Comparison

eFACiLiTY® Smart Facility App vs GARUDA HCM

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

eFACiLiTY® Smart Facility App

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eFACiLiTY® Smart Facility App is the mobile app of the leading IWMS/CAFM/FMS software eFACiLiTY®, the most comprehensive web-based Enterprise Facility/Integrated Workplace Management Software. Visit www.efacility.in to explore more! FEATURES Asset Management • Asset lifecycle management • Asset identification/tracking with Barcode/QR Code/NFC/RFID • Integration with GPS, Maps for live tracking & resource scheduling • Asset validation & movements • Contracts management • Dashboards & KPIs • Configurable inspection & audits Work Order Management • Quick view on work order status • Real-time & offline updates on work orders • Estimated Vs Actuals analysis for resources & costs incurred • GPS based work scheduling • Work order wise knowledge source - before/after pictures, videos, attachments • Configurable restrictions on work order updates through GPS location • Fuel management • Meter/equipment readings through barcode/QR Code/NFC/RFID • Printing and stationery management • Key management Helpdesk • Aligns with ITIL requirements • End-to-end service requests management • Report & record requests • Priority based SLA & penalty tracking • Call wise feedbacks with signature • Customizable services like concierge, resource relocations, etc. Facility Booking • Quick & advanced facility booking • Update/Extend/End a booking • Pre-registration for external attendees, order refreshments, reserve car parking spaces Visitor Management • Pre-register visitors • Quick approvals • Visitor entry/exit validation through barcode/QR Code/NFC/RFID • Track items carried-in/out • Emergency alerts for HSE Compliance • Notifications on appointment schedules, extends, overstay, etc. Time and Attendance • Time & GPS location based attendance • Leave/Permissions/On-duty requests & approvals • Auto-reminders for clock-in & out Space Management • Hot-desking • Update/Cancel/Extend bookings • KPIs/Dashboards for capacity planning Mailroom Management • Consignments delivery with signature • Retrieval of consignments through barcode/QR Code • Department & recipient wise bulk delivery Cafeteria Management • Book meals with configurable payment options (credit/debit cards, etc.) • Digital menus with health, allergens information • Meal wise/overall feedbacks • Meal consumption records through barcode/QR Code/Access Card/NFC • Notifications on Meal Ready, Today’s Menu, Special Menu, etc. Smart Building Controls • Smart controlling of HVAC, lighting, PoE devices, window blinds, lifts, gates • IoT sensors, access control system, surveillance system, BMS integration • Equipment specific controls to on/off or increase/decrease the temperature, fan speed, swing direction, lights, etc. • Customizable on-arrival/exit controls & notifications • One-touch panic alerts for HSE Compliance Occupant Wellness • Integration with BAS/BAS & several other IoT sensors to track PM2.5, PM10, CO2, CO, TVOC, etc. • Integration with Fitbit, Google Bit, Samsung Health, Apple Health Kit for activity tracking • BMI/BMR calculator • Calories consumed vs burnt tracking • Organization-wide leader boards • Activity & Diet tracking dashboards (daily/weekly/monthly trends) • Track calories intake & automated alerts when consuming foods with allergens • Track food & other allergen information, medical condition, etc. of all occupants • Prompts to avoid meal selections based on occupant profile (allergen, sugar), physical activity, & BMR value Payroll Management • Quick view of payslips, loans applied • Manage income tax deductions Library Management • Reserve books/journals • Check availability

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GARUDA HCM

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GARUDA-HCM is the employee self-service app for organizations running Garuda HCM. Sign in with your company code to manage your workday from your phone: - Mark attendance with a selfie + GPS punch, on-site or in the field - Apply for leave and track balances and approvals - Submit and track expense reimbursements - View payslips, documents, and the holiday calendar - Get notifications for approvals, reminders, and announcements - Outstation / field-trip location logging, with biometric app lock Note: GARUDA-HCM requires an account provided by your employer. You will need a company code and credentials from your HR team to sign in.

Screenshots

eFACiLiTY® Smart Facility App4 screens
GARUDA HCM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GARUDA HCM at weekly against eFACiLiTY® Smart Facility App's every 3 weeks. eFACiLiTY® Smart Facility App's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eFACiLiTY® Smart Facility App ships an update every 3 weeks, GARUDA HCM weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
eFACiLiTY® Smart Facility App versus GARUDA HCM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereFACiLiTY® Smart Facility AppGARUDA HCM
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size241 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIERRA ODC Private LimitedRaj Kumar

In-app purchases

None

eFACiLiTY® Smart Facility App

No in-app purchases

None

GARUDA HCM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eFACiLiTY® Smart Facility App free?
eFACiLiTY® Smart Facility App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GARUDA HCM free?
GARUDA HCM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eFACiLiTY® Smart Facility App or GARUDA HCM have ads?
Neither eFACiLiTY® Smart Facility App nor GARUDA HCM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eFACiLiTY® Smart Facility App or GARUDA HCM?
eFACiLiTY® Smart Facility App ships an update every 3 weeks, and GARUDA HCM weekly. Most recently, eFACiLiTY® Smart Facility App was updated on September 12, 2026 and GARUDA HCM on September 14, 2026.

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