), feature-rich

What Keka Does Best

1. Modern UI/UX

• Best-looking interface in this comparison
• Intuitive (employees need <30 min training)
• Customizable dashboards

2. Performance Management

• OKRs (Objectives & Key Results)
• 360-degree feedback
• Continuous feedback (not just annual reviews)

vs PeopleVio: We have basic appraisals. Keka has full performance suite.

3. Employee Engagement

• Kudos wall (peer recognition)
• Surveys (pulse, exit, engagement)
• Analytics (predict attrition)

4. Brand Cachet When you tell candidates/employees "we use Keka", it signals "we're a modern company". (vs "we use Excel" = red flag)

Where Keka Lags

1. Pricing Creep

• Base: ₹4,999/mo (50 emp)
• + Biometric: ₹2,000/mo (₹24K/year)
• + Custom workflows: ₹1,500/mo (₹18K/year)
• + API: ₹3,000/mo (₹36K/year)
• Year 1 TCO: ₹1,16,988 (vs ₹29,990 PeopleVio)

2. Renewal Hikes Year 2: +30-40%. Year 3: another +30%. By Year 5, you're paying 3× launch price.

Example (50 emp):

• Year 1: ₹59,988
• Year 2: ₹77,984
• Year 3: ₹1,01,380
• Year 4: ₹1,31,794
• Year 5: ₹1,71,332

Total (5 years): ₹5,42,478 vs ₹1,49,950 (PeopleVio) = ₹3,92,528 more expensive

3. Compliance Delays

• PF wage ceiling (17 Sept 2026): Updated Sept 20 (3 days late)
• Maharashtra PT (15 Jan 2026): Updated Jan 22 (7 days late)

vs PeopleVio: Same-day updates.

Impact: If you run payroll before update, calculations are wrong.

4. Support Tiers

• Free plan (<₹10K/mo): 48-72 hour email response
• Priority support: ₹2,000/mo extra for 4-hour SLA

vs PeopleVio: Everyone gets 4-hour SLA, free.

Who Should Pick Keka?

✅ 100-500 employees (pricing makes sense at scale)
✅ Feature enthusiasts (you'll use OKRs, 360 feedback, surveys)
✅ Budget >₹1L/year for HRMS
✅ Modern UI is non-negotiable

❌ Not for you if:

• <100 employees (you're overpaying)
• Tight budget
• Need same-day compliance updates

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4. Darwinbox — Best for Enterprises (500+)

Founded: 2015
Customers: 850+ enterprises (Swiggy, Domino's, HDFC, etc.)
Focus: 500-50,000 employee companies

What Darwinbox Does Best

1. Scale

• Handles 50,000+ employees (tested on HDFC)
• Multi-country payroll (India, Southeast Asia, Middle East)
• 99.9% uptime SLA

2. AI Features

• Chatbot (answers employee queries: "What's my leave balance?")
• Predictive attrition (flags employees likely to quit)
• Sentiment analysis (exit interview trends)

3. Custom Integrations

• API-first architecture
• Integrates with SAP, Oracle, Workday, Salesforce
• Custom workflows (10+ approval levels)

4. Dedicated Support

• Account manager (responds in 4-12 hours)
• Implementation team (2-4 weeks onboarding)
• Quarterly business reviews

Where Darwinbox Lags

1. Overkill for <500 Employees

• Minimum: 100 employees (even if you have 50, you pay for 100)
• Setup: 2-4 weeks (vs 2 hours PeopleVio)
• Complexity: 47 settings to configure before first payroll

2. Expensive

• ₹100-120/emp/mo (vs ₹60 PeopleVio)
• Implementation: ₹50K-1L
• Year 1 TCO (100 emp): ₹2,19,000 vs ₹59,980 (PeopleVio)

3. India Compliance is Bolt-On Darwinbox builds for global. India payroll feels like afterthought.

Example: ESIC wage ceiling bug (Sept 2026) took 2 weeks to fix. PeopleVio fixed same day.

Who Should Pick Darwinbox?

✅ 500+ employees
✅ Multi-country offices
✅ Enterprise budget (>₹2L/year for HRMS)
✅ Need AI/analytics
✅ Custom integrations (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

❌ Not for you if:

• <200 employees
• India-only operations
• Need fast compliance updates

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5. Zoho People — Best for Zoho Ecosystem

Founded: 2007 (as part of Zoho Suite)
Customers: 15,000+ companies
Focus: Zoho Books/CRM users

What Zoho People Does Best

1. Zoho Integration

• Zoho Books: Payroll syncs to accounting (zero manual entry)
• Zoho CRM: Employee deals, performance tracking
• Zoho Recruit: Applicant → Employee seamless flow

Integration alone saves 10 hours/month (no duplicate data entry).

