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greytHR vs Kudos

greytHR logo

greytHR

HR

Indian AI-first HRMS and payroll software for full-suite people management

From
2495/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kudos logo

Kudos

HR

Employee recognition that drives performance

From
$5/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: greytHR premium tier requires custom pricing contact; Kudos no pricing published; requires demo request or direct sales contact
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which greytHR and Kudos actually diverge.

Attributes where greytHR and Kudos differ
AttributegreytHRKudos
Starting price2495/month$5/month
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Api
FoundedUnknown2010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (HR).

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 greytHR

Nothing recorded that Kudos does not also cover.

Only in Kudos

  • Peer-to-peer recognition
  • Manager recognition
  • Social recognition wall
  • Points & rewards
  • Awards & nominations
  • Anniversary celebrations
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Company values alignment

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

greytHR

  • HR management and payroll processing for Indian businessesnot Kudos
  • Employee leave and attendance trackingnot Kudos
  • Performance management for growing companiesnot Kudos

Kudos

  • Employee recognitionnot greytHR
  • Culture buildingnot greytHR
  • Employee engagementnot greytHR
  • Retention improvementnot greytHR
  • Values reinforcementnot greytHR

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

greytHR

  • Premium tier requires custom pricing contact
  • Add-on modules like GPS tracking start at 140 rupees per user per month
  • Recruit module costs 2,500 rupees per recruiter per month

Kudos

  • No pricing published; requires demo request or direct sales contact

Pricing, plan by plan

greytHR

2495/month
  • Essential$2495/month
    • Includes 50 employees
    • Payroll, leave management, core HR basics
    • Additional employees: 45 rupees/month each
  • Growth$4495/month
    • Includes 50 employees
    • Advanced attendance, shift management, performance management
    • Additional employees: 85 rupees/month each

Kudos

$5/month
  • Plus$5/month
    • Peer recognition
    • Social recognition wall
    • Points system
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Plus
    • Awards & nominations
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose greytHR if

Nothing in the data separates greytHR from Kudos on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

greytHR review

Choose Kudos if

  • You need peer-to-peer recognition.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want manager recognition.
Kudos review

Questions people ask

Is greytHR or Kudos better?
Neither clearly leads. greytHR starts at 2495/month and Kudos at $5/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, greytHR or Kudos?
greytHR starts at 2495/month and Kudos at $5/month.
Does greytHR or Kudos run on more platforms?
greytHR runs on Web. Kudos runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
What is greytHR best used for?
greytHR is most often used for hr management and payroll processing for indian businesses, employee leave and attendance tracking, performance management for growing companies. Of those, hr management and payroll processing for indian businesses and employee leave and attendance tracking are not what Kudos is typically brought in for.
What can greytHR do that Kudos cannot?
Kudos covers Peer-to-peer recognition, Manager recognition, Social recognition wall, Points & rewards.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

greytHR: How much does greytHR cost?

greytHR costs 2,495 rupees/month (Essential tier) or 4,495 rupees/month (Growth tier) in India. Both include 50 employees; additional employees cost 45 to 85 rupees each depending on tier.

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Kudos: How much does Kudos cost?

Kudos does not publish standard pricing on its website. To learn pricing, contact Kudos for a 30-minute demo or reach out directly at +1 (888) 915-8367 or [email protected].

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greytHR: What is included in greytHR's different tiers?

Essential includes payroll and leave management. Growth adds advanced attendance, shift management, and performance management. Premium tier is custom pricing and includes all modules.

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Kudos: How can I get Kudos pricing information?

Contact Kudos through their website demo request form or directly at [email protected] to discuss pricing and setup for your organization.

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greytHR: Are there additional costs beyond the base greytHR plan?

Yes. Optional paid add-ons include Performance Management (35-45 rupees/user/month), Expense Management (35 rupees/user/month), GPS Tracking (140 rupees/user/month), and Recruit (2,500 rupees/recruiter/month).

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