Payroll software · Australia
Reckon
Australian payroll app and Reckon One payroll: STP Phase 2 and Payday Super, from $16 a month
Market position
Reckon is an ASX-listed Australian software company founded in 1987 by Greg Wilkinson. Its Reckon One cloud software offers accounting and payroll plans, and the standalone Reckon Payroll App runs pay runs on phone or web. It suits a sole trader or small crew that needs pay runs, super and STP reporting without paying for a full accounting suite.
Australia-specific note
Reckon says its payroll is fully ATO registered, Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 compliant and Payday Super compliant, with built-in SuperStream to calculate, lodge and pay super. Its Payroll App page says data is hosted in Australia.
Pros
- + STP Phase 2 and Payday Super compliance stated for its payroll
- + Built-in SuperStream to calculate, lodge and pay super, Reckon says
- + Low entry price: Payroll Essentials $16 a month for up to 4 employees
- + Payroll App on iOS, Android and web, plus the Reckon Mate employee app for payslips and leave
- + 30-day free trial and a free onboarding session
Cons
- − Award interpretation is not mentioned on its payroll pages
- − Priced by employee band (up to 4, up to 10, unlimited), so a growing crew moves up a plan
- − No rostering or time clock mentioned; employees submit timesheets for approval
- − Introductory offers last 6 months: the $1 Reckon One offer closes on 31 October 2026 and the $0.99 in-app Payroll App offer on 31 December 2026
Typical Australia pricing
AUD per month: Payroll Essentials $16 for up to 4 employees (Reckon's comparison, data as of June 2026), with higher plans for up to 10 and unlimited employees; Reckon One Accounting Plus $24 per month. New-customer offer of $1 a month for the first 6 months until 31 October 2026 (first Reckon One book only); new Reckon Payroll App customers get $0.99 a month in-app for the first 6 months, offer ending 31 December 2026; 30-day free trial.
Why this matters for Australia trades
Trade licensing is run by the states: Building Commission NSW issues NSW building and trade licences, QBCC licenses Queensland builders, plumbers and drainers (electrical work is licensed separately by the Electrical Safety Office), Victoria’s Building and Plumbing Commission registers and licenses plumbers, Building and Energy registers WA builders and licenses electricians, plumbers and gas fitters, and CBS licenses South Australian building and PGE contractors. Automatic Mutual Recognition lets licence holders from participating states work in NSW and, depending on the occupation, in WA, usually after notifying; Queensland does not take part. Employers report pay and super to the ATO through STP-enabled payroll software each payday, and from 1 July 2026 must pay the 12% super guarantee when they pay wages.
Australian trades vendor selection is shaped by state-based licensing, Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting to the ATO, super guarantee payments (due with each pay run under Payday Super from 1 July 2026), GST registration once turnover reaches $75,000 (per business.gov.au), and local lead services such as hipages, Localsearch and Yellow Pages.
Frequently asked
Is Reckon a good fit for Australia trades?
Reckon is an ASX-listed Australian software company founded in 1987 by Greg Wilkinson. Its Reckon One cloud software offers accounting and payroll plans, and the standalone Reckon Payroll App runs pay runs on phone or web. It suits a sole trader or small crew that needs pay runs, super and STP reporting without paying for a full accounting suite. Reckon says its payroll is fully ATO registered, Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 compliant and Payday Super compliant, with built-in SuperStream to calculate, lodge and pay super. Its Payroll App page says data is hosted in Australia.
What does Reckon cost in Australia?
AUD per month: Payroll Essentials $16 for up to 4 employees (Reckon's comparison, data as of June 2026), with higher plans for up to 10 and unlimited employees; Reckon One Accounting Plus $24 per month. New-customer offer of $1 a month for the first 6 months until 31 October 2026 (first Reckon One book only); new Reckon Payroll App customers get $0.99 a month in-app for the first 6 months, offer ending 31 December 2026; 30-day free trial. Pricing and availability can change by region; confirm current Australia pricing on the vendor's site before committing.
Does Reckon publish its prices?
Yes. Reckon is Tier S in our Australia directory, which means our check found its prices published on its own website (see the typical pricing above). The tier is not a quality ranking, so compare it against the alternatives for your trade and region.