A Keka alternative for small teams that also need invoicing
Last reviewed by the Agency Cloud team at Nilede Technologies
Short answer
Keka is a full HR and payroll platform for growing companies. Agency Cloud is for small teams of up to about 15 people that want attendance, leave and payroll in the same app as their invoices, leads and proposals. It is simpler than a dedicated HR platform and priced as one flat monthly fee for the account.
- Office-radius check-in, work from home, leave and holidays
- Payroll with salary structures, loss of pay and payslips
- Invoices, CRM and proposals in the same app
- One flat monthly price for the account
Agency Cloud and Keka side by side
| Agency Cloud | Keka | |
|---|---|---|
| Made for | Small teams that also invoice and sell | Growing companies that want a full HR platform |
| Attendance and leave | Yes | Yes |
| Payroll | Calculation and payslips | Payroll with statutory compliance |
| Performance reviews and hiring | No | Yes |
| Invoices and payment reminders | Yes | In its project services suite |
| Proposals signed online | Yes | Not its focus |
| Pricing | Published on this page | On request or by plan |
What Keka offers is taken from its own website on the review date. Check the source below for current plans and prices.
Is Agency Cloud enough HR for a small agency?
For most teams under 15 people, yes. Employees check in from the office or an approved work-from-home day, request leave, update their own details and download their payslips. HR approves requests, sees who is in and runs payroll once a month.
- Departments, designations, office locations and working hours
- Leave types with monthly accrual and carry-forward
- Salary components fixed or as a percentage, such as HRA as a share of basic
- Deductions such as provident fund and professional tax as components
- Bank and ID details encrypted and visible only to HR roles
When Keka is the better choice
- You need statutory payroll filing, challans and compliance reports.
- You need performance management, hiring or expense workflows.
- You have well over 15 people.
Questions
Does Agency Cloud file PF, ESI or TDS returns?
No. It works out pay, deductions and payslips. Filing stays with your accountant or payroll provider.
Can employees see only their own data?
Yes. The employee role sees only its own attendance, leave and payslips.