Payroll for Indian teams, powered by AI compliance.
Automate Form 16, ESI, PF, and PT filing with AI-powered compliance. Handle multi-entity payroll smarter—detect anomalies, optimize tax liability, predict leave balances. Give employees self-service payslips — without the enterprise price tag or the spreadsheet chaos.
India-compliant · Multi-entity support · 14-day free trial, no credit card required · Setup in under 15 minutes
From ₹79/employee/month — everything included, no per-feature upsells. See full pricing →
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Multi-tenant, built-in
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Native RBAC
Built by payroll experts
Team with 50+ years combined HR/payroll expertise
Bank-grade security from day one
Tenant isolation, JWT auth, encrypted storage — no shortcuts
India-compliant from launch
Form 16, ESI, PF, PT built-in — not roadmap items
Why we called it Grapeit.
A Grapeit is the first, most fragile stage of growth — the point where a plant either gets the right conditions to become something strong, or doesn't make it past week one. That's exactly the stage most growing companies are in when they outgrow spreadsheets: promising, scaling fast, and one bad payroll cycle or missed PF filing away from real damage.
We named the company Grapeit because that's the moment we build for — not the enterprise that already has a 12-person payroll team, and not the two-person team that just needs a spreadsheet. We build for the organization that's growing quickly enough that "good enough" tools have started to crack, and needs infrastructure that can scale with it from 10 employees to 10,000, across teams, locations, and legal entities, without switching platforms every time it grows.
The name is a promise: whatever stage you're at, Grapeit is built to grow with you — not something you'll outgrow.
Compliance-first
Statutory filing built in, not ecoed on
Multi-entity ready
One platform across teams & locations
Security by default
Bank-grade auth, tenant isolation
Analytics-driven
Structured, exportable data — built to power reporting, not lock it away
Growing SMBs hit a payroll trap. We built the way out.
Spreadsheet-based payroll works — until about 50 employees. Then manual Form 16 generation eats 2-3 days per cycle, one person knows the PF/ESI calculation rules (and they might quit), every state has different PT rules, and compliance slip-ups cost real penalties.
Lightweight tools fix the spreadsheet problem but hit their own ceiling: no multi-entity support, no real role-based access, no ESI/PF filing integration — still manual.
Enterprise tools solve all of it. They also cost lakhs a year and take months to implement.
We built Grapeit for the growing SMB that needs enterprise-grade compliance and control, but can't afford enterprise prices or timelines — from your first startup hire to a multi-entity enterprise.
Payroll that gets smarter every cycle.
Machine learning detects patterns in your payroll data—catching errors before they cost you penalties, optimizing deductions, and forecasting compliance risks.
Anomaly Detection
AI flags unusual salary components, deductions, or bonus patterns—so you catch mistakes before payroll runs.
Smart Tax Optimization
AI suggests deduction strategies and forecasts TDS liability based on employee salary patterns—saving time and reducing surprises.
Predictive Leave Forecasting
AI predicts leave usage patterns and upcoming leave encashment obligations—so HR plans ahead instead of reacting.
Compliance Risk Alerts
AI monitors regulatory changes and alerts admins when payroll rules change by state—so you're never caught off guard.
Built to outgrow Keka, Greythr, and spreadsheets.
You get the architecture enterprises pay a premium for, without the enterprise buying process, implementation timeline, or cost.
| Feature | Keka | Greythr | Grapeit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup time | 7-10 days | 5-7 days | Under 1 day |
| Auto Form 16 generation | Yes | Yes | Yes, included |
| ESI / PF / PT filing | Yes | Yes | Yes, auto-configured by employee location |
| Multi-entity / multi-tenant support | Paid add-on | Paid add-on | Built-in, from day one |
| Employee self-service | Yes | Yes | Payslips, leave, tax docs, loans — included |
| Role-based access control | Basic | Good | Native, granular RBAC |
| AI-powered features | Limited | None | Anomaly detection, tax optimization, leave forecasting, compliance alerts |
| Pricing | Starting ₹10,000/mo | Starting ₹8,000/mo | Starting ₹79/employee/mo, all-inclusive |
Everything your team needs, in one place.
Stop stitching together spreadsheets, a payroll vendor and an HR tool. One clean workspace your whole team will actually enjoy using.
Role-based dashboards
Purpose-built experiences for SuperAdmins, Payroll Admins, and Employees — everyone sees exactly what they need, nothing more.
Secure multi-tenant architecture
Each organization's data is fully isolated and protected, so you can confidently manage multiple companies or business units on one platform.
End-to-end payroll processing
Automate salary calculations, deductions, bonuses, and full & final settlements — reducing manual errors and saving hours every cycle.
Employee self-service
Employees view payslips, apply for leave, check time, submit reimbursements, and access tax documents — without raising a ticket.
Leave, time & manager approvals
Punch in/out, shift and overtime rules, leave policies with auto-eligibility, and a manager queue for approving leave, regularization, and loan requests.
Indian statutory compliance
Auto-generate Form 16, file ESI/PF returns, and handle multistate PT — no spreadsheets, no mistakes, no manual filing.
Bank & reimbursement management
Manage employee bank details, reimbursements, and loans securely within the same platform.
Built-in support desk
Employees and admins can raise and track support tickets directly inside the platform — no third-party tools required.
Open APIs & Integrations
REST API for custom integrations. Webhooks for real-time payroll events. Pre-built connectors for bank APIs, GST filing, and notification channels (Slack, Teams, SMS).
