Aiwi

What Aiwi does

Aiwi Software Solutions is a privately held Indian SaaS company founded around 2016 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, India, that sells "Aiwi Team," an all-in-one HRMS and business management platform. The product combines HR, payroll, attendance, time tracking, project management, task management, employee productivity monitoring (including optional screenshot capture and keyboard/mouse activity analysis), shift scheduling, leave management, client management, reporting, organization management, holiday management, announcements, notes, and reminders as modules within a single unified login and database. The platform is built on cloud-native, microservices-ready architecture hosted on AWS and Hetzner Cloud, with customer service data stored in ISO/IEC 27001-certified German data centers and a documented GDPR/CCPA compliance posture including a named Data Protection Officer.

Aiwi targets small and medium businesses primarily in India, with additional verticals spanning IT services, healthcare, BPO/call centers, legal and accounting, and retail/e-commerce, as well as remote and distributed teams. Revenue is generated through subscription-based SaaS pricing with Standard, Premium, and Enterprise tiers offered on monthly or annual billing, with a modular add-on model that lets customers pay only for the modules they use. Distribution is primarily product-led growth through a 3-month no-credit-card free trial at aiwi.io, augmented by native iOS and Android apps and an inside-sales motion ([email protected]) for enterprise prospects. Aiwi also lists "Aiwi Travel" as a coming-soon product, signalling product-line expansion beyond HRMS. The company appears bootstrapped with no disclosed funding rounds, serves 1,400+ claimed clients overall (600+ on Aiwi Team specifically), and lists no patents, acquisitions, or external institutional investors in the available material.

Name

Aiwi

Legal name

Aiwi Software Solutions

Website

https://aiwi.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aiwi Software Solutions is a privately held Indian SaaS company selling "Aiwi Team," an all-in-one HRMS and business management platform combining payroll, attendance, time tracking, project management, and employee productivity monitoring for SMBs and distributed teams, primarily in India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Subscription-based SaaS: Aiwi Team HRMS is offered as a subscription-based SaaS with modular pricing allowing customers to add only the modules they need. Payments are processed via credit card for subscriptions under one year with automatic renewal. The platform offers a free trial for up to 3 months with no credit card required.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aiwi delivers an all-in-one cloud-based business management SaaS platform branded as Aiwi Team, which combines HRMS, payroll automation, attendance and shift tracking, time tracking, project and task management, employee productivity monitoring (screenshots, keyboard/mouse activity analysis), leave management, client management, reporting and analytics, and organization management in a single unified platform with native iOS/Android apps. The platform is offered on a modular subscription basis with a 3-month free trial and targets small, medium, and enterprise businesses globally with a primary focus on the Indian market.

Product overview

Aiwi delivers an all-in-one business management platform built as a unified SaaS product suite. The primary offering is Aiwi Team, a comprehensive HRMS platform that brings together workforce management capabilities including Payroll Management, Attendance Management, Time Tracking, Employee Productivity Monitoring, Shift Scheduling, Project Management, Task Management, Leave Management, Client Management, Reporting Management, Organization Management, Holiday Management, Announcement Management, Notifications & Reminders, and Notes Management as integrated modules within a single system. Aiwi also offers Aiwi Travel (coming soon) as part of its product portfolio. The platform is designed for small and medium businesses, startups, remote/hybrid teams, and enterprises, offering modular deployment with a 3-month free trial.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aiwi Team: Complete HRMS and workforce management software designed to simplify employee attendance, payroll processing, leave management, and time tracking for startups, SMEs, and growing businesses.

Products and services

• Aiwi Team Aiwi Team is the company's flagship HRMS and workforce management SaaS platform, sold as a unified subscription product that bundles HR, payroll, attendance, time tracking, project/task management, employee productivity monitoring, leave management, shift scheduling, client management, reporting, and organization management into one ecosystem with native iOS/Android apps. It is sold to startups, SMBs, mid-market firms, and enterprises globally with a primary focus on Indian SMBs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% faster onboarding compared to traditional business management approaches
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core infrastructure partner.

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)core infrastructure partnerTechnology or IntegrationAiwi uses AWS as its primary cloud infrastructure provider. AWS maintains various certifications including ISO 27001, SSAE 16/ISAE 3402, and PCI DSS Level 1, which help Aiwi validate its security policies and processes and comply with GDPR and international standards. AWS provides the compute, storage, and networking foundation for Aiwi's SaaS platform.
• Hetzner Cloudcore infrastructure partnerTechnology or IntegrationAiwi stores customer service data on Hetzner Cloud infrastructure located in German data centers (Europe region). Hetzner Online GmbH holds ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification. Aiwi's privacy FAQs confirm data is stored on Hetzner Cloud German data centers as part of the company's data hosting strategy.
• Hetzner Online GmbH (Data Centers)core infrastructure partnerTechnology or IntegrationHetzner Online GmbH and Hetzner Finland Oy provide the physical data center infrastructure for Aiwi's cloud services. Their German and Finnish data centers are certified under ISO/IEC 27001:2013, supporting Aiwi's compliance posture and data protection commitments.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Time Doctor: Time tracking and productivity analytics with screenshot monitoring and activity levels for remote and distributed teams. Comparable to Aiwi's keyboard/mouse activity analysis and screenshot monitoring features, though narrower in HRMS scope.
• Hubstaff: Time tracking and employee productivity monitoring tool with screenshots, activity levels, and GPS, aimed at remote teams and agencies. Direct overlap with Aiwi's time tracking and employee monitoring modules, especially for distributed/agency SMBs.

Direct peers

• Darwinbox: India-headquartered cloud HRMS platform covering payroll, attendance, talent, and workforce analytics, with a strong presence in Indian enterprises and growing global footprint. Comparable to Aiwi in HRMS functionality and India-focused GTM, though Darwinbox skews more enterprise.
• greytHR: India-focused HR and payroll SaaS offering payroll processing, leave, attendance, and compliance for SMBs and enterprises. Closely comparable to Aiwi's HRMS scope and Indian SMB customer base.
• Connecteam: Mobile-first employee management app for deskless and SMB teams covering time tracking, scheduling, communication, and tasks. Comparable to Aiwi on mobile-first SMB workforce management, particularly for distributed and remote teams.
• Keka HR: India-based HRMS SaaS platform serving SMBs and mid-market with payroll, attendance, leave, and performance management. Directly comparable to Aiwi Team in target segment (Indian SMBs), product scope (HR + payroll), and go-to-market (India-first).

Broad incumbents

• Gusto: US SMB-focused payroll, benefits, and HR platform with strong PLG motion and integrated banking. Comparable to Aiwi in SMB orientation and PLG approach, though Gusto operates at vastly larger scale in North America.
• Zoho People: Part of Zoho's broad business software suite, Zoho People offers HR, attendance, leave, and performance management, often bundled with Zoho CRM/Books. Overlaps heavily with Aiwi's HRMS modules but operates as part of a much larger enterprise platform portfolio.
• BambooHR: Established US-based HRIS for SMBs and mid-market covering employee records, onboarding, time tracking, and reporting. Comparable in core HRIS functionality to Aiwi Team, but with a Western customer base and broader market reach.

Regional players

• Ramco Global Payroll & HR: India-headquartered global payroll and HR software serving multi-country enterprises. Comparable HR/payroll functionality to Aiwi with strong India presence, but oriented toward larger, multi-country enterprises rather than Aiwi's SMB focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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