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Keka vs. Litmos

A side-by-side view of the product records we have today. Use it to narrow the question, then confirm current pricing, limits, and security details with each vendor.

The short version

Litmos starts at $2,500 per seat, versus Keka at ₹9,999. Litmos carries the higher aggregate rating (9.7/5 vs 4.5/5).

Full comparison

Kekafrom ₹9,999 per 100 employees/mo
Litmosfrom $2,500 per month
Audyense Score77ASStrong29AS*Low
PositioningIndia-built HRMS unifying core HR, statutory payroll, attendance, performance, and hiring in one platformLitmos is one of the leading corporate learning systems on the market built to accelerate training of both internal and external teams.
Free tierNoYes
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitSMB, Mid-marketStartup, SMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans
  • Foundation₹9,999
  • Strength₹12,999
  • Growth₹15,999
  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing
Applicant tracking (ATS)YesKeka Hire provides applicant tracking, available in higher packs or as an add-on.—
Benefits administrationPartialCentered on Indian statutory benefits (PF, ESI) and insurance via partners; no US-style benefits enrollment.—
Employee directory & org chartYesCore HR module maintains a full employee database and directory.—
Mobile appYesiOS/Android apps with high self-service adoption, though reviewers note the app lacks web parity.—
Employee onboardingYesStructured employee onboarding workflows are included in core HR.—
PayrollYesCore strength: automated Indian payroll with PF, ESI, PT, and TDS compliance.—
Performance reviewsYesPerformance module includes OKRs, goals, and 360-degree reviews in higher packs.—
Public APIYesREST API is available for integrations.—
Reporting & dashboardsYesReporting is included; advanced analytics and custom reports are reserved for the Growth pack.—
Time-off & PTO managementYesLeave and attendance management is a core, well-reviewed capability.—
Embedded content creation tools that support multiple formats—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Intuitive user interface—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Multi-language & localization support—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Surveys—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Custom branding / Whitelabel—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Assessment / Quiz—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Sell online courses—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Ecommerce shopping cart—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
SCORM & TIN CAN certified—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Schedule live courses – ILT—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Real-time reporting—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Developer API including SalesForce—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Okta—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
and Dropbox—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Integrations verified60+—
Aggregate rating4.5 · 1.8k reviews9.7 · No reviews yet
Integrations
SlackMicrosoft TeamsZoomQuickBooksTallyZoho Books+7 more
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Security & compliance
SOC 2ISO 27001GDPR
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Pros
  • Clean, modern, easy-to-use interface with high employee self-service adoption
  • Reliable Indian payroll and statutory compliance automation (PF, ESI, PT, TDS)
  • Integrated modules (HR, payroll, attendance, performance/OKRs, hiring) in one platform
  • Useful workflow integrations with Slack and Teams for approvals and notifications
  • Independent review documents a concrete business workflow
  • Documented capability: Embedded content creation tools that support multiple formats
  • Documented capability: Intuitive user interface
  • Documented capability: Multi-language & localization support
  • Documented capability: Surveys
Cons
  • Customer support is largely email-ticket-based with limited weekend coverage and reported response delays
  • Mobile app lacks feature parity with the web platform and can lag on syncing
  • A minimum-seat/entry-pack model makes it comparatively expensive for very small startups
  • Multi-entity setups and some state-specific compliance can require manual admin effort
  • Pricing and usage limits should be checked against the exact plan
  • Implementation effort depends on the team's data and process maturity
  • Reported outcomes should be validated with the buyer's own data
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Editorial read of this comparison

The table summarizes structured facts; this section explains what the differences mean for a real buying decision.

Where each tool fits, and where it may not

Keka

Keka is a cloud HRMS and payroll platform built primarily for the Indian market, covering core HR, leave and attendance, statutory payroll (PF, ESI, PT, TDS), performance management with OKRs, and hiring. It is known for a modern, employee-self-service-first interface and strong India compliance automation. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hyderabad, it is most commonly adopted by Indian SMBs and mid-market companies.

