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Zoho Payroll
by Zoho Corporation · Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Since 1996
Indian payroll with statutory compliance, priced per organisation.
- Starting price
- Free · paid from ₹1000/org/mo
- Standard, billed annually; includes 25 employees
- Free trial / plan
- Free plan
- Up to 10 employees
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.7
- transparency & India fit
What is Zoho Payroll?
Zoho Payroll is Zoho's India-focused payroll application. It calculates salaries, generates payslips, handles statutory deductions such as EPF, ESI, Professional Tax, LWF and income tax (TDS), and produces tax forms like Form 130 and Form 138. Employees get a web and mobile portal for payslips, IT declarations and reimbursement claims.
Pricing is set per organisation rather than per user: a Free plan covers up to 10 employees, and paid plans (Standard, Professional, Premium) start at ₹1000 per organisation per month billed annually, each with a bundle of included employees and a per-employee charge beyond that. Prices are exclusive of GST.
What works well
- +Free-forever plan for up to 10 employees with core compliance included
- +Built for Indian statutory rules: EPF, ESI, PT, LWF and income tax across states
- +Flat per-organisation pricing with employee bundles (25 or 50 included) on paid plans
- +Native links with Zoho Books, Zoho People and Zoho Expense
- +Employee self-service on web and Android/iOS apps, including WhatsApp document delivery
- +Direct salary payouts through partner banks (HSBC on Free, ICICI from Standard)
What to watch out for
- −Free plan is limited to 10 employees and email-only support
- −Extra employees cost ₹40–₹100 each per month depending on plan and billing cycle
- −Leave and attendance, workflow rules and webhooks are reserved for the top Premium plan
- −All listed prices are exclusive of GST
Best suited for: Indian startups and small businesses that want free or low-cost compliant payroll · Companies already using Zoho Books or Zoho People · Growing teams of 25–100+ employees wanting predictable per-organisation pricing · Businesses that also pay contractors (Standard plan and above)
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Zoho Payroll features
Researched from Zoho Payroll's official product pages · updated September 2026.
Payroll processing
- Automatic salary calculation
- Payslip generation
- Bonus and off-cycle pay runs
- Loans and advances
- Contractor payroll
- Online salary payments via partner banks
Statutory compliance
- EPF, ESI, Professional Tax, LWF
- Income tax / TDS
- Form 12BB, Form 130, Form 138
- E-signature on tax forms
Employee self-service
- Payslip and tax worksheet downloads
- IT declarations
- Reimbursement requests
- WhatsApp document delivery
- Android and iOS apps
Control and customisation
- User roles and multi-level approvals
- Custom fields and modules
- Workflow rules, custom functions and webhooks
- 40+ reports
Zoho Payroll pricing (INR)
SourceEvery edition as published by the vendor · free trial: 14-day free trial on paid plans. Prices exclude GST unless stated. Full Zoho Payroll pricing breakdown
Free
₹0
Free forever, up to 10 employees
- Automatic payroll calculation and payslips
- Salary payments via HSBC
- Income Tax, EPF, ESI, PT and LWF compliance
- 40+ reports
- Email support
Standard
₹1000 per organization per month
Billed annually (₹1250 billed monthly); includes 25 employees
- Additional employee ₹40/month annually or ₹50 monthly
- Salary templates, loans and advances
- ICICI Bank payments
- Form 130/138 generation, statutory bonus
- Contractor payroll and user roles
Professional
₹3000 per organization per month
Billed annually (₹3750 billed monthly); includes 50 employees
- Additional employee ₹60/month annually or ₹75 monthly
- Bonus and off-cycle pay runs
- Approvals and reporting tags
- Custom fields and advanced salary components
Premium
₹4000 per organization per month
Billed annually (₹5000 billed monthly); includes 50 employees
- Additional employee ₹80/month annually or ₹100 monthly
- Leave and attendance management
- Workflow rules, custom functions and webhooks
- Custom modules and validation rules
- • Price exclusive of GST
- • Each paid plan includes a set number of employees; extra employees are charged per employee per month
Buying for a team? App Advisor can get you a volume quote and any partner discount available.
