Pyrelo vs GreytHR
India's largest HRMS by user count. Strong on payroll and statutory compliance, weaker on modern UX.
TL;DR
GreytHR has the deepest Indian payroll and compliance roots — 30+ years of statutory know-how built into the product. Its UI feels like 2014. Pyrelo is the modern, flat-priced alternative with a broader work-OS footprint, but GreytHR still wins on raw payroll/compliance maturity at scale.
Pyrelo- Pricing modelFlat per month (no per-user fees)
- Starting price₹599/mo (up to 30 employees)
- SetupSelf-serve, instant
- Free trialLive demo, no signup
- Pricing modelPer-user, per month
- Starting priceFrom ~₹3,495/mo for 25 employees (Starter)
- SetupSales-led for paid plans
- Free trialFree tier (limited)
Pricing
Pyrelo
Flat ₹599 / ₹1,099 / ₹1,699 per month for 30 / 60 / 100 employees — full work OS, no per-module add-ons.
GreytHR
Free Starter tier for very small teams (limited features, ads). Paid plans (Welcome, Engage, Plus) start in the ₹3,495–5,000/month range for 25 employees and scale per-user from there.
When to pick which
Pick Pyrelo if…
- You want a 2026 product, not a 2014 product.
- You're 5–100 employees and want one flat fee instead of per-user pricing.
- You want HR plus tasks, finance, calendar, chat, and AI in one place.
- Modern self-serve UX matters more to your team than 30 years of compliance edge cases.
Pick GreytHR if…
- You're 200+ employees and statutory compliance is your #1 priority.
- Your HR team has used GreytHR for years and switching costs are real.
- You need very specific Indian payroll edge cases (multi-state PT, complex CTC structures) that newer tools sometimes miss.
- Your stack is built around GreytHR's marketplace integrations.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Pyrelo | GreytHR |
|---|---|---|
| Payroll (India) | Core module | Best-in-class |
| Statutory compliance | Standard | Deepest in India |
| Attendance & leave | Yes | Yes |
| Tasks & projects | Built-in | Not included |
| Finance / expenses | Built-in | Add-on |
| Team chat | Built-in | Not included |
| AI assistant | Built-in | Limited |
| Modern UI | 2026 | Functional but dated |
| Self-serve setup | Same-day | Sales-assisted |
| Self-host option | ₹2,999/yr Own DB | No |
FAQ
Is GreytHR really better for payroll?▼
For complex multi-state Indian payroll with edge-case statutory scenarios — yes, it has the longest track record in the country. For typical SMB payroll with PF/ESIC/PT and standard CTC structures, Pyrelo handles it cleanly.
What does GreytHR cost for 30 employees?▼
On a paid plan (Welcome / Engage / Plus), expect ₹3,500–6,000/month for 30 employees depending on modules. The free Starter tier is limited and ads-supported. Pyrelo is ₹599/month flat for the same 30 — and bundles tasks, finance, chat, AI on top.
Can I migrate from GreytHR to Pyrelo?▼
Yes. GreytHR exports employee data, leave balances, attendance, and salary registers as Excel/CSV. Pyrelo accepts those same exports on import. Plan a weekend; most teams are running on Monday.
Does Pyrelo support multi-state PT and complex statutory rules?▼
Pyrelo computes the standard Indian statutory contributions correctly. For very specific multi-state scenarios with state-by-state PT slabs and unusual ESIC edge cases, verify against your last GreytHR computation before switching.
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Try Pyrelo
Replace 5 SaaS subscriptions with one flat plan
HR, payroll, tasks, finance, calendar, chat, AI assistant — all in one. Starts at ₹599/month for up to 30 employees. No demo gate.