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Affordable & easy Xero alternative

Many small business owners are unsatisfied with Xeroโ€™s pricing for payroll features and STP. Ditch the complex software and unnecessary features. Roll with Payroller!

Payroller is a Xero alternative for mobile payroll management thatโ€™s 100% free for 1-employee businesses.

Ready to streamline your payroll process? Move on from Xero frustration and switch to Payroller today!

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Xero alternative for small businesses
  • 99c per user for the first 3 months
  • 7-day free trial
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

How Payroller measures up as a Xero alternative

Features

Payroll

Easily run payroll in one simple workflow. 85% of our users complete their first pay run in under 15 minutes.

Single Touch Payroll (STP)

Submit and finalise STP from anywhere. Leave payroll compliance headaches behind and focus on your business.

Superannuation

Get accurate superannuation calculations and make contributions via Beam. Make adjustments to super in the same payroll workflow.

Timesheets & rosters

Easily create and manage employee timesheets and rosters. Optimise shifts and monitor employee attendance.

Dedicated employee app

Let employees view pay slips, track their own leaves, accept shifts, and create timesheets.

Payment summaries

Get payroll reports for record-keeping and business analysis. Store payroll costs, super, and employee data.

Payroller - STP Single Touch Payroll Software

$10.16/mo*

Includes the initial $0.99/mo per employee discount for the first 3 months.

xero

$70/mo*

On the Xero Grow plan, updated as of 1 July 2024.

Features

Payroll

Easily run payroll in one simple workflow. 85% of our users complete their first pay run in under 15 minutes.

Single Touch Payroll (STP)

Submit and finalise STP from anywhere. Leave payroll compliance headaches behind and focus on your business.

Superannuation

Get accurate superannuation calculations and make contributions via Beam. Make adjustments to super in the same payroll workflow.

Timesheets & rosters

Easily create and manage employee timesheets and rosters. Optimise shifts and monitor employee attendance.

Dedicated employee app

Let employees view pay slips, track their own leaves, accept shifts, and create timesheets.

Payment summaries

Get payroll reports for record-keeping and business analysis. Store payroll costs, super, and employee data.

Payroller - STP Single Touch Payroll Software

$10.98/mo*

Includes the initial $0.99/mo per employee discount for the first 3 months.

xero

$90/mo*

On the Xero Comprehensive plan, updated as of 1 July 2024.

Features

Payroll

Easily run payroll in one simple workflow. 85% of our users complete their first pay run in under 15 minutes.

Single Touch Payroll (STP)

Submit and finalise STP from anywhere. Leave payroll compliance headaches behind and focus on your business.

Superannuation

Get accurate superannuation calculations and make contributions via Beam. Make adjustments to super in the same payroll workflow.

Timesheets & rosters

Easily create and manage employee timesheets and rosters. Optimise shifts and monitor employee attendance.

Dedicated employee app

Let employees view pay slips, track their own leaves, accept shifts, and create timesheets.

Payment summaries

Get payroll reports for record-keeping and business analysis. Store payroll costs, super, and employee data.

Payroller - STP Single Touch Payroll Software

$13.69/mo*

Includes the initial $0.99/mo per employee discount for the first 3 months.

xero

$90/mo*

On the Xero Comprehensive plan, updated as of 1 July 2024.

Features

Payroll

Easily run payroll in one simple workflow. 85% of our users complete their first pay run in under 15 minutes.

Single Touch Payroll (STP)

Submit and finalise STP from anywhere. Leave payroll compliance headaches behind and focus on your business.

Superannuation

Get accurate superannuation calculations and make contributions via Beam. Make adjustments to super in the same payroll workflow.

Timesheets & rosters

Easily create and manage employee timesheets and rosters. Optimise shifts and monitor employee attendance.

Dedicated employee app

Let employees view pay slips, track their own leaves, accept shifts, and create timesheets.

Payment summaries

Get payroll reports for record-keeping and business analysis. Store payroll costs, super, and employee data.

Payroller - STP Single Touch Payroll Software

$27.39/mo*

Includes the initial $0.99/mo per employee discount for the first 3 months.

xero

$115/mo*

On the Xero Unlimited 10 plan, updated as of 1 July 2024.

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Run payroll with the best Xero alternative for small businesses

Cheaper payroll alternative to Xero

Payroll features for up to 5 employees on Payroller is 83% more affordable than Xero.

Easier to master with no prior experience

Our software is designed for business owners with little to no accounting expertise.

Free workforce management features

Employees can use our dedicated mobile app to create timesheets, accept shifts, and request leaves.

Essential payroll features at better value

BEST SMALL BUSINESS PAYROLL

Payroller is a free Xero alternative for 1-employee businesses

Running a business with just one employee? Don’t waste money on features you donโ€™t need. Payroller offers a free plan exclusively on mobile that lets you manage payroll for your first employee, making it a great alternative to Xero.

Pay only 99c per employee for the same functionalities and more features on the web app! Say goodbye to unnecessary fees and hello to a user-friendly payroll solution designed specifically for small businesses.

