The definitive greytHR alternative for 2026

Scale Your Payroll Without the Complexity

Experience the next generation of payroll and compliance. INDPayroll provides unparalleled accuracy, 100% statutory compliance automation, and enterprise-grade scalability.

What is greytHR?

greytHR is a well-established HRMS-led platform that offers a broad suite of tools including payroll, attendance, and leave management. Traditionally, it has been a popular choice for SMEs in India.

While it serves many businesses well for basic HR operations, growing enterprises often find themselves at a crossroads when their operational complexity begins to exceed standard workflows.

Why Businesses Seek an Alternative?

  • Managing rapidly increasing payroll volumes across diverse workforces.
  • Requirement for complex, custom salary structures that go beyond standard templates.
  • Need for robust multi-state statutory compliance management (PF, ESI, PT, LWF).
  • Deeper payroll validation and reconciliation requirements for audit readiness.
  • Enterprise-grade reporting with granular controls for finance and HR departments.

INDPayroll – Built for Scale

Unlike HRMS-centric platforms, INDPayroll is built with a payroll-first architecture. We prioritize the complex calculations and compliance rigors that modern Indian enterprises face daily.

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Compliance Mastery

Automated handling of PF, ESI, PT, TDS, and LWF across all Indian states with real-time rule engine updates.

Volume Efficiency

Engineered to process bulk payroll for thousands of employees in minutes without lag or validation errors.

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Audit Ready

Comprehensive statutory reporting and granular audit trails designed for finance teams and rigorous compliance audits.

Side-by-Side Analysis

Detailed Feature Comparison

See how INDPayroll stacks up as a specialized alternative for organizations with complex payroll needs.

Feature / CapabilitygreytHRINDPayroll Advantage
Core Payroll Processing
HRMS CapabilitiesStrongOptional / Modular
Indian Statutory Compliance✓✓✓ (Full Auto)
Multi-State Payroll RulesLimitedAdvanced
ArchitectureHR-centricPayroll-centric
Salary Structure FlexibilityModerateHighly Configurable
Attendance & Leave✓ (Flexible Integrations)
Shift & Overtime RulesStandardAdvanced
Bulk Processing CapacityLimitedHigh-Volume Ready
Compliance ReportsStandardExtensive / Custom
Audit Trails & ApprovalsLimitedEnterprise-Grade
Role-Based Access (RBAC)Granular Controls
API & IntegrationsExtensive (Open API)
Migration SupportBasicDedicated Taskforce
* Comparison based on typical enterprise use cases and core product positioning as of 2026.
Core Advantages

Why INDPayroll Wins for Growing Teams

Built by payroll experts for finance and HR leaders who demand precision and speed.

Lightning Fast Processing

Process payroll for 5000+ employees in under 5 minutes with our high-concurrency engine.

Automated Validations

Reduce compliance risks with 100+ automated pre-payroll validation checks.

Complex Salary Engines

Support for dynamic components, performance bonuses, and custom reimbursement policies.

Finance-First Controls

Deep integration with ERPs and financial systems for seamless GL reporting.

Multi-Location Scaling

Easily manage state-specific PT and LWF rules across all 28 states and 8 UTs.

Audit Integrity

Every change is logged. Every calculation is transparent. Built for forensic-level audits.

Proactive Compliance

Our rule engine updates automatically whenever the government mandates a change.

Dedicated Migration

A personal account manager ensures your data moves safely from your old system.

Transparent Comparison

Pricing: Side-by-Side

See exactly how INDPayroll delivers more value at every growth stage compared to industry incumbents.

Entry Level Segment

INDPayroll Free
Forever Free • 5 Employees
₹0
Core Payroll
Basic Reports
Self-Service Portal
greytHR Free Trial
Trial Period • 50 Employees
₹0
Standard HRMS
Attendance
Leave Management

High Growth Segment

BEST VALUE FOR STARTUPS
INDPayroll Startup
+₹10/emp • 100 Employees
₹1,500/mo
Statutory Compliance
Unlimited Reports
Bulk Processing
greytHR Essential
Standard Base • 50 Employees
₹3,495/mo
Standard Payroll
Modular Add-ons
Base Compliance

Scale-Up Segment

INDPayroll Professional
+₹50/emp • 1000 Employees
₹2,500/mo
Advanced Rule Engine
Finance Integrations
Custom Workflows
greytHR Growth
Premium Base • 50 Employees
₹5,495/mo
Enhanced HRMS
Performance Tools
API Access (Paid)

Need a custom quote for 2000+ employees?

Our Enterprise team provides bespoke pricing models for large-scale Indian organizations including dedicated migration engineers and premium SLA support.

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* All prices mentioned are based on standard platform features as of 2026.
Perfect Fit

Who Should Choose INDPayroll?

While greytHR is a fantastic starting point for small teams, INDPayroll is designed for organizations where payroll complexity is a core business challenge.

High-Growth Scaling Companies

Businesses moving from 50 to 500+ employees quickly.

Multi-Location Operations

Firms with footprints across several Indian states.

Compliance-Sensitive Industries

Finance, Tech, and Manufacturing requiring deep audit trails.

Enterprises (200-5000+)

Organizations needing high-volume processing speed.

Is it right for you?

If you answer 'Yes' to any of these, it's time to talk to us:

  • 🤔"Is our current payroll taking more than 3 days to reconcile?"
  • 🤔"Are we struggling with multi-state PT or LWF filings?"
  • 🤔"Do our finance auditors need deeper transaction visibility?"
  • 🤔"Is our HRMS-first tool struggling with complex bonuses?"
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Zero-Downtime Migration from greytHR

Switching systems shouldn't be scary. We've perfected the migration process to ensure continuity.

1

Data Extraction

Secure extraction of historical employee data, salary structures, and compliance records from greytHR.

2

Parallel Runs

Run your first payroll on INDPayroll alongside your existing system to ensure 100% variance-free results.

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Validation & Reconciliation

Our experts cross-verify every line item, from basic salary to state-specific taxes.

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Go Live & Support

Seamless transition with onsite or remote training for your HR and finance teams.

Switching takes less than 15 days

Our dedicated transition team handles the heavy lifting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about switching to INDPayroll.

INDPayroll is a specialized, payroll-first platform designed for Indian businesses that outgrow standard HRMS tools. While greytHR provides a broad suite of HR tools, INDPayroll focuses on deep payroll accuracy, advanced multi-state compliance (PF, ESI, PT, LWF), and high-volume processing capabilities that larger organizations require.

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Join hundreds of Indian businesses that switched from greytHR to INDPayroll for better compliance, accuracy, and speed.