Two Nepali HRMS. Compared honestly.
RealHRsoft is a cloud HR platform for Nepal covering attendance, payroll and the employee lifecycle. NepalHRM is Nepal-built too - with IRD-ready payroll, the Bikram Sambat calendar, and a free tier for small teams.
Evaluating RealHRsoft? RealHRsoft is a cloud-based Nepali HR platform covering attendance, payroll, onboarding, performance and the wider employee lifecycle. NepalHRM is a Nepal-built HRMS as well - with IRD-compliant payroll (PF, CIT, SSF and eTDS) and a CIT Optimizer, the Bikram Sambat fiscal calendar, biometric and GPS attendance, recruitment, a mobile app, and transparent NPR pricing that starts free for up to 10 employees. Rather than assume another vendor's current feature set, the table below lays out exactly what NepalHRM delivers so you can compare it against RealHRsoft point by point.
NepalHRM vs RealHRsoft.
| Capability | RealHRsoft | NepalHRM |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory payroll compliance | Payroll with PF, gratuity & taxes - confirm CIT/SSF/eTDS specifics on its current plan | PF, CIT, SSF, eTDS native - in the IRD eTDS format |
| CIT Optimizer | Check current plan | Recommends the maximum legal CIT contribution |
| Bikram Sambat calendar | Check current plan | Full BS + AD across payroll, leave & reports |
| Pricing | Not public - depends on employees & modules | Transparent NPR: free up to 10, then NPR 60-99/employee |
| Free plan for small teams | Subscription-based | Free forever up to 10 employees |
| Biometric attendance | Biometric / RFID attendance | ZKTeco, Anviz, Realand, Hikvision + GPS punch via mobile |
| Bank transfer files | Check current plan | NIC Asia, Nabil, Global IME, NBL & more |
| Multi-company support | Multi-branch / multi-company | Run multiple entities from one login |
Comparison based on each platform's publicly available information and stated market focus as of mid-2026. Product details change - please verify current features, pricing, and compliance coverage directly with each vendor before deciding.
Built for Nepal, end to end.
Compliance you can name
PF, CIT, SSF and eTDS are native and generated in the IRD eTDS format, with a CIT Optimizer that recommends the maximum legal contribution.
Free to start
Free forever for up to 10 employees with no card - full payroll, attendance and leave - then NPR 60-99 per active employee.
Attendance to payroll in one
Biometric and GPS punches flow straight into Nepal-compliant payroll - no CSV exports or reconciliation.
Transparent NPR pricing
Per-active-employee pricing in NPR with no minimum commitment and no per-module charges.
Explore the platform: Nepal payroll (PF, CIT, SSF, eTDS), biometric attendance, recruitment, and transparent NPR pricing. Switching for the new fiscal year? See our current offer and the fiscal-year switching guide.
NepalHRM vs RealHRsoft, answered.
If you want a Nepal-built cloud HRMS with IRD-ready payroll (PF, CIT, SSF, eTDS), the Bikram Sambat calendar, transparent NPR pricing and a free plan for small teams, NepalHRM is a strong alternative - covering attendance, leave, payroll, recruitment and a mobile app in one system.
NepalHRM publishes its pricing: free forever up to 10 employees, then NPR 60 (Essential) and NPR 99 (Business) per active employee with no minimum. RealHRsoft's pricing is quote-based and depends on employee count and selected modules, so you'd contact them for current figures.
Yes - all four are built in and generated in the IRD eTDS format, with a CIT Optimizer that recommends the maximum legal CIT contribution and one-click Nepal tax defaults.
The Nepali fiscal-year changeover (Ashad to Shrawan) is the cleanest time to move - clean opening balances and no mid-year tax recalculations. Free onboarding support is included.
Start the new fiscal year on NepalHRM.
Free for up to 10 employees, with free onboarding support. The fiscal-year changeover is the cleanest time to switch.
- No minimum commitment
- Nepal IRD compliant
- Free onboarding
- Cancel anytime