Changelog

What's new in payora

Every feature, fix, and improvement — in reverse chronological order.

1 April 2026
feature

Field Tracker — live GPS check-ins for field teams

Track your field sales and service teams in real time. Site check-in/check-out with GPS coordinates, spot check-ins for quick visits, and a live map view showing your entire field team. Includes auto-reminders for open check-ins.

25 March 2026
feature

Late marks with configurable penalties

New late mark tracking with grace periods, slab-based penalty configuration, and automatic payroll integration. Late penalties are calculated and deducted automatically during payroll processing.

15 March 2026
feature

AI Insights — 11 categories powered by Gemini

Workforce intelligence across attendance, payroll, leave, compliance, and more. Spot anomalies, predict trends, and get actionable recommendations. Available on Pro (1/day) and Business (2/day) plans.

10 March 2026
improvement

Improved payroll engine performance

Payroll processing is now 3x faster for organizations with 30+ employees. Optimized PF/ESI/TDS calculation pipeline and reduced memory usage during bulk payslip generation.

5 March 2026
fix

Fixed ESI calculation for mid-month joiners

ESI contributions are now correctly prorated for employees who join mid-month. Previously, the full monthly contribution was being calculated regardless of join date.

28 February 2026
feature

Tally Export — 5-sheet compliance workbook

Export payroll data in Tally-compatible format. Generates a 5-sheet Excel workbook covering salary journals, PF contributions, ESI contributions, TDS entries, and PT entries.

15 February 2026
announcement

payora is now in early access

We are thrilled to announce that payora is now available for early access. Start free with up to 5 employees and experience HR and payroll built for Indian businesses.