WebSoftOSBest payroll software in India (2026)
For small companies, Zoho Payroll (free up to 10 employees) and INDPayroll (free up to 10) are the cheapest starts. greytHR and Keka add full HR suites for growing companies. RazorpayX Payroll automates salary payouts and filings. For payroll bureaus and CA firms running many client companies — or businesses that want payroll inside their accounting ERP — WebSoftOS is priced per site rather than per employee.
Quick comparison
| Software | Best for | Deployment | Price (as published) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WebSoftOS Payroll Publisher | Payroll bureaus, CA firms and multi-company groups; businesses wanting payroll inside their ERP | Hosted cloud | Standard ₹999/month (2 users), Enterprise ₹1,999/month (5 users); 7-day free trial |
| Zoho Payroll | Small and mid-size companies, especially those on Zoho Books | Cloud | Free up to 10 employees; Standard ₹1,250/month incl. 25 employees, then ₹50/employee (monthly billing) |
| greytHR | Growing companies that want payroll plus attendance and HR | Cloud | Essential ₹2,495/month incl. 50 employees, then ₹45/employee; no free plan |
| Keka | Mid-size companies wanting a modern HRMS with payroll, performance and hiring | Cloud | On request (plans: Foundation, Strength, Growth) |
| RazorpayX Payroll | Companies that want salary payouts, TDS/PF/ESI filings and payments automated together | Cloud | Prime ₹3,499/month up to 20 employees; Elite ₹6,499/month for 50; +₹150/employee; +18% GST |
| INDPayroll | Startups, SMEs and CA firms managing payroll for clients | Cloud and API | Free up to 10 employees; ₹52–75/employee/month (annual) |
The 6 options in detail
1. WebSoftOS Payroll Publisher
Statutory payroll (PF, ESI, PT, LWF, TDS) with bank files and F&F, one company per client, client billing for bureaus, and accounts in the same system.
- Best for
- Payroll bureaus, CA firms and multi-company groups; businesses wanting payroll inside their ERP
- Price
- Standard ₹999/month (2 users), Enterprise ₹1,999/month (5 users); 7-day free trial
- Deployment
- Hosted cloud
Watch out for:
- Employee self-service is a web portal, not a dedicated mobile app
- No performance or recruitment modules
2. Zoho Payroll
Payroll with PF/ESI/PT compliance, payslips, statutory filings and employee self-service, integrated with Zoho People and Zoho Books.
- Best for
- Small and mid-size companies, especially those on Zoho Books
- Price
- Free up to 10 employees; Standard ₹1,250/month incl. 25 employees, then ₹50/employee (monthly billing)
- Deployment
- Cloud
Watch out for:
- Per-employee pricing grows with headcount
3. greytHR
Indian HR and payroll suite with statutory compliance, attendance and employee self-service.
- Best for
- Growing companies that want payroll plus attendance and HR
- Price
- Essential ₹2,495/month incl. 50 employees, then ₹45/employee; no free plan
- Deployment
- Cloud
Watch out for:
- No free plan
4. Keka
HRMS with payroll automation from the Foundation plan, plus hiring and timesheet products; reports 12,500+ companies.
- Best for
- Mid-size companies wanting a modern HRMS with payroll, performance and hiring
- Price
- On request (plans: Foundation, Strength, Growth)
- Deployment
- Cloud
Watch out for:
- Pricing not published
5. RazorpayX Payroll
Payroll with automated compliance filings and salary disbursement through RazorpayX.
- Best for
- Companies that want salary payouts, TDS/PF/ESI filings and payments automated together
- Price
- Prime ₹3,499/month up to 20 employees; Elite ₹6,499/month for 50; +₹150/employee; +18% GST
- Deployment
- Cloud
Watch out for:
- Higher entry price for small teams
6. INDPayroll
Payroll with PF, ESI, TDS and PT on every run, ECR/ESI files, F&F, gratuity and Form 16, plus a dedicated account per client company for CA firms.
- Best for
- Startups, SMEs and CA firms managing payroll for clients
- Price
- Free up to 10 employees; ₹52–75/employee/month (annual)
- Deployment
- Cloud and API
Watch out for:
- Payroll only — accounting is separate
How to choose payroll software
Score each option against the things your team does every week:
- PF, ESI, professional tax, LWF and TDS (old and new regime)
- Challans, ECR and statutory reports
- Arrears, bonus, gratuity and full & final
- Bank transfer files and payslips
- Multi-company / multi-client support
- Integration with accounts
- Employee self-service
- Pricing per employee vs per company
Then ask each vendor to demo your month-end with your own data, and to list what they do not cover.
Frequently asked questions
Which payroll software is free in India?
Zoho Payroll and INDPayroll both offer free plans up to 10 employees (as published on their pricing pages). greytHR has no free plan. WebSoftOS has a 7-day free trial.
What is the best payroll software for a payroll outsourcing company?
Look for one company per client with its own PF/ESI codes and state rules, a single salary-component master, bulk processing and client billing. WebSoftOS and INDPayroll both target this; WebSoftOS also includes accounting and invoices the bureau's fees.
How much does payroll software cost for 50 employees?
At published monthly prices: Zoho Payroll Standard ≈ ₹1,250 + 25 × ₹50 = ₹2,500; greytHR Essential ₹2,495; RazorpayX Elite ₹6,499 (+GST); WebSoftOS Standard ₹999 for the site with 2 users. Check each vendor for current prices and which features each plan includes.
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