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Humanised vs Gallery HR: An Honest Comparison for Sri Lankan Teams (2026)
Both are modern Sri Lankan SaaS launched in 2020. The differences are in payroll depth, pricing model, and whether independent reviews exist to verify either set of claims.
TL;DR
Gallery HR ships a broad module bundle and has recognisable SL logos (Access Engineering, Amana, JKH Logistics), but charges a Rs.30,000–35,000 setup fee and has zero independent reviews on Capterra, G2 or Trustpilot. Humanised charges no setup fee, publishes pricing in LKR, and has 16 months of CA-firm-driven payroll depth (APIT Table 5, EGAR, stamp duty, BOI, USD-pegged salaries).
At a glance
| Criterion | Humanised | Gallery HR |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Beta Launch (Pvt) Ltd, Colombo (2020) | Soft Gallery (Pvt) Ltd, Ja-Ela (2020); secondary entities in Houston and Dubai |
| Team size | Sri Lankan SME team | 11–50 (39 on LinkedIn) |
| Funding | Private | Reported Series A ~USD 214,000 in May 2023 |
| Pricing model | Flat tier — LKR 10,000 / 25,000 / Custom | Per-employee from Rs.400 to Rs.500 + Rs.30,000–35,000 setup fee |
| Setup fee | None | Rs.30,000–35,000 |
| Ideal company size | 5–5,000 (Startup / Small Business / Enterprise) | Up to 150+ (Premium tier) |
| Pricing transparency | Published in LKR on /pricing/ | /pricing/ URL returns 404; tiers only via third-party aggregators |
| Capterra / G2 reviews | — | Zero independent reviews on Capterra, G2, or Trustpilot |
| iOS app | Maintained | 5.0/5 from only 2 ratings |
| Android app | Maintained | 4.2/5 from 99 reviews, 10K+ downloads |
| Named SL customers | Planlogic + SL SMEs | Access Engineering, Amana Takaful, John Keells Logistics, E-Channelling, CIC Live Stock, Tea Tang |
Who builds each product
Humanised is a Sri Lankan HR and payroll platform built by Beta Launch (Pvt) Ltd, headquartered in Colombo and launched in 2020. Developed over 16 months in collaboration with reputed Sri Lankan chartered accountancy and management consultancy firms — built to file SL statutory returns, not just calculate them.
Gallery HR (galleryhr.com) is built by Soft Gallery (Pvt) Ltd, headquartered in Ja-Ela. The company was founded in 2020, has 11–50 employees (LinkedIn band; 39 listed), and raised a reported Series A of ~USD 214,000 in May 2023. Secondary entities are registered in Houston, TX and Dubai Silicon Oasis — both appear to be sales presences rather than engineering centers.
Gallery HR markets a single bundled suite ("one platform, no add-ons") covering core HR, payroll, attendance, leave, scheduling, performance, recruitment, claims, ESS, task management and reporting. They publicly mention "AI Functions" but do not document them in depth.
Sri Lanka compliance matrix
Both products handle SL statutory baseline (EPF, ETF, APIT). The differences are in depth, documentation, and what’s explicitly handled vs left to configuration:
| Capability | Humanised | Gallery HR | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPF (employee 8% / employer 12%) | ✓ | ✓ | Statutory baseline |
| ETF (employer 3%) | ✓ | ✓ | Statutory baseline |
| APIT / PAYE | ✓ | ✓ | Both handle SL income tax |
| APIT Table 5 / cumulative trigger at Rs. 1.8M | ✓ | ~ | Gallery HR claims "real-time updates" but no public docs on Table 5 trigger |
| EGAR method for bonus / lump-sum | ✓ | ~ | Not explicitly documented by Gallery HR |
| Stamp duty | ✓ | ~ | Not on Gallery HR’s payroll feature page |
| Gratuity (Payment of Gratuity Act) | ✓ | ~ | Mentioned in marketing copy; technical depth not documented |
| BOI compliance | ✓ | ~ | Not headline-marketed by Gallery HR |
| USD-pegged / multi-currency salaries | ✓ | ✓ | Gallery HR markets multi-currency for cross-border |
| EPF C-Form / ETF B-card | ✓ | ~ | Gallery HR e-return file formats not specifically documented |
| Named SL bank files (HNB, Sampath, BOC, Commercial, NTB, DFCC) | ✓ | ✕ | Gallery HR does not publish a list of supported SL bank file formats |
| Hikvision biometric integration | ~ | ✓ | Gallery HR strength — only Hikvision is named publicly |
| Other biometric vendors (ZKTeco, Suprema, etc.) | ~ | ✕ | Gallery HR documentation only names Hikvision |
| LMS / training module | ~ | ✕ | Neither focuses here; Gallery HR has no LMS |
| Setup fee | ✓ | ✕ | Humanised charges none; Gallery HR Rs.30,000–35,000 |
| Independent reviews (Capterra / G2) | ~ | ✕ | Gallery HR has zero independent reviews on Capterra / G2 / Trustpilot |
Pricing — six scenarios
Gallery HR’s official pricing page currently returns 404; tier pricing surfaces via third-party aggregators (TechnologyCounter). Their published tiers run Rs.400–Rs.500 per employee per month plus a Rs.30,000–35,000 setup fee. Humanised publishes flat-tier pricing in LKR on /pricing/ with no setup fee.
