You want AI co-workers, modern UI, AI-driven recruitment + performance, and the option to expand into the GCC within 12 months.
You are India-only, payroll is your dominant HR workload, and you want the lowest published per-employee price with a long Indian customer reference list.
We migrated off greytHR in seven days. Payroll closes in under a minute now and our compliance filings haven't slipped once.
Pricing — NeuralHR.AI vs greytHR
| Tier | NeuralHR.AI | greytHR |
|---|---|---|
| Starter / 25 employees | ₹4,999 / month flat (5 users) — pay-as-you-grow above | ₹2,495 / month for 25 employees |
| Mid-size / 100 employees | ≈ ₹15,000 / month per-employee | ≈ ₹8,000–10,000 / month + add-ons |
| Mid-size / 250 employees | ≈ ₹38,000 / month | ≈ ₹22,000–28,000 / month + add-ons |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card | 30 days |
greytHR is the cheapest payroll-led HRMS in this list. NeuralHR.AI justifies the premium with AI co-workers, modern UI and cross-GCC reach.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Capability | NeuralHR.AI | greytHR |
|---|---|---|
| AI co-workers across HR lifecycle | Seven specialised agents | Limited AI features |
| Payroll compliance depth | Native PF / ESIC / PT / LWF / TDS | Native PF / ESIC / PT / LWF / TDS (deepest market history) |
| Employee mobile experience | Strong native iOS / Android | Functional, older UI |
| Recruitment + ATS | AI screening + AI interviewer | Basic ATS |
| Performance management | Continuous + 360 + AI summaries | Basic appraisal cycles |
| Multi-country (UAE / KSA + India) | Yes, one tenant | India-only |
| AI payroll anomaly detection | Yes | No |
| Free trial length | 14 days, no card | 30 days, requires sign-up |
| Indian customer base size | Newer brand | Largest installed base in India |
| Form 16 + investment proofs | Native | Native |
What NeuralHR.AI does better
- ✓Seven AI co-workers vs greytHR's lighter AI features
- ✓Modern, mobile-first UI vs greytHR's older interface
- ✓AI interviewer + AI screener for high-volume hiring
- ✓Multi-country tenant for India + GCC operations
- ✓AI payroll anomaly detection on every run
What greytHR does better
- ★Cheapest credible payroll-led HRMS in Indian SMB
- ★Largest installed Indian customer base in this list
- ★Deepest statutory compliance history — fewest edge-case surprises
- ★Mature integrations with Indian banks and government portals
- ★30-day free trial — longer than NeuralHR.AI's 14 days
Three buyer scenarios
50-person Indian services company on a tight budget
If payroll is the dominant workload and budget is the deciding factor, greytHR's lower per-employee pricing wins on raw cost.
150-person Indian SMB hiring 30+ people / quarter
AI interviewer + AI screener cut recruiter time substantially. greytHR has no equivalent. NeuralHR.AI wins on hiring velocity.
Indian SMB opening UAE / KSA office
NeuralHR.AI runs PF/ESIC/TDS for India and WPS / Mudad for GCC in one tenant. greytHR is India-only. NeuralHR.AI wins clearly.
How to switch from greytHR to NeuralHR.AI in 7 days
- 1
Day 1 — greytHR data export
Use greytHR's standard CSV export.
- 2
Day 2 — bulk import + validation
Validate PF / ESIC / PT registrations, state codes.
- 3
Day 3 — bank + statutory setup
Connect Indian bank, replicate greytHR salary structure.
- 4
Day 4 — parallel payroll
Run cycle on both. Reconcile differences in deductions / TDS.
- 5
Day 5 — employee app + opening balances
Send NeuralHR.AI app invites; import accruals.
- 6
Day 7 — go live + decommission
Cutover. Cancel greytHR at end of cycle.
Frequently asked questions
Is NeuralHR.AI cheaper than greytHR?
No — greytHR is structurally cheaper on raw per-employee pricing for India-only payroll-led deployments. NeuralHR.AI justifies the premium with AI co-workers, modern UI, AI recruitment and cross-GCC reach. For under-25-employee teams, NeuralHR.AI's flat Starter tier may be cheaper than greytHR's 25-employee minimum.
Does NeuralHR.AI have payroll compliance as deep as greytHR?
Both vendors handle PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, LWF and TDS natively across major Indian states. greytHR has more years of edge-case handling because of its larger India-only installed base. NeuralHR.AI matches the common cases and adds AI anomaly detection on every payroll run.
Why would I switch from greytHR to NeuralHR.AI?
Three common reasons: (1) you need AI co-workers for recruitment / performance, not just payroll, (2) your team complains about greytHR's older UI, (3) you're expanding to the GCC and need one HR tenant for India + UAE / KSA.
Is greytHR's free trial longer than NeuralHR.AI's?
Yes — greytHR offers 30 days; NeuralHR.AI offers 14 days with no credit card. Both are enough to run a parallel payroll cycle.
How long does migration from greytHR take?
An Indian SMB migration typically completes in 7 working days including a parallel payroll. Migration of historical PF / ESIC / TDS YTD data is the most time-consuming part.
Should I keep greytHR if I'm purely payroll-focused?
If India-only payroll is your single workload and you don't need recruitment AI, performance management or cross-GCC, greytHR remains the cheapest credible option. Most NeuralHR.AI switchers from greytHR cite recruitment, performance or GCC expansion as the trigger.
Try NeuralHR.AI free — see the difference vs greytHR.
Comparison data sourced from each vendor's public website and product documentation as of April 2026. Pricing is subject to change; verify current rates with each vendor before purchase.