Keka

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