Productivity · head to head
Brain.fm vs greytHR

Brain.fm
Productivity
Scientifically-designed music to enhance focus and productivity
- From
- $14.99/month
- Rated
- -

greytHR
HR & Recruiting
Indian AI-first HRMS and payroll software for full-suite people management
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Brain.fm monthly plan at $14.99/month significantly more expensive per unit than annual plan ($8.33/month equivalent); greytHR published starting price of INR 2,495/month covers only up to 50 employees, so larger companies must move to a higher, unpublished tier
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Brain.fm and greytHR actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Brain.fm
- Neuroscience-designed music
- Focus tracks
- Relaxation tracks
- Sleep tracks
- Offline mode
- Multiple genres
- Cross-platform access
- Ad-free experience
Only in greytHR
Nothing recorded that Brain.fm does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Brain.fm
- Knowledge workers requiring focus audio for deep work blocksnot greytHR
- ADHD individuals seeking neurologically-optimised audio for concentrationnot greytHR
- Students preparing for exams with learning and meditation supportnot greytHR
greytHR
No use cases recorded yet. See the greytHR review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Brain.fm
- Monthly plan at $14.99/month significantly more expensive per unit than annual plan ($8.33/month equivalent)
- ADHD mode available only with active subscription; no trial access to specialised features
- No offline mode documented; requires internet connectivity for audio delivery
- Content library composition not published (proprietary vs. licensed music distinction unclear)
greytHR
- Published starting price of INR 2,495/month covers only up to 50 employees, so larger companies must move to a higher, unpublished tier
- The platform serves 34,000+ companies and its entry tier is scoped by headcount rather than by feature set, meaning growth past 50 employees forces a plan change
Pricing, plan by plan
Brain.fm
$14.99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Brain.fm review.
greytHR
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the greytHR review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Brain.fm if
- You need neuroscience-designed music.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop.
- You also want focus tracks.
Choose greytHR if
Nothing in the data separates greytHR from Brain.fm on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Brain.fm or greytHR better?
- Neither clearly leads. Brain.fm starts at $14.99/month and greytHR at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Brain.fm or greytHR?
- Brain.fm starts at $14.99/month and greytHR at On request.
- Does Brain.fm or greytHR run on more platforms?
- Brain.fm runs on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop. greytHR runs on Web.
- What is Brain.fm best used for?
- Brain.fm is most often used for knowledge workers requiring focus audio for deep work blocks, adhd individuals seeking neurologically-optimised audio for concentration, students preparing for exams with learning and meditation support. Of those, knowledge workers requiring focus audio for deep work blocks and adhd individuals seeking neurologically-optimised audio for concentration are not what greytHR is typically brought in for.
- What can Brain.fm do that greytHR cannot?
- Brain.fm covers Neuroscience-designed music, Focus tracks, Relaxation tracks, Sleep tracks.
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