Looking for a Payroller alternative?
Reckon Payroll is a better value payroll software choice
Get the payroll software essentials you need for less, with much more support
Why choose Reckon over Payroller?
Fair pricing, no surprises, and payroll software designed for growing Australian businesses.
Save big with Reckon
Payroller starts at $16/month for 4 employees, then adds extra fees per employee as your number of employees grows. With 10 employees, your monthly payroller subscription cost jumps to $40/month – 25% more than Reckon Payroll.
Fair pricing tiers you can rely on
Reckon Payroll starts from just $16/month for up to 4 employees. As your business grows, the next tier is only $32/month for up to 10 employees. A simple, predictable, and risk-free solution that scales with your business without breaking the budget.
*Pricing listed compares the monthly cost of Payroller’s payroll plan. Pricing lists at the standard price, correct as of November 2025.
Get more features for less
Payroller plan with 10 employees vs Reckon “Payroll Plus” plan.
10 employees
Up to 10 employees
Free phone support
$40.00
$32.00
‘*This table is in comparison to Payroller’s ‘Standard’ Payroll plan with 10 employees. Reckon’s price is Reckon ‘Payroll Plus’ plan for up to 10 employees. Reckon’s unlimited free phone support is available during business hours. Data correct as of November 2025.
Helping thousands of businesses with their accounting
Migrate from Payroller to Reckon for free
Moving your data from Payroller to Reckon is quick and easy with our migration service. It’s free when you sign up for Reckon Plus or Premium plans.
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Cancel at any time
Switch us off whenever you want. Flexibility is in your hands.
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Automatic backups & updates
Your data is safe, and you're always on the latest, cutting-edge cloud accounting software.
30 years in the accounting & payroll industry
We have earned the trust of over 100,000 businesses across Australia.
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Store your sensitive accounting software data here at home, under Australian law.
Connect with an expert
Your accountant or bookkeeper can now help your small business in real-time.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Reckon as your Payroller alternative?
If you’re looking for a Payroller alternative, Reckon combines affordable payroll software, free migration, local phone support and powerful payroll automation in one solution.
Whether you’re processing your first pay run or managing more employees, Reckon makes running payroll simple while helping Australian businesses stay compliant with ATO and Single Touch Payroll obligations.
Can I easily switch my data from Payroller or other platforms to Reckon?
Yes. Switching to Reckon is designed to be straightforward with our free data migration service. available on eligible plans. We support migration from major accounting platforms, helping you move key business data such as your chart of accounts, contacts, invoices and historical transactions.
Our team can guide you through the process and help ensure your data is set up correctly from day one. If you’re concerned about disruption, most businesses can continue normal operations while migration activities are completed in parallel.
We also provide onboarding assistance and training resources to help you get up and running quickly, so you can focus on running your business rather than managing a complicated software transition.
How long does it take to switch to Reckon?
Most Australian small businesses can be up and running within a few days. Our onboarding specialists assist throughout the migration process, helping you run payroll sooner with minimal disruption.
Will I lose any historical data if I switch?
Will my accountant or bookkeeper be able to use Reckon?
Absolutely. Reckon is widely used by Australian accountants and bookkeepers, with a long-established local ecosystem.
Your existing advisor can continue working with you in Reckon without needing to change their workflow significantly. If your accountant hasn’t used Reckon before, we provide onboarding support and training resources to make the transition smooth.
Unlike some global platforms, Reckon is built specifically with Australian accounting professionals in mind, so compliance and reporting are already aligned to local needs.
Does Reckon support Single Touch Payroll (STP) compliance?
Yes. Reckon Payroll supports Single Touch Payroll, Payroll STP, STP Phase 2 and ongoing ATO reporting requirements.
Our cloud payroll software automatically reports payroll information to the ATO, helping Australian businesses stay compliant with changing legislation while making every pay run easier to manage. Reckon is also updated for Payday Super requirements and ongoing compliance changes.
Does Reckon help with Fair Work compliance?
Yes. Reckon Payroll is designed to help Australian businesses meet Fair Work compliance and ATO requirements through automated payroll calculations, leave tracking, superannuation calculations and Single Touch Payroll reporting.
Regular updates help ensure your payroll software remains compliant as legislation changes.
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