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Xero Payroll

by Xero · Wellington, New Zealand · Since 2006

Payroll for Xero customers in select countries.

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Starting price
₹1,000/mo
per month, billed by vendor
Free trial / plan
Free trial
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.4
transparency & India fit

What is Xero Payroll?

Xero Payroll is hrms software from Xero, based in Wellington, New Zealand and has been building software since 2006. Payroll for Xero customers in select countries.

HRMS software brings attendance, leave, payroll, statutory compliance and employee records into a single system. In India the deciding factor is almost never the feature list — it is whether the payroll engine correctly handles PF, ESI, professional tax and TDS without an accountant patching it every month.

Pricing is published and starts at roughly ₹1,000 per month. Beyond hrms software, Xero Payroll also covers payroll software.

What works well

  • +Pricing is published, so there is no sales call to see costs
  • +20 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run

What to watch out for

  • No permanently free plan
  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

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Xero Payroll features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Xero Payroll adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • 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
  • Employee self-service app
  • Expense claims and reimbursements

Xero Payroll pricing

Entry price

₹1,000/mo

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How Xero Payroll charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on xero.com.

Specifications

Category
HRMS software, Payroll software
Vendor
Xero
Headquarters
Wellington, New Zealand
Founded
2006
Pricing model
Subscription
Starting price
₹1,000/mo
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India
No

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Xero Payroll — frequently asked questions

What is Xero Payroll?+

Xero Payroll is hrms software by Xero. Payroll for Xero customers in select countries.

How much does Xero Payroll cost?+

Xero Payroll starts at about ₹1,000 per month according to the vendor's published pricing. Plans and taxes vary, so confirm on the official site.

Does Xero Payroll offer a free trial or free plan?+

Xero Payroll typically offers a free trial before you commit to a paid plan.

Is Xero Payroll made in India?+

No. Xero Payroll is developed by Xero in Wellington, New Zealand, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Xero Payroll best suited for?+

Xero Payroll suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for hrms software with payroll software.

What are the best alternatives to Xero Payroll?+

Popular alternatives in hrms software include greytHR, Zoho People, Kredily. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Xero Payroll deployed?+

Xero Payroll is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

About Xero

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Xero · Wellington, New Zealand · Founded 2006 · 3 products in our catalogue

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