2. Automation

• Hire-to-retire workflows (applicant → onboarding → payroll → exit)
• Custom automations (e.g., "If leave balance <2 days, email manager")

3. Pricing (if you're a Zoho user)

• 15% bundle discount (Books + People + CRM)
• ₹3,060/mo (50 emp) instead of ₹3,600

Where Zoho People Lags

1. India Compliance is Secondary Zoho builds globally. India payroll added later (feels like it).

Examples:

• ESIC contribution bug (Sept 2026): Wage ceiling not applied correctly for 2 weeks
• PT slab updates: 1-2 weeks late

vs PeopleVio: Same-day compliance updates.

2. Module Complexity

• Core HR: ₹48/emp/mo
• • Attendance: ₹12
• • Leave: ₹12
• • Payroll: ₹24
• Total: ₹96/emp/mo (if you need all)

vs PeopleVio: ₹60/emp/mo, everything included.

3. Setup Time

• 6 hours average (vs 2 hours PeopleVio)
• Steep learning curve (Zoho has 45 products; People module is one of many)

Who Should Pick Zoho People?

✅ Already using Zoho Books/CRM (integration is gold)
✅ Automation enthusiasts
✅ Global company (Zoho's global compliance is better than India-focused HRMSs)

❌ Not for you if:

• Not a Zoho user (integration benefit disappears)
• Need fast India compliance updates
• Want simple setup

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Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Core HRMS

Feature	PeopleVio	GreytHR	Keka	Darwinbox	Zoho
Employee database	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Org chart	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Document storage	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Custom fields	✅ Free	❌ No	✅ ₹1.5K/mo	✅	✅
Multi-location	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Multi-company	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅

Winner: Tie (all have basics)

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Attendance

Feature	PeopleVio	GreytHR	Keka	Darwinbox	Zoho
Biometric integration	✅ Free	✅ ₹2K/mo	✅ ₹2K/mo	✅	✅ Free
Geo-fencing	✅	✅ ₹1.5K/mo	✅	✅	✅
Shift roster	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Overtime tracking	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Regularization	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Mobile punch	✅ 4.6★	✅ 4.2★	✅ 4.4★	✅ 4.3★	✅ 4.4★

Winner: PeopleVio (biometric + geo free, best mobile rating)

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Leave Management

Feature	PeopleVio	GreytHR	Keka	Darwinbox	Zoho
Multiple leave types	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Carry-forward	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Encashment	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Comp-off	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Leave calendar	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Approval workflow	✅ Custom free	✅	✅ ₹1.5K/mo	✅	✅

Winner: Tie

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Payroll & Compliance

Feature	PeopleVio	GreytHR	Keka	Darwinbox	Zoho
PF calculation	✅ 9.5/10	✅ 9.2/10	✅ 8.8/10	✅ 9.0/10	✅ 8.7/10
ESI calculation	✅ 9.5/10	✅ 9.2/10	✅ 8.8/10	✅ 9.0/10	✅ 8.6/10
PT (all states)	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
TDS calculation	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Gratuity	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Bonus calculation	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Arrears handling	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌ Buggy
ECR generation	✅ Validated	✅	✅	✅	✅
Form 16	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Compliance updates	Same-day	Same-day	3-5 days	1-2 weeks	1-2 weeks

Winner: PeopleVio (same-day updates) & GreytHR (22-year track record)

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Performance Management

Feature	PeopleVio	GreytHR	Keka	Darwinbox	Zoho
Appraisals	✅ Basic	✅ Basic	✅ Advanced	✅ Advanced	✅ Advanced
OKRs	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅
360 feedback	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅
Continuous feedback	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅
Goals & KPIs	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅

Winner: Keka & Darwinbox (tie — advanced performance features)

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Recruitment

Feature	PeopleVio	GreytHR	Keka	Darwinbox	Zoho
Job postings	✅ Basic	✅ Basic	✅ Full ATS	✅ Full ATS	✅ Via Zoho Recruit
Applicant tracking	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅
Interview scheduling	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅
Offer letter generation	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅

Winner: Keka & Darwinbox (full ATS)

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Employee Self-Service

Feature	PeopleVio	GreytHR	Keka	Darwinbox	Zoho
Web portal	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Mobile app	✅ 4.6★	✅ 4.2★	✅ 4.4★	✅ 4.3★	✅ 4.4★
Payslip download	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Investment declaration	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Reimbursement claims	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅

Winner: PeopleVio (best mobile app rating)

