Skip to content

Free, independent software advice for Indian businesses

App Advisor logoApp Advisor

Head to head · HRMS software

greytHR vs Timelabs

Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. greytHR rates highest.

HR and payroll software with attendance, leave, statutory compliance and an employee self-service app.

RecommendedFeaturedMade in India

Attendance, payroll and HRMS.

Made in IndiaBest value
ComparegreytHRTimelabs
CategoryHRMS softwareHRMS software
VendorGreytip SoftwareTimelabs (Cutting Edge)
HeadquartersBengaluru, KarnatakaJaipur, Rajasthan
Made in IndiaYesYes
Starting priceFrom ₹2,495/mo (up to 50 employees)Paid plans
Free planNoNo
Free trialYesYes
Published pricingYesYes
Deploymentcloudcloud
Mobile appsNoNo
Founded19942007
Best forStartup, Small business, SMBSmall business, SMB, Mid-market
App Advisor rating4.9 / 54.7 / 5

greytHR: pros & cons

  • +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
  • +32 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • +One of the top-ranked hrms software options in our catalogue
  • +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
  • −No permanently free plan

Key features

  • Employee database and documents
  • Attendance with biometric and geo check-in
  • Leave policies and holidays by location
  • Payroll with PF, ESI, PT and TDS
  • Onboarding and exit workflows
  • Performance reviews and OKRs

Timelabs: pros & cons

  • +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
  • +19 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
  • −No permanently free plan

Key features

  • Employee database and documents
  • Attendance with biometric and geo check-in
  • Leave policies and holidays by location
  • Payroll with PF, ESI, PT and TDS
  • Onboarding and exit workflows
  • Performance reviews and OKRs

Schedule a demo

See greytHR live, with an App Advisor discount

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, greytHR or Timelabs?+

greytHR scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.9/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.

Is greytHR cheaper than Timelabs?+

greytHR starts at From ₹2,495/mo (up to 50 employees) and Timelabs at Paid plans. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.

Can I switch from greytHR to Timelabs?+

Most hrms software products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.

More comparisons