Comparison
Pocket HRMS vs Zoho Payroll
Price in rupees, free plan and fit, side by side, for Indian small businesses.
| Feature | Pocket HRMS | Zoho Payroll |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From ₹2,995/mo | Free plan · paid from ₹1,000/mo |
| Price details | Standard ₹2,995 a month for 50 employees, then ₹60 a month for each extra employee. Professional ₹4,495 a month for 50 employees, ₹90 each extra. Billed yearly, plus a one-time setup fee. | Free for up to 10 employees. Standard plan ₹1,000 a month billed yearly for 25 employees (₹1,250 billed monthly). GST extra. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Not stated | Not stated |
| Best for | Companies with 50 or more employees that want payroll, attendance and HR together | Small teams that want payroll free for up to 10 employees |
| Software type | HR & payroll | HR & payroll |
| Suits | Small manufacturers, Traders & distributors | Small manufacturers, Traders & distributors, Retail shops |
| Price last checked | 24 Oct 2026 | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Next step | Get quote | Get quote |
Pocket HRMS
HR and payroll software for Indian companies, priced in bands of 50 employees.
- Minimum of 50 employees on every plan
- Premium plan is quoted, for 100 or more employees
- Training is included; setup is charged once
Zoho Payroll
Online payroll software for Indian businesses from Zoho.
- Free plan covers up to 10 employees
- Extra employees on Standard: ₹40 each a month on yearly billing
- Professional plan: ₹3,000 a month billed yearly for 50 employees
How to choose between them
Start with the monthly cost you can sustain, then check that the tool handles the job you do every day. If both fit your budget, take the free plan or trial of each and run one real week of work through it before you pay.