Choose the right Classic EH Payroll plan for your business needs. Our tiered approach ensures you only pay for the features you need, with the flexibility to upgrade as your business grows. Whether you're just starting out with our free solution or need advanced workforce management tools, we have a plan that fits.
This comparison guide shows you exactly what's included in each plan, helping you make an informed decision about which tier best suits your business requirements.
Plan Overview
- Free - Perfect for small businesses and startups needing basic payroll functionality at no cost
- Standard - Ideal for growing businesses requiring comprehensive payroll and workforce management
- Premium - Best for established businesses needing advanced scheduling, time tracking, and full workforce optimisation
| Features and Capabilities | Free | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Payroll Features | |||
| Payroll Processing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HMRC Compliance & Reporting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pension Integration | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multiple Users | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi PAYE | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Employee Management | |||
| Leave Management | Basic | Full | Full |
| Employee Self-Service | Limited | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile App (EH Work) | Limited | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time & Attendance | |||
| Timesheets | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rota Management | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Time and Attendance | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Financial Management | |||
| Expense Management | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earned Wage Access | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Integration & API | |||
| App Integrations | Basic | Full | Full |
| API Access | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Support & Service | |||
| Automated Support (Fin) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| On-Demand Support (Ticketing) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live Human Chat | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
Feature Explanations
Basic vs Full vs Limited:
- Leave Management - Basic: Statutory leave and basic annual leave only, no requests/approvals system
- Leave Management - Full: Complete leave management with requests, approvals, accruals, and leave calendar
- Employee Self-Service - Limited: Access to payslips only via employee portal
- Mobile App - Limited: EH Work app access for payslips only (download required)
- App Integrations - Basic: Sage 50, QuickBooks Online, and Xero only
- App Integrations - Full: All premium integrations including NetSuite, Microsoft Business Central, and more
Which Plan Should I Choose?
Choose Free if:
- You're a small business with basic payroll needs
- You don't need timesheets or rostering
- Basic leave management is sufficient
- You're happy with limited employee self-service
Choose Standard if:
- You need full leave management with approvals
- Timesheets and expense management are required
- You want live chat support
- Employee self-service features are important
- You need API access for integrations
Choose Premium if:
- You need advanced workforce management
- Rota management and time & attendance are essential
- You want the complete Employment Hero experience
- Your business requires sophisticated scheduling tools