FyPayrun vs Keka HR
Keka is the polished modern HRIS for growing companies. FyPayrun is right if you want clean, focused payroll math without paying for the broader people-ops suite — and FyBoard People is the natural step up when the broader suite becomes the requirement.
Two doors. Same problem.
Quick read on what each tool charges, who it's for, and where the free-tier ceiling lands. The full breakdown is in the sections below.
FyPayrun
Payroll without the spreadsheet hangover.
- Pricing
- Studio is free; FyBoard People for HRMS-style coverage
- Free tier
- Free without per-employee or onboarding fees.
- Where it shines
- Browser-first, no signup, honest cloud labelling
Keka HR
Keka is the polished modern HRIS for growing companies. FyPayrun is right if you want clean, focused payroll math without paying for the broader people-ops suite — and FyBoard People is the natural step up when the broader suite becomes the requirement.
- Pricing
- ₹100–₹250/employee/month + onboarding fees
- Free tier
- Varies by tool — most have caps.
- Where it shines
- Beautifully designed full HRMS with strong UX
The case for switching.
The places we've leaned harder than Keka HR. Each is something a daily user feels the friction of in the alternative.
Free for all five calculators (salary, TDS, PF + ESI, CTC builder, bonus + gratuity) — Keka has no equivalent free tier
Compliance generators (Form 16 PDF, EPFO ECR, Payroll Register XLSX) included in the free studio
Clear product split: studio for the math, FyBoard People for the broader HR — no need to commit to the full HRMS to get the calculators
Statute-current and India-focused (FY 2025-26 / Budget 2025 slabs)
The honest column.
Places Keka HR is genuinely stronger. Picking the right tool for the job sometimes means picking the other one — and we'd rather tell you that up front than waste your time.
Beautifully designed full HRMS with strong UX
Performance management, OKRs, and 1:1 frameworks built in
Strong recruitment and onboarding workflows
We'd rather you pick the right tool than the most-marketed one. If anything in this column outweighs the §02 list for your workflow, stay with Keka HR — and we'll see you for the next job.
Feature ledger.
The same questions, asked of both. FyPayrun on the left; Keka HR on the right. Sourced from publicly visible pricing, marketing, and product docs.
| Question | FyPayrun | Keka HR |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier? | Yes — every core tool, no caps. | Free without per-employee or onboarding fees. |
| Signup required? | No, never for the basics. | Often required for downloads. |
| File-size limit (free)? | None on browser-first tools. | Common cap on free tier. |
| Browser-first? | Most ops stay on-device. | Cloud-only by default. |
| Tools chain? | Output → input, no re-uploads. | Mostly per-tool, separate uploads. |
| Paid tier | FyPayrun Cloud Pro — optional. | ₹100–₹250/employee/month + onboarding fees |
Free tier?
- FyPayrun
- Yes — every core tool, no caps.
- Keka HR
- Free without per-employee or onboarding fees.
Signup required?
- FyPayrun
- No, never for the basics.
- Keka HR
- Often required for downloads.
File-size limit (free)?
- FyPayrun
- None on browser-first tools.
- Keka HR
- Common cap on free tier.
Browser-first?
- FyPayrun
- Most ops stay on-device.
- Keka HR
- Cloud-only by default.
Tools chain?
- FyPayrun
- Output → input, no re-uploads.
- Keka HR
- Mostly per-tool, separate uploads.
Paid tier
- FyPayrun
- FyPayrun Cloud Pro — optional.
- Keka HR
- ₹100–₹250/employee/month + onboarding fees
Ready to switch from Keka HR?
No signup, no install, no commitment. Open FyPayrun and try the tools you use most — most of your existing files import without conversion.
Reviewed against publicly available info on Keka HR as of launch. We'll keep this current.