Free HR Software in India
Free HR software falls into three kinds: permanently free plans limited by headcount, usually 10 to 25 employees, or by modules; open-source platforms such as Moodle or OrangeHRM that cost nothing to license but need…
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Free HR software falls into three kinds: permanently free plans limited by headcount, usually 10 to 25 employees, or by modules; open-source platforms such as Moodle or OrangeHRM that cost nothing to license but need hosting and technical upkeep; and time-limited trials, which are not free. For a small Indian company the useful free tools are payroll and attendance products whose statutory features work in the free tier, since a free plan that cannot generate a PF ECR or Form 16 saves nothing. Before adopting one, check what happens when you outgrow the limit, whether data can be exported in a usable format, what support is available and how the vendor uses your data.
The products listed here offer a genuinely free plan, not just a trial, and each card states the headcount or module limits alongside moderated reviews, upvotes and deployment. Reviews from founders and small-business owners describe the practical limits they hit and how the upgrade path worked, which is the information that matters at this tier.
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Which HR software is free for small companies in India?
Several Indian payroll and HRMS vendors offer free plans for up to 10 to 25 employees, often including payslips, leave and basic PF and TDS computation. Open-source options cover LMS, HR records and recruitment. The listings on this page state each product’s limits.
What are the limitations of free HR software?
Common restrictions include headcount caps, single-location payroll, limited statutory reports, no integrations, community-only support and vendor branding on employee documents. Statutory updates may lag paid tiers. Data export is sometimes restricted, so check before entering employee records.
Is open-source HR software a good option?
For organisations with IT capacity, open-source HRMS and LMS platforms offer full control and no licence fees. The costs are hosting, security patching, customisation for Indian statutory rules and the absence of vendor support, which usually outweigh licence savings below a few hundred employees.