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PHPPayroll

Ch 017.8of 29 Global Payroll Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan · free trial · paid from $9.99/mo
  3. 3Tax filingYes
  4. 4Contractor paymentsYes
  5. 5Multi-currency paymentsYes
  6. 6Payroll deliveryhybrid
  7. 7Worker typesboth
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Overview

PHPPayroll is ranked #1 of 29 in global payroll software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $9.99/mo.

PHPPayroll plans and pricing

All plans
Open-Source Edition Free 100% free and open source; no license fees or monthly charges Self-hosted · full source-code access · requires PHP, MySQL or MariaDB, and Apache or Nginx phppayroll.com · 5 Oct 2026
Starter $9.99/mo $9.99 per month 5 GB SSD web space · unlimited employees · unlimited payslips and records · all features included phppayroll.com · 5 Oct 2026
Standard Plan (Most Popular) $19.99/mo $19.99 per month 15 GB SSD web space · unlimited employees · unlimited payslips and reports · all features included phppayroll.com · 5 Oct 2026
Enterprise Payroll $26.99/mo $26.99 per month 20 GB SSD web space · unlimited employees · unlimited payslips and financial records · all features included phppayroll.com · 5 Oct 2026

Compared on global payroll software

Tax filing
Yesphppayroll.com
Contractor payments
Yesphppayroll.com
Multi-currency payments
Yesphppayroll.com
Payroll delivery
hybridphppayroll.com
Worker types
bothphppayroll.com

Facts

Product
PHPPayroll is a PHP and MySQL based payroll and HR system that automates salary calculation, attendance tracking, and leave management.phppayroll.com · 5 Oct 2026
Employee types
It supports daily, weekly, task-based, monthly, full-time, and part-time employees.phppayroll.com · 5 Oct 2026
HR modules
Its listed modules include employee, attendance, holiday and leave, payslip, user, biometric attendance, performance, asset, document, expense, work, grievance, recruitment, and loan management.phppayroll.com · 5 Oct 2026
Attendance
The attendance module can integrate with biometric devices, RFID cards, and mobile-based attendance tracking, and provides real-time reports.phppayroll.com · 5 Oct 2026
Employee self-service
The employee self-service portal lets employees update personal details, request leave, access payslips, and raise grievances.phppayroll.com · 5 Oct 2026
Payroll and payslips
Payslips can include earnings and deductions, support monthly, hourly, and project-based pay structures, and be accessed through a self-service portal.phppayroll.com · 5 Oct 2026
Integrations
The site describes biometric and attendance system integration, payroll links for leave and expenses, and optional integration with third-party tools; it does not name specific third-party products.phppayroll.com · 5 Oct 2026
Security
The cloud plans state that they include 256-bit SSL encryption, while the self-hosted edition leaves server security, access permissions, and backups under the customer's control.phppayroll.com · 5 Oct 2026
Cloud edition
The cloud edition is hosted and managed by the vendor, with no local installation or server maintenance required, and the pricing FAQ says plans include technical support and onboarding.phppayroll.com · 5 Oct 2026
Open-source edition
The open-source edition provides source code for self-hosting and customization, and the site recommends basic knowledge of PHP hosting, FTP, and database setup for installation.phppayroll.com · 5 Oct 2026
Cloud plan limits
All three listed cloud plans state unlimited employees and payslips, with storage capacities of 5 GB, 15 GB, and 20 GB respectively.phppayroll.com · 5 Oct 2026
Intended users
The pricing page describes the cloud plans for small businesses, medium-sized businesses, and large organizations, with indicative sizes of up to 50, up to 300, and 500+ employees.phppayroll.com · 5 Oct 2026

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