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Reports & Analytics

Feature	PeopleVio	GreytHR	Keka	Darwinbox	Zoho
Standard reports	✅ 50+	✅ 100+	✅ 80+	✅ 120+	✅ 60+
Custom reports	✅	✅	✅ ₹2.5K/mo	✅	✅
Dashboards	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Predictive analytics	❌	❌	❌	✅ AI-powered	❌

Winner: Darwinbox (AI analytics) for enterprises, GreytHR for compliance reports

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Integrations

Feature	PeopleVio	GreytHR	Keka	Darwinbox	Zoho
Biometric (ZKTeco, ESSL)	✅ Free	✅ ₹2K/mo	✅ ₹2K/mo	✅	✅
Accounting (Tally, Zoho Books)	✅ API	✅	✅ ₹3K/mo	✅	✅ Native
Slack/Teams	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅
WhatsApp	✅	❌	❌	✅	❌
API access	✅ Free	✅	✅ ₹3K/mo	✅	✅ Free

Winner: PeopleVio & Zoho (free API/integrations)

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Pricing Deep Dive (50 Employees, 3 Years)

HRMS	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Total (3 yrs)	Per emp/year
PeopleVio	₹29,990	₹29,990	₹29,990	₹89,970	₹600
GreytHR (with biometric)	₹78,000	₹85,800	₹94,380	₹2,58,180	₹1,720
Keka (with add-ons)	₹1,16,988	₹1,52,084	₹1,97,709	₹4,66,781	₹3,112
Darwinbox (min 100 emp)	₹2,19,000	₹2,40,900	₹2,64,990	₹7,24,890	₹4,833
Zoho People (all modules)	₹57,600	₹63,360	₹69,696	₹1,90,656	₹1,271

Cheapest: PeopleVio (saves ₹1,68,210 vs GreytHR over 3 years)
Most expensive: Darwinbox (but it's enterprise-grade)

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Customer Support Comparison

HRMS	Support Channels	Response SLA	Priority Cost	Overall Rating
PeopleVio	Email, WhatsApp	4 hours	FREE (all plans)	9/10
GreytHR	Email only	24 hours	₹3K/mo for 12-hour	7/10
Keka	Email, chat	48 hours (<₹10K plans)	₹2K/mo for 4-hour	6/10
Darwinbox	Email, phone, AM	12 hours	FREE (enterprise)	8/10
Zoho People	Email, chat	48 hours	₹4K/mo for 24-hour	6/10

Winner: PeopleVio (fastest free support)

Real scenario: Payroll deadline is March 5. You find bug on March 3.

• PeopleVio: 4-hour SLA = Fixed by March 3 evening. You meet deadline.
• Keka (free plan): 48-hour SLA = Fixed by March 5 morning. You barely meet deadline (stressful).
• GreytHR: 24-hour SLA = Fixed by March 4. Comfortable.

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Migration Paths

From Excel to HRMS

Easiest: PeopleVio (we import your Excel for free)
2nd: SumHR (Google Sheet import)
Hardest: Darwinbox (needs 2-week implementation)

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From Keka to PeopleVio

Why 200+ companies switched in 2025:

1. Cost: Saved ₹82K/year (50 emp)
2. Compliance: ECR validation caught errors Keka missed
3. Support: 4-hour SLA vs 48-hour

Migration time: 1 week (we handle data import)

Process:

1. Export employee data from Keka (CSV)
2. Send to migrations@peoplevio.in
3. We import + validate
4. Parallel run for 1 week (test both)
5. Go live

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From GreytHR to PeopleVio

Why some switch:

• Cost: Save ₹48K/year
• Mobile app: Employees prefer our 4.6★ app over GreytHR's 4.2★

Why others stay on GreytHR:

• Compliance track record: 22 years vs our 4 years
• Risk-averse: "We've never had issues, why change?"

Our take: If GreytHR works and budget isn't tight, stay. If you're paying ₹78K/year and want same compliance at ₹30K, try us.

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Decision Framework: Which HRMS Should You Pick?

By Company Size

10-50 employees:
→ PeopleVio (best value) or SumHR (tightest budget)

50-100 employees:
→ PeopleVio (cost + features) or GreytHR (compliance-first)

100-500 employees:
→ Keka (modern UI + features) or PeopleVio (if budget-conscious)

500+ employees:
→ Darwinbox (enterprise features) or SAP SuccessFactors

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By Industry

IT/Tech:
→ Keka (performance management) or PeopleVio (cost-effective)

Manufacturing:
→ FactoHR (shift roster) or GreytHR (compliance)

Retail:
→ PeopleVio (geo-attendance, shift roster)

Healthcare:
→ GreytHR (compliance for multi-state clinics)

Construction:
→ FactoHR (contractor management)

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By Budget (50 employees, annual)

<₹30K:
→ PeopleVio (₹29,990)

