RecommendedFeatured
Starts at
From ₹2,495/mo (up to 50 employees)
TankhaPay
by Akal Information Systems Ltd. · New Delhi, Delhi · Since 2000
Payroll, statutory compliance, HRMS and employer-of-record services for Indian and global teams.
- Starting price
- Price on request
- Billed by headcount, quarterly or longer
- Free trial / plan
- Not advertised
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.5
- transparency & India fit
What is TankhaPay?
TankhaPay is an Indian payroll and HR platform built and run by Akal Information Systems Ltd, an IT services company with 26+ years in business. The software side covers payroll, attendance with geofencing, shifts, leave, statutory compliance and employee self-service. TankhaPay also sells services, which most payroll apps do not: it can act as your Employer of Record in India, run payroll and compliance for you, manage HR, and handle apprentices under NATS.
There are three plans: T-Pay Core, Business and 360. Core covers payroll, attendance and compliance. Business adds recruitment, onboarding, asset and document management. The 360 plan adds training, appraisals and a dedicated support contact. No prices are published. Billing grows with headcount and is paid quarterly, half-yearly or yearly, and TankhaPay says there are no hidden fees.
The parent company's certifications are a real plus: CMMI Level 5, ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and ISO 20000-1. TankhaPay is a good fit for manufacturers, staffing-heavy firms and foreign companies hiring in India without an Indian entity. Small offices that want to compare prices online may find greytHR or Zoho Payroll easier to evaluate.
What works well
- +Covers PF, ESI, PT, LWF and TDS, with automated challans and filings
- +Employer of Record service lets foreign companies hire in India without a local entity
- +Apprentice management under NATS, which is rare in payroll tools
- +Attendance with geofencing and mobile check-in
- +The parent company holds CMMI Level 5, ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and ISO 20000-1
- +Mobile app on Android and iOS; chat, call and email support on every plan
What to watch out for
- −No published prices; every plan says 'Talk to Sales'
- −No free trial is mentioned on the pricing page
- −Billing is quarterly or longer, with no monthly option
- −Performance appraisals and training are only in the top 360 plan
- −The pages checked give no details on integrations
Best suited for: Indian companies with many blue-collar or shift-based staff · Foreign companies hiring in India through an EOR · Employers running NATS apprenticeship programmes · Firms that want to outsource payroll compliance
TankhaPay at a glance
Analysing TankhaPay — pricing, features, reviews and alternatives…
Generated by App Advisor's native engine from this listing's verified data — not a paid placement.
TankhaPay features
Researched from TankhaPay's official product pages · updated October 2026.
Payroll & compliance
- Payroll processing
- PF, ESI, PT, LWF, TDS
- Automated challans and filings
Time
- Attendance with geofencing and mobile check-in
- Leave, shift and break management
HR
- Onboarding and lifecycle
- Applicant tracking
- Performance and training
- HR reports and self-service
Services
- Employer of Record
- Managed HR and payroll outsourcing
- Global mobility support
TankhaPay pricing (INR)
SourceEvery edition as published by the vendor. Prices exclude GST unless stated. Full TankhaPay pricing breakdown
T-Pay Core
Not published
- Payroll and compliance
- Attendance and shifts
- Statutory reports
- Employee self-service
T-Pay Business
Not published
- Everything in Core
- Recruitment and onboarding
- Asset and document management
- Chat and call support
T-Pay 360
Not published
- Everything in Business
- Training and development
- Performance and appraisal
- Dedicated support
Other pricing options & add-ons
Managed HR, EOR, NATS apprentice management
Not published
- • Payment schedules: quarterly, half-yearly or yearly.
- • TankhaPay says there are no hidden fees.
- • GST is not mentioned.
Buying for a team? App Advisor can get you a volume quote and any partner discount available.
Integrations, security & India
For Indian businesses
- Handles EPF (EPF Act, 1952), ESI, Professional Tax, LWF and TDS
- Mentions compliance with the new Labour Codes
- Apprentice management under NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme)
Support, resources & partner network
Support & learning
- Chat, call and email on all plans
- Priority support on higher plans
- Dedicated support on T-Pay 360
- Sales: +91-989-198-8811
Trust, compliance & who uses TankhaPay
1,000+ organisations
Customers
Parent company has 26+ years of experience
In business since
Is TankhaPay the best choice for you?
Best choice if you are…
- Indian companies with many blue-collar or shift-based staff
- Foreign companies hiring in India through an EOR
- Employers running NATS apprenticeship programmes
- Firms that want to outsource payroll compliance
Look elsewhere if you are…
- Startups that want self-serve sign-up and a monthly card payment
- Teams that need a deep integration marketplace
Still comparing? Get an unbiased shortlist and demos arranged for free.
