Compare Features & Integrations
See how our specialized Indian compliance workflows map side-by-side.
| Feature | Run Payroll | Zoho Payroll |
|---|---|---|
| Indian PF/ESI/PT compliance | ||
| Form 16 generation | ||
| Form 24Q Excel export | ||
| PF ECR file generation | ||
| ITNS 281 challan PDFRun Payroll auto-fills & generates the ITNS 281 PDF. | ||
| Tally ERP integrationDirect ledger mapping & XML vouchers. | ||
| CA firm multi-tenant portalAllows CAs to manage all client entities in one view. | ||
| ICICI Corporate Banking fileDirect bank transfer file format export. | ||
| Flat per-company pricing₹1,999/mo flat. No employee headcount taxes. | ||
| No per-employee surcharges | ||
| Employee self-service portal | ||
| Payslip PDF download | ||
| API access (Scale & above) | ||
| Dedicated compliance updates |
Fair Pricing vs. Headcount Taxation
Stop paying more simply because your company is growing.
Run Payroll
₹1,999/ month
Flat plan up to 25 employees. Scales to only ₹4,999/mo for up to 100.
- Auto-computed PF/ESI/PT/TDS
- Tally ERP + bank integrations
- Unlimited monthly payroll runs
- Multi-tenant CA accountant portal
Zoho Payroll
₹40+/ employee / mo
Plus base pricing and separate add-on costs for advanced modules.
- Cost scales linearly with headcount
- Limited external accounting integrations
- Complex configuration required
- No multi-client accountant dashboard
Scales exponentially with size
Customer Feedback
Why companies switch to Run Payroll
“Switched from Zoho Payroll to Run Payroll in 2 hours. The migration support was excellent and our EPFO filings are now fully automated.”
Bhuvaneswari V.
Managing Partner, Bhuvaneswari Advocates
“Zoho charged us per employee AND per module. Run Payroll is one flat fee. The savings paid for 2 years of subscription within the first quarter.”
Prathik Reddy
Director, TaxOne Consultants