SumoPayroll — HR & Recruiting

What is SumoPayroll?

SumoPayroll is a cloud-based HR and payroll software designed for small and mid-size companies in India. It simplifies payroll processing, employee management, attendance tracking, expense claims, and compliance reporting, all in one intuitive platform.

Who is it for?

Ideal for startups, SMBs, and growing enterprises in India that need an affordable, easy-to-use payroll solution. It is especially beneficial for companies with fewer than 10 employees, as it is completely free up to that headcount. Businesses with more than 10 employees can choose a low-cost pay-per-employee model.

Key use cases

SumoPayroll helps HR teams run payroll in just a few clicks, manage leave policies, track employee hours via mobile or web time clocks, and process expense reimbursements. It also supports IT declarations and generates various reports, making it suitable for both simple payroll needs and more complex compliance requirements.

Who is it not for?

SumoPayroll is not designed for large enterprises with 100+ employees, as it offers enterprise pricing only on contact. It also primarily targets the Indian market, focusing on local regulations (TDS, GST) and payment methods (e.g., bank direct debit).

• Effortless Payroll Processing — Run payroll with just a few clicks, including error-free calculations and payslip generation.
• Attendance & Time Management — Integrate GPS-based mobile app or weekly time sheets to track employee hours accurately.
• Leave Management — Customize leave types, set up complex policies, and track leave balances easily.
• Expense Management — Employees can claim expenses, which can be reimbursed directly through payroll.
• Direct Deposit & Salary Credits — Make online salary payments digitally, including bank direct deposit (with bank charges & GST applied).
• IT Declaration & Tax Calculation — Automatically compute income tax and surcharge based on employee-declared savings.
• HR Self-Service & Mobile Apps — Employees can download payslips, request time off, and clock in/out via dedicated mobile apps.

SumoPayroll pricing: Free for up to 10 employees; add-ons from ₹5/employee/month. Billing model: Freemium.

For comparison: the median starting price in HR & Recruiting is $24.50/month, measured across 152 tools we track. See the full SaaS Pricing Index →

Free Plan

₹0/month for up to 10 employees. Includes Payroll & Payslips, Employee Management, Self Service, Employee and Attendance Import, Mobile HR App, and Reports. No credit/debit card required.

Pay-per-Employee Plans (base payroll)

₹35/employee/month above 10 employees. Add-ons are available at per-employee rates: Timeclock (₹25/employee), Leave Management (₹25/employee), Project & Timesheet (₹20/employee), Expense Management (₹15/employee), and Consultant Management (₹5/consultant). Yearly billing saves up to 20%.

Enterprise Plan

For 100+ employees, contact SumoPayroll for custom pricing.

All prices exclude GST. SumoPayroll offers a free trial for businesses with more than 10 employees? No, the free plan is only for up to 10 employees; above that, you pay per employee.

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