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Recommendation

    Prices shown include GST. You cannot downgrade until renewal. If your employee or company counts tend to fluctuate, a monthly subscription might suit you better.

    Small

    Welcome Offer
    12 Month Subscription
    $319.00 $247.22
    90% OFF your first 3 months!
    Offer ends February 1, 2026

    Paying yearly includes 14% further discount when compared to monthly

    • Up to 5 total employees
    • Up to 2 total companies
    • Upgradeable to 10 companies. 10+ requires an agent subscription

    Small

    Welcome Offer
    1 Month Subscription
    $31.00 $3.10
    90% OFF your first 3 months!
    Offer ends February 1, 2026

    Save a further 14% by paying yearly

    • Up to 5 total employees
    • Up to 2 total companies
    • Upgradeable to 10 companies. 10+ requires an agent subscription

    Medium

    Welcome Offer
    12 Month Subscription
    $599.00 $464.22
    90% OFF your first 3 months!
    Offer ends February 1, 2026

    Paying yearly includes 12% further discount when compared to monthly

    • Up to 30 total employees
    • Up to 2 total companies
    • Upgradeable to 10 companies. 10+ requires an agent subscription

    Medium

    Welcome Offer
    1 Month Subscription
    $57.00 $5.70
    90% OFF your first 3 months!
    Offer ends February 1, 2026

    Save a further 12% by paying yearly

    • Up to 30 total employees
    • Up to 2 total companies
    • Upgradeable to 10 companies. 10+ requires an agent subscription

    Large

    Welcome Offer
    12 Month Subscription
    $1,089.00 $843.97
    90% OFF your first 3 months!
    Offer ends February 1, 2026

    Paying yearly includes 12% further discount when compared to monthly

    • Up to 75 total employees
    • Up to 2 total companies
    • Upgradeable to 10 companies. 10+ requires an agent subscription

    Large

    Welcome Offer
    1 Month Subscription
    $104.00 $10.40
    90% OFF your first 3 months!
    Offer ends February 1, 2026

    Save a further 12% by paying yearly

    • Up to 75 total employees
    • Up to 2 total companies
    • Upgradeable to 10 companies. 10+ requires an agent subscription

    Extra Large

    Welcome Offer
    12 Month Subscription
    $1,799.00 $1,394.23
    90% OFF your first 3 months!
    Offer ends February 1, 2026

    Paying yearly includes 12% further discount when compared to monthly

    • Up to 150 total employees
    • Up to 2 total companies
    • Upgradeable to 10 companies. 10+ requires an agent subscription

    Extra Large

    Welcome Offer
    1 Month Subscription
    $172.00 $17.20
    90% OFF your first 3 months!
    Offer ends February 1, 2026

    Save a further 12% by paying yearly

    • Up to 150 total employees
    • Up to 2 total companies
    • Upgradeable to 10 companies. 10+ requires an agent subscription

    Enterprise

    Welcome Offer
    12 Month Subscription
    $2,599.00 $2,014.22
    90% OFF your first 3 months!
    Offer ends February 1, 2026

    Paying yearly includes 13% further discount when compared to monthly

    • Unlimited total employees
    • Up to 5 total companies
    • Upgradeable to 10 companies. 10+ requires an agent subscription

    Enterprise

    Welcome Offer
    1 Month Subscription
    $249.00 $24.90
    90% OFF your first 3 months!
    Offer ends February 1, 2026

    Save a further 13% by paying yearly

    • Unlimited total employees
    • Up to 5 total companies
    • Upgradeable to 10 companies. 10+ requires an agent subscription

    Need More Companies?


    If you have to process pays for more than ten companies please see our agent tier pricing options below.
    Premium support features, such as the agent dashboard, accounting API integrations, remote desktop support, machine credential guidance and more, are included in all agent tier subscriptions.

    Agent 25

    Welcome Offer
    12 Month Subscription
    $3,499.00 $2,711.72
    90% OFF your first 3 months!
    Offer ends February 1, 2026

    Paying yearly includes 12% further discount when compared to monthly

    • Unlimited total employees
    • Up to 25 total companies
    • Accounting API integration
    • HR tools included
    • Multi-company dashboard

    Agent 25

    Welcome Offer
    1 Month Subscription
    $335.00 $33.50
    90% OFF your first 3 months!
    Offer ends February 1, 2026

    Save a further 12% by paying yearly

    • Unlimited total employees
    • Up to 25 total companies
    • Accounting API integration
    • HR tools included
    • Multi-company dashboard

    Agent 50

    Welcome Offer
    12 Month Subscription
    $5,299.00 $4,106.73
    90% OFF your first 3 months!
    Offer ends February 1, 2026

    Paying yearly includes 13% further discount when compared to monthly

    • Unlimited total employees
    • Up to 50 total companies
    • Accounting API integration
    • HR tools included
    • Multi-company dashboard

    Agent 50

    Welcome Offer
    1 Month Subscription
    $508.00 $50.80
    90% OFF your first 3 months!
    Offer ends February 1, 2026

