A simpler Zoho Payroll alternative for small teams.
Zoho Payroll is a payroll product from Zoho that sits alongside its wider suite of business apps, and is priced per employee. TinyHR is HR and payroll for founders who never wanted an HR department: employees, leave, attendance, documents and payslips, for a flat ₹2,999 a year.
TinyHR vs Zoho Payroll
| TinyHR | Zoho Payroll | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat ₹2,999 per year | Priced per employee — check their site for current plans |
| Employees included | Up to 30, across all companies | Depends on plan |
| Multiple companies | Unlimited, one login, one subscription | Varies by plan |
| Setup | Import a spreadsheet and invite your team | Varies by plan |
| Fits best with | Small founder-run teams | Teams already using the Zoho suite |
Based on publicly available information. Plans change, so check Zoho Payroll's website for the latest. Zoho Payroll is a trademark of its owner and is not affiliated with TinyHR.
Why teams look for something lighter
You only need the HR and payroll basics
If you are not running the rest of the Zoho suite, a standalone payroll product means extra setup for features you won't use. TinyHR covers employees, leave, attendance, payslips and salary registers in one place.
Per-employee billing grows with every hire
TinyHR is one flat price for the year, not a bill that moves every time someone joins, up to 30 employees.
You run more than one company
Switch between your companies from one login on one subscription, instead of treating each entity as a separate account.
When Zoho Payroll is the better choice
TinyHR is deliberately small. Stay with Zoho Payroll if:
- You already run your books and CRM on Zoho and want payroll to plug straight into them.
- You need integrations or approval workflows beyond basic HR and payroll.
Questions
Is TinyHR a good Zoho Payroll alternative for a small business?
If you have up to 30 employees and want employees, leave, attendance and payslips without a long setup, yes. If you rely on deep Zoho integrations, stay where you are.
Can I move my employee data over from Zoho Payroll?
Yes. Export your employee list as a spreadsheet and import it into TinyHR, then invite your team.
How much does TinyHR cost?
₹2,999 per year after a 30-day free trial. No setup fee, no per-seat charge and no charge for extra companies.