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Zellis alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Zellis alternative is BrightPay (2.6 GPA).

Zellis compared with 10 alternatives: IRIS Payroll, Moorepay, BrightPay, Workday, Azets and 5 more.

Zellis's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives has a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ZellisThis toolPaidNoWeb
IRIS PayrollPaidNoWeb
MoorepayPaidNoWeb
BrightPayFree trial · from £7.00/moTrial onlyWeb
WorkdayPaidNoWeb, iOS
AzetsPaidNoWeb
DATEVPaidNoWeb
LoketPaidNoWeb
PeopleStrongPaidNoWeb
SD WorxPaidNoWeb
SilaePaidNoWeb

How each one differs from Zellis

  1. IRIS Payroll

    HMRC-recognised payroll module inside IRIS Cascade HRi

    • IRIS Payroll also covers reports.
    • IRIS Payroll does not cover shift scheduling and time off, which Zellis does.

    Suits: UK employers already using IRIS Cascade HR

  2. Moorepay

    UK payroll software and outsourced payroll, with HR add-ons

    • Moorepay also covers reports.
    • Moorepay does not cover shift scheduling, which Zellis does.

    Suits: UK employers that want payroll run to HMRC rules, in-house or outsourced

  3. 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 does not cover shift scheduling, which Zellis does.

    Suits: UK small businesses that run their own payroll

  4. Workday

    Enterprise HR and payroll platform sold through sales

    • Workday also lists an iOS app.
    • Workday also covers reports.
    • Workday does not cover shift scheduling and time off, which Zellis does.

    Suits: Large employers that want HR, payroll and finance on one platform

  5. Azets

    Accounting firm with managed payroll services and cloud software

    • Azets also covers reports.
    • Azets does not cover shift scheduling, employee records and time off, which Zellis does.

    Suits: UK and Nordic businesses that want payroll outsourced

  6. DATEV

    German payroll and accounting software used with tax advisors

    • DATEV also covers reports, expense tracking and time clock.
    • DATEV does not cover shift scheduling and time off, which Zellis does.

    Suits: German companies that work with a tax advisor who already uses DATEV

  7. Loket

    Dutch payroll and HR platform for employers and accountants

    • Loket also covers workflow automation, expense tracking and dashboards.
    • Loket does not cover shift scheduling, which Zellis does.

    Suits: Dutch employers that want HR and payroll on one platform

  8. PeopleStrong

    Enterprise HR, payroll and workforce platform from India

    • PeopleStrong also covers time clock and applicant tracking.
    • PeopleStrong does not cover shift scheduling, which Zellis does.

    Suits: Large employers in India and Asia-Pacific that want one HCM suite

  9. SD Worx

    European HR, payroll and time provider, with managed payroll

    • SD Worx also covers expense tracking and time clock.

    Suits: Employers with staff in several European countries

  10. Silae

    French payroll and HR software, sold with accountants and partners

    • Silae also covers reports and expense tracking.
    • Silae does not cover shift scheduling, which Zellis does.

    Suits: French employers and accounting firms that process payroll and DSN

Limits worth knowing in Zellis

  • No prices are published; buyers are invited to request a demo.
  • Pages describe UK and Ireland customers; it does not present itself as a US payroll option.
  • The vendor says its payroll is configurable for large, high-volume workforces, so it may be more than a small business needs.
Zellis pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Zellis?

The alternatives to Zellis in this directory are IRIS Payroll, Moorepay, BrightPay, Workday, Azets, DATEV, Loket, PeopleStrong, SD Worx and Silae. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zellis.

Is there a free alternative to Zellis?

None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. BrightPay offers a free trial.

Which Zellis alternatives work on iOS?

The Zellis listing does not include an iOS app. Workday lists one.

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.