Paybooks

Payroll and HR management system for nonprofits and social purpose organisations.

Paybooks is a cloud-based payroll and Human Resource Management System (HRMS) that enables organisations to manage payroll, compliance, attendance, and employee records within a single platform. It is designed to simplify payroll processing and statutory compliance while supporting core HR operations for growing teams.

Paybooks

HR and workforce challenges for nonprofits and social purpose organisations

Challenge
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Payroll and statutory compliance are often managed manually or across spreadsheets

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Attendance and leave tracking lack consistency across teams

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Compliance requirements (PF, ESIC, TDS, Professional Tax) are time-sensitive and error-prone

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HR processes such as onboarding and record-keeping are not standardised

Solution
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Enables organisations to manage payroll, compliance, attendance, and core HR operations within a single system.

Key capabilities of Paybooks

Payroll and statutory compliance

Automate payroll processing with built-in support for PF, ESIC, TDS, Professional Tax, and statutory filings

HR and employee management

Maintain employee records, manage onboarding, and track employee lifecycle events

Attendance and leave management

Track attendance and leave with configurable policies and approval workflows

Employee self-service

Enable employees to access payslips, submit requests, and manage basic HR tasks

Pricing for nonprofits

Free plan

  • Free trial available

Paid plans

  • Pricing varies based on number of employees and selected modules
  • Typically offered on a per-employee subscription model

Best suited for which nonprofits?

Small to mid-sized NGOs needing payroll and compliance management

Organisations transitioning from manual or spreadsheet-based payroll

India-based organisations requiring statutory compliance support

Teams seeking a simple HRMS without complex features

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paybooks free for NGOs?

No. Paybooks is a paid platform, but a free trial is available.

Does Paybooks support statutory compliance?

Yes. It includes support for PF, ESIC, TDS, Professional Tax, and other statutory requirements in India.

Can Paybooks manage attendance and leave?

Yes. It includes attendance and leave management features with configurable policies.

Does Paybooks include recruitment or performance features?

Paybooks primarily focuses on payroll and core HR functions, with limited advanced HR modules.

Is Paybooks suitable for small NGOs?

Yes. It is well suited for small to mid-sized organisations looking for a simple payroll and HR solution.

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