Alternatives · Payroll
factoHR alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded factoHR alternative is Talenox (2.6 GPA).
factoHR compared with 4 alternatives: greytHR, Darwinbox, Talenox and PayrollHero.
factoHR has a free plan. Paid plans start at ₹4,999 per month for 50 employees, billed quarterly. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| factoHRThis tool | Free plan · from ₹4,999/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| greytHR | Free trial · from ₹2,495/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Darwinbox | Paid | No | Web |
| Talenox | Free trial · from $5/mo | Trial only | Web |
| PayrollHero | Free trial · from $3.50/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
factoHR starts at about $52.65 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
greytHR, Talenox and PayrollHero start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from factoHR
greytHR
HR and payroll software for businesses in India
- greytHR starts at ₹2,495 per month, including 50 employees.
- greytHR has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike factoHR.
- greytHR lists no iOS and Android apps, which factoHR has.
- greytHR does not cover chatbots, which factoHR does.
Suits: Indian companies replacing spreadsheets for payroll and compliance
Darwinbox
Enterprise HCM suite with multi-country payroll
- Darwinbox has no free plan, unlike factoHR.
- Darwinbox lists no iOS and Android apps, which factoHR has.
- Darwinbox also covers reports.
- Darwinbox does not cover time clock and chatbots, which factoHR does.
Suits: Large enterprises that want HR, talent and payroll in one suite
Talenox
Multi-country HR, payroll, leave and claims for small teams
- Talenox starts at $5 per month for 5 employees, then $1 each, billed annually.
- Talenox has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike factoHR.
- Talenox lists no iOS and Android apps, which factoHR has.
- Talenox also covers reports and expense tracking.
- Talenox does not cover time clock and chatbots, which factoHR does.
Suits: Small teams in Singapore, Malaysia or Hong Kong that need local payroll rules
PayrollHero
Time clock, scheduling and HR records, with payroll in two countries
- PayrollHero starts at $3.50 per employee / month.
- PayrollHero has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike factoHR.
- PayrollHero also lists a browser extension.
- PayrollHero also covers shift scheduling.
- PayrollHero does not cover chatbots, which factoHR does.
Suits: Businesses in the Philippines or Singapore that want payroll tied to time clock data
Limits worth knowing in factoHR
- The free plan has no payroll run; payroll starts on Core.
- The plans page also shows a US dollar set of prices ($125, $175, $225) in which payroll starts on Premium.
- Per the FAQ, remaining credit on an annual plan is not refunded if you leave.
- Add-ons such as recruitment are listed in US dollars, for example USD 75 a month per recruiter.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to factoHR?
The alternatives to factoHR in this directory are greytHR, Darwinbox, Talenox and PayrollHero. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with factoHR.
Is there a free alternative to factoHR?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. greytHR, Talenox and PayrollHero offer a free trial.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.