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greytHR vs When I Work: pricing compared

Plans, list prices and what a team of 5, 10 or 25 pays on each, from Surba's catalog of HR tools. Updated for 2026.

At a glance

Side by side

greytHR starts at $28.35/mo (Essential) and When I Work at $2.50/user/mo (Essentials). For 10 people that's $28.35 vs $25 a month: When I Work is $3.35 a month (12%) cheaper than greytHR on list price.

greytHR

HR

From$28.35/mo

10 people: $28.35 a month · $340.20 a year

  • No free plan
  • No yearly discount listed
  • No startup credits listed
  • 2 plans · priced per plan

When I Work

Cheaper for 10 people

From$2.50/user/mo

10 people: $25 a month · $300 a year

  • No free plan
  • No yearly discount listed
  • No startup credits listed
  • 3 plans · priced per user

Plans

greytHR and When I Work plans

Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.

greytHR

  • Essential

    Up to 50 employees · Full payroll processing · Leave management

    $28.35/mo

  • Growth

    Up to 50 employees · Shift and attendance management · Geo-fencing

    $51.08/mo

INR pricing converted at 88 INR/USD: Essential ₹2,495/mo (+₹45/extra employee), Growth ₹4,495/mo (+₹85/extra employee), both for up to 50 employees. Premium: custom.

Prices from greytHR's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.

When I Work

  • Essentials

    Auto scheduling · Multi-week scheduling · Multi-location scheduling

    $2.50/user/mo

  • Pro

    Advanced scheduling · Scheduling rules · Role permissions

    $5/user/mo

  • Premium

    API key access · Webhooks · SAML/SSO

    $8/user/mo

Per user per month as listed; page offers monthly or annual billing without separate annual rates. Time Tracking & Attendance add-on priced separately.

Prices from When I Work's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.

Team cost

What each costs your team

Entry paid plans, per month and per year at list price.

greytHR and When I Work cost by team size
TeamgreytHR (Essential)When I Work (Essentials)Difference
5 people$28.35$340.20/yr$12.50$150/yrWhen I Work $15.85 less a month
10 people$28.35$340.20/yr$25$300/yrWhen I Work $3.35 less a month
25 people$28.35$340.20/yr$62.50$750/yrgreytHR $34.15 less a month

greytHR is priced per plan. When I Work is priced per user. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Before tax; yearly discounts not applied.

FAQ

greytHR vs When I Work: questions

Which is cheaper, greytHR or When I Work?

greytHR starts at $28.35/mo (Essential) and When I Work at $2.50/user/mo (Essentials). For 10 people that's $28.35 vs $25 a month: When I Work is $3.35 a month (12%) cheaper than greytHR on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.

Do greytHR and When I Work have free plans?

greytHR has no free plan in Surba's catalog. When I Work has no free plan in Surba's catalog.

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