Alternatives · Payroll
Qandle alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Qandle alternative is Talenox (2.6 GPA).
Qandle compared with 4 alternatives: greytHR, Darwinbox, Talenox and PayrollHero.
Qandle is a paid product with a free trial, starting at ₹79 per employee / month, billed annually (₹99 billed monthly). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| QandleThis tool | Free trial · from ₹79/mo | Trial only | Web |
| 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
Qandle starts at about $0.83 a month for each person and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 3 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Talenox.
greytHR and PayrollHero score higher without starting lower.
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 Qandle
greytHR
HR and payroll software for businesses in India
- greytHR starts at ₹2,495 per month, including 50 employees.
- greytHR does not cover expense tracking and applicant tracking, which Qandle does.
Suits: Indian companies replacing spreadsheets for payroll and compliance
Darwinbox
Enterprise HCM suite with multi-country payroll
- Darwinbox also covers reports.
- Darwinbox does not cover expense tracking, time clock and applicant tracking, which Qandle 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 also covers reports.
- Talenox does not cover time clock and applicant tracking, which Qandle 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 also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- PayrollHero also covers shift scheduling.
- PayrollHero does not cover expense tracking and applicant tracking, which Qandle does.
Suits: Businesses in the Philippines or Singapore that want payroll tied to time clock data
Limits worth knowing in Qandle
- The pricing page shows prices by visitor country; the rupee figures here are its India set, and a US set exists at $5 per employee plus a $38 company base.
- A minimum of ₹3,000 a month applies, per the India price note.
- Which modules each tier includes is shown only in a tick table that did not read as text.
- Payroll compliance described on the site is for India.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Qandle?
The alternatives to Qandle in this directory are greytHR, Darwinbox, Talenox and PayrollHero. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Qandle.
Is there a free alternative to Qandle?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. greytHR, Talenox and PayrollHero offer a free trial.
Which Qandle alternatives work on Android?
The Qandle listing does not include an Android app. PayrollHero lists one.
Which Qandle alternatives work on iOS?
The Qandle listing does not include an iOS app. PayrollHero lists one.
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.