greytHR Pricing Explained (2026), and a Cheaper Alternative

Short answer: greytHR has three plans. Essential costs ₹2,495 a month and Growth costs ₹4,495 a month; both cover up to 50 employees, then ₹45 or ₹85 per extra employee a month. Premium is priced on request. Attendance management is in Growth, not Essential, so most teams that need attendance and payroll pay at least ₹4,495 a month plus GST. For a 25-person team that works out to about ₹180 per employee. If you mainly need attendance, leave and simple payroll, Aajar costs ₹35 per user per month for comparable attendance features (₹875 a month for 25 people), and every plan is free for the first 3 months.

This guide breaks down greytHR's pricing as listed on its pricing page and price calculator in October 2026. It shows what you will actually pay at different team sizes, and explains when greytHR is worth it and when a cheaper tool makes more sense.

greytHR plans at a glance

Prices exclude taxes. Source: greytHR pricing page and calculator, checked October 2026.

What greytHR actually costs at your team size

Because the base price covers the first 50 employees, small teams pay the same as a 50-person team. The cost per employee only becomes competitive at around 50 people and above.

Our calculation from greytHR's published rates: base price + (employees above 50 × per-employee rate). Excludes GST and add-ons.

Over a year, a 25-person team on Growth pays ₹53,940 before GST. A 100-person team pays ₹1,04,940.

greytHR add-ons and their prices

Some features cost extra on Essential and Growth. These are the add-on prices greytHR lists:

Add-ons add up quickly. A 50-person team on Growth that adds expense management pays ₹4,495 + ₹1,750 = ₹6,245 a month before GST.

Five things to know before you buy

1. Attendance needs the Growth plan. greytHR describes Growth as "Everything in Essential + Attendance + Advanced HR", so Essential alone won't track check-ins.
2. You pay for 50 employees even if you have 10. The base price is the minimum, which makes greytHR expensive per head for small teams.
3. Premium has no public price. You need a sales call for a quote. greytHR says Premium works out about 30% cheaper than Growth plus the equivalent add-ons.
4. Annual plans aren't refunded mid-term. There is no lock-in or cancellation fee, but if you cancel an annual subscription early, the unused balance isn't refunded.
5. The trial is 7 days. The pricing page offers a 7-day free trial. greytHR announced a free plan for small businesses in 2020, but the current pricing page lists only the trial, so check with greytHR before counting on it.

When greytHR is worth the price

greytHR is a mature Indian HR and payroll platform, and its pricing reflects a broad feature set. It is a strong choice if:

• You want statutory payroll fully automated. greytHR's payroll software includes PF calculations with ECR generation, ESI computations and challans, state-wise professional tax, TDS with Form 24Q, and Form 16.
• You have 50 or more employees, so the base price is spread across enough people.
• You need performance reviews, recruitment or multi-company payroll in the same system.

A cheaper alternative: Aajar

Aajar is an attendance, leave and payroll app for small and mid-sized teams in India, priced per user with no minimum headcount. It suits teams that mainly need reliable attendance and leave, with salaries and payslips from the same records.

Price comparison

Aajar's Growth plan (₹35 per user per month) is the closest match to greytHR Growth: both add shifts, geofenced check-in and overtime on top of attendance and leave.

Monthly prices, excluding GST. Aajar is free for the first 3 months for teams of up to 50 users, and for 1.5 months above that. See Aajar pricing.

Feature comparison

Which one should you choose?

• Choose Aajar if you have under 100 people and want attendance, leave and payslips at a low per-user price. It also fits if a CA or accountant already handles your PF, ESI and TDS filings, or if you want to keep using an eSSL biometric machine.
• Choose greytHR if you want the software itself to generate statutory filings such as ECR, ESI challans and Form 24Q. It also fits if you need performance reviews or recruitment in one system, or if you are large enough that the 50-employee base price is spread thin.

For a wider view, see our comparison of free attendance apps in India and our guide to choosing an employee attendance app.

Frequently asked questions

How much does greytHR cost per employee?

It depends on team size. Essential and Growth cost ₹2,495 and ₹4,495 a month for up to 50 employees. That is about ₹50 or ₹90 per employee at 50 people, and much more per head for smaller teams. Above 50, each extra employee costs ₹45 (Essential) or ₹85 (Growth) a month.

Does greytHR have a free plan?

The current pricing page offers a 7-day free trial. greytHR announced a free plan for small businesses in 2020, but it isn't listed on the pricing page today, so confirm availability with greytHR.

Is attendance included in greytHR Essential?

No. greytHR lists attendance and shift management in the Growth plan, which costs ₹4,495 a month for up to 50 employees.

Do greytHR prices include GST?

No. greytHR's calculator shows prices excluding taxes, so GST is added to the invoice.

What is a cheaper alternative to greytHR?

For small teams that mainly need attendance, leave and payslips, Aajar costs ₹20 to ₹50 per user per month with no 50-employee minimum. A 25-person team pays ₹500 to ₹1,250 a month, against ₹4,495 on greytHR Growth. Start Aajar free for 3 months.