Alternatives

Humanised alternatives and comparisons for Sri Lankan teams

If you’re shopping around — whether you’re unhappy with your current vendor or evaluating from scratch — these are the SL-relevant alternative shortlists. Each one ranks 6–7 options with strengths, watch-outs, pricing and a fit recommendation. For the full market view, start with our guide to the best HR software in Sri Lanka.

Alternatives by vendor

Switching from an enterprise HRIS

PeoplesHR alternative

For companies on PeoplesHR at renewal, or quoted an implementation they do not need: what Humanised does instead, how switching works, and other options.

See the list → Not on Microsoft 365?

MiHCM alternative

For teams that want a published LKR price, QuickBooks or Xero posting and Sinhala payslips without a Microsoft-centred implementation. Switching plan included.

See the list → Right-sizing from an enterprise suite

hSenid HRM alternative

For 100–2,000 person companies on hSenid HRM: enterprise suite versus cloud SME system, proof Humanised carries a large payroll, and a phased switching plan.

See the list → Open-source HR without payroll

OrangeHRM alternative

OrangeHRM has no payroll and no Sri Lankan statutory features. What it costs to self-host, and the alternative that runs EPF, ETF and APIT in the same system.

See the list → Regional SaaS

Better HR alternatives

Five alternatives to Better HR’s per-user plan for teams that want the statutory returns, Sinhala payslips and accounting integrations inside payroll.

See the list → Sri Lankan SME suite

Gallery HR alternatives

Five alternatives to Gallery HR for teams that want a published price, QuickBooks or Xero posting and Sinhala payslips.

See the list →

Comparing two products head-to-head?

The /compare/ hub goes deep on a single competitor at a time — full Sri Lanka compliance matrix, pricing scenarios at six company sizes, and 10-question FAQs tuned to that vendor’s real customer questions.

How to read an alternatives list

Every list starts with Humanised at the top — we’re a Humanised property, so the bias is real and disclosed. The remaining 5–6 alternatives are ranked roughly by SL-market relevance: the three other SL-built vendors first, then two or three international options (Zoho People, greytHR, Keka) that show up in real shortlists.

Each entry shows what the product is best for, two columns of strengths and watch-outs, the published pricing, and either a comparison link (where we have a head-to-head) or a direct outbound link to the vendor’s site.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I pick the right HR software for my Sri Lankan business?

Shortlist two or three vendors, ask each for a written price that separates licence, setup and support, check that EPF, ETF, APIT and the statutory returns are inside the product rather than exported to Excel, and run one month of payroll in parallel on a trial before you sign.

Which is the best HR and payroll software in Sri Lanka?

For companies of 5 to 5,000 employees that want published LKR pricing and payroll compliance with the returns done, Humanised. For multinationals paying staff in several countries, PeoplesHR or MiHCM. Each page on this hub shows the honest fit for one competitor.

Are there free HR software alternatives in Sri Lanka?

OrangeHRM’s Starter edition is free open-source HR software, but it has no payroll and you host it yourself. No Sri Lankan payroll product is free; most vendors, including Humanised, offer a free trial (Humanised’s is a seven-day assisted trial set up with your data).

Which Sri Lankan HR software has the best mobile app?

We do not rank apps by store ratings. Humanised, MiHCM, PeoplesHR, Better HR and Gallery HR all publish iOS and Android apps; check each for payslips, leave, GPS check-in and manager approvals. Humanised’s app covers all four.

How much does HR software cost in Sri Lanka?

As published on 3 September 2026: Humanised flat tiers of LKR 10,000 a month for up to 15 employees and LKR 25,000 for up to 50, no setup fee; Better HR LKR 399 per user per month on annual billing; Simplebooks accounting LKR 1,200 a month with payroll priced separately. MiHCM, PeoplesHR, Gallery HR and hSenid quote on request.

Should I choose a Sri Lankan-built or regional HR product?

For Sri Lanka-only operations a product built for Sri Lankan payroll (Humanised, PeoplesHR, MiHCM, Gallery HR) applies the statutory rules and returns natively. For staff in several countries a regional product (Better HR, MiHCM, PeoplesHR) gives one system for all of them.