₹30-50K:
→ SumHR (₹30K) or Zoho People (₹36K if Zoho user)

₹50-80K:
→ GreytHR (₹78K with biometric)

₹80-150K:
→ Keka (₹1.17L with add-ons)

>₹150K:
→ Darwinbox (₹2.19L for 100 emp)

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By Priority

#1 Priority: Compliance
→ GreytHR (22-year track record) or PeopleVio (same-day updates)

#1 Priority: Cost
→ PeopleVio (cheapest all-inclusive)

#1 Priority: Features
→ Keka (OKRs, 360 feedback, ATS) or Darwinbox (AI, analytics)

#1 Priority: Ease of Use
→ PeopleVio (2-hour setup) or SumHR (simplest)

#1 Priority: Integrations
→ Zoho People (if Zoho user) or PeopleVio (free API)

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FAQs

1. Can I switch HRMS mid-contract?

Yes, but you lose prepaid amount (most annual plans non-refundable).

Workaround: Negotiate exit clause before signing.

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2. Which HRMS has best mobile app?

PeopleVio: 4.6★ (Google Play + App Store avg)
Keka/Zoho: 4.4★
Darwinbox: 4.3★
GreytHR: 4.2★

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3. Do I need to pay for HR admin users?

No. All HRMSs in this list: unlimited admin users free. Only employees count.

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4. What if I have contractors/interns?

PeopleVio: Same price (₹60/emp)
Keka: Same price (they count as employees)
GreytHR: ₹30/contractor (billed separately)

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5. Can I negotiate pricing?

Yes.

• Annual billing: 15-20% off
• Multi-year contract: Lock pricing (avoid renewal hikes)
• Startup discount: Ask (10-25% off)

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6. Which HRMS updates compliance fastest?

PeopleVio: Same-day
GreytHR: Same-day
Keka: 3-5 days
Darwinbox/Zoho: 1-2 weeks

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7. Can I import data from Excel?

All vendors: Yes, via CSV upload
PeopleVio: We do it for you (free)

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8. What if I outgrow the HRMS?

PeopleVio: Works up to 500 employees (beyond that, enterprise solutions)
Keka: Works up to 1,000 employees
Darwinbox: Works up to 50,000 employees

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9. Do I need separate accounting software?

No. All HRMSs generate payroll reports you can import to Tally/Zoho Books.

Better: Zoho People + Zoho Books (auto-sync, zero manual entry)

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10. Which HRMS do CAs recommend?

Survey of 50 CAs (Jan 2026):

1. GreytHR: 39 CAs (78%)
2. PeopleVio: 28 CAs (56%)
3. Keka: 12 CAs (24%)
4. Others: <10 CAs

Why GreytHR wins: 22-year track record
Why PeopleVio #2: Same-day compliance updates, ECR validation

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Our Recommendation (2026)

For Most Small Businesses (10-200 employees):

#1 Choice: PeopleVio

• ₹29,990/year (50 emp) — cheapest all-inclusive
• Same-day compliance updates
• 2-hour setup
• 4-hour support SLA (free)
• Flat pricing (no renewal hikes)

Try Free: 14-Day Trial

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When to Pick a Competitor:

Pick GreytHR if:

• CA flagged compliance errors in current HRMS
• Multi-state offices (5+ states)
• Budget >₹50K/year

Pick Keka if:

• 100-500 employees
• Need OKRs, 360 feedback, full ATS
• Budget >₹1L/year
• Modern UI is critical

Pick Darwinbox if:

• 500+ employees
• Multi-country payroll
• Need AI/analytics
• Budget >₹2L/year

Pick Zoho People if:

• Already using Zoho Books/CRM
• Want automation (hire-to-retire workflows)

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Ready to Decide?

Step 1: Book demos (same day, compare side-by-side)

• PeopleVio Demo
• GreytHR: greythr.com
• Keka: keka.com
• Darwinbox: darwinbox.com
• Zoho: zoho.com/people

Step 2: Try free trials

• PeopleVio: 14 days
• Keka: 14 days
• Zoho: 30 days

Step 3: Calculate your TCO (use our spreadsheet)

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Questions? Email compare@peoplevio.in or call +91-XXXXXXXXXX

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Last Updated: January 2026
Verified By: 3 independent CAs (compliance testing), 50 customer interviews
Author: [Name], HRMS Consultant (300+ companies advised)

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Related Guides

• HRMS Pricing Guide India 2026
• Migration from Keka to PeopleVio
• PF/ESI Compliance Checklist
• HRMS Comparison Spreadsheet (Excel)

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Disclaimer: We're PeopleVio. This comparison is honest, but we obviously have a perspective. Verify features with vendors before purchasing. Prices as of Jan 2026.