# Keka: how AI models rank it, September 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 11 judge labels across 5 categories by 6 of 12 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/keka/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave and absence management | 2% | 13 | 0% | 3 |
| Workforce planning | 0% | 22 | 0% | 5 |
| Compensation management | 0% | 105 | 0% | 1 |
| Performance management | 0% | 56 | 100% | 1 |
| Time and attendance | 0% | 72 | 100% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "A modern HR and payroll solution... It's well-suited for mid-market companies looking for an all-in-one HR suite." (Mistral Small, Leave)
- "Deel HR and Keka offer scalable options for slightly larger or more complex needs" (Mistral Small, Workforce planning)
- "Keka is a good mid-market fit if you want automation without unnecessary complexity" (Perplexity Sonar, Leave)
- "Best for SMBs with affordable workforce-planning features: Keka" (Perplexity Sonar, Workforce planning)

## And against it

- "Verdict: Avoid if you need a robust tool; it's fine for basic HR in small Indian companies." (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Performance management)
- "Support that can't keep up when payroll is on the line, unreliable clock-ins, mobile gaps." (GLM 4.7 FlashX, Time and attendance)

## Record

- Method: https://hr-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://hr-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, hr-ai-index.com.