Indian HRM is a modern greytHR alternative for Indian SMEs and startups. You get the same payroll and compliance depth greytHR is known for, plus a contemporary UI, a mobile-first employee experience, hiring and performance modules in the box, and faster setup.

Best greytHR Alternative for Modern Indian Teams

Indian HRM is a modern greytHR alternative for Indian SMEs and startups. You get the same payroll and compliance depth greytHR is known for, plus a contemporary UI, a mobile-first employee experience, hiring and performance modules in the box, and faster setup.

Why teams look for a greytHR alternative

Dated UI and employee experience

greytHR has years of payroll depth behind it, but the interface and mobile app feel dated to younger workforces. Adoption rates among Gen Z employees tend to lag.

Limited hiring and performance modules

greytHR is strong on payroll and attendance but light on hiring/ATS, OKR, and engagement. Many growing companies end up bolting on a second tool.

WhatsApp-first communication is missing

Indian frontline and field teams live on WhatsApp. Indian HRM's WhatsApp-first notifications and approvals cut app friction significantly.

Setup support friction

greytHR onboarding is mostly self-serve. SMEs without an HR ops lead often want hand-held setup, which Indian HRM includes as part of standard onboarding.

greytHR vs Indian HRM

  • Per-employee starting price: greytHR — ₹3,495/mo (up to ~50 emp); Indian HRM — From ₹49/employee/month
  • Payroll (PF, ESI, TDS, PT): greytHR — Yes (mature); Indian HRM — Yes
  • Payroll track record and years in market: greytHR — 25+ years running Indian payroll; Indian HRM — Newer payroll engine
  • Modern UI / mobile app: greytHR — Dated; Indian HRM — Modern
  • WhatsApp-first notifications: greytHR — No; Indian HRM — Yes
  • Hiring / ATS: greytHR — Light; Indian HRM — Included
  • OKR + Performance: greytHR — Add-on; Indian HRM — Included
  • Onboarding support: greytHR — Self-serve; Indian HRM — Hand-held
  • Setup time: greytHR — 1 to 3 weeks; Indian HRM — 2 to 5 days

Pricing. Indian HRM tends to land at the same price or lower than greytHR for similar feature coverage. Hiring and performance are included rather than billed as add-ons.

Best for. greytHR: Companies that want the longest payroll track record in the market and don't need hiring or performance modules. The statutory outputs themselves (PF, ESI, TDS, PT) are the same rules every vendor computes. Indian HRM: Indian SMEs and growing startups (10 to 500 employees) who want a modern, mobile-first HRMS with payroll, attendance, hiring, and compliance, without enterprise-tier pricing or lock-in.

FAQs

Is Indian HRM's payroll as deep as greytHR's?

For SME and growth-stage payroll (PF, ESI, TDS, PT, gratuity, LOP, reimbursements, ECR, Form 16, Form 24Q), yes. greytHR may still have an edge for very large multi-entity, multi-state setups with complex shift differentials.

Can I migrate from greytHR with my historical data?

Yes. We import employee records, salary structures, leave balances, and historical payslips via CSV. Statutory IDs (UAN, PF, ESI) come across as-is.

Does Indian HRM file ECR and generate Form 16?

Yes. ECR files for EPFO upload are auto-generated each month. Form 16 (Parts A and B) is generated for every employee at FY end.

How does Indian HRM's mobile app compare?

Indian HRM is mobile-first. Employees punch attendance, apply for leave, view payslips, declare investments, and chat with HR right from the app. The greytHR mobile app is functional, but less polished.