| Company size | Humanised (monthly) | Gallery HR (monthly + one-time setup) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 employees | LKR 10,000 (Startup) · no setup | LKR 7,500 + Rs.30,000 setup |
| 30 employees | LKR 25,000 (Small Business) · no setup | LKR ~13,500 + Rs.30,000–35,000 setup |
| 50 employees | LKR 25,000 (Small Business) · no setup | LKR 22,500 + Rs.35,000 setup |
| 100 employees | Enterprise (custom) · no setup | LKR 45,000 + Rs.35,000 setup |
| 250 employees | Enterprise (custom) | LKR ~100,000 + Rs.35,000 setup (Premium tier) |
| 500 employees | Enterprise (custom) | LKR ~200,000 + Rs.35,000 setup |
The honest read: at small headcounts (15–30), Gallery HR’s per-employee rate undercuts Humanised’s flat tier — but the Rs.30,000–35,000 one-time setup fee wipes that saving in the first year unless you’re scaling fast. At 50+ employees, Humanised’s flat-tier pricing is competitive on monthly cost and removes the setup-fee anchor.
Where Gallery HR is genuinely better
- Broader module bundle out of the box. Gallery HR markets a single suite that includes recruitment, performance appraisal, claims and task management in the base offer. Humanised focuses on payroll + HR + time & attendance.
- Hikvision biometric integration is documented. If your SL office already runs Hikvision cameras and fingerprint readers, that’s a real advantage.
- Recognisable SL customer logos. John Keells Logistics, Access Engineering, Amana Takaful and CIC Live Stock are credible brand endorsements.
- Multi-currency for cross-border is marketed in their compliance copy.
Where Humanised wins for Sri Lankan SMEs
- No Rs.30,000–35,000 setup fee. Humanised onboards via CSV at zero cost.
- Deep SL payroll content the competition doesn’t match. Stamp duty, gratuity, BOI, EGAR-method bonus taxation, Rs. 1.8M cumulative-table trigger, budgetary relief allowance, USD-pegged salaries — all explicit, with public blog content explaining them.
- Named SL bank file support. Humanised generates bank-ready files for Hatton National Bank, Sampath Bank, Bank of Ceylon, Commercial Bank, NTB, DFCC, Standard Chartered, and HSBC. Gallery HR doesn’t publish a named bank list.
- Published pricing. Gallery HR’s /pricing/ URL returns 404; their tiers only appear on third-party aggregators. Humanised pricing is on /pricing/ in LKR.
- Predictable flat-tier pricing. Your bill doesn’t grow linearly as you hire.
- The "boring stability" story. Gallery HR has zero independent Capterra, G2, or Trustpilot reviews and only 2 iOS app ratings. Humanised has a working track record with real SL SMEs.
- 16 months of CA-firm collaboration in the build. The payroll logic was reviewed by people who file SL statutory returns for a living.
The independent review gap
Where Gallery HR’s public footprint is unusually thin:
- Capterra: comparison page exists but is 404/unindexed. No active reviews surfaced.
- G2: no listing with reviews.
- Trustpilot: no profile found.
- TechnologyCounter: profile page explicitly says "Be the first to leave a review for Gallery HR" — zero reviews.
- Reddit / community forums: zero substantive discussion threads.
- Apple App Store: 5.0 from 2 ratings — effectively no review volume.
