Zoho People vs Keka
Zoho People and Keka are both popular HR platforms in India. Keka is an HR and payroll product built for Indian companies. Zoho People is the HR app in the Zoho suite, paired with Zoho Payroll and connected to the rest of Zoho.
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Choose Zoho People if
- You already use Zoho One or other Zoho apps
- You want custom HR forms, approvals and workflows
- You have employees in India and other countries
Choose Keka if
- You want a single HR and payroll product focused on India
- Your priority is built-in performance and engagement modules
- You do not use other Zoho apps
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Side by side
| Area | Zoho People | Keka |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | HR records, leave, attendance, shifts, performance; payroll in Zoho Payroll | HR, payroll, attendance and performance in one product |
| India payroll | Zoho Payroll covers PF, ESI, PT and TDS | Built-in India payroll and compliance |
| Customization | Custom forms, fields, workflows and approvals | Configuration within the product's modules |
| Connected apps | Zoho CRM, Books, Projects, Recruit and the rest of Zoho One | Integrations with third-party tools |
| Best fit | Businesses standardising on Zoho | India-focused companies wanting a dedicated HR tool |
Our take
If your business runs on Zoho, Zoho People with Zoho Payroll keeps HR data connected with projects, finance and approvals. If you only need an India HR and payroll product and use no other Zoho apps, Keka is worth comparing.
Frequently asked questions
Can Zoho People handle Indian payroll?
Payroll runs in Zoho Payroll, which connects to Zoho People and covers PF, ESI, professional tax and TDS for India.
Can I move from Keka to Zoho People?
Yes. We migrate employee records, leave balances and structures, and run a parallel payroll before going live.
Is Zoho People included in Zoho One?
Yes. Zoho People and Zoho Payroll are part of Zoho One.
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