activ8 Payroll vs Dapplon Global Payroll

activ8 Payroll is a paid, web-based SaaS platform for managing payroll data and processes across countries. It gives organizations oversight of payroll work across employee locations, with validated reports intended to support compliance and people-related decisions. Uploads pass through a four-step check against country-specific requirements. The eFile workflow supports secure upload, review, approval, access control, completion signatures and audit history. Automation, alerts and notifications help reduce repetitive work, while real-time tracking and reporting support processes aligned with international legislation. Integration choices include prebuilt, standard and custom connections for payroll, HRIS, HCM, ERP and HR systems; named partners include Workday, UKG Pro, UKG Ready, HiBob, Sage People and Cornerstone. activpayroll lists ISO 27001, SOC 1 Type 2, Cyber Essentials Plus and BACS approval. The service includes expert guidance, a support centre and Payroll Pulse feedback after payroll cycles. Pricing is on request.

Dapplon Global Payroll combines payroll with compliance, attendance, recruitment, performance, leave management, onboarding, analytics, and employee self-service. The company says payroll supports 45+ countries, with local tax and statutory deductions, multi-currency pay, and country-specific payslips. For India, listed payroll tasks include PF, ESI, TDS, Professional Tax, and Labour Welfare Fund calculations and filings, as well as Form 16 and payslip generation. Payments can be made by direct bank transfer and through more than 14 modes, including UPI and NEFT. Native integrations include Slack, JIRA, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365, with a REST API and webhooks also available. Employees can use Android and iOS apps for leave, payslips, expense claims, profile requests, and payroll details. Dapplon lists SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022, GDPR, and India IT Act compliance, and describes encryption at rest and in transit plus MFA for administrative accounts. Basic costs $29 a month for up to 25 employees. There is no free plan, though a 14-day trial is offered.