Keka vs HROne: which HRMS should an Indian business choose in 2026?
A side-by-side comparison using the prices and facts each vendor lists publicly. Checked October 2026.
Quick answer
Keka and HROne are both full HR and payroll platforms for Indian companies, and both publish prices. Keka lists ₹90, ₹120 or ₹150 per additional employee by tier. HROne lists plans from ₹4,950 a month plus ₹99–₹130 per additional user. On listed rates the two sit in a similar band, so the decision comes down to a demo on your own payroll and the modules you actually use.
Side by side
Sleet is shown as a third option for businesses that also need accounting. Sleet wrote this page, so verify each point in a demo.
| Capability | Keka | HROne | Sleet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | HR, payroll & PSA platform | HR & payroll platform | HR, payroll, GST accounting and tasks in one login |
| Listed pricing | Plans priced per additional employee at ₹90, ₹120 or ₹150 a month depending on tier (as listed on keka.com). | Plans from ₹4,950/month, plus ₹99–₹130 per additional user (as listed on hrone.cloud). | Per active user, with no long lock-in |
| Pricing model | Published plans | Published plans | Quote for your team size |
| Accounting and GST invoicing | HR and payroll; accounting and GST invoicing are not included | HR and payroll; accounting and GST invoicing are not included | Included (Sleet Accounting) |
| Switching help | Ask the vendor | Ask the vendor | Assisted migration |
Prices are as the vendors list them, checked October 2026, and may change.
How they differ
- Keka lists ₹90, ₹120 or ₹150 per additional employee a month by plan tier.
- HROne lists plans from ₹4,950 a month, plus ₹99–₹130 per additional user.
- Both cover HR and payroll; neither includes GST invoicing or accounting.
Who each one suits
Keka
- Teams that want one platform for core HR, payroll, performance and hiring.
- Companies that also track projects and timesheets.
HROne
- Companies that want a published base plan with a per-user add-on.
- Teams that will shortlist on review-site ratings and test both side by side.
Sleet
- Businesses that want HR, payroll, GST invoicing and accounting under one login and subscription.
- Teams that want assisted migration.
Compare at your own headcount
List prices are structured differently, so a single number rarely tells you what you will pay. Ask each vendor for a written quote that includes payroll, attendance, the mobile app, support and any add-ons, at today’s headcount and at the headcount you expect in a year.
Six questions to ask in any demo
- Does it run PF, ESI, professional tax and TDS for every state you operate in?
- Run a parallel payroll on your own salary structure and compare net pay line by line.
- What will it cost at your headcount today, and at the headcount you expect in a year?
- Does biometric or GPS attendance work with the devices you already own?
- How long is a realistic go-live, and who does the data migration?
- What are the data export and exit terms if you leave?
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Keka or HROne?
Neither is better for everyone. Keka and HROne are both full HR and payroll platforms for Indian companies, and both publish prices. Keka lists ₹90, ₹120 or ₹150 per additional employee by tier. HROne lists plans from ₹4,950 a month plus ₹99–₹130 per additional user. On listed rates the two sit in a similar band, so the decision comes down to a demo on your own payroll and the modules you actually use.
How do Keka and HROne price their plans?
Keka: Plans priced per additional employee at ₹90, ₹120 or ₹150 a month depending on tier (as listed on keka.com). HROne: Plans from ₹4,950/month, plus ₹99–₹130 per additional user (as listed on hrone.cloud). Plans are structured differently, so ask each for a written quote at your headcount.
Do Keka and HROne handle Indian statutory payroll?
Both serve Indian employers. The difference is usually in how many states, how many edge cases and how quickly rule changes are applied, so test PF, ESI, professional tax and TDS on your own data in a demo.
Does either include GST invoicing or accounting?
HR and payroll; accounting and GST invoicing are not included. HR and payroll; accounting and GST invoicing are not included. If you also want billing and books under the same login, that is where Sleet fits.
Where does Sleet fit between Keka and HROne?
Sleet is for businesses that want HR and payroll together with GST invoicing and accounting in one login. If you only need HR and payroll, either of these may fit better.
Want HR, payroll and your books in one place?
See Sleet run a payroll on your own salary structure, and compare it line by line with what you use today.
Sources
Written by Sleet, which sells a competing product. Details are based on publicly available information as listed by each vendor, may change, and are not legal or purchasing advice. Check with each vendor for their latest plans.