Why is KriyaLabs better for Indian startups than Keka?

KriyaLabs offers flat-rate pricing of ₹1,459/month for up to 30 employees, whereas Keka charges high base platform fees (often ₹6,999+) plus per-employee recurring fees, making Keka 4x to 8x more expensive for growing startups.

Does KriyaLabs require biometric fingerprint hardware like Keka?

No. KriyaLabs utilizes precision mobile GPS geofencing with anti-spoof validation. Employees clock in from their smartphones within your designated office perimeter, saving lakhs in biometric hardware costs.

How does KriyaLabs handle Indian payroll compliance compared to Keka?

KriyaLabs provides full Indian statutory compliance including PF, ESIC, State-specific Professional Tax (PT), and TDS, with automated Loss of Pay (LOP) calculations and 1-click compliant PDF payslips.

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KriyaLabs vs Keka HR

Why modern Indian founders, fast-scaling startups, and hybrid teams are replacing Keka's expensive per-employee subscriptions with KriyaLabs' flat-rate GPS Operating System.

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Feature / Capability	KriyaLabs	Keka HR
Monthly Pricing Model	₹1,459 / month flat UP TO 30 EMPLOYEES	₹6,999 base + ₹30–₹90 / user / mo EXPENSIVE
Per-Employee Penalty	₹0 (Zero per-head hikes)	Charges every single added user
Attendance Tracking	GPS Geofenced Clock-In (Zero hardware)	Requires Biometric devices or heavy app
Loss of Pay (LOP) Automation	100% Automated from GPS & Leaves	Requires complex manual formula setup
Onboarding & Setup Time	< 5 Minutes self-serve	2 to 4 Weeks assisted setup
Payslip Generation	1-Click Compliant PDF Generator	Standard Non-verified PDF
Statutory Compliance (PF/ESI/PT/TDS)	Pre-configured for all Indian states	Included (in high-tier plans only)
WhatsApp & Email Approvals	1-Click Instant Actions	Requires mobile app login

Interactive Cost Savings Calculator

Select your team size to calculate your annual savings switching from Keka to KriyaLabs.

Team Size: 30 Employees

Estimated Keka Cost

₹1,02,000 /yr

KriyaLabs Flat Cost

₹17,508 /yr

Your Annual Savings

₹84,492 /yr

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we migrate from Keka without losing our employee records?

Yes! KriyaLabs allows 1-click bulk CSV import of all employee details, leave balances, bank accounts, and salary structures in under 2 minutes.

How does GPS Geofencing prevent attendance spoofing?

KriyaLabs verifies device hardware coordinates, timestamps, and browser mock location flags. Employees can only punch in when they are physically inside the verified office radius.

Are our payslips compliant with Indian labour laws and bank loans?

100%. KriyaLabs generates full statutory PDF payslips with employee PF/UAN, ESIC, PAN, and state Professional Tax breakdowns, fully itemized for IT filings.