Do I need a credit card to start the Lightning Payroll trial?

No. You can start and finish the 30 day trial without entering any payment details.

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Free 30 Day Payroll Software Trial

Q: How long does the Lightning Payroll free trial last?

The free trial runs for 30 days from sign up, with every feature unlocked.

Q: What happens to my payroll data when the trial ends?

Nothing is lost. All companies, employees and pays entered during the trial carry into a paid subscription.

Try the full version of Lightning Payroll free for 30 days. No credit card required, no locked features. Pay staff, handle STP Phase 2, payday super and PAYG withholding, and see why thousands of Australian businesses rate our local phone support as the best in payroll.

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Takes about a minute. No payment details asked, ever, during the trial.

Choose how you want to try Lightning Payroll

Web app: nothing to install — sign up in your browser and run your first pay in minutes.
Windows desktop: download and install the full desktop program. Your data stays on your computer.
Mac desktop: the same desktop program, built for macOS.
Mobile: manage pays on the go with the app for iOS or Android.

What is included in the free trial?

Every feature, unlocked: the trial is the complete software, not a cut-down demo.
ATO compliance built in: Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2 reporting, payday super and PAYG withholding.
Bulk employee import: bring your staff across from a CSV in one step.
Your data carries over: everything you enter during the trial flows straight into a paid subscription — no re-entry.
Real human support: phone and email support from our local team, even while you're only trialling.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Lightning Payroll free trial last?

The free trial runs for 30 days from the day you sign up, with every feature unlocked.

Do I need a credit card to start the trial?

No. You can start and finish the trial without entering any payment details.

What happens to my payroll data when the trial ends?

Nothing is lost. All companies, employees and pays you entered during the trial carry into your paid subscription the moment you sign up.

Does the trial support Single Touch Payroll (STP)?

Yes. The trial is the full product, including STP Phase 2 reporting, payday super and superannuation payments.

How much does Lightning Payroll cost after the trial?

Plans are priced by number of employees, with monthly and annual options — see the pricing page for current plans. Bookkeepers and accountants managing many companies should see our agent subscriptions.

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