PayEscape vs Capium Payroll (up to 3 employees): UK Reviews & Prices Compared (2025)

We compare them based on real user reviews, prices and what features they both offer.

PayEscape vs Capium Payroll (up to 3 employees) Basics

	PayEscape	Capium Payroll (up to 3 employees)
Software Website	PayEscape Website	Capium Payroll (up to 3 employees) Website
Company Name	Payescape Limited	Capium
Target Company Size (Small, Medium and/or Enterprise)	Enterprise	Medium
Industry Focus	None	None

Wondering if PayEscape or Capium Payroll (up to 3 employees) has better user reviews. We compared them below.

	PayEscape	Capium Payroll (up to 3 employees)
Listed On HMRC Website	Yes	Yes
Trustpilot Rating	4.5	4.4
Number of Trustpilot Reviews	41	27
iPhone App Rating	No iPhone App	2.3
Number of iPhone Reviews	No Reviews	9
Android App Rating	No Android App	4.5
Number of Android Reviews	No Reviews	27

Please note ratings we’re accurate at the time of writing but may have since changed

Which is cheaper PayEscape or Capium Payroll (up to 3 employees)? Here are their prices compared.

	PayEscape	Capium Payroll (up to 3 employees)
Listed As Having Free Plan By HMRC?	No	Yes
Free Plan?	No	Yes
Free Trial?	No	No
Free Trial Length?	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Data taken from each company’s website at the time of writing but may have since changed.

	PayEscape	Capium Payroll (up to 3 employees)
Cheapest Plan Cost Per Month	£53.00	£125.00
Mid-Tier Plan Cost Per Month	NA	£250.00
Top Plan Cost Per Month	NA	£500.00

Data taken from each company’s website at the time of writing but may have since changed.

Payroll processing in line with agreed timetable
BACS transmissions for employeesâ€™ net pay and HMRC payments
Set up of new staff and P45s for those leaving
Year-end administration services including P60 processing
Deductions and calculations management
Pension management
Guaranteed on time and accurate processing
Payroll process validation and monitoring
Complete payroll related tax service including automated tax filing with the HMRC
Cloud-based PayEscape payroll software
Custom report building
Access 24/7/365 from anyway and any device
Real time payroll preview
General ledger/finance system cost allocation reports integration with your accounting software
Third-party BACS payment reports (unions/AEOs/Pensions etc.)
Employee self-service: Update personal details and view online pay slips
Integration into other Accounting, Time, and HR software
Platform training
World Class Customer service
Legislative updates
Advice and guidance on payroll related queries including HMRC legislation
Full implementation service

	PayEscape	Capium Payroll (up to 3 employees)
Unlimited Payrolls	No	No
Automated Tax Filing and Payments	Yes	No
Live Customer Support	No	No
Ability To Manage Employee Benefits	Yes	No
Employee Access To Platform	Yes	No
Direct Deposit	No	No
Expense Reimbursement	Yes	No
Time Off Tracking	Yes	No
Handle Deductions From Pay	Yes	No
Debt Repayment From Pay	No	No
Employee Background Checks	No	No
Has An API	No	No
Create Payslip	Yes	No
Create P45	Yes	Yes
Create P60	Yes	Yes
Pay For Salaried Employees	Yes	Yes
Pay For Hourly Employees	Yes	Yes
Bonus / Incentive Pay	No	No
Pension Filing	Yes	Yes
Statutory Payments (E.g. Sick Pay, Maternity Pay, etc.)	No	No
Direct HMRC Submissions	Yes	Yes
RTI Compliant	Yes	Yes