Alternatives · Payroll
PayrollHero alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded PayrollHero alternative is Talenox (2.6 GPA).
PayrollHero compared with 4 alternatives: Employment Hero, greytHR, Talenox and Darwinbox.
PayrollHero is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $3.50 per employee / month. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PayrollHeroThis tool | Free trial · from $3.50/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Employment Hero | From $10/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| greytHR | Free trial · from ₹2,495/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Talenox | Free trial · from $5/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Darwinbox | Paid | No | Web |
Price against what you get
PayrollHero starts at $3.50 a month for each person 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.
Talenox starts 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 PayrollHero
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 lists no browser extension, which PayrollHero has.
- Employment Hero also covers time tracking.
- Employment Hero does not cover shift scheduling, time clock, employee records and time off, which PayrollHero does.
Suits: Australian businesses that need award interpretation and STP reporting
greytHR
HR and payroll software for businesses in India
- greytHR starts at ₹2,495 per month, including 50 employees.
- greytHR lists no iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which PayrollHero has.
- greytHR does not cover shift scheduling, which PayrollHero does.
Suits: Indian companies replacing spreadsheets for payroll and compliance
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 lists no iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which PayrollHero has.
- Talenox also covers reports and expense tracking.
- Talenox does not cover shift scheduling and time clock, which PayrollHero does.
Suits: Small teams in Singapore, Malaysia or Hong Kong that need local payroll rules
Darwinbox
Enterprise HCM suite with multi-country payroll
- Darwinbox lists no iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which PayrollHero has.
- Darwinbox also covers reports.
- Darwinbox does not cover shift scheduling and time clock, which PayrollHero does.
Suits: Large enterprises that want HR, talent and payroll in one suite
Limits worth knowing in PayrollHero
- Payroll is offered only in the Philippines and Singapore; elsewhere it is time and attendance only.
- The pricing page says month to month, but the FAQ states a one-year initial contract billed a year ahead.
- Prices are shown in dollars without naming a currency or country; the FAQ takes payment by PayPal or HSBC Singapore wire.
- The home page says the iPhone and iPad apps work only with paid PayrollHero accounts.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to PayrollHero?
The alternatives to PayrollHero in this directory are Employment Hero, greytHR, Talenox and Darwinbox. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with PayrollHero.
Is there a free alternative to PayrollHero?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. greytHR and Talenox offer a free trial.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 9, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.