A particularly good fit for: Single-entity Indian SMBs and growing mid-market companies that want strong local payroll compliance Teams that prioritize a polished, easy-to-adopt employee self-service experience with high mobile adoption Companies replacing spreadsheets or fragmented HR and payroll tools with one integrated HRMS

May be a poor fit if: Large enterprises or complex multi-legal-entity operations, where multi-entity gaps add rework Companies outside India needing US-style benefits enrollment and administration

Litmos

Litmos is one of the leading corporate learning systems on the market built to accelerate training of both internal and external teams. It won our Expert’s Choice Award for 2019. Despite being able to automate both internal and external learning programs, Litmos is still referred to as the worlds simplest and easiest to use a learning management system that requires neither dedicated training nor expensive installations. The company’s target group entails mostly midmarket companies and established enterprises, while its client base already lists a number of prominent Fortune 1000 members. The system, nevertheless, is not entirely focused on large and corporate teams – Litmos still belongs to the group of affordable eLearning systems with dedicated ‘up to 100 users’ packages a small company could consider. In fact, Litmos is often preferred to seemingly cheaper LMS tools because it doesn’t require a setup fee and doesn’t limit on-point customer support to a particular plan. The price will rather depend on how many users you wish to involve, and the type of learning support you wish to focus on. To make the process of attaining and selling courses even smoother, Litmos established a number of valuable third-party partnerships with platforms such as Shopify (you can distribute your Litmos courses there for free). Needless to say, a vast group of integrations is a guarantee that the system will blend in with your software ecosystem, and won’t require you to make any specific changes in order to run it. Litmos integrates with Salesforce to increase sales reps performance, train licensed users, and leverage training for customers, employees, and compliance, among others. Next to its convenient Salesforce partnership, Litmos works impeccably with Okta, OneLogin, Ping, Box, Centrify, and other similar systems, and it is one of the few SCORM certified learning & security

A particularly good fit for: B2B teams evaluating HR and People software Teams that need documented workflow capabilities and fit guidance Organizations willing to validate implementation and plan limits

May be a poor fit if: Teams seeking a workflow outside the product's documented focus Teams needing unlimited usage without plan limits

Pricing and plan structure

Keka: Published starting price ₹9,999 per 100 employees/mo

  • Foundation₹9,999 per 100 employees/mo
  • Strength₹12,999 per 100 employees/mo
  • Growth₹15,999 per 100 employees/mo

Litmos: Published starting price $2,500 per month

  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing

Capabilities worth validating

  • Keka: Applicant tracking (ATS), Benefits administration, Employee directory & org chart, Mobile app, Employee onboarding Integrations include Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, QuickBooks.
  • Litmos: Embedded content creation tools that support multiple formats, Intuitive user interface, Multi-language & localization support, Surveys, Custom branding / Whitelabel

Questions to answer before switching

  • Does Keka's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does Litmos's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does the exact integration path for Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom support the sync direction, permissions, and volume we need?
  • Is a hosted-only deployment acceptable for the team and customers who will use this system?

How to evaluate this shortlist

A useful comparison turns the differences between HR & People tools into a concrete test. Use these steps to avoid choosing from a feature table or the lowest headline price alone.

  1. Start with a representative HR & People workflow, not a feature checklist. Define who will use it, what data goes in, and what outcome the team needs.
  2. Test the complete path through Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom: permissions, sync direction, failure handling, and volume limits often matter more than the integration name.
  3. Compare the cost of the real scenario, including users, usage, storage, support, and contract requirements. The entry price alone does not measure adoption cost.
  4. Before switching, list the evidence gaps, request a demo of the critical workflow, and confirm security, data residency, export, and support with each vendor.

Structured signals help narrow the shortlist, but a trial with a real workflow is still the best way to validate the decision.

Research basis

Last checked: 2026-08-18. Pricing, integrations, feature support, and review signals can change, so treat this as a research snapshot and verify the final decision with the vendor.

Sources consulted: Keka product site, G2, Capterra; Litmos product site, FinancesOnline review, Vendor website