Keka Alternative for Indian SMBs

Which one should you choose?

It depends on your business.

Stay with Keka if…

You have a big HR team, you are already set up on Keka and happy with it, or you need things BizlumoAI does not do, like performance reviews.

Look at BizlumoAI if…

You want a lower price, you want to start today without a sales call, you want face attendance without paying extra, or you run more than one company.

Side by side

	BizlumoAI	Keka
Starting price	₹1,999 per month for up to 25 employees	₹6,999 per month for 25 employees
Extra fee for each employee	None	Paid add-ons for each seat
PF, ESI, PT and TDS	Included	Included
Face attendance	Built in	Add-on
Face check-in that works without internet	Yes	No
Connect a fingerprint machine	Included	Add-on
WhatsApp and SMS alerts	Included	Add-on
Many companies on one bill	Yes	Separate
Free trial without a card	14 days	7 days
Sign up without a sales call	Yes	No, a sales call is needed
Setup fee	None	Extra

Keka details are from published pricing and reviews (research.com and ezhrm.in) as of May 2026. Prices do not include 18% GST. Prices and features change, so please check the Keka website before you decide. If something here is wrong, write to sales@bizlumoai.com and we will correct it. See the full comparison with other tools →

What you get with BizlumoAI

The same features on every plan, also on the free plan.

Face attendance

Works on any Android phone or tablet you already have. A photo will not work.
See how it works →

Salary with PF, ESI, PT and TDS

Calculated from attendance. Payslips go to each employee.
See payroll →

Many companies, one bill

Run all your companies from one login. You pay once.
See how it works →

How to move from Keka

You can bring your data with you.

Take out your staff list

Download your employee data from Keka as a file.

Upload it to BizlumoAI

Upload the list as a CSV file, with each person's salary in it. You can also upload past attendance.

Set up attendance

Take each person's face photo from your phone. It takes about 30 seconds per person.

Run your first salary

Check the numbers for one month, then carry on.

Try it free with your first 10 employees

Free forever, not a trial. All features are included. Bigger plans start at ₹1,999 per month for up to 25 employees. You can try them free for 14 days, with no card. See all plans →

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Common questions

Is BizlumoAI cheaper than Keka?

On the starting plans, yes. For 25 employees BizlumoAI is ₹1,999 per month and Keka is ₹6,999 per month. For up to 10 employees BizlumoAI is free. Bigger Keka plans and add-ons have their own prices, so please check with Keka for your team size.

Can I move my data from Keka?

Yes. You can upload your staff list (with salaries) and past attendance as CSV files. Write to support@bizlumoai.com and we will help you move. This help is free on paid plans.

What does BizlumoAI not do?

BizlumoAI does not do performance reviews or staff surveys. It does attendance, leave, salary and expense claims. If you need performance reviews, BizlumoAI is not the right tool.

Do I need to talk to sales to start?

No. Create your account and start using it. You talk to us only if you want to.

Is my data kept in India?

Yes. All BizlumoAI data is stored on servers in India.

A simple Keka alternative for Indian businesses