Looking for a Payroller alternative?
Powerful payroll. Better value. Support included.
Get the payroll essentials you need from $16/month for up to 4 employees, with free onboarding and Australian-based customer service support.
Why choose Reckon over Payroller?
Affordable payroll with the features and support to help you pay your team with confidence.
Keep more money in your business
Pay up to 4 employees for just $16/month with Reckon Payroll Essentials. Payroller Standard costs $24.20/month including GST for the same number of employees.
That’s $98.40 back in your pocket every year.*
Clear pricing. GST included.
Payroller’s advertised prices leave out GST. That means $22/month actually costs $24.20, and $55/month becomes $60.50. With Reckon, GST is already included – so the price you see is the price you pay.
Don’t get caught out by sneaky additions to your invoice!
Fair pricing tiers that give you room to grow
Add employees within your plan’s limit for the same monthly price. Pay up to 4 employees for $16/month with Essentials, or up to 10 for $32/month with Plus.
More room for your team, more certainty for your budget.
Start with confidence. Get help when you need it.
Get payroll up and running with a free one-on-one onboarding session. From setting up employees to your first pay run, our Australian-based onboarding team is here to help, and phone, email and chat support is included in your subscription.
Expert help to get started. Ongoing support to keep you going.
Prices are in Australian dollars and compare standard monthly subscriptions after introductory offers, excluding annual billing discounts and optional add-ons.
Reckon Payroll Essentials costs $16/month including GST for up to 4 employees. Payroll Plus costs $32/month including GST for up to 10 employees. Payroller Standard costs $5.50 per employee per month excluding GST, with a minimum monthly spend of $22 excluding GST. This equates to $24.20/month including GST for 4 employees, $36.30 for 6 employees and $60.50 for 10 employees.
Pricing correct as at 14 October 2026 and subject to change.
Get more features for less
Payroller standard plan with 4 employees vs Reckon “Payroll Essentials” plan.
| Feature | Payroller $22.00 ($24.50 inc GST) PER MONTH | Reckon $16.00 (inc GST) PER MONTH |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited admin users | Included | Included |
| Process pay runs | Included | Included |
| Email payslips | Included | Included |
| Payroll | 4 employees | 4 employees |
| Manage STP | Included | Included |
| Calculate superannuation | Included | Included |
| Track leave and entitlements | Included | Included |
| Employee companion app | Included | Included |
| Payroll reporting | Included | Included |
| Free onboarding session | Not included | Included |
| Free phone support | Not included | Included |
This table compares Payroller’s Standard plan for 4 employees with Reckon Payroll Essentials for up to 4 employees, using standard monthly prices after introductory offers.
Payroller’s advertised pricing excludes GST; Reckon’s pricing includes GST.
Reckon’s unlimited free phone support is available during business hours. Information correct as at October 2026 and subject to change.
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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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