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Recommendation

    Prices shown include GST (10%). You cannot downgrade until renewal. If your employee or company counts tend to fluctuate, a monthly subscription might suit you better.
    Starter

    Small

    1 Month Subscription
    $31.00

    Flexible monthly billing for teams that want predictable payroll costs.

    Save 14% by paying yearly.

    Add HR+ People ops add on + $15.50 /mo
    • Up to 5 total employees
    • Up to 2 total companies
    • Upgradeable to 10 companies. 10+ requires an agent subscription.
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    Scaling teams

    Medium

    1 Month Subscription
    $57.00

    Flexible monthly billing for teams that want predictable payroll costs.

    Save 12% by paying yearly.

    Add HR+ People ops add on + $28.50 /mo
    • Up to 30 total employees
    • Up to 2 total companies
    • Upgradeable to 10 companies. 10+ requires an agent subscription.
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    Established teams

    Large

    1 Month Subscription
    $104.00

    Flexible monthly billing for teams that want predictable payroll costs.

    Save 12% by paying yearly.

    Add HR+ People ops add on + $52.00 /mo
    • Up to 75 total employees
    • Up to 2 total companies
    • Upgradeable to 10 companies. 10+ requires an agent subscription.
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    High volume

    Extra Large

    1 Month Subscription
    $172.00

    Flexible monthly billing for teams that want predictable payroll costs.

    Save 12% by paying yearly.

    Add HR+ People ops add on + $86.00 /mo
    • Up to 150 total employees
    • Up to 2 total companies
    • Upgradeable to 10 companies. 10+ requires an agent subscription.
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    Unlimited

    Enterprise

    1 Month Subscription
    $249.00

    Flexible monthly billing for teams that want predictable payroll costs.

    Save 13% by paying yearly.

    Add HR+ People ops add on + $124.50 /mo
    • Unlimited total employees
    • Up to 5 total companies
    • Upgradeable to 10 companies. 10+ requires an agent subscription.
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    HR+ add on

    HR+ turns payroll into a complete people operations hub

    HR+ helps growing teams run cleaner HR operations with less admin pressure. Keep employee files and documents organised, publish policies for acknowledgement, run onboarding and offboarding checklists, track training and certifications, use ready-made templates and reminders, and manage reimbursements and expense claims with clear accountability.

    HR+ prices shown in AUD, including GST (10%).
    Get one place for compliance visibility, employee file/document management, and auditable activity history.
    Each plan above shows its exact HR+ amount, and monthly/annual values follow the same billing toggle.
    For agent customers

    Running payroll across a larger client portfolio?

    Agent subscriptions are the right fit when you need to process payroll for more than ten companies. They include the tools and support extras that matter most to bookkeeping firms, accountants, and multi-company payroll teams.

    Included agent dashboard for multi-company workflow.
    Accounting API integrations and premium support features included.
    Priority handling for agent support questions and product suggestions.

    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.

    Service

    ATO Credential Setup

    1 Hour
    $99.00

    Book one-off expert help for setup, training, onboarding, or specialist payroll support work.

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

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

    Training/Consultancy

    1 Hour
    $189.00

    Book one-off expert help for setup, training, onboarding, or specialist payroll support work.

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

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

    Custom Development

    Booked hourly (contact us for a quote)
    $209.00

    Book one-off expert help for setup, training, onboarding, or specialist payroll support work.

    Customise the app to your needs:

    • Custom Feature Development
    • Feature Prioritisation
    • Dedicated Development Time
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    Service

    New Implementation

    2 Hours
    $319.00

    Book one-off expert help for setup, training, onboarding, or specialist payroll support work.

    We will guide you through:

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

    Read Only

    12 Month Subscription
    $99.00

    Paying yearly includes 17% discount compared with monthly billing.

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

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    Read only

    Read Only

    1 Month Subscription
    $9.95

    Keep access to payroll records and reporting without full edit permissions.

    Save 17% by paying yearly.

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

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    Add on

    Accounting Integration

    12 Month Subscription
    $99.00

    Paying yearly includes 17% discount compared with monthly billing.

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

    Accounting Integration

    1 Month Subscription
    $9.95

    Extend Lightning Payroll with specialist functionality without changing your core payroll workflow.

    Save 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
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    Add on

    Farm Focus

    12 Month Subscription
    $99.00

    Paying yearly includes 17% discount compared with monthly billing.

    • Connect to Farm Focus
    • Download Farm Focus account codes
    • Report payroll figures instantly
    • Submission Reports
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    Add on

    Farm Focus

    1 Month Subscription
    $9.95

    Extend Lightning Payroll with specialist functionality without changing your core payroll workflow.

    Save 17% by paying yearly.

    • Connect to Farm Focus
    • Download Farm Focus account codes
    • Report payroll figures instantly
    • Submission Reports
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    One place for your whole people stack

    Employee files and documents, policy acknowledgements, onboarding and offboarding checklists, training and certifications, reimbursements — all auditable, all in one place.

    HR+ | The new people operations add-on

    Run your team — not just their pay

    HR+ turns Lightning Payroll into a complete people operations hub. Less admin pressure, more compliance visibility, and one tidy home for every HR detail your growing team accumulates.

    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 bank 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.

    Document Management

    Free generation and emailing of payslips and reports.