SalaryBox

SalaryBox does one thing well: it makes attendance and payroll painless for Indian SMBs with deskless workers. The AI selfie attendance is clever—no need for expensive biometric hardware, just a smartphone. GPS geofencing and liveness detection cut down on buddy punching, which is a real win for businesses with field or remote teams. Where it shines is simplicity and cost. Starting at ₹35 per employee per month with no base fee, it's cheaper than Keka or GreytHR. The mobile-first design means even employees with basic phones can punch in, request leave, and view payslips. Zero training is a real claim—the app is straightforward. But don't expect an all-in-one HRMS. The HR module covers basics: onboarding, documents, training, but it's not as deep as Zoho People or BambooHR. Integrations are limited—no native Tally or Zoho Books sync, though you can export reports. If you need robust performance management or complex workflows, look elsewhere. In practice, we'd recommend SalaryBox for retail chains, restaurants, manufacturing units, and logistics firms operating in India. The compliance engine handles TDS, PF, ESI, and PT automatically, which saves hours of manual work. The 1-click payroll and bank transfer feature is a time-saver. The biggest caveat: it's India-only for now. Multi-country payroll isn't supported. Also, the reporting and analytics are basic compared to Power BI or Tableau integrations you might get with pricier tools. Compared to a free tool like Zoho Payroll (limited to 10 employees) or Wagepoint, SalaryBox is more feature-rich for Indian compliance. Against Keka, it's less expensive but lighter on HR features. Pick SalaryBox when your priority is simple, affordable attendance and payroll for non-desk employees.