Alternatives · Payroll
SimplePay alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded SimplePay alternative is BrightPay (2.6 GPA).
SimplePay compared with 5 alternatives: BrightPay, Payfit, Employment Hero, greytHR and Talenox.
SimplePay is a paid product with a free trial, starting at R70 per month plus R19.50 per employee, excluding VAT. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
How each one differs from SimplePay
BrightPay
UK cloud payroll with HMRC submissions and auto-enrolment
- BrightPay starts at £7.00 per month, billed annually (£8.25 billed monthly), + VAT.
- BrightPay lists no iOS and Android apps, which SimplePay has.
- BrightPay does not cover expense tracking, which SimplePay does.
Suits: UK small businesses that run their own payroll
Payfit
Managed UK payroll and HR with an AI assistant
- Payfit lists no iOS and Android apps, which SimplePay has.
Suits: UK employers that want payroll prepared by a provider but still approved by them
Employment Hero
Payroll, HR and hiring for Australia, NZ, the UK and Asia
- Employment Hero starts at A$10 per user / month for payroll, minimum 10 users (Australian dollars).
- Employment Hero also covers time tracking.
- Employment Hero does not cover expense tracking, employee records and time off, which SimplePay does.
Suits: Australian businesses that need award interpretation and STP reporting
greytHR
HR and payroll software for businesses in India
- greytHR starts at ₹2,495 per month, including 50 employees.
- greytHR lists no iOS and Android apps, which SimplePay has.
- greytHR also covers time clock.
- greytHR does not cover expense tracking, which SimplePay does.
Suits: Indian companies replacing spreadsheets for payroll and compliance
Talenox
Multi-country HR, payroll, leave and claims for small teams
- Talenox starts at $5 per month for 5 employees, then $1 each, billed annually.
- Talenox lists no iOS and Android apps, which SimplePay has.
- Talenox also covers reports.
Suits: Small teams in Singapore, Malaysia or Hong Kong that need local payroll rules
Limits worth knowing in SimplePay
- Prices are in South African rand and exclude VAT.
- Companies with more than 500 employees, and accounting firms or bureaus running payroll for clients, must request a quote.
- Multiple companies are billed separately, each needing its own quote.
- The site says its ISO 27001 certification is still in progress.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SimplePay?
The alternatives to SimplePay in this directory are BrightPay, Payfit, Employment Hero, greytHR and Talenox. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SimplePay.
Is there a free alternative to SimplePay?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. BrightPay, greytHR and Talenox offer a free trial.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 9, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.