PlugHR's HR outsourcing plans start at ₹50,000/month for companies with up to 15 employees, rising to ₹1,00,000/month for up to 50 employees, plus a one-time, non-refundable setup fee of ₹20,000–₹30,000. Every plan covers the full HR function — the only variable is headcount, not features.

Independent HR consultants in India typically charge either a day rate or a percentage-based retainer for advisory work only, without running day-to-day HR operations. PlugHR's flat monthly fee covers both strategic setup and full operational HR — policies, payroll coordination, compliance, and hiring — under one plan.

No. The only costs billed separately from the monthly plan are HRMS licence fees (~₹150 per employee per month) and statutory compliance licence fees where applicable — both passed through at actual cost, never marked up.

Traditional recruitment agencies in India often charge a commission of 8.33%–15% of the candidate's annual CTC. PlugHire instead charges a flat per-hire fee — from ₹30,000 for roles up to ₹5L CTC to ₹1,30,000 for roles between ₹20L–₹35L CTC — which is typically more predictable and often lower than a percentage-based recruitment agency commission rate, especially for mid-CTC roles.

PlugHR's recruitment arm, PlugHire, works on a per-hire fee model rather than a traditional retained RPO pricing model — you pay a one-time setup fee covering JD review and diagnosis, then a fixed fee only on a successful hire, with a 30-day free replacement guarantee on most CTC bands.