StafFixHR.com vs Keka — which is right for your Indian SMB?
We respect Keka — it's a solid product. But for Indian SMBs that want HR consulting and software bundled together, here's an honest side-by-side. No marketing fluff, no straw-man comparisons.
TL;DR
- • Pick Keka if you have an in-house HR team that wants software, you're only in India, and your headcount is 100+.
- • Pick StafFixHR.com if you want HR consulting + software as ONE service, you're a 20-200 employee SMB, you operate in more than India, or you want direct founder access.
- • Both work for standard payroll, attendance, leaves, reimbursements, performance reviews.
- • Price difference: StafFixHR.com self-serve starts at ₹149/employee — Keka starts at ₹6,999/month flat. At 20 employees, that's ₹2,980 vs ₹6,999. At 100 employees, it's ₹14,900 vs ₹6,999 (Keka wins at scale on flat-rate).
Feature-by-feature
Pricing
| Feature | StafFixHR.com | Keka |
|---|---|---|
Self-serve starting price (per employee/month) | ₹149 | ₹6,999 / month flat (up to 100 emp) |
Managed-service tier (we run payroll for you) | ||
Free trial | 14 days, no card | 7 days, card required |
Setup fee | ₹0 | ₹15,000 typical |
Compliance
| Feature | StafFixHR.com | Keka |
|---|---|---|
PF / ESI / PT / TDS auto-filing | ||
Form 16 generation + stitching | ||
Statutory filings done FOR you (managed) Keka self-serve only | ||
Multi-state PT support | ||
Investment declarations + Form 12BB |
AI / Modern
| Feature | StafFixHR.com | Keka |
|---|---|---|
AI HR Assistant (RAG over your policy docs) | ||
Resume AI + JD-match scoring on every application | ||
Pulse surveys + eNPS | ||
Bank-agnostic salary disbursement (8 adapters incl. Razorpay X) Keka integrates only with select banks | ||
Letter e-signatures (IT-Act §3A compliant) | ||
Approval-chain engine (9 object types, multi-step) |
Operations
| Feature | StafFixHR.com | Keka |
|---|---|---|
Shift management + biometric punch import | ||
Loans & advances with EMI on payslip | ||
Reimbursements with FY cap enforcement | ||
Helpdesk module with SLA | ||
Performance: OKRs / 1-on-1s / 360° reviews | ||
Asset management with FNF recovery |
Support
| Feature | StafFixHR.com | Keka |
|---|---|---|
Direct WhatsApp access to founder | ||
Implementation done for you (≤ 7 days) Keka uses partners; quality varies | ||
Boutique consulting (senior HR consultants) Keka is software-first; consulting requires separate partner | ||
Customer support response time | <4 hrs | 24-72 hrs (ticket queue) |
Multi-region
| Feature | StafFixHR.com | Keka |
|---|---|---|
Payroll outside India (UAE / US / EU / UK / AU / NZ) Keka is India-only | ||
Region-aware pricing (₹, $, €, £, AED, AUD) |
What you get with StafFixHR.com
One service, one accountable partner.
We don't just sell you software and hand you a ticket queue. Our HR consultants run your payroll, file your statutory returns, write your offer letters, handle your grievances — and you get an Indian phone number with a real human on it.
Book a 30-min demoDirect chat with Priyanka, our founder. No SDR, no script.
This comparison reflects publicly available information about Keka as of May 2026, plus our own product capabilities. Keka's actual pricing varies by region and contract. Use this as a starting point and verify directly with Keka before deciding.