Vergado vs Zoho Payroll
Both Vergado and Zoho Payroll handle Indian payroll calculations, but they sit at different ends of the automation spectrum. Vergado is an end-to-end HR and compliance platform that pays and files TDS, EPF, ESI and PT automatically, while Zoho Payroll focuses on salary computation inside the Zoho suite.
Book a Vergado demoHow Vergado compares
Zoho Payroll is a strong entry-level payroll tool inside the Zoho ecosystem. Vergado is purpose-built to remove manual HR work across payroll, statutory filings, benefits, expenses and onboarding — especially for growing Indian businesses that want compliance on autopilot.
| Capability | Vergado | Zoho Payroll |
|---|---|---|
| Payroll computation | Full, rule-based | Full |
| Automatic TDS payment + Form 24Q filing Salary TDS under Section 192 | Included — paid and filed by Vergado | Computes challan; payment & filing manual |
| Automatic EPF/ESI challan generation, payment and filing | Included — end-to-end | Generates challans; payment & filing manual |
| Professional Tax across states | Automatic deduction, payment and filing | Deduction only |
| Expense management with OCR + GST | Built in | Separate Zoho Expense subscription |
| Tax-saving employee benefits (meal, fuel, telecom, LTA) | Built-in wallets + auto bill verification | Not included |
| Onboarding, ATS & background verification | Built in | Needs Zoho Recruit / Zoho People |
| Earned Wage Access for employees | Built in — zero working capital to employer | Not available |
| Petty cash cards for branches and sites | Built in | Not available |
| Biometric & geo-fenced attendance | 100+ biometric devices + mobile | Via Zoho People |
When to choose Vergado
- You want TDS, EPF, ESI and PT payments and filings handled end-to-end.
- You have a mixed workforce (white-collar + blue-collar + field + contract).
- You need expenses, benefits, onboarding and cash management on one platform.
- You want Earned Wage Access to offer employees without taking on liability.
When Zoho Payroll may fit
- You already run Zoho One and want payroll inside that suite.
- Your team is small, uniform and handles statutory filings internally.
- You don't need benefits, expense, onboarding or cash management consolidated.
Questions about switching to Vergado
Does Zoho Payroll pay and file TDS, EPF, ESI and PT for me?
Zoho Payroll computes and generates challans for statutory dues, but the actual payment and return filing is done by your team or a consultant. Vergado pays and files every statutory due automatically each cycle.
Can I migrate from Zoho Payroll to Vergado mid-year?
Yes. Vergado imports YTD earnings, deductions and statutory data from Zoho Payroll, preserves employee PF UAN and ESI IP numbers, and can continue Form 24Q quarterly filings without breaking Form 16 generation at year-end.
How does pricing compare?
Zoho Payroll has a published per-employee price inside the Zoho ecosystem. Vergado is priced per employee per month but includes statutory payment and filing, benefits, expenses and onboarding — so total cost of ownership is usually lower when those modules are needed.
Does Vergado integrate with Zoho Books?
Yes. Vergado exports payroll and expense journal entries directly to Zoho Books, Tally, Xero, QuickBooks and NetSuite.
