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Payroo vs 12Pay: UK Reviews & Prices Compared


Last Updated: 20 May 2025
Reviewed By: Ian Wright (Managing Director)

Which payroll software is better Payroo or 12Pay?

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

Payroo homepage12Pay homepage

Payroo vs 12Pay Basics


Payroo
12Pay
Software WebsitePayroo Website12Pay Website
Company NamePayrooIRIS Software
Target Company Size (Small, Medium and/or Enterprise)MediumMedium
Industry FocusNoneNone

Payroo vs 12Pay Reviews

Wondering if Payroo or 12Pay has better user reviews. We compared them below.

Payroo12Pay
Listed On HMRC WebsiteYesYes
Trustpilot Rating1.5No Rating
Number of Trustpilot Reviews41No Reviews
iPhone App RatingNo iPhone AppNo iPhone App
Number of iPhone ReviewsNo ReviewsNo Reviews
Android App Rating2.6No Android App
Number of Android Reviews120No Reviews
Please note ratings we’re accurate at the time of writing but may have since changed

Payroo vs 12Pay Prices

Which is cheaper Payroo or 12Pay? Here are their prices compared.

Payroo pricing12Pay pricing

Free Plans & Trials

Payroo12Pay
Listed As Having Free Plan By HMRC?NoYes
Free Plan?NoYes
Free Trial?NoNo
Free Trial Length?Not ApplicableNot Applicable
Data taken from each company’s website at the time of writing but may have since changed.

Paid Plan Prices

Payroo12Pay
Cheapest Plan Cost Per Month£5.00Free
Mid-Tier Plan Cost Per MonthNA£73.00
Top Plan Cost Per Month£10.00£144.00
Data taken from each company’s website at the time of writing but may have since changed.

Payroo vs 12Pay Features

Payroo features12Pay features

Payroo Basic Features

  • All prices shown are exclusive of VAT.
  • No hidden extra charges.
  • 1 – 2 Employees

Payroo Software Integrations

  • IBM
  • Oracle
  • Postgres
  • Linux

12Pay Basic Features

  • Recognised by HMRC
  • Limit to the number of companies that can be managed on one licence
  • Maximum number of employees per company (Including leavers)
  • Monthly payrolls, weekly payrolls, 2 weekly payrolls, and 4 weekly payrolls
  • Print payslips on blank paper
  • P11, P60 and Pay Statements can be printed en masse
  • Payroll summary report, list of total payments and deductions this period
  • Reconciliation report, Net Pay, Department summary, Annual summary
  • Live submission of RTI by internet to HMRC

12Pay Software Integrations

  • KashFlow

Common Feature Comparison

Payroo12Pay
Unlimited PayrollsNoNo
Automated Tax Filing and PaymentsNoNo
Live Customer SupportNoNo
Ability To Manage Employee BenefitsYesNo
Employee Access To PlatformYesNo
Direct DepositNoNo
Expense ReimbursementYesNo
Time Off TrackingNoNo
Handle Deductions From PayYesNo
Debt Repayment From PayYesNo
Employee Background ChecksNoNo
Has An APIYesNo
Create PayslipYesYes
Create P45YesYes
Create P60YesYes
Pay For Salaried EmployeesYesYes
Pay For Hourly EmployeesYesYes
Bonus / Incentive PayYesNo
Pension FilingYesNo
Statutory Payments (E.g. Sick Pay, Maternity Pay, etc.)YesNo
Direct HMRC SubmissionsYesYes
RTI CompliantYesYes

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