Get up and running in minutes.
Sign up & set up your organization
Create your company workspace in minutes.
Add employees & configure settings
Bulk upload employee data, set holiday calendars, and configure payroll rules.
Run payroll & empower your team
Process payroll centrally while employees self-serve payslips, leave, and documents.
Every statutory filing, handled.
Not add-ons. Not consultants. Built into the platform.
Statutory Filings & Returns
Salary Components & Deductions
Multi-State & Multi-Location Rules
Built for every role in your organization.
SuperAdmins
Full system oversight: tenant management, billing, compliance, and infrastructure health, all from one console.
Payroll Admins
Complete control over payroll operations, employee master data, deductions, bonuses, and settings for your company.
Employees
Instant access to payslips, leave balances, time, tax documents, loans, and reimbursements — anytime, anywhere.
From your first 10 hires to a multi-entity enterprise.
Get compliant from day one
Skip the spreadsheet phase entirely. Set up payroll, statutory compliance, and employee self-service in under 15 minutes — no payroll ops hire required.
Scale without switching tools
Add departments, locations, and approval workflows as you grow, with native RBAC so every manager sees exactly what their team needs — nothing more.
Multi-entity, audit-ready by default
Run payroll across multiple companies and business units on one platform, with full tenant isolation and structured, exportable audit logs for every action.
Bank-grade security your payroll data deserves.
Tenant isolation, encrypted passwords, role-based access, and audit-ready compliance logs — no breaches, no data leaks, whether you have 10 employees or 10,000.
JWT-based authentication with session expiry controls
Passwords stored as salted hashes, never in plain text
Role-based access control across every module
Complete tenant data isolation — your data never mixes with another organization's
Structured, auditable activity logging for compliance readiness
Common questions from growing teams.
How long does setup take?
Under 15 minutes for a team of 50 employees.
Is there a per-user fee?
No — flat pricing plus a per-employee rate, with everything included.
Can I manage multiple companies?
Yes — multi-entity, multi-tenant support is built in, not a paid add-on.
Is there a free trial?
14 days, no credit card required.
Does it handle multistate PT rules?
Yes — Professional Tax is auto-configured based on each employee's work location.
Can I import historical payroll data?
Yes — bulk import via CSV/XLSX, with our team available to help with migration.
Is there a mobile app?
Fully mobile-responsive web interface is available now for employee self-service. Native iOS/Android apps coming Q3 2026 (designed for offline access to payslips).
Where is my data stored?
All employee and payroll data lives on India-based, Tier-1 data centers (AWS/GCP India region) and never leaves Indian borders — complying with RBI data localization and DPDP Act 2023.
Can I integrate with my bank?
Yes — we're building pre-built integrations with NEFT/RTGS APIs for major Indian banks (HDFC, ICICI, Axis, SBI). For now, export payroll file for direct bank upload. Production integrations ready Q4 2026.
What if you shut down?
You own your data completely. Export payroll history, employee records, and audit logs anytime in standard formats (CSV, JSON). We maintain encrypted backups with 7-year retention for compliance archival.
When is SOC 2 certification ready?
SOC 2 Type II requires a 6+ month audit trail, so we're targeting Q2 2027. In the meantime, we maintain detailed security audit logs available on demand for your compliance reviews.
From spreadsheet chaos to automated payroll.
Based on early adopter feedback across startups to growing SMBs.
75%
Less payroll processing time
From 4-8 hours/cycle → 1-2 hours
90%
Faster setup vs. traditional HRMS
Under 2 hours vs. weeks of consulting
100%
Audit trail coverage
Every change logged and traceable
Impact by role
Payroll Manager
Processing, compliance, filing
6-8 hours/month saved
Finance/CFO
Audit prep, reporting, reconciliation
4-6 hours/month saved
HR Team
Employee support tickets, data entry
3-4 hours/month saved
"We went live in 2 hours. No three-month implementation, no consultants. Our payroll team is finally freed up for strategic work."
HR Lead
EdTech Startup, 180+ employees
"Managing payroll for 3 subsidiaries in one platform? Game changer. Multi-entity was a paid add-on with our old vendor."
Finance Manager
D2C Retail Company, 420+ employees
"Form 16 season used to be a nightmare. Now it's literally a button click. The compliance depth is enterprise-grade, but setup is startup-friendly."
CEO/Founder
Logistics SMB, 250+ employees
"The audit logs mean we can prove every change for compliance audits. Cut our audit prep time from 5 days to 1 day."
Payroll Manager
IT Services Company, 600+ employees
Simple, transparent pricing — no enterprise sales calls required.
Start small, scale to multi-entity — pay for what you use, not for a bloated feature list.
₹0/employee/month
Starting price · No setup fees · No per-feature upsells
Enterprise-grade security for payroll you can trust.
DPDP Act compliant, industry-standard encryption, and transparent compliance commitments.
AES-256 Encryption
Military-grade encryption for data at rest and in transit (TLS 1.2+).
Learn more →DPDP Act Compliant
Full Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 compliance with DPA.
See compliance →✓ Daily Backups
Geographically redundant
✓ Audit Logging
24/7 access monitoring
✓ Data Residency
India-only (ap-south-1)
✓ Annual Pen Tests
Third-party audits
Payroll that grows with you — not software you'll outgrow.
Whether you're running payroll for one office or scaling across entities, get enterprise-grade security and control with SMB-friendly simplicity and pricing.