Employment Hero
HR
From$6.50/user/mo
10 people: $65 a month · $780 a year
- No free plan
- No yearly discount listed
- No startup credits listed
- 2 plans · priced per user
Employment Hero vs Payroller: pricing compared
Plans, list prices and what a team of 5, 10 or 25 pays on each, from Surba's catalog of HR tools. Updated for 2026.
At a glance
Side by side
Employment Hero starts at $6.50/user/mo (HR Essentials) and Payroller at $3.58/user/mo (Standard). For 10 people that's $65 vs $35.80 a month: Payroller is $29.20 a month (45%) cheaper than Employment Hero on list price.
Payroller
Cheaper for 10 people
From$3.58/user/mo
10 people: $35.80 a month · $429.60 a year
- Free plan (Lite)
- Up to 27% off yearly
- No startup credits listed
- 2 plans · priced per user
Plans
Employment Hero and Payroller plans
Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.
Employment Hero
HR Essentials
Leave management · Employee records · Onboarding and offboarding
$6.50/user/mo
HR Engage
Recruitment · Performance management · Recruitment Agent
$9.10/user/mo
Australian site prices: HR Essentials A$10 and HR Engage A$14 per employee/month (min 10 users), converted at 0.65 USD/AUD. Recruitment Pro 50/100/200 A$199/A$359/A$639. HR Elite and Unlimited: custom.
Prices from Employment Hero's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Payroller
Lite
STP phase 2 · Mobile payroll · Employee app
Free
Standard
Web payroll and STP · Superannuation · Xero integration
$3.58/user/mo
AUD per employee/month converted at 0.65 USD/AUD: Standard A$5.50 monthly or A$3.99 yearly (min A$22/month). Timesheets & Rosters add-on A$6.
Prices from Payroller's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Team cost
What each costs your team
Entry paid plans, per month and per year at list price.
| Team | Employment Hero (HR Essentials) | Payroller (Standard) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $32.50/mo$390/yr a year | $17.90/mo$214.80/yr a year | Payroller $14.60 less a month |
| 10 people | $65/mo$780/yr a year | $35.80/mo$429.60/yr a year | Payroller $29.20 less a month |
| 25 people | $162.50/mo$1,950/yr a year | $89.50/mo$1,074/yr a year | Payroller $73 less a month |
Employment Hero is priced per user. Payroller is priced per user. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Before tax; yearly discounts not applied.
FAQ
Employment Hero vs Payroller: questions
Which is cheaper, Employment Hero or Payroller?
Employment Hero starts at $6.50/user/mo (HR Essentials) and Payroller at $3.58/user/mo (Standard). For 10 people that's $65 vs $35.80 a month: Payroller is $29.20 a month (45%) cheaper than Employment Hero on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.
Do Employment Hero and Payroller have free plans?
Employment Hero has no free plan in Surba's catalog. Payroller has a free plan (Lite).
Are Employment Hero and Payroller cheaper if you pay yearly?
Payroller lists up to 27% off yearly billing. Surba's catalog lists no yearly discount for Employment Hero.
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