Clan vs Pocket HRMS
for Indian IT teams.
Every plan has a 50-employee minimum and no free tier — Clan starts free at 10 employees and includes WhatsApp and projects without add-on fees.
No credit card. Free up to 10 employees. Setup in 30 min.
Why teams switch from Pocket HRMS
Feature comparison
Clan vs Pocket HRMS.
Side-by-side on the features IT companies actually need.
| Clan Best value | Pocket HRMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹89/emp · active only Free up to 10 employees | ₹2,995/mo Standard · 50 emp minimum, no free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ (up to 10) | No free plan · 50 emp min |
| Full payroll + PF/ESI/TDS | ✓ | ✓ |
| WhatsApp integration | ✓ Only us | ~ |
| Slack integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Project management | ✓ Only us | ✗ |
| OKRs + 1:1 meetings | ✓ | Add-on module |
| Social wall | ✓ | ~ |
| Onboarding workflow | ✓ | ✓ |
| Active emp billing | ✓ Only us | ✗ |
| Employee monitoring | Optional · ₹59/emp | ~ |
| Free trial | ✓ | ✓ |
Competitor pricing and features based on publicly available information, 2026. Please verify on their websites.
Pricing
What it actually costs.
Clan bills only active employees at ₹89/month on Growth. Pocket HRMS Standard · 50 emp minimum, no free plan.
See full Clan pricing →The math (50-person IT company)
Monthly cost comparison
You save ₹45/month → ₹540/year with Clan
Standard is ₹2,995/mo for 50 employees but lacks self-service depth and workflow automation. Professional (₹4,495/mo) is the closer match to Clan Growth — but WhatsApp approvals and performance/OKR management cost extra on top, and there is no free plan below 50 employees. Beyond 50 employees, Professional adds ₹90/employee.
Migrating from Pocket HRMS?
We help migrate employee records, leave balances, and payroll history from Pocket HRMS to Clan. Most IT teams go live in under a day. Migration support is included for all paying customers.
Talk to us about migration →FAQ
Common questions.
Is Clan cheaper than Pocket HRMS?
At 50 employees, yes by a small margin — Clan Growth is ₹4,450/month against Pocket HRMS Professional at ₹4,495/month. The bigger gap is inclusions: Pocket HRMS charges extra for WhatsApp approvals and performance/OKR management, and has no free plan for teams under 50 employees. Clan includes both natively and is free up to 10 employees.
What are Pocket HRMS's pricing plans?
Standard is ₹2,995/month for up to 50 employees (₹60/employee beyond that) and covers payroll, attendance, leave, and statutory compliance. Professional is ₹4,495/month for 50 employees (₹90/employee beyond that) and adds geo-fencing, custom payslips, transfers, and exit workflows. Premium is custom-priced for 100+ employees.
Does Pocket HRMS have a free plan?
No. Every tier, including Standard, has a minimum of 50 employees — a 15-person team is billed as if it had 50. Clan is free for up to 10 employees with no minimum team size.
Does Pocket HRMS include project management?
Pocket HRMS focuses on HR, payroll, and performance management; it does not list a native project or task management module, or integrations with tools like Trello or Asana. Clan includes project management in the same platform as HR and payroll.
Does Pocket HRMS have WhatsApp integration like Clan?
Yes — Pocket HRMS supports WhatsApp for leave approvals and payslip delivery, but it is listed as a paid add-on rather than included by default. Clan includes WhatsApp workflows natively in Growth at no extra cost.
Can I migrate from Pocket HRMS to Clan?
Yes. We help migrate employee records, leave balances, and payroll history from Pocket HRMS to Clan. Most teams go live in under a day, and migration support is included for all paying customers.
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