Side-by-side comparison
Compare Zoho Payroll vs greytHR on pricing, free access, features, support and limitations using source-backed profile data and visible check dates.
Quick answer
There is no universal winner here. The better choice depends on the workflow, budget and limitation you can accept.
Choose it for: Indian small and mid-sized employers wanting payroll, compliance and employee self-service
Starting price: Free for up to 10 employees; Standard ₹1,000/organisation/month billed annually
Watch for: Designed primarily for India rather than multi-country payroll
Choose it for: Indian companies of 20–500 employees that want compliant payroll with leave and attendance
Starting price: ₹2,495/month (up to 50 employees)
Watch for: Performance management, expense management and GPS tracking are add-ons unless you buy Premium
Full comparison
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| Compare | Zoho Payroll | greytHR |
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| Best for | Indian small and mid-sized employers wanting payroll, compliance and employee self-service | Indian companies of 20–500 employees that want compliant payroll with leave and attendance |
| Avoid if | You need a global multi-country payroll platform | You are under 15 employees and want a free tool, or you need global payroll |
| Starting price | Free for up to 10 employees; Standard ₹1,000/organisation/month billed annually | ₹2,495/month (up to 50 employees) |
| Pricing model | Per organisation with included employee allowance, then per additional employee | Monthly base fee for 50 employees plus a per-employee charge above that |
| Free plan / trial | Yes | 7-day free trial |
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| Deployment | Cloud / SaaS | Cloud with mobile app |
| India readiness | Excellent: India-specific payroll, compliance and INR pricing | Built for Indian payroll compliance |
| Support | Vendor help center and online support; plan-dependent | Contact vendor for support tiers |
| Biggest limitation | Designed primarily for India rather than multi-country payroll | Performance management, expense management and GPS tracking are add-ons unless you buy Premium |
| Evidence | Not recorded | Verified on vendor site |
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| Pricing source | Official pricing (opens in a new tab) | Official pricing (opens in a new tab) |
Prices are taken from each vendor's own pricing page on the dates shown. Taxes and add-ons may apply; confirm before you buy.
Pricing snapshot
Free for up to 10 employees; Standard ₹1,000/organisation/month billed annually
₹2,495/month (up to 50 employees)
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