There are two main reasons:

• Empowering small businesses → Many startups and SMEs can’t afford expensive HR tools. Kredily’s free plan helps them go digital from day one.

• Trust-building → By letting you use our platform for free, we want you to experience the value first. As your business scales, you may choose advanced paid plans.               

• It’s a win–win model: you save costs, and we build long-term relationships with growing companies.

The Free Plan is feature-rich and covers all essentials:

• Attendance management → Track in/out timings, customizable Attendance rule , limited.

• Leave management → Apply, approve, and monitor leaves digitally. limited.

• Payroll automation → Automate payroll processing, Customizable salary structure 

• Employee self-service → Staff can view payslips, apply for leaves, update details.

• Basic HRMS → Maintain employee database in one place.

👉 Even in the free version, you get end-to-end HR process automation without spending a rupee.

Yes, data security is a top priority at Kredily.

• Encryption → All sensitive data (like salary and employee info) is securely encrypted.

• Cloud storage → Hosted on reliable, secure servers.

• Access control → Only authorized users can view/edit information.

• Compliance → Kredily follows data protection standards to ensure confidentiality.

 Your company’s HR and payroll data is safe, private, and never shared with third parties.

The Kredily Free Forever Plan is truly designed to be lifetime free, meaning there is no expiry date or trial limit. You can use all the included features—attendance, leave, payroll, and basic HRMS—for as long as you need without worrying about subscription charges.

Key points:

• No trial restrictions → Unlike other software that limits usage to 7, 15, or 30 days, Kredily’s free plan continues indefinitely.

• Lifetime access → Perfect for startups and small businesses that want to automate HR processes without upfront costs.

• Scalable at your pace → You can start free and upgrade later if your team grows or you need advanced features.

Kredily ensures even free users get access to reliable support:

• Help Center → Articles, guides, and tutorials for self-service.

• Email support → Quick responses from the support team.

• Community support → Forums and resources to learn from other users.

• Limited chat/phone support → More advanced priority support is available in paid plans.

👉 Free plan = basic but effective support, while paid plans offer premium support.

• Upgrading from the Kredily Free Forever Plan to a paid plan unlocks a range of advanced features and enhanced support, designed to meet the needs of growing businesses. While the free plan covers essential HR processes, the paid plans help you scale, automate, and gain deeper insights.

  Key benefits include:

  • Advanced payroll and compliance → Automate complex salary structures, handle multiple pay components, and ensure complete statutory compliance for PF, ESI, TDS, and professional tax.

  • Performance and appraisal management → Set goals, track KPIs, conduct reviews, and implement structured appraisal cycles.

  • Detailed analytics and reports → Access custom dashboards and reports on attendance, payroll, leave, and performance to make informed business decisions.

  • Priority support → Get faster responses from the support team via chat, email, or phone, with dedicated assistance for troubleshooting and onboarding.

  • Customizations → Tailor workflows, templates, rating scales, and approval hierarchies to match your company policies.

  • Integration and scalability → Seamlessly integrate with other HR modules and scale for larger teams or multi-location setups.

Yes, anytime.

• Just log in to your Kredily account and choose an upgrade option.

• Your existing employee data, payroll history, and attendance details will be carried forward — no data loss.

• Flexible billing options are available based on company size.

👉 Seamless transition from free to paid whenever you’re ready.

• In the Free Forever Plan, you can add employees without major restrictions.

• However, large enterprises with thousands of employees might face feature limitations.

• Paid plans offer higher scalability and advanced storage/processing options.

👉 For most SMEs, the free plan handles HR needs comfortably.

While the Kredily Free Forever Plan is designed to remain active indefinitely, certain actions or circumstances may lead to account deactivation. This ensures the platform remains secure and compliant for all users.

Possible reasons for deactivation include:

• Prolonged inactivity → Accounts that remain unused for an extended period may be flagged and deactivated to maintain system efficiency.

• Violation of policies → Any misuse of the platform, such as creating fake employee records or attempting fraudulent activities, can lead to immediate deactivation.

• Data misuse or security breaches → Actions that compromise the security of Kredily’s servers or other users’ data are strictly monitored and can result in account suspension.

• Non-compliance with terms of service → Repeated disregard of Kredily’s guidelines or misuse of features can trigger deactivation.

Attendance is one of the strongest features, even in the free plan:

• Employee check-in/out → Web, mobile app, or biometric device integration.

• Shift scheduling → Create and manage shifts easily.

• Late/early marking → Automatic tracking of late arrivals/early exits.

• Leave & attendance sync → Approved leaves directly reflect in attendance.

• Reports → Daily, weekly, and monthly attendance reports for payroll.

👉 Even the free plan lets you digitally replace manual registers or Excel sheets.