Sync STP on web and mobile app
ATO approved software for payroll only
MADE FOR PAYROLL COMPLIANCE

ATO & STP-approved for your peace of mind

Focus on what matters mostโ€”running your business! Payroller takes care of the complexities of ATO compliance and stays up to date with the latest standards. Our software is built to handle Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting seamlessly, so you can rest assured that your payroll meets all government regulations.

SUPERANNUATION

Super payments made super simple

Superannuation doesn’t have to be a headache. With Payroller, adding superannuation contributions for your employees is a breeze. As a Xero alternative, Payroller offers a streamlined process:

  • Enter the superfund name or USI during employee setup.
  • Payroller automatically searches and suggests matching superfunds.
  • Select the correct fund and you’re done!
Superannuation on Payroller
employee clock in and clock out
EASY TIMESHETS & ROSTERS

Get WFM features for payroll accuracy and better scheduling

Payrollerโ€™s timesheets and rosters app functionality help you track employee time and streamline scheduling.

Your staff can use the Payroller Employee app to track work hours and automatically send timesheets to the platform. They can also view their payslips, YTD wages, and manage their leave balances, taking away the administrative burden off your shoulders.

PAYROLLER PRO FOR AGENTS

Invite your accountant to the platform for free

Need help with payroll? No problem! Payroller allows you to invite your accountant to the platform for free through Payroller Pro. This way, your accountant or agent can add and edit employees, create pay runs, and review your payroll reports for compliance.

This seamless collaboration ensures your accountant has easy access to your payroll data, while you benefit from their expertise.

Invite accountants on your payroll only software

Migrate from Xero to Payroller in 3 easy steps

Step 1

Set up your account and add employees.

Step 2

Set opening balances per employee.

Step 3

Register your payroll software ID with the ATO.

Go from Xero to heroโ€”switch to Payroller today!

Ready to try Payroller for free?

Standard

$0.99/month per employee *
*Initial 3-month discount, then $2.99/month per employee thereafter. Minimum spend $11.99/month after the discount period, billed yearly. Terms & Conditions apply.

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Timesheets & Rosters

Leave Management

Employee App

Payroll & STP on Mobile

Payroll & STP on Mobile

Superannuation

Xero Integration

Enterprise

Contact us for custom price
For tax agents with 10 or more clients or businesses with 20 or more employees.

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Timesheets & Rosters

Leave Management

Employee App

Payroll & STP on Mobile

Payroll & STP on Web

Superannuation

Xero Integration

Customised solution

Do you have clients on Xero Payroll Only?
Earn $100 for each one that switches to Payroller

Double your referral bonus for every client you refer that gets an annual subscription.
Importing Xero records to Payroller is easy and doesn’t interrupt the payroll process. Learn how here.

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Frequently asked questions about Payroller vs. Xero

Payroller’s focus on payroll management allows it to provide more detailed features, such as automated payroll tax calculations, time tracking for employees, and leave management.

One advantage of Payroller over Xero is its ease of use for small and medium-sized businesses. It offers a simple and straightforward interface that makes payroll management easy, even for those without a background in accounting. Additionally, Payroller offers more affordable pricing plans, making it an attractive option for smaller businesses on a smaller budget.

Payroller offers a completely free plan for businesses with just 1 employee only on the mobile app. This can be a significant advantage if you’re a sole trader or a small startup. On the other hand, Xero charges a minimum of $70 per month for access to payroll features for 1 employee.

If you have a small team with 2-3 employees, Payroller becomes even more attractive. They offer a promotional rate of 99 cents per employee per month for the first 3 months. This can be a great way to try out the service and see if it fits your needs. After the promotional period, Payroller charges a standard monthly fee per employee.

Payroller is designed to be accessible to both employers and accountants, but with a specific focus on empowering employers who might not have an accounting background. You don’t need to be a financial expert to navigate the system and handle essential payroll tasks, even without an accountant.

Ensuring compliance with ATO standards is crucial. Payroller helps you navigate these requirements with features like automated tax calculations and integration with superannuation clearing houses.

Unlike Xero’s per-employee pricing structure, Payroller’s Starter plan allows you to add as many employees as you need for a low monthly cost. This can be very cost-effective for businesses that are starting out or have a fluctuating number of employees.

With Payroller, you only pay for your additional employees, making it a budget-friendly option compared to Xero’s tiered pricing structure. For example, if you have 5 employees, you’d pay $4.95 ($0.99/mo/employee for the first 3 months) per month with Payroller, whereas Xero’s Comprehensive plan would cost $90 per month.

Payroller prioritizes seamless integration with widely-used accounting systems to streamline your workflow:

  • Xero
  • Myob (Coming Soon)

While integrations offer a great way to connect Payroller with existing accounting systems, it’s important to note that Payroller itself offers robust reporting features. This means you can generate detailed payroll reports directly within Payroller, providing valuable insights even without an external accounting system.

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