Looking for a Xero Payroll alternative?
Reckon is 80% cheaper than Xero for Payroll
Save money: Reckon’s payroll starts from $14/month, Xero starts at $70/month.
Get more features for less
Xero “Grow” plan vs Reckon “Essentials” plan.
1 employee only
Up to 4 employees
Payroll companion app
Free phone support
$70.00
$14.00
*This table is in comparison to Xero’s “Grow” plan, which includes payroll for 1 employee and Reckon’s ‘Payroll Essentials’ plan for up to 4 employees. Reckon’s unlimited free phone support is available during business hours. Data correct as of January 2025.
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† Free data migration offer includes 1 year of historical data + YTD only. Paid subscriptions only.
Helping thousands of businesses with their payroll
Affordable payroll for all team sizes
You pay more for less support
…while Reckon Payroll starts from just $14 /month with unlimited phone support
There are a million reasons to love Reckon
Cancel at any time
Switch us off whenever you want. Your data is saved for 7 years.
Industry standard security
We use AES-256 bit encryption and multiple layers of firewalls to ensure your data is always protected.
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.
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