Calculator · Updated April 2026

How much are you actually paying for HR software?

Adjust your team size and usage. The calculator runs the maths on Offrd vs Keka vs greytHR live and tells you which Offrd mode, subscription or pay-per-use, comes out cheaper.

Pricing reflects vendor-published plans as of April 2026. Verify before signing.

Offrd plan:
Annual savings with Offrd vs competitor at your team size

Keka, what you actually pay

PlanFoundation (up to 100)
Monthly base₹9,999
Headcount add-ons₹0
Total per month₹9,999
Annualised₹1,19,988

Offrd — Auto

Subscription rate₹50 / employee / month
Pay-per-useCredit packs (auto-minimised)
Team size15
Total per month₹750
Annualised₹9,000

Feature snapshot

Feature Keka greytHR Offrd
Payslip generation
Offer letters✓ (50 free credits)
Onboarding
Attendance
Leave management
Policy generator
Setup feeVariesVariesNone
Month-to-month flexibilityTier minimumsTier minimums

How the maths works

Three inputs drive the calculation: team size, payslips run per month and offer letters issued per month. The premium offer toggle adds points for branding removal, e-signature and longer storage on those offer letters.

For Keka and greytHR, the calculator uses the published tier base and the per-employee rate beyond the included headcount band. For Offrd, it computes both subscription (₹50 per active employee per month) and pay-per-use (credit packs sized to your monthly document load) and shows the cheaper of the two when Auto mode is selected.

Numbers exclude GST. Promotions, custom enterprise pricing and regional discounts are not modelled. Verify on the vendor's pricing page before final commitment.

Two scenarios show the gap clearly. A 15 person team with 5 offer letters a month and 15 payslips runs about ₹750 per month on Offrd, where the same workload sits inside Keka's Foundation plan at ₹9,999. The Keka tier covers up to 100 employees, but the small team does not benefit from that headroom. A 60 person team gets a different picture, Offrd subscription costs ₹3,000 a month, greytHR's Essential at the same headcount is around ₹3,845, and Keka's Foundation still runs ₹9,999. As headcount rises, the gap narrows on the per employee subscription, but the flat tier vendors continue charging for unused headcount room until you cross into the next band.

What else to count when comparing HR software

The monthly invoice is one line item. The total cost of running HR software has more parts.

The calculator above only handles the visible monthly fee. The rest sits in the contract and the support email thread. Read both before you sign.

Questions to ask before signing

A short list HR and finance can run through with each vendor on the shortlist. Most of these answers belong in writing.

  1. What is the all in monthly cost for our team size, including any add ons we will use?
  2. Is there a setup fee or implementation charge?
  3. What happens to the price when we cross the next headcount band?
  4. Can we move between plans during the contract, up or down?
  5. What is the minimum commitment and the notice period to exit?
  6. Where are payslips and offer letters stored, and for how long?
  7. What does the data export look like if we leave?
  8. Are statutory updates, PF rate changes for example, included or billed separately?
  9. Who pays for changes when state Shops and Establishments rules change?
  10. What is the response time on a payroll critical issue, in writing?

If a vendor will not put most of these in writing, the cost picture is not as clean as the homepage suggests.

Common questions

How much does Offrd cost per month for a 20 person team?

On the subscription plan, ₹50 per active employee per month. For 20 employees that comes to ₹1,000 per month. If your monthly document usage is low, pay-per-use can come out cheaper. Auto mode shows whichever wins for your inputs.

What is Keka's starting price in India?

Keka's Foundation plan starts at approximately ₹9,999 per month for up to 100 employees. Beyond that there is an additional per-employee charge. It is a flat monthly fee regardless of actual feature usage.

What is greytHR's starting price in India?

greytHR's Essential plan starts at approximately ₹3,495 per month for up to 50 employees. Beyond 50, the charge is approximately ₹35 per additional employee per month.

What is the difference between Offrd subscription and pay-per-use?

Subscription charges ₹50 per active employee per month and covers all features. Pay-per-use runs on credit packs you spend on payslips, offer letters and other documents. For low or irregular volume, pay-per-use is often cheaper.

Does Offrd have a minimum contract or setup fee?

No setup fee, no minimum contract. 50 free credits at signup. Subscription runs month to month.

Ready to bring HR cost down?

Start with 50 free credits. No card needed. Switch between subscription and pay-per-use any time.

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