The Philippine payroll outsourcing has grown and gained more traction from countries such as the US, UK, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and even in the local market. Outsourcing services for this non-core function are being acquired by different market sources caused by the growing reputation in the global outsourcing industry and the country’s economic boom.
When it comes to outsourcing payroll in the Philippines, business owners and leaders would always want to know if payroll service providers in the country are using the top payroll software and may also require one to work with the Philippine payroll system. Also, clients would be looking at the latest technologies and methodologies as payroll management is a sensitive business function. It requires a high level of safety, security and confidentiality.
There is a range of payroll services offered by outsourcing service providers but in this article, we will tackle the most popular payroll software used by payroll companies in the Philippines that include international and local ones.
Quickbooks Payroll
Quickbooks has been one of the most popular accounting software in the world developed by Intuit. It also provides payroll software with a focus on small businesses and claims its number one spot. Quickbooks doesn’t have a free version but offers a free trial. Its pricing starts at $35 per user, per month. Quickbooks Payroll earned a score of 4.5/5 on Capterra.
ADP
ADP is a large corporation based in the US that offers solutions for human resources management. With an established presence in the Philippines, it provides end-to-end payroll solutions tailored for the Philippine businesses of all sizes through ADP Vista. As a global software company, its popularity has grown as ADP is used by companies that outsource to the Philippines. Meanwhile, its product RUN powered by ADP offers HR and payroll services to small businesses earned a score of 4.5/5 on Capterra.
Sprout
Sprout’s payroll software has gained popularity perhaps for its commitment to developing a system to help prevent mistake in payroll processing. Its automation ability can save processing time up to 90% designed for SMEs and large corporations. Sprout also offers other software products for HR and recruitment. Some of the companies on their client list include Shakey’s, Intellicare, Xurpas, Flatworld Solutions and BMW Philippines. If your company has 50 and below employees, you can ask Sprout for a free payroll system. Based on the reviews on Capterra, it gave Sprout a score of 4.4/5.
QNE Payroll Software
A Windows-based software, QNW Payroll Software is designed for the Philippine payroll system that is why it is popular for local businesses. QNE also has a range of modules that includes mini-HRIS, time and attendance, payroll management and another for government requirements which is TRAIN law ready. Based in the city of Manila, QNE Software also offers an accounting system. To request for a free trial or free demo, just head over to their website.
Salarium
A Hong Kong-based company with a wide presence in the Philippines, Salarium provides payroll and attendance software to businesses in the country. It also provides support, maintenance and upgrades for free at only Php50 per employee, per month. Salarium also boasts its long list of clients that include Asus, Rustan’s Marketing Specialists, Inc, AFDigital, Paynamics and Aquoz to name a few. Capterra earned a score of 3.2 out of 5 based on Capterra.
Xero
Xero is one of the most popular business & accounting software in the world. Based in Wellington, New Zealand, it also offers payroll products to suit the clients’ needs. Though they don’t have a specific product designed for the Philippine payroll system, it is widely-used by payroll & accounting specialists in the BPO companies in the Philippines. If you want to use Xero for payroll, they have a global version with a simple Pay Run feature based on our local currency. Xero’s score on Capterra is 4.3/5.
There is a lot of payroll software trying to enter the Philippine market as new multinational brands and regional players have also set foot in the country. However, their software products need to be designed specifically for the complex payroll system in the Philippines.