The best free payroll software for small businesses and a low-cost payroll only plan for $99 per year.
- The e-PayDay Team
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- Dec 3, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 28, 2025

Are you looking for the best free and low-cost payroll software for small businesses?
We offer Single Touch Payroll (STP) plans that are either free or low-cost (starting at only $99 per year), tailored to your specific needs without the hidden extras that other providers often include. Our ATO-registered software product complies with the Australian Taxation Office requirements for STP Phase 2 reporting. We co-designed STP with the ATO, resulting in e-PayDay being the first to deliver a certified STP payroll solution and lodging the first STP report processed in 2017.
Three employees are always free, and unlimited Single Touch Payroll (STP) lodgements.
Three employees are always free, and after that, affordable plans are available. There are no additional costs or limitations on the number of STP lodgements that can be sent to the ATO. All plans include telephone support, with the free plan offering thirty days of unlimited support and assistance with setup.
Your Payday Super responsibilities are fully covered at no extra charge.

We are excited to confirm our ongoing partnership with SuperChoice, a strategic collaboration that enhances our ability to streamline the validation, reporting and payment of Superannuation Contributions on payday. Many of our customers have come to appreciate the effortless integration of superannuation management that e-PayDay Go® already offers, ensuring that these critical financial obligations are handled seamlessly on payday.
This new functionality is now available to our customers at absolutely no additional cost. This enhancement features essential benefits, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to delivering the payroll tools you need to facilitate seamless compliance. Combined with SuperChoice, you'll enjoy a smoother payroll process while ensuring accuracy and meeting the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Payday Super regulatory requirements effortlessly.
Our low-cost $99 payroll only annual plan includes unlimited telephone support suitable for small businesses.
You also have the option to choose our payroll only annual plan for $99, which accommodates up to four employees and includes unlimited telephone support. Alternatively, you can continue with the free plan for as long as needed.
If you experience high staff turnover, including among casual or seasonal workers, our $99 plan is ideal for you, as it allows for an unlimited number of terminated employees.
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