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Employment Hero vs Zoho Payroll
Both stand on direct deposit payroll. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Employment Hero if your organisation needs a web and mobile HR service spanning employee records, leave, onboarding and time tracking. Its HR tiers extend into recruitment, learning and talent development. Look elsewhere if a free plan is essential or you need listed plan prices before choosing a tier.
Visit Employment HeroZoho Payroll brings contractor administration and payouts into the payroll flow alongside employee processing. Check the employee limits and annual billing terms, and note that Contractor Payroll is included from Standard.
Visit Zoho PayrollThe facts
| Employment Hero | Zoho Payroll | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Learning 10-Course Bundle: $8 per employee a month | STANDARD: ₹1,000 per organization a month |
| Plans published | 16 | 4 |
| Maker | Employment Hero | Not published |
| Website | employmenthero.com | zoho.com |
| On direct deposit payroll | #1 of 20 | #3 of 20 |
Employment Hero: what it does well
- Available on web, iOS and Android.
- Includes employee records and time-off management.
- Supports onboarding, performance management and time tracking.
- HR Essentials includes document management and compliance tools.
- HR Elite adds talent development and advanced analytics.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- The listed plans do not include prices.
Zoho Payroll: what it does well
- Combined employee and contractor pay runs.
- Separate off-cycle contractor payouts are available.
- Supports cheque, cash, transfer, and direct deposit.
- Contractors can view payslips and payment history.
- Reports cover payouts, project costs, and spend.
What to know first
- Free plan covers up to 10 employees.
- Contractor Payroll starts with Standard.
- Trial benefits last 14 days; upgrade required afterward.
- Standard charges ₹40 per additional employee.
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