activ8 Payroll vs Omni HR 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.

Omni HR Payroll handles payroll for teams operating across Southeast Asia and APAC. It imports hours and employee changes, calculates pay, flags large changes for approval, and can schedule automatic pay runs. Off-cycle and one-off runs are also supported. Payroll draws on Omni HR data, allowing hours, leave, and new-hire information to flow in without re-entry. The payroll page lists Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Hong Kong; the calculator also names Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Omni says the product calculates and files statutory items including CPF, SDL, IR8A, EPF, SOCSO, and PCB, with local rules updated as they change. Employees can access payslips, and payroll can generate market-formatted bank and GIRO files and support local-currency payments. It runs in modern browsers without installation and is listed for Android, iOS, web, and API access. Pricing starts at $2/mo, with a free 7-day trial and no free plan.