Integrations, security & India
Integrations
- Zoho Books
- Zoho People
- Zoho Expense
- WhatsApp Business
- HSBC
- ICICI Bank
Security & compliance
- Role-based permissions
- Multi-level approval workflows for sensitive actions
For Indian businesses
- India-specific edition with INR pricing
- Covers PF, ESI, PT, LWF and income-tax rules across Indian states
- Prices are exclusive of GST
Support, resources & partner network
Support & learning
- Email support on all plans; voice and email support on paid plans
- Toll-free phone support, 9 AM–7 PM on weekdays
- Dedicated support channel for Zoho partners
Trust, compliance & who uses Zoho Payroll
Certifications & compliance
- ISO/IEC 27001 — Certificate IS 642819, valid to 21 Aug 2028; covers all Zoho cloud services Source
- SOC 2 Type 2 — Design and operating effectiveness of controls Source
- SOC 1 (SSAE 18 / ISAE 3402 Type 2) Source
- ISO 9001 — Certificate FS 724104, valid to 02 Feb 2029 Source
- ISO 22301 (BCMS) — Certificate 689185; NOC and global data-centre operations Source
- CSA STAR (self-assessment) Source
- GDPR Source
Each claim links to the vendor's own published statement. Always confirm current certificate validity directly with the vendor.
Customers named by the vendor
GeeksforGeeksDexianSecurityHQPixstoneAparajithaEcotech ServicesCampus Knot
Is Zoho Payroll the best choice for you?
Best choice if you are…
- Indian startups and small businesses that want free or low-cost compliant payroll
- Companies already using Zoho Books or Zoho People
- Growing teams of 25–100+ employees wanting predictable per-organisation pricing
- Businesses that also pay contractors (Standard plan and above)
Look elsewhere if you are…
- Organisations needing a full HRMS with deep talent management in one product — compare Keka Payroll or greytHR
- Companies running payroll outside India
Still comparing? Get an unbiased shortlist and demos arranged for free.
Sources (3) · updated September 2026
Zoho Payroll screenshots
Specifications
- Category
- HRMS software, Payroll software
- Vendor
- Zoho Corporation
- Headquarters
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Founded
- 1996
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- Free plan
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- Yes
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Compare all Zoho Payroll alternatives with pricing →Zoho Payroll — frequently asked questions
What is Zoho Payroll pricing?+
Zoho Payroll has four plans in India: Free (₹0, up to 10 employees), Standard (₹1000 per organisation per month billed annually, 25 employees included), Professional (₹3000, 50 included) and Premium (₹4000, 50 included). Prices exclude GST.
Is Zoho Payroll free?+
Yes. The Free plan is free forever for up to 10 employees and includes payroll calculation, payslips, statutory compliance and email support.
What are the Zoho Payroll subscription plans?+
Free, Standard, Professional and Premium. Paid plans can be billed monthly or annually; annual billing is cheaper.
How much does Zoho Payroll cost per month if billed monthly?+
Monthly billing is ₹1250 (Standard), ₹3750 (Professional) and ₹5000 (Premium) per organisation per month, plus GST.
What is the Zoho Payroll price for additional employees?+
Beyond the included employees, each extra employee costs ₹40/₹50 on Standard, ₹60/₹75 on Professional and ₹80/₹100 on Premium per month (annual/monthly billing).
Is the Zoho Payroll software price inclusive of GST?+
No. Zoho's pricing page states that prices are exclusive of GST.
Does Zoho Payroll handle PF, ESI and TDS?+
Yes. It covers EPF, ESI, Professional Tax, LWF and income tax, and generates forms such as 12BB, Form 130 and Form 138.
What is Zoho Payroll?+
Zoho Payroll is hrms software by Zoho Corporation, an Indian company from Chennai. Indian payroll with statutory compliance, priced per organisation.
How much does Zoho Payroll cost?+
Zoho Payroll has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.
Does Zoho Payroll offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — Zoho Payroll offers a free plan you can start with.
Is Zoho Payroll made in India?+
Yes. Zoho Payroll is built by Zoho Corporation, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Who is Zoho Payroll best suited for?+
Zoho Payroll suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for hrms software with payroll software.
What are the best alternatives to Zoho 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 Zoho Payroll deployed?+
Zoho Payroll is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
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About Zoho Corporation
Zoho Corporation · Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Founded 1996 · 128 products in our catalogue · Indian company
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