- Google Play: 4.2 from 99 reviews, 10K+ downloads — modest.
This isn’t a fatal flaw for a 5-year-old vendor — but it is a reason to do thorough reference calls with their named customers before signing.
Migration: Gallery HR → Humanised
For an SL SME under 100 employees switching from Gallery HR:
- Week 1 — export employee master, leave balances, and recent payroll cycles from Gallery HR; map to Humanised data structure; import via CSV.
- Week 2 — parallel payroll for one cycle; reconcile EPF, ETF, APIT, stamp duty line-by-line.
- Week 3 — cut over; archive Gallery HR exports per SL record-keeping requirements.
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Request a DemoFrequently asked questions
Is Humanised cheaper than Gallery HR?
For 15–30 employee companies, Gallery HR’s per-employee rate is lower on monthly cost — but the Rs.30,000–35,000 setup fee wipes that saving in year one. At 50+ employees, Humanised’s flat-tier pricing is competitive on monthly cost and avoids the one-time charge entirely.
Does Gallery HR publish its pricing?
Gallery HR’s /pricing/ URL on galleryhr.com currently returns a 404. Tier pricing is only available via third-party aggregator listings like TechnologyCounter, which quotes Rs.400–Rs.500 per employee per month plus a Rs.30,000–35,000 setup fee.
Does Gallery HR support stamp duty, BOI and USD-pegged salaries?
Gallery HR’s public payroll page does not explicitly document stamp duty, BOI compliance, or USD-pegged salary handling. Humanised supports all three explicitly. Verify these capabilities in a Gallery HR demo before assuming they work out of the box.
How many independent reviews does Gallery HR have?
Effectively none. Capterra, G2 and Trustpilot have no active Gallery HR reviews. TechnologyCounter explicitly says "Be the first to leave a review for Gallery HR." Their iOS app has 5.0 stars from only 2 ratings. Their Android app has 4.2 stars from 99 reviews. For a five-year-old vendor, this thin review footprint is worth probing with named-customer reference calls.
Which Sri Lankan companies use Gallery HR?
Public customer logos include John Keells Logistics (a JKH subsidiary), Access Engineering, Amana Takaful, E-Channelling, CIC Live Stock Solutions and Tea Tang. Gallery HR claims 200+ active companies; named case studies on their site are brief blurbs rather than in-depth case studies.
Is Gallery HR a Sri Lankan company?
Yes. Gallery HR is built by Soft Gallery (Pvt) Ltd, headquartered in Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka. Secondary entities are registered in Houston, TX and Dubai Silicon Oasis — these appear to be sales presences rather than engineering centers.
How long has Gallery HR been operating?
Soft Gallery was founded in 2020, making Gallery HR roughly 5 years old. Their team is 11–50 employees per LinkedIn (39 listed). They raised a reported Series A of approximately USD 214,000 in May 2023.
Does Gallery HR have a learning management system?
No. Gallery HR’s public module list covers core HR, payroll, attendance, leave, scheduling, performance, recruitment, claims, ESS, tasks and reporting — but does not include LMS or training delivery.
How does Gallery HR handle biometric devices?
Gallery HR explicitly names Hikvision (facial recognition + fingerprint) as a supported biometric vendor. They do not publicly document support for ZKTeco, Suprema, ESSL, Anviz or Realtime — widely deployed alternatives in Sri Lankan SMEs. Verify your specific device model in a demo.
Can I migrate from Gallery HR to Humanised?
Yes. Export your employee master, leave balances and recent payroll cycles from Gallery HR; Humanised imports via CSV. For 100-person companies expect one to three weeks including a parallel payroll run to reconcile statutory figures.
Sources
- Gallery HR official: galleryhr.com
- Gallery HR Solutions: galleryhr.com/pages/solutions
- Gallery HR Customers: galleryhr.com/pages/gallery-hr-customers
- Gallery HR pricing tiers (TechnologyCounter): technologycounter.com/products/gallery-hr
- Soft Gallery on LinkedIn (39 employees): lk.linkedin.com/company/softgallery
- Apple App Store — Gallery HR (5.0 from 2 ratings): apps.apple.com/us/app/gallery-hr/id1571018039
- Google Play — Gallery HR (4.2 from 99 reviews): play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gallery.gallery_erp
- Humanised’s own published Sri Lankan payroll software comparison: /payroll/sri-lankan-payroll-software-comparison/
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