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Best HR and Payroll Software in Nepal: Five Options Compared

Payroll in Nepal means income tax, SSF, CIT and often provident fund, worked out on the Shrawan to Asar fiscal year. Here are five products that handle it, and what each vendor says about its own product.

At a Glance

Our own product first, then the others in no particular order.

  • BRHRMSOurs

    Made by
    Black Rock Nepal
    Works on
    Web; works on a phone
    Published price
    On request

  • RigoHR

    Made by
    Rigo Technologies
    Works on
    Web, with iOS and Android apps
    Published price
    From Rs 150 per employee a month; Rs 250 for Premium; minimum commitment applies

  • NepalHRM

    Made by
    Yoddhalab, Kathmandu
    Works on
    Web, mobile apps and a desktop app
    Published price
    Free up to 10 employees; from NPR 60 per employee a month

  • Nimble HRMS

    Made by
    Nimble Infosys
    Works on
    Web and mobile apps
    Published price
    Not published

  • RealHRsoft

    Made by
    Aayulogic
    Works on
    Cloud, with iOS and Android apps
    Published price
    Subscription by employee count and modules; amounts not published

The Options, One by One

What each product is, what it says about Nepal's rules, and what it costs.

  1. BRHRMS

    Our product

    Black Rock Nepal

    HR and payroll that works out income tax, SSF and CIT on Nepal's fiscal year, with a dashboard for every role.

    Nepal specifics
    Income tax on the 2083/84 bands, SSF at 11% + 20%, optional CIT, festival allowance. No statutory return filing yet.
    Price
    On request
    • Attendance from the app or ZKTeco-protocol and eSSL devices
    • Leave, documents, letters, recruitment and appraisals
    • Managers never see pay
    • Daily offsite backups

    Worth knowing: Payroll runs by English month, and e-TDS and SSF returns are filed outside BRHRMS.

    More about BRHRMS

  2. RigoHR

    Rigo Technologies

    An HR, payroll and talent management suite that the vendor says is designed by chartered accountants.

    Nepal specifics
    Payroll covers TDS under the Income Tax Act, SSF, CIT and provident fund.
    Price
    From Rs 150 per employee a month; Rs 250 for Premium; minimum commitment applies
    • Configurable pay structures with formulas
    • Maker-checker approval and bank transfer files
    • Says it supports more than 500 enterprises
    • In the market since 2010, by its own account
    Visit the RigoHR site

  3. NepalHRM

    Yoddhalab, Kathmandu

    An HR, payroll and people platform that the vendor says is built for companies of 1 to more than 10,000 employees.

    Nepal specifics
    States SSF at 11% + 20%, PF, CIT, eTDS, tax slabs aligned with the IRD, and Bikram Sambat dates throughout.
    Price
    Free up to 10 employees; from NPR 60 per employee a month
    • Biometric attendance with ZKTeco, Hikvision and Sintech devices
    • Recruitment and performance management
    • One-month free trial on paid plans
    Visit the NepalHRM site

  4. Nimble HRMS

    Nimble Infosys

    HR software covering recruitment, payroll, self-service, appraisal and exit.

    Nepal specifics
    States tax management, SSF, CIT requests and Labour Act support, with integrated attendance devices.
    Price
    Not published
    • Leave, attendance and task management
    • Says it has more than 500 enterprise customers
    • In the market since 2010, by its own account
    Visit the Nimble HRMS site

  5. RealHRsoft

    Aayulogic

    Cloud HR software covering attendance, leave, payroll, onboarding and appraisal.

    Nepal specifics
    States PF, gratuity and tax calculations. SSF and CIT are not named on the pages read.
    Price
    Subscription by employee count and modules; amounts not published
    • Biometric or RFID attendance
    • 360-degree performance appraisal
    • Recruitment, grievances and employee surveys
    Visit the RealHRsoft site

How to Choose

Six things to check with any vendor, including us.

  1. Check this year's tax bands

    Ask to see a salary slip worked out on the 2083/84 bands, not last year's.

  2. Confirm SSF and CIT

    SSF is 31% of basic pay. Make sure the software splits it 11% and 20% and handles CIT the way you contribute.

  3. Ask about returns

    Find out whether it prepares e-TDS and SSF returns, or only calculates the amounts.

  4. Test your attendance device

    Name your device model and ask for a demonstration with it.

  5. Check who sees salaries

    Managers usually need attendance and leave, not pay.

  6. Work out the yearly cost

    Per-employee prices add up. Multiply by headcount and twelve months, and ask about minimum fees.

Common Questions

About hr and payroll software in Nepal.

Which HR software is best in Nepal?

It depends on your size and needs. NepalHRM and RigoHR publish per-employee prices, Nimble HRMS and RigoHR have been in the market since 2010 by their own accounts, and BRHRMS keeps pay hidden from managers and works on a phone.

Which payroll software handles SSF?

BRHRMS, RigoHR, NepalHRM and Nimble HRMS all state SSF support. RealHRsoft's pages name PF and gratuity but not SSF, so ask the vendor.

Does BRHRMS file e-TDS returns?

Not yet. BRHRMS calculates income tax and SSF deposits, but the e-TDS return, the SSF return and the annual tax certificate are done outside it.

How much does HR software cost in Nepal?

Published prices start at NPR 60 per employee a month for NepalHRM and Rs 150 per employee a month for RigoHR. The others quote on request.

See whether BRHRMS fits

Read what it does, what it costs and what it does not do yet.

More about BRHRMS