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Employment Hero vs Sage Payroll
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| Comparison | Employment Hero | Sage Payroll |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Growing employers wanting HR and payroll in a broader people platform | Businesses already using Sage or wanting established payroll software |
| Cost | HR from £4/employee/month; payroll from £3/employee/month | From £12/month + VAT |
| Pricing basis | per-employee subscription | monthly payroll subscription |
| Commitment | Monthly subscription; minimums apply | Monthly subscription |
| Eligibility | Available to relevant UK business customers subject to the provider’s current eligibility and product terms. | Available to relevant UK business customers subject to the provider’s current eligibility and product terms. |
| Key capabilities | HR records · Payroll options · Employee self-service · Leave · Onboarding | Payroll processing · RTI workflows · Pension support · Sage integrations |
| Reasons to consider | Broad people-management proposition · Can reduce separate systems | Established UK payroll product · Natural fit with some Sage stacks |
| Things to check | May be more platform than very small employers need · Check UK-specific plan coverage | Compare plan and deployment model · HR needs may sit elsewhere |
| Verified | 2026-09-02 | 2026-09-02 |
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