- HR software is sold per employee per month or as a one-time owned system.
- Per-employee pricing climbs with headcount; owned software doesn't.
- Time saved and compliance risk avoided make the ROI clear.
HR and payroll software pricing in India varies with headcount and scope. Here's the honest breakdown of models, drivers and returns.
| Pricing model | Typical cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Per-employee subscription | ₹40–₹100 / employee / month | Small teams, quick start |
| One-time owned (Wizix) | From ₹49,999 one-time | Growing companies |
| Custom / enterprise HRMS | Quoted on scope | Large or multi-location teams |
What drives the price
- Modules — payroll only vs full HR, attendance, recruitment, self-service
- Number of employees and locations
- Statutory and salary-structure complexity
- Integrations — biometric, accounting
- Data migration, training and support
The per-employee trap
Per-employee subscriptions look cheap at first, but multiply by headcount and twelve months and they climb every year as you hire. A one-time owned system like Wizix (from ₹49,999) isn't per-employee, so growing your team doesn't keep raising your bill — usually cheaper within the first year for a growing company.
HR software pays back two ways: the hours it saves on attendance, payroll and queries, and the penalties it helps you avoid by keeping statutory compliance accurate and on time.
Does cost rise as we add employees with Wizix?
No — the owned model isn't per-employee, so growing headcount doesn't keep increasing your bill.
Can we start with payroll and add HR modules later?
Yes — start with payroll and attendance, then add recruitment, onboarding and self-service as you grow.
Want an itemised quote for your team? Book a free Wizix HRMS demo and we'll price it from ₹49,999.
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