greytHR Alternative: Aajar Attendance, Leave & Payroll
Per-user pricing from ₹20 instead of a 50-employee base price, and where greytHR's statutory filings win.
Keka alternative with published prices: Aajar
Aajar publishes its prices: ₹20, ₹35 or ₹50 per user per month for attendance, leave and payroll. Keka does not publish a price list, so you compare Aajar's number with a quote. Keka is the better fit if you want performance reviews, OKRs and engagement surveys in the same product.
Prices exclude GST.
Which one fits
Aajar or Keka: who each one suits
Choose Aajar if you
- Want to see the price before you talk to anyone: ₹20, ₹35 or ₹50 per user per month
- Are a small team that needs attendance, leave and payroll without a sales process
- Want a 3-month free trial with no card, and selfie, face or QR check-in at ₹5 per user
Stay with Keka if you
- Want performance management: 360-degree reviews, calibration and OKRs are on Keka's Growth plan
- Need statutory compliance, gratuity and accounting integration in the payroll product
- Are comfortable getting a quote and having an onboarding project
Side by side
Aajar vs Keka, feature by feature
| What you need | Aajar | Keka |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹20, ₹35 or ₹50 per user per month, published | Not published. Three plans (Foundation, Strength, Growth) on request, each including the one below |
| Free trial | 3 months for up to 50 users, 1.5 months above. No card | Free trial offered on its HRMS and payroll plans |
| Attendance | Phone, computer or biometric. Shifts and geofencing on Growth | Attendance, overtime automation and basic shifts on Foundation |
| Selfie, location and geofencing | Geofencing on Growth (₹35). Selfie, face and QR add-ons at ₹5 per user | Selfie clock-in, continuous location punching and geo-fencing on Strength |
| Leave and payroll | Leave rules and full payroll (structures, deductions, payslips, tax declarations) from Starter | Leave and payroll on Foundation, with statutory compliance, loans, expenses and gratuity |
| Statutory filings | Not generated. Your accountant files | Statutory compliance is part of its payroll |
| Performance management | Not available | Employee surveys on Strength; 360-degree reviews, OKRs and calibration on Growth |
| Setup | Self-serve in minutes | Keka's FAQ mentions a nominal setup fee; ask what yours is |
Cost
What it costs for 10 to 100 users
Monthly price in rupees, before GST.
Keka does not publish prices, so there is no figure to put next to Aajar's. Ask Keka for a quote for your headcount and compare it with the Aajar column below.
| Team size | Aajar Starter | Aajar Growth | Aajar Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 users | ₹200 | ₹350 | ₹500 |
| 25 users | ₹500 | ₹875 | ₹1,250 |
| 50 users | ₹1,000 | ₹1,750 | ₹2,500 |
| 100 users | ₹2,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹5,000 |
Prices exclude GST.
Why teams switch
Three reasons teams pick Aajar over Keka
You can check the price yourself
Aajar's three prices are on the pricing page. With Keka you ask for a quote, which is fine for a larger company but slow when you are choosing between two or three tools.
Built for teams without an HR department
Setup is self-serve. Add your people, set office hours and leave rules, and run a trial month without a call.
Geofencing for ₹35, not a higher tier
Geofenced check-in is on Aajar's ₹35 Growth plan. Keka puts selfie clock-in and geo-fencing on its middle Strength plan.
Switching
How to move from Keka to Aajar
- 1
Export your team list
Download names, emails and employee IDs from Keka.
- 2
Create your organization
Sign up free. No card needed.
- 3
Add your team
Send invites, or upload the list from Excel (Growth plan).
- 4
Run both for a month
Check that attendance and payslips match before you switch Keka off.
FAQ
Aajar and Keka: common questions
Is Aajar a good Keka alternative?
Yes, for small and mid-sized Indian teams that want attendance, leave and payroll at a published price. If you want performance management (360-degree reviews, OKRs, calibration) in the same product, Keka's Growth plan has it and Aajar does not.
How much does Keka cost?
Keka does not publish its prices. Its pricing page lists three plans, Foundation, Strength and Growth, and asks you to call or start a free trial. Ask for a quote for your headcount, and ask whether implementation is charged separately.
How much does Aajar cost?
₹20, ₹35 or ₹50 per user per month, excluding GST. For 25 users that is ₹500, ₹875 or ₹1,250 a month. Every plan is free for 3 months for up to 50 users.
Does Aajar have performance management?
No. Aajar covers attendance, leave and payroll, plus shifts, overtime, expenses, hiring requests and an asset register on higher plans. If reviews and OKRs matter, Keka is the better fit.
Can I move my data from Keka?
Export your employee list from Keka and add people to Aajar by invite or Excel upload (Growth plan). Run both for a month before you switch Keka off, and download past payslips first.
Where the Keka details come from
Taken from Keka pricing. Vendors change prices and plans, so confirm with Keka before you decide. Aajar's prices are on the pricing page. Related: Best HRMS software in India.
Try Aajar free for 3 months
Free for up to 50 users. Run it next to your current tool for a month.