    Save a further 13% by paying yearly

    • Unlimited total employees
    • Up to 50 total companies
    • Accounting API integration
    • HR tools included
    • Multi-company dashboard

    Agent 100

    Welcome Offer
    12 Month Subscription
    $7,949.00 $6,160.48
    90% OFF your first 3 months!
    Offer ends February 1, 2026

    Paying yearly includes 13% further discount when compared to monthly

    • Unlimited total employees
    • Up to 100 total companies
    • Accounting API integration
    • HR tools included
    • Multi-company dashboard

    Agent 100

    Welcome Offer
    1 Month Subscription
    $762.00 $76.20
    90% OFF your first 3 months!
    Offer ends February 1, 2026

    Save a further 13% by paying yearly

    • Unlimited total employees
    • Up to 100 total companies
    • Accounting API integration
    • HR tools included
    • Multi-company dashboard

    Agent Unlimited

    Welcome Offer
    12 Month Subscription
    $12,699.00 $9,841.72
    90% OFF your first 3 months!
    Offer ends February 1, 2026

    Paying yearly includes 13% further discount when compared to monthly

    • Unlimited total employees
    • Unlimited total companies
    • Accounting API integration
    • HR tools included
    • Multi-company dashboard

    Agent Unlimited

    Welcome Offer
    1 Month Subscription
    $1,217.00 $121.70
    90% OFF your first 3 months!
    Offer ends February 1, 2026

    Save a further 13% by paying yearly

    • Unlimited total employees
    • Unlimited total companies
    • Accounting API integration
    • HR tools included
    • Multi-company dashboard

    Need Extra Help?

    If you need extra help with your payroll, such as with setup, training or ATO machine credential support, please see our additional paid support and consultancy services. For more information on any of these ad hoc services or our support in general please see our support policy.

    ATO Credential Setup

    1 Hour
    $99.00

    Installing an ATO Machine Credential can be very difficult. Avoid spending hours with the ATO. Includes:

    • Secure Remote Assistance
    • Installation/Configuration Guidance
    • Testing/Validation

    Training/Consultancy

    1 Hour
    $189.00

    Let us help get you off on the right track. Includes:

    • Full Overview
    • Customised Training
    • Problem-Solving
    • Strategic Advice

    Custom Development

    Booked hourly (contact us for a quote)
    $209.00

    Customise the app to your needs:

    • Custom Feature Development
    • Feature Prioritisation
    • Dedicated Development Time

    New Implementation

    2 Hours
    $319.00

    We will guide you through:

    • Company/Employee Setup
    • Superannuation Configuration
    • STP/Machine Credential Setup (valued at $99)

    Other Options

    We also offer some additional subscription options in case you need read only access or want to power up your payroll process and connect with major accounting platforms.

    Read Only

    Welcome Offer
    12 Month Subscription
    $99.00
    90% OFF your first 3 months!
    Offer ends February 1, 2026

    Paying yearly includes 17% further discount when compared to monthly

    Read-only access for Lightning Payroll. Required for running detailed reports and payslips after your subscription has expired.

    Read Only

    Welcome Offer
    1 Month Subscription
    $9.95
    90% OFF your first 3 months!
    Offer ends February 1, 2026

    Save a further 17% by paying yearly

    Read-only access for Lightning Payroll. Required for running detailed reports and payslips after your subscription has expired.

    Accounting Integration

    12 Month Subscription
    $99.00

    Paying yearly includes 17% further discount when compared to monthly

    • Xero and MYOB journal exports
    • Support for departments, cost centres and tracking categories
    • Bank reconciliation support including bank transaction exports
    • Submission Reports

    Accounting Integration

    1 Month Subscription
    $9.95

    Save a further 17% by paying yearly

    • Xero and MYOB journal exports
    • Support for departments, cost centres and tracking categories
    • Bank reconciliation support including bank transaction exports
    • Submission Reports

    What we can do for you

    What is Included?

    Each subscription gives you full use of Lightning Payroll for 12 months from the date of purchase, two desktop installs plus web and mobile app access. Where they differ is in the total number of employees and companies you can manage. If your payroll needs grow throughout the year, you can upgrade by simply paying the price difference on a new subscription.

    Multiple Installations

    2 seats and installations included for flexible team access.

    Free Support

    Free phone and email support to ensure smooth operation. We also offer training and advanced support services as described in our Support Policy.

    Online Access

    Online and web version access for flexibility and convenience.

    Secure Backups

    Secure online and local backup features to protect your critical data.

    Software Updates

    Regular software updates to keep your system up to date and compliant.

    Electronic Banking

    Generate ABA files for pays and super to streamline electronic banking.

    Single Touch Payroll (Phase 2)

    Fully compliant with STP Phase 2, including update and adjust events and reconciliation services.

    Mobile Access

    Run payroll anywhere with our iOS and Android apps. Staff can clock in and out with our timeclock app.

    Password Protection

    Keep your payroll data safe with robust password protection.

    SuperStream Compliance

    Guaranteed compliance with SuperStream requirements for superannuation transactions.

    Unlimited Document Management

    Unlimited printing and emailing of payslips and payment summaries.