Alternatives · Payroll
DATEV alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded DATEV alternative is Payfit (2.0 GPA).
DATEV compared with 5 alternatives: SD Worx, Silae, Payfit, Zellis and Azets.
DATEV's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives has a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
How each one differs from DATEV
SD Worx
European HR, payroll and time provider, with managed payroll
- SD Worx also covers shift scheduling and time off.
- SD Worx does not cover reports, which DATEV does.
Suits: Employers with staff in several European countries
Silae
French payroll and HR software, sold with accountants and partners
- Silae also covers time off.
- Silae does not cover time clock, which DATEV does.
Suits: French employers and accounting firms that process payroll and DSN
Payfit
Managed UK payroll and HR with an AI assistant
- Payfit also covers time off.
- Payfit does not cover reports and time clock, which DATEV does.
Suits: UK employers that want payroll prepared by a provider but still approved by them
Zellis
HR, workforce management and payroll software for UK and Ireland
- Zellis also covers shift scheduling and time off.
- Zellis does not cover reports, expense tracking and time clock, which DATEV does.
Suits: Large UK and Irish employers with complex payrolls
Azets
Accounting firm with managed payroll services and cloud software
- Azets does not cover expense tracking, time clock and employee records, which DATEV does.
Suits: UK and Nordic businesses that want payroll outsourced
Limits worth knowing in DATEV
- No prices were found on the pages read, so pricing is unverified; it is sold through a shop and through tax advisors.
- Built for German payroll rules, and the site is in German.
- The company describes itself as serving tax, audit and legal professions first, with companies as a second audience.
- Sign-in now requires a DATEV SmartCard, mIDentity or SmartLogin, per a notice on the home page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to DATEV?
The alternatives to DATEV in this directory are SD Worx, Silae, Payfit, Zellis and Azets. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with DATEV.
Is there a free alternative to DATEV?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