Sources (2) · updated October 2026
TankhaPay screenshots
Specifications
- Category
- Payroll software
- Vendor
- Akal Information Systems Ltd.
- Headquarters
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Founded
- 2000
- Pricing model
- Quote-based
- Starting price
- Price on request · Billed by headcount, quarterly or longer
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Mid-market, Enterprise
- Made in India
- Yes
More software like TankhaPay
Alternatives, the same vendor's other products and India-first picks.
Compare all TankhaPay alternatives with pricing →
TankhaPay — frequently asked questions
How much does TankhaPay cost?+
TankhaPay does not publish prices. Its T-Pay Core, Business and 360 plans are quoted by sales, and the bill grows as you add employees. You can pay quarterly, half-yearly or yearly.
Is GST included in TankhaPay pricing?+
The TankhaPay pricing page does not say whether GST is included, so confirm this in your quote.
Does TankhaPay have a free trial?+
The TankhaPay pricing page does not mention a free trial. Each plan has a 'Talk to Sales' button.
Who owns TankhaPay?+
TankhaPay is developed and operated by Akal Information Systems Ltd, an Indian IT company with more than 26 years of experience.
Does TankhaPay handle PF, ESI and TDS?+
Yes. TankhaPay covers PF, ESI, Professional Tax, LWF and TDS, and says it automates statutory filings and challans.
What is TankhaPay's Employer of Record service?+
With TankhaPay EOR, TankhaPay becomes the legal employer of your Indian staff. It handles contracts, onboarding, payroll and compliance, so you can hire in India without setting up an entity.
Is there a TankhaPay mobile app?+
Yes. TankhaPay apps are on Google Play and the Apple App Store, and employees can use them for mobile check-in and self-service.
Is TankhaPay data secure?+
TankhaPay's parent company, Akal Information Systems, holds ISO/IEC 27001 information security certification, along with ISO 9001, ISO 20000-1 and CMMI Level 5.
TankhaPay vs greytHR: which should I choose?+
TankhaPay is the better choice if you need EOR, outsourced compliance or NATS apprentice management alongside software. greytHR publishes prices and is easier to try on your own, which may suit small offices better.
Where is the TankhaPay login page?+
TankhaPay's login is at https://business.tankhapay.com/login, linked from its official website.
How much does TankhaPay cost?+
TankhaPay publishes its plans at https://www.tankhapay.com/pricing. Check that page for current prices, as plans change.
Does TankhaPay have a mobile app?+
Yes. TankhaPay's official website links to its Android and iOS app.
Is TankhaPay secure and compliant?+
TankhaPay's official site states ISO 9001 compliance.
What is TankhaPay?+
TankhaPay is payroll software by Akal Information Systems Ltd., an Indian company from New Delhi. Payroll, statutory compliance, HRMS and employer-of-record services for Indian and global teams.
How much does TankhaPay cost?+
Akal Information Systems Ltd. publishes: Price on request · Billed by headcount, quarterly or longer. Confirm current plans and taxes on the official pricing page.
Does TankhaPay offer a free trial or free plan?+
TankhaPay does not advertise a free plan; ask the vendor for a trial or a guided demo.
Is TankhaPay made in India?+
Yes. TankhaPay is built by Akal Information Systems Ltd., headquartered in New Delhi, Delhi.
Who is TankhaPay best suited for?+
TankhaPay suits mid-market, enterprise buyers looking for payroll software.
What are the best alternatives to TankhaPay?+
Popular alternatives in payroll software include greytHR, Kredily, Zoho Payroll. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is TankhaPay deployed?+
TankhaPay is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
Guides that mention TankhaPay
Factory & Blue-Collar Payroll Software India 2027Factory and blue-collar payroll software in India (2027): overtime rules, contract-worker liability, the EPF ceiling change and prices for 120 workers.How Kredily Helps Indian Companies Grow (2026)How Kredily helps Indian companies grow: who it suits, what it replaces, published pricing, a 30-day rollout and when to pick another HRMS.Run Monthly Payroll in One Day: A Practical PlanRun monthly payroll in one day: a practical plan with a release-day schedule and how Zoho Payroll, greytHR, RazorpayX and TankhaPay compare.Earned Wage Access & Salary Advance via PayrollEarned wage access and salary advance via payroll: what RazorpayX Payroll, TankhaPay and Kredily publish, and the policy to set before you offer it.
About Akal Information Systems Ltd.
Akal Information Systems Ltd. · New Delhi, Delhi · Founded 2000 · 1 product in our catalogue · Indian company
Recommended payroll software
Top-rated in this category on App Advisor's rating — pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. How we rate
Schedule a demo