RECKON PAYROLL VS EMPLOYMENT HERO PAYROLL LITE

Looking for an Employment Hero Payroll alternative?

Reckon is 80% cheaper than Employment Hero for Payroll

Pay 4 employees for $14/month with Reckon compared to $92/month with Employment Hero.

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Employment Hero “Payroll Lite” with 4 employees vs Reckon One “Payroll Essentials” plan.

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Unlimited admin users
Process pay runs
Email payslips
Payroll

4 employees

Up to 4 employees
Manage STP
Calculate superannuation
Track leave and entitlements
Employee companion app
Payroll reporting
Free onboarding session

Free phone support

Monthly price
$92.00
$14.00
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*This table is in comparison to Employment Hero’s Payroll Standard plan with a minimum of 10 employees. Reckon’s price is Reckon ‘Payroll Essentials’ for up to 4 employees. Reckon’s unlimited free phone support is available during business hours. Data correct as of January 2024.

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*Offer only available to new Reckon customers and applies to the first Reckon One book only. The 75% off will be applied to your subscription for the first 6 months only. Once the promotional period ends, pricing reverts to the current RRP and is subject to change. The offer expires on 31/08/25 unless withdrawn earlier.
** Reckon may move you to the appropriate plan if you exceed the maximum number of employees.
† Free data migration offer includes 1 year of historical data + YTD only. Paid subscriptions only.

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You pay $78 more for Employment Hero

To get Employment Hero Payroll you must pay $92/month for a minimum of 4 employees for standard features. That’s 80% more than what you pay for Reckon. For a growing small business, this extra charge really adds up!

…while Reckon Payroll starts from just $14 /month

Reckon’s payroll plans are split across 3 very reasonable tiers. For just $14/month you can manage payroll for up to 4 employees. If your business grows over time the next bracket is just $28/month for up to 10 employees making it a super affordable and risk-free option for a small business looking to scale.
*Monthly cost of Employment Hero Standard Payroll at the standard price, correct as of January 2024.

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