Should you switch from greytHR?
Only if it fits your situation. greytHR is a mature platform with published pricing and a strong reputation; if you are a 50+ employee company that values an established brand, staying is reasonable. But if you are a smaller Indian team paying for a 50-employee entry plan you do not fully use, AccoNova is a free-start alternative with Indian statutory payroll. This page is a fair comparison, not a hard sell.
greytHR vs AccoNova at a glance
| Criteria | AccoNova HRMS | greytHR |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Free up to 15 employees | No free plan (trial); plans start at 50 employees |
| Entry price (indicative) | See current plans | Essential about Rs 2,495/mo incl. 50 employees |
| Pricing model | Flat buffer capacity | Per-employee bands above 50 |
| EPFO ECR text export | Native 1-click #~# export | Verify current plan with vendor |
| Multi-state Professional Tax | State-wise slab handling | Verify current plan with vendor |
| Attendance capture | GPS geofencing + tablet kiosk mode | Attendance module; verify plan |
| Pricing transparency | Published plans | Published INR pricing + estimate calculator |
| Primary segment | Indian MSMEs & small teams | Small and mid-sized businesses |
Vendor facts are compiled from public greytHR pages and reputable third-party sources, checked 20 October 2026. Vendors change plans and prices frequently — verify on the vendor's own site before you buy.
What you get with AccoNova
Start free, not at 50 seats
AccoNova covers up to 15 employees at no cost.
India statutory payroll in the core
EPF ECR, ESI and multi-state Professional Tax handled in-run.
Attendance without biometric hardware
Geofenced mobile punch and a tablet kiosk replace scanners.
When staying on greytHR makes sense
greytHR has well over a decade of domain age, a large brand, thousands of referring domains, transparent published pricing with an estimate calculator, and a growing Middle East presence. If you are a 50+ employee business that values an established vendor and published prices, greytHR is a strong, safe choice. Switch to AccoNova only if a free start and India-first statutory payroll for a smaller team matter more to you than brand age.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good greytHR alternative for a small team?
AccoNova is designed as a free-start alternative: free up to 15 employees, flat buffer pricing and Indian statutory payroll. It suits teams smaller than greytHR's 50-employee entry unit.
Is AccoNova cheaper than greytHR?
For small teams, AccoNova's free tier and flat pricing can start cheaper than greytHR's plans, which include 50 employees as the entry unit. Compare against your own headcount.
Can I migrate from greytHR to AccoNova?
AccoNova supports guided setup; migration timing depends on your data and configuration. Confirm the specifics with AccoNova before planning a switch, and always validate payroll outputs after any migration.
Does greytHR have a free plan?
greytHR offers a trial but no free-forever plan. AccoNova offers a free tier up to 15 employees. Confirm current terms on the vendors' own pricing pages.
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How to choose a greytHR alternative
A good alternative should match your team size and your filing routine, not just your budget. Write down three things: how many people you employ, which states you pay Professional Tax in, and who runs payroll each month. Then check that the shortlisted tool handles those exactly. AccoNova is free up to 15 employees and includes Indian statutory payroll, so a small team can start without a contract. Run one parallel month, compare the outputs, and only then move fully across. Keep your old records for at least a year.
About this page
Written and maintained by the AccoNova editorial and payroll team, and last reviewed on (first published ). Vendor facts are compiled from public vendor pages and reputable third-party sources and were checked on 20 October 2026; vendors change plans and prices frequently, so verify on the vendor's own site before you buy. AccoNova publishes product guidance and educational resources; no independent qualified statutory reviewer is claimed.
Ready to run payroll the simple way?
AccoNova is free up to 15 employees, with Indian statutory payroll and hardware-free attendance. See the plans or book a short demo.