greytHR vs Keka
greytHR and Keka both sell HR software to Indian companies, and greytHR is the one you can price from its own page. Its India Essential plan is ₹2,495 a month including 50 employees, plus ₹45 for each extra person. Keka bundles HR, payroll, hiring and a projects module into one product. Its base price loads by region, with a minimum headcount, so you'll need a quote.
What each one costs
| Product | Price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| greytHR Essential (India) | ₹2,495 / month | includes 50 employees, then ₹45 per extra employee |
| greytHR Growth (India) | ₹4,495 / month | includes 50 employees, then ₹85 per extra employee |
| greytHR Essential (Middle East) | $50 / month | includes 10 employees, then $2 per extra employee |
| greytHR Growth (Middle East) | $60 / month | includes 10 employees, then $3 per extra employee |
| greytHR Premium | Custom | quoted |
| Keka Foundation, Strength, Growth | Priced by region | no public per-seat figure; minimum headcount applies |
| PeopleMuster | $3 | per person / month in USD, every module, no base fee |
greytHR figures read from greythr.com/pricing and its Middle East page on 24 September 2026, in the currency each page quotes. greytHR offers a 7-day trial and no lock-in. Keka's plans were read on keka.com in September 2026; its base price loads per region and isn't quoted.
Why teams choose PeopleMuster
- PeopleMuster has no base fee and no bundle of included seats. You pay $3 per person a month from the first person, so a team of eight pays for eight.
- Your trial is 14 days, with no card. Annual billing is $30 per person per year, which is two months free.
- Daily recaps log hours by project inside a window an admin sets. Managers approve them, and the utilisation report can post to Slack on a schedule.
- Each customer gets its own database, in its own account, in the region it picks.
Questions people ask
Is greytHR cheaper than Keka?
You can only check one side. greytHR India Essential is ₹2,495 a month including 50 employees, plus ₹45 for each extra person, and Growth is ₹4,495 plus ₹85. Keka doesn't publish a base figure; it loads per region and a minimum headcount applies, so ask Keka for a quote at your headcount.
Does greytHR price the same outside India?
No. On its Middle East page greytHR quotes USD: Essential is $50 a month including 10 employees, then $2 per extra person. Growth is $60 including 10, then $3 per person. Both regions get a 7-day trial.
Can I get HR and project timesheets without a base fee?
Yes, with PeopleMuster. It's $3 per person a month for every module, from the first person, with no base fee. Attendance, leave, timesheets and client projects share one database.