OneATS vs Keka Hire
- OneATS is a dedicated, lightning-fast applicant tracking system; Keka Hire is a recruitment module bundled into Keka's payroll HRMS.
- OneATS offers a free-forever tier with zero minimums; Keka requires an organization-wide payroll HRMS contract starting at 100 employees.
- OneATS includes candidate self-scheduling, mobile quick apply, and direct Naukri posting without forcing you to migrate payroll software.
Side by side
Competitor details checked on 26 September 2026 from their public pages. Prices and plans change — check the source for the latest.
| OneATS | Keka Hire | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes — 2 active jobs forever, no credit card required | No free plan; requires paid enterprise HRMS subscription |
| Free trial | 14-day instant self-serve trial with all features | Sales demo only; no instant trial |
| Minimum commitment | No minimum headcount; start hiring for 1 role immediately | Minimum 100 employee license requirement |
| Standalone ATS | Yes — dedicated recruiting system compatible with any payroll software | Tied to Keka HRMS and payroll platform |
| Candidate experience | Mobile quick apply under 60 seconds, branded careers site, WhatsApp sharing | Standard corporate application forms |
| Job distribution | 1-click to Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed, Google for Jobs | Job board syndication within HRMS suite |
| Interview scheduling | Candidate self-scheduling with auto Meet, Teams, and Zoom meeting links | Internal recruiter calendar management |
| Pricing | Per company, in ₹ or $. Growth from ₹1,399/month billed annually | Billed per employee per month as part of HRMS starting at ₹6,999+/month |
Sources: Keka HR & Payroll Pricing (Keka.com) . OneATS prices exclude GST.
Target Audience
Who each tool is built for
Choosing the right applicant tracking software depends on your hiring volume, internal resources, and geographic focus.
Built for speed, simplicity, and Indian hiring
Fast-moving companies and recruitment agencies that want a dedicated, modern ATS with top-tier candidate experience without vendor lock-in to an expensive payroll suite.
When to choose Keka Hire
Enterprises with 100+ employees that already use Keka for payroll, biometric attendance, and performance appraisals and want a single internal database.
India-specific advantages with OneATS
Foreign ATS platforms frequently miss the realities of hiring in India. OneATS is built specifically for Indian operations:
- Agile recruitment without forcing your company to buy a multi-seat payroll subscription.
- Native WhatsApp job sharing and candidate communication built for the Indian talent market.
- GST-compliant Indian billing with transparent, predictable pricing tiers.
When Keka Hire might suit you better
We believe in honest comparisons. Here are genuine scenarios where choosing Keka Hire makes sense:
- Your entire organization is already running Keka for payroll, compliance, and biometric attendance.
- You prioritize having all employee HR records inside a single monolithic system over specialized recruitment agility.
Migration Walkthrough
How to switch from Keka Hire to OneATS
Adopting OneATS alongside or in place of Keka Hire gives your recruitment team dedicated speed without disturbing your ongoing payroll setup.
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1. Export candidate profiles from Keka
Download candidate records and resume attachments from Keka Hire.
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2. Bulk ingest into OneATS
Upload resume folders to OneATS for automated parsing and duplicate detection.
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3. Launch your branded careers page
Share your high-converting careers site and broadcast jobs to Naukri and LinkedIn in seconds.
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4. Hand off hired candidates to payroll
Export hired candidate records with all completed onboarding documents into Keka payroll at joining.
What you get with OneATS
- Post to Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed, Google for Jobs and WhatsApp from one dialog
- Google and Microsoft calendar sync with candidate self-scheduling
- Real Meet, Teams and Zoom links created automatically
- Source, funnel and time-to-hire analytics built on real events
- Onboarding from offer to first day, in the same system
- Prices in ₹ with GST invoices, and a free plan
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