Zoho Payroll
Zoho Payroll: A practical India-focused payroll option for paying employees and contractors together. Ranked #13 of 26 in Contractor Payment Software by our editors (7.6/10); pricing: Free plan · 14-day trial; best for indian businesses paying employees and contractors together.
At a glance
- Editor score7.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 14-day trial
- Best forIndian businesses paying employees and contractors together
- Free planYes
- Paid from₹1,000/mo
- Payment schedulesScheduled
- Founded1996
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Unified employee and contractor pay runs with off-cycle payouts
- Automatic TDS handling under Sections 194C and 194J
- Free plan with employee portal and Zoho integrations
Where it doesn't
- Contractor Payroll starts with the Standard plan
- Contractor features are described as early access
- Payout coverage is focused on a single country
Our verdict on Zoho Payroll
Zoho Payroll is cloud-based payroll software for businesses in India that need to manage employees and contractors together. It calculates salaries, taxes, and deductions; generates payslips and reports; supports statutory compliance; and provides self-service access. Contractor tools include onboarding, profile management, contract end-date reminders, TDS application under Sections 194C and 194J, payment-method management, regular pay runs, and off-cycle payouts. Web, iOS, and Android access support payroll work across devices.
Pricing follows a freemium model with a 14-day free trial. The Free plan costs INR 0 per month and includes automatic payroll calculation, payslip generation, an employee self-service portal, and integrations with Zoho Books, Zoho People, and Zoho Expense. Standard adds Contractor Payroll, TDS challan recording, an audit trail, and voice and email support at INR 1,250 per organization per month monthly or INR 1,000 annually. Professional costs INR 3,750 monthly or INR 3,000 annually and adds bonus and off-cycle pay runs, approvals, custom fields, and payroll documents. Premium costs INR 5,000 monthly or INR 4,000 annually and adds leave and attendance management, advanced approvals, workflow rules, and webhooks.
The integration mix suits organizations already working with Zoho applications or supported banking services. Connections include Zoho Analytics, Zoho Practice, Zoho Payments, HSBC, ICICI Bank, and WhatsApp Business, alongside the Free-plan Zoho integrations. Payment methods include cheque, cash, manual transfer, and direct deposit, while reports cover payroll and compliance. Contractor Payroll begins with Standard, and the contractor feature is also described as early access, so organizations should confirm availability before purchase. Zoho Payroll fits Indian businesses seeking one scheduled payroll process for employees and contractors; businesses needing multi-country payouts or contractor tools outside this focus should choose another option.
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Zoho Payroll fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | ₹1,000/mo |
| Payment schedules | Scheduled |
| Payout country coverage | Single-country |
| Supported currencies | Not verified |
| Tax form support | Yes |
| Contractor self-service | Yes |
| Contractor limit | Not verified |
| Accounting integrations | Yes |
| Free trial | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | 2FA |
| Support | Email, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 9 integrations: Zoho Books, Zoho People, Zoho Expense, Zoho Analytics, Zoho Practice, Zoho Payments … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan · 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | zoho.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Zoho Payroll integrations
Zoho Payroll lists 9 integrations on its own site.
- Zoho Books
- Zoho People
- Zoho Expense
- Zoho Analytics
- Zoho Practice
- Zoho Payments
- HSBC
- ICICI Bank
- WhatsApp Business
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Alternatives to Zoho Payroll
- Plane Contractor ManagementA global contractor management platform with onboarding, payments, tax documents, and HRIS tools.9.4
- Papaya GlobalA broad global payroll and contractor platform with budget entry pricing but no free plan.9.2
- WingspanScheduled contractor payouts with onboarding, tax support, portals, and international coverage.8.9
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