Keka
Modern HR and payroll software popular in India and Southeast Asia, featuring comprehensive time and attendance tracking, leave management, and employee self-service. Known for intuitive design and affordable pricing for small to mid-sized businesses.
Last updated: 2026-03-20 06:21
Overview
Keka is a cloud-based HR and payroll platform that has gained significant popularity in India and other Asian markets. It combines traditional HRMS functionality with modern, user-friendly design and mobile-first features suited to diverse workforces.
Time & Attendance Features
Attendance Tracking
- Web and mobile clock-in/clock-out
- Biometric device integration
- GPS-based attendance for field employees
- Selfie attendance with location stamp
- Automated shift roster management
- Late-coming and early-going tracking
- Regularization requests and approvals
Leave Management
- Multiple leave types configuration
- Leave accrual and balance tracking
- Leave approval workflows
- Calendar view of team absences
- Holiday calendar management
- Half-day and comp-off handling
- Leave encashment calculations
Timesheet Management
- Project-based time logging
- Task-level time tracking
- Timesheet approval process
- Billable vs non-billable hours
- Client-wise time reports
- Integration with project management tools
Payroll Features
Keka's integrated payroll is a major differentiator:
- Automated salary calculations
- Statutory compliance (PF, ESI, PT, TDS for India)
- Payslip generation and distribution
- Bank file generation
- Form 16 generation
- Flexible salary structures
Employee Self-Service
- Mobile app for attendance and leave
- Digital payslip access
- Tax declaration submissions
- Reimbursement claims
- Document uploads
- Profile management
Core HR Features
- Employee database and org chart
- Onboarding and offboarding workflows
- Document management
- Asset tracking
- Performance management
- Employee engagement surveys
Regional Advantages
India-Specific
- Indian labor law compliance
- Integration with Indian banks
- Support for Indian tax structures
- Local language support
- Customer success team in Indian time zones
Southeast Asia Expansion
- Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines support
- Multi-currency payroll
- Local compliance features
Integrations
- Biometric devices (ZKTeco, eSSL, etc.)
- Slack and Microsoft Teams
- Zoho suite
- Google Workspace
- Accounting software (Tally, QuickBooks)
- Background verification services
Target Market
- Small to mid-sized businesses (10-500 employees)
- Indian startups and SMEs
- IT services companies
- Companies expanding in Southeast Asia
- Organizations wanting affordable all-in-one HR solution
Key Differentiators
- Exceptional UI/UX compared to traditional Indian HRMS
- Aggressive pricing for SMB market
- Strong customer support and onboarding
- Regular feature updates and improvements
- Mobile-first approach
Pricing
Highly competitive pricing for Indian market:
- Core HR: ₹4,999/month (up to 100 employees)
- Payroll add-on: Additional ₹3,999/month
- Per-employee pricing for larger organizations
- Free trial available
Platform
Cloud-based web application Mobile apps for iOS and Android No on-premise deployment option
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