Payroll software · France · Head-to-head
EBP Paie vs Silae
Two France payroll software options, compared side by side for France trades.
Which should you choose?
EBP Paie and Silae are closely matched (both Tier A) for France payroll software. The right choice comes down to fit: weigh the pros, cons, pricing, and France-specific notes for each against your trade and region.
EBP Paie
Tier A · WorkablePaie et déclarations sociales pour TPE/PME
The payroll module from French publisher EBP — payroll and social declarations for small firms, a natural fit if you already run EBP Bâtiment for your devis and invoicing.
Pros
- + French publisher; integrates with EBP suite
- + Payroll + social declarations
- + Familiar to accountants
- + Good if already on EBP
Cons
- − Pricing on quote ("sur devis")
- − Less modern than cloud-native PayFit
- − Best value inside the EBP ecosystem
- − Setup effort
France note
Most compelling if you already run EBP Bâtiment — keeping devis, invoicing and payroll in one publisher reduces friction. Otherwise PayFit is the easier standalone.
Silae
Tier A · WorkableMoteur de paie dominant, via experts-comptables
The dominant French payroll engine by volume (millions of payslips monthly), with 900+ collective agreements — but sold through accountants (experts-comptables), not direct, so you access it via your firm.
Pros
- + Market-leading French payroll engine
- + 900+ conventions collectives (incl. BTP)
- + Deep compliance coverage
- + Backed by your accountant
Cons
- − Not sold direct (via experts-comptables only)
- − No public pricing
- − Less hands-on for the business owner
- − Setup depends on your firm
France note
If you already use an expert-comptable, you may effectively be on Silae — its BTP convention coverage is excellent. It’s the accountant-led route rather than a DIY tool.
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