Zoho Payroll
Online payroll software for Indian businesses from Zoho.
Best for: Small teams that want payroll free for up to 10 employees
By software type
Best HR and payroll software in India
Salaries, PF, ESI, TDS and attendance.
Compare 7 HR and payroll software options
| Tool | Starting price | Free plan | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoho Payroll | ₹1,000/mo | Yes | Small teams that want payroll free for up to 10 employees |
| Gappeo AI | Free | Yes | |
| greytHR | ₹2,495/mo | No | Businesses with around 50 employees that need HR records and payroll together |
| Pocket HRMS | ₹2,995/mo | No | Companies with 50 or more employees that want payroll, attendance and HR together |
| RazorpayX Payroll | ₹3,499/mo | No | Companies of up to about 20 people |
| HROne | ₹4,950/mo | No | Companies of 50 or more people that want payroll with attendance, leave and expenses |
| Keka | On request | No | Companies that have outgrown basic payroll tools |
Starting prices are monthly equivalents in rupees, before GST. Open a tool for plan details and the date we last checked.
What to check before you choose
- Statutory deductions. PF, ESI, professional tax and TDS should be worked out for you, with the challans and returns ready.
- How the price grows. Plans usually include a set number of employees and charge for each extra one.
- Attendance and leave. If salaries depend on attendance, it should flow into payroll without re-entry.
- Payslips. Employees should be able to download their own.
- Fewer than 10 people? A free plan may cover you completely.
What payroll software costs in India
Payroll tools price in one of two ways: a flat fee for a band of employees (for example ₹2,495 a month for up to 50), or a fee for each employee. Work out the cost at your headcount today and at the size you expect next year.
| Employees | Lowest cost we list | Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 10 | ₹0 | Zoho Payroll free plan |
| Up to 25 | ₹1,000 a month | Zoho Payroll Standard, billed yearly |
| Up to 50 | ₹2,495 a month | greytHR Essential |
All prices are before GST. Each extra employee above a band usually costs ₹40 to ₹150 a month.
Frequently asked questions about payroll software
Is there free payroll software in India?
Yes. Zoho Payroll is free for up to 10 employees.
What does payroll software cost for 50 employees?
Between ₹2,495 and ₹4,950 a month on the plans we list: greytHR Essential ₹2,495, Pocket HRMS Standard ₹2,995 and HROne Basic ₹4,950, before GST.
Does payroll software handle PF, ESI and TDS?
The tools we list are built for Indian payroll rules, including PF, ESI, professional tax and TDS. Check that the challans and return files are produced for you, and ask whether attendance flows into payroll without re-entry.
All HR and payroll software options
Gappeo AI
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greytHR
HR and payroll software for Indian companies.
Best for: Businesses with around 50 employees that need HR records and payroll together
Pocket HRMS
HR and payroll software for Indian companies, priced in bands of 50 employees.
Best for: Companies with 50 or more employees that want payroll, attendance and HR together
HROne
HR and payroll platform for Indian companies, priced for 50 users and up.
Best for: Companies of 50 or more people that want payroll with attendance, leave and expenses
Keka
HR and payroll platform for growing companies.
Best for: Companies that have outgrown basic payroll tools
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