Alternatives · Payroll
SD Worx alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded SD Worx alternative is Payfit (2.0 GPA).
SD Worx compared with 7 alternatives: Azets, Zellis, Payfit, Silae, DATEV and 2 more.
SD Worx'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 SD Worx
Azets
Accounting firm with managed payroll services and cloud software
- Azets also covers reports.
- Azets does not cover expense tracking, shift scheduling, time clock, employee records and time off, which SD Worx does.
Suits: UK and Nordic businesses that want payroll outsourced
Zellis
HR, workforce management and payroll software for UK and Ireland
- Zellis does not cover expense tracking and time clock, which SD Worx does.
Suits: Large UK and Irish employers with complex payrolls
Payfit
Managed UK payroll and HR with an AI assistant
- Payfit does not cover shift scheduling and time clock, which SD Worx does.
Suits: UK employers that want payroll prepared by a provider but still approved by them
Silae
French payroll and HR software, sold with accountants and partners
- Silae also covers reports.
- Silae does not cover shift scheduling and time clock, which SD Worx does.
Suits: French employers and accounting firms that process payroll and DSN
DATEV
German payroll and accounting software used with tax advisors
- DATEV also covers reports.
- DATEV does not cover shift scheduling and time off, which SD Worx does.
Suits: German companies that work with a tax advisor who already uses DATEV
IRIS Payroll
HMRC-recognised payroll module inside IRIS Cascade HRi
- IRIS Payroll also covers reports.
- IRIS Payroll does not cover expense tracking, shift scheduling, time clock and time off, which SD Worx does.
Suits: UK employers already using IRIS Cascade HR
Loket
Dutch payroll and HR platform for employers and accountants
- Loket also covers workflow automation and dashboards.
- Loket does not cover shift scheduling and time clock, which SD Worx does.
Suits: Dutch employers that want HR and payroll on one platform
Limits worth knowing in SD Worx
- No prices are published and buyers are sent to talk to an expert, so pricing is unverified.
- Services are organized around European countries; the pages do not describe US payroll.
- Much of the offering is service-led, with local advisors alongside the software.
- The pages read give no free plan or self-serve trial.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SD Worx?
The alternatives to SD Worx in this directory are Azets, Zellis, Payfit, Silae, DATEV, IRIS Payroll and Loket. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SD Worx.
Is there a free alternative to SD Worx?
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.

