Single Touch Payroll Plans and Pricing 

The cost of Single Touch Payroll (STP) software in Australia varies depending on the number of employees, included payroll features and the provider's pricing structure. Some providers charge monthly subscriptions, while others offer annual plans or free payroll software.e-PayDay FREEPAY® is completely free for businesses with up to three employees, with no subscription fees or limits on STP lodgements. As your business grows, you can upgrade to e-PayDay Go®, which offers fixed-price, tiered payroll plans without needing to change payroll platforms.

Yes. e-PayDay FREEPAY® provides free Single Touch Payroll (STP) software for Australian businesses with up to three employees. Unlike time-limited free trials, FREEPAY® is free for as long as your business remains eligible, with no subscription fees or limits on STP lodgements.The software includes ATO-registered STP Phase 2 reporting, automatic PAYG withholding and superannuation calculations, payslip generation, leave management, and e-Time™ timesheets. FREEPAY® also supports Payday Super requirements, providing a comprehensive payroll solution at no subscription cost.

No. e-PayDay FREEPAY® is 100% free for Australian businesses with up to three employees, with no hidden fees, activation charges, monthly subscriptions or trial expiry dates.The free plan includes unlimited Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2 lodgements, Payday Super functionality, payroll calculations and employee payslips at no additional software cost.FREEPAY® has a limit of three employee terminations. If your business exceeds the free plan's employee or termination limits, you can upgrade to a fixed-price e-PayDay Go® payroll plan without changing payroll software.

When your business grows beyond three employees, you can upgrade from e-PayDay FREEPAY® to an e-PayDay Go® payroll plan without changing payroll software or migrating your employee and payroll records to another platform.e-PayDay offers scalable, fixed-price payroll plans designed to accommodate growing Australian businesses. You can start with free payroll software, upgrade as your workforce expands and continue using the same comprehensive payroll functionality, including STP Phase 2 reporting, Payday Super support, time and attendance, and leave management.This provides a cost-effective pathway from a micro-business to a larger employer while maintaining continuity in your payroll records and processes.

Yes. e-PayDay offers flexible, tiered Single Touch Payroll (STP) plans that allow Australian businesses to change their payroll plan as employee numbers and business requirements change.Employers can start with e-PayDay FREEPAY® for up to three employees and upgrade to an appropriate e-PayDay Go® plan as their workforce expands. Because both offerings use the same cloud payroll platform, businesses can retain their existing employee information, payroll records and configured payroll settings without migrating to another software provider.This flexibility helps businesses manage payroll costs while maintaining continuity in payroll processing, STP Phase 2 reporting and Payday Super compliance.

e-PayDay FREEPAY® includes comprehensive cloud payroll software for Australian businesses with up to three employees, with no subscription fees or limits on Single Touch Payroll (STP) lodgements.The free plan includes:STP Phase 2 reporting – Lodge payroll information electronically with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).Automatic payroll calculations – Calculate employee wages, PAYG withholding and superannuation liabilities.Payday Super support – Calculate superannuation liabilities and report qualifying earnings (QE).Payslip generation – Produce compliant employee payslips.Leave and entitlement management – Record and calculate employee leave balances and entitlements.e-Time™ timesheets – Record employee working hours and automate payroll calculations using approved timesheets.Fair Work Modern Award support – Access Modern Award information and configure applicable pay rates and allowances.Employee Self-Service (ESS) – Provide employees with access to supported payroll information and services.Unlike basic STP reporting tools, e-PayDay FREEPAY® provides an integrated payroll solution that allows eligible businesses to manage employee payments, payroll records and reporting within one platform.

Yes. e-PayDay FREEPAY® and e-PayDay Go® are ATO-registered Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2 software solutions that enable Australian employers to report payroll information electronically to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).Both offerings support STP Phase 2 reporting requirements, including salaries and wages, PAYG withholding, income types, tax treatment codes, allowances, deductions and applicable superannuation information.e-PayDay FREEPAY® includes unlimited STP lodgements at no subscription cost for eligible businesses with up to three employees. Employers with larger workforces can use e-PayDay Go® while maintaining access to the same STP Phase 2 reporting functionality.

Yes. e-PayDay FREEPAY® and e-PayDay Go® support Australia's Payday Super requirements, helping employers calculate superannuation liabilities and manage their payroll reporting obligations.Both offerings support the calculation of Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions, the identification and reporting of Qualifying Earnings (QE) through Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2, and the maintenance of employee superannuation records.With Payday Super commencing on 1 July 2026, employers must ensure superannuation contributions reach employees' superannuation funds within the applicable statutory deadlines, generally within seven business days of payday.Businesses can start with e-PayDay FREEPAY® for up to three employees and upgrade to e-PayDay Go® as their workforce grows, while continuing to use the same Payday Super-ready payroll platform.

Yes. e-PayDay FREEPAY® includes built-in e-Time™ timesheets to help Australian employers record employee working hours, manage time and attendance, and automate payroll processing.Employers can use configurable shift profiles, pay rates and allowances to calculate employee wages based on approved timesheets. This reduces manual data entry, improves payroll accuracy and helps maintain employee time and wage records to support Fair Work compliance.Unlike basic Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting tools, e-PayDay FREEPAY® integrates time and attendance with payroll processing, allowing eligible businesses with up to 3 employees to manage timesheets, wage calculations, payslips, and STP Phase 2 reporting within a single cloud payroll platform.

Yes. e-PayDay FREEPAY® and e-PayDay Go® support Australian Fair Work Modern Awards and payroll compliance requirements, helping employers manage employee wages, allowances, entitlements and payroll records.Both offerings provide access to real-time Fair Work Modern Award information, configurable pay rates and allowances, and more than 300 predefined Pay Type templates covering wages, leave, deductions, reimbursements and other payments.Integrated time and attendance recording, leave management and payroll reporting help employers maintain accurate employee records and meet their Fair Work obligations.e-PayDay does not automatically interpret Modern Awards or employment agreements. Employers remain responsible for selecting the correct award, employee classification, pay rates and employment conditions.

e-PayDay offers an Australian payroll-focused alternative to Payroller, Xero, MYOB and other payroll software providers, with a genuinely free payroll plan for up to three employees and scalable, fixed-price plans for growing businesses.Unlike payroll solutions that require businesses to change software as their workforce expands, e-PayDay FREEPAY® and e-PayDay Go® use the same cloud payroll platform, allowing employers to upgrade without migrating their employee and payroll records.Both offerings support ATO-registered STP Phase 2 reporting, Payday Super, Fair Work Modern Awards, time and attendance, leave management and automated payroll calculations.When comparing payroll software, Australian employers should consider subscription costs, employee limits, compliance functionality, payroll features and the ability to scale as their business grows.

The best Single Touch Payroll (STP) plan for your business depends on your employee numbers, payroll requirements, budget and expected business growth.For Australian businesses with up to three employees, e-PayDay FREEPAY® provides free payroll software with no subscription fees, unlimited STP Phase 2 lodgements, Payday Super support and comprehensive payroll functionality.Businesses with four or more employees can choose an e-PayDay Go® fixed-price payroll plan suited to their workforce size and requirements.Because both offerings use the same cloud payroll platform, employers can start with free payroll software and upgrade as their business grows, without changing providers or migrating payroll records.Use the employee-number selector above to compare available payroll plans and find the most suitable option for your business.