Zoho People vs greytHR
Zoho People and greytHR both publish their prices, and they bill in different shapes. Zoho People charges per user, from $1.50 to $10 a month in USD, with a five-user minimum on paid plans. greytHR charges a monthly base that already covers a block of staff. In India, Essential is ₹2,495 a month for the first 50 employees, then ₹45 each. Your headcount decides which shape costs less.
What each one costs
| Product | Price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Zoho People Essential HR | $1.50 | per user / month ($1.25 billed yearly) |
| Zoho People Professional | $2.50 | per user / month ($2 billed yearly) |
| Zoho People Enterprise | $5 | per user / month ($4.50 billed yearly) |
| greytHR Essential (India) | ₹2,495 / month | includes 50 employees, then ₹45 per extra employee |
| greytHR Growth (India) | ₹4,495 / month | includes 50 employees, then ₹85 per extra employee |
| greytHR Essential (Middle East) | $50 / month | includes 10 employees, then $2 per extra employee |
| PeopleMuster | $3 | per person / month, every module, no base fee |
Both vendors' figures read from their own pricing pages on 24 September 2026, in the currency each page quotes. Zoho People also lists Premium ($3.50) and People Plus ($10), a free edition for up to five users and a 30-day trial. greytHR lists Growth at $60 a month in the Middle East, a 7-day trial and no lock-in.
Why teams choose PeopleMuster
- Attendance comes with the numbers managers ask for: on-time rate, late minutes and punch corrections.
- Shifts are named time windows assigned per person, with assignment history. The company holiday calendar feeds straight into attendance.
- Leave runs on per-type quotas with approvals, and you'll see year-on-year usage for each leave type.
- At $3 per person a month, a team of twelve pays for twelve, with every module included.
Questions people ask
Is Zoho People or greytHR cheaper for 50 employees?
Work it out from both published price lists. Zoho People bills each of the 50 users, from $1.50 a month on Essential HR. greytHR India Essential is ₹2,495 a month with 50 employees included. The two quote in different currencies, so compare them in the one you pay in.
How long are the Zoho People and greytHR free trials?
Zoho People offers a 30-day trial and a free edition for up to five users, or three in the United States. greytHR offers a 7-day trial and says there's no lock-in.
Which HR tool charges one flat rate per person with everything included?
PeopleMuster charges $3 per person a month from the first person, with no base fee and every module included. Annual billing is $30 per person per year, and the first 14 days are free with no card.