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greytHR

Composite Score
7.6 /10
CX Score
8.0 /10
Category
greytHR
7.6 /10

What is greytHR?

greytHR provides HR and Payroll software for small & midsize businesses. It is a fully integrated cloud-based HR Payroll software that uses powerful automation to bring simplicity, speed and efficiency to all repetitive HR functions.

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greytHR Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

87 Likeliness to Recommend

95 Plan to Renew

82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+94 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love greytHR?

0% Negative
10% Neutral
90% Positive

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Saves Time
  • Altruistic
  • Transparent

Feature Ratings

Average 81

Workforce Planning

86

Employee Record

85

Position Management

83

Time and Attendance

83

Benefits Administration

83

Leave Management

80

Learning and Development

80

Reporting and Analytics

80

Payroll Administration

80

Performance Management

79

Talent Acquisition

78

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 75

Ease of Implementation

79

Business Value Created

79

Usability and Intuitiveness

77

Ease of IT Administration

77

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

76

Availability and Quality of Training

75

Breadth of Features

75

Vendor Support

72

Quality of Features

72

Ease of Data Integration

72

Ease of Customization

71

greytHR Reviews

Saachi D.

  • Role: Human Resources
  • Industry: Insurance
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2024

Average features, can do better

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates greytHR from other similar products?

greytHR is not really a very unique product. In my opinion, there are better products in the market.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I would the payroll and tax related features are really advanced in this. Other than that I don’t see any worth mentioning aspect.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The biggest downside related to employee management. You cannot keep track records of intern to FTE conversions or rehires.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Please do your research relation to cost and the need of your business. If you need an all-in-one product, greytHR is not the one.

Pros

  • Enables Productivity
  • Unique Features
  • Inspires Innovation
  • Client Friendly Policies

Cons

  • Less Reliable
  • Less Caring
  • Security Frustrates

Sunny Y.

  • Role: Operations
  • Industry: Consulting
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2026

Simple and reliable HR tool for everyday use

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates greytHR from other similar products?

I feel greytHR is more straightforward compared to some other HR tools. It focuses on the core things like payroll, attendance, and leave management without making it too complicated. For someone who just wants things to work smoothly without spending too much time learning the system, it does the job well.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

"The best part for me is how easy it is to use on a daily basis. Applying for leave, checking attendance, and downloading payslips is quick and doesn’t require much effort. Everything is available in one place, which makes it convenient."

What do you dislike most about this product?

At times, the system feels a bit limited when it comes to reports and customization. Also, the mobile app could be improved as it’s not always as smooth as the web version. These are small things, but they can make a difference over time.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would suggest going for greytHR if your main requirement is a simple and reliable HR and payroll system. It works well for everyday use, but if you need very advanced features or deep customization, it’s better to check if it meets those specific needs before deciding.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Effective Service
  • Saves Time
  • Fair

Shivani T.

  • Role: Consultant
  • Industry: Consulting
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2025

Reliable HRMS system,

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates greytHR from other similar products?

This is a strong HRMS platform that provides employee self-service. We can manage our own account leaves and leave applications Hierarchy is defined clearly and is easy to use. Perfectly hhelpsin submitting documentation and calculation of the taxes under the new regime and the old regime.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

This is a cost-effective tool from an operational and business standpoint. It reliably handles the payroll, ESL, and FP&F contributions for employees by keeping the process simple and error-free.

What do you dislike most about this product?

It has fewer features related to the performance management of employees, and the mobile app is very slow and sometimes feels complex to use.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Any organisation that is mainly focused on the payroll and compliance, then this is the best software and application that they can have.

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity