Alternatives · Payroll
greytHR alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded greytHR alternative is SimplePay (2.8 GPA).
greytHR compared with 8 alternatives: Darwinbox, Rippling, Employment Hero, Payfit, Workday and 3 more.
greytHR is a paid product with a free trial, starting at ₹2,495 per month, including 50 employees. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| greytHRThis tool | Free trial · from ₹2,495/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Darwinbox | Paid | No | Web |
| Rippling | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Employment Hero | From $10/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Payfit | Paid | No | Web |
| Workday | Paid | No | Web, iOS |
| PayrollHero | Free trial · from $3.50/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| SimplePay | Free trial | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Talenox | Free trial · from $5/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
greytHR starts at about $26.28 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 2 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
PayrollHero and Talenox 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 greytHR
Darwinbox
Enterprise HCM suite with multi-country payroll
- Darwinbox also covers reports.
- Darwinbox does not cover time clock, which greytHR does.
Suits: Large enterprises that want HR, talent and payroll in one suite
Rippling
HR, IT and finance platform with US and global payroll, by quote
- Rippling also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Rippling also covers workflow automation, time tracking and expense tracking.
- Rippling does not cover time clock, employee records and time off, which greytHR does.
Suits: Growing companies that want HR, payroll and IT in one system
Employment Hero
Payroll, HR and hiring for Australia, NZ, the UK and Asia
- Employment Hero starts at A$10 per user / month for payroll, minimum 10 users (Australian dollars).
- Employment Hero also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Employment Hero also covers time tracking.
- Employment Hero does not cover time clock, employee records and time off, which greytHR does.
Suits: Australian businesses that need award interpretation and STP reporting
Payfit
Managed UK payroll and HR with an AI assistant
- Payfit also covers expense tracking.
- Payfit does not cover time clock, which greytHR does.
Suits: UK employers that want payroll prepared by a provider but still approved by them
Workday
Enterprise HR and payroll platform sold through sales
- Workday also lists an iOS app.
- Workday also covers reports.
- Workday does not cover time clock and time off, which greytHR does.
Suits: Large employers that want HR, payroll and finance on one platform
PayrollHero
Time clock, scheduling and HR records, with payroll in two countries
- PayrollHero starts at $3.50 per employee / month.
- PayrollHero also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- PayrollHero also covers shift scheduling.
Suits: Businesses in the Philippines or Singapore that want payroll tied to time clock data
SimplePay
South African online payroll with leave and self-service
- SimplePay starts at R70 per month plus R19.50 per employee, excluding VAT.
- SimplePay also lists iOS and Android apps.
- SimplePay also covers expense tracking.
- SimplePay does not cover time clock, which greytHR does.
Suits: Small South African employers that want to pay only for the headcount they have
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 also covers reports and expense tracking.
- Talenox does not cover time clock, which greytHR does.
Suits: Small teams in Singapore, Malaysia or Hong Kong that need local payroll rules
Limits worth knowing in greytHR
- Prices are in Indian rupees and the page does not say whether GST is included.
- Attendance and shift management start at the Growth plan; performance management, expense and recruitment tools cost extra on lower plans.
- The vendor describes it as software for Indian businesses.
- Annual subscriptions are offered, but remaining credit is not refunded if you stop during the term.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to greytHR?
The alternatives to greytHR in this directory are Darwinbox, Rippling, Employment Hero, Payfit, Workday, PayrollHero, SimplePay and Talenox. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with greytHR.
Is there a free alternative to greytHR?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. PayrollHero, SimplePay and Talenox offer a free trial.
Which greytHR alternatives work on Android?
The greytHR listing does not include an Android app. Rippling, Employment Hero, PayrollHero and SimplePay list one.
Which greytHR alternatives work on iOS?
The greytHR listing does not include an iOS app. Rippling, Employment Hero, Workday, PayrollHero and SimplePay list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.