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Collsoft Payroll vs Sage Payroll Ireland

Two Ireland payroll software options, compared side by side for Ireland trades.

Which should you choose?

Collsoft Payroll and Sage Payroll Ireland are closely matched (both Tier A) for Ireland payroll software. The right choice comes down to fit: weigh the pros, cons, pricing, and Ireland-specific notes for each against your trade and region.

Collsoft Payroll

Tier A · Workable

Irish payroll software with a loyal following among small employers — strong in construction

A long-standing Ireland-native payroll product with a tiered employer-based licence model, popular with smaller employers and bureaus. It is notably strong in construction thanks to RCT support, and is updated for 2026 pension auto-enrolment. Payroll-focused, not a general ledger.

Pros

+ Ireland-native and payroll-dedicated
+ Real-time PSRs to ROS after each run
+ Construction-friendly (RCT support) — relevant to trades
+ Generous 60-day trial

Cons

− Desktop rather than fully cloud-native
− Smaller brand footprint
− Interface less modern
− Bureau tiers add cost

Ireland note

Fully PAYE Modernisation compliant — submits real-time PSRs to ROS after every run, handles RPNs, PRSI/USC, ERR and SEPA files; updated for 2026 auto-enrolment.

Typical Ireland pricing: From ~€199/yr (single employer, unlimited employees); Bureau tiers ~€299–499/yr; 60-day trial

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Sage Payroll Ireland

Tier A · Workable

Sage's Irish payroll product — €10+VAT/mo, ROS-aligned

Sage Payroll Ireland is Sage's Irish-specific payroll offering — €10+VAT/month entry tier with ROS alignment. Strong fit for Irish businesses already on Sage Accounting Ireland.

Pros

+ Established Sage Irish brand
+ ROS integration native
+ Tight bundle with Sage Accounting Ireland
+ Accessible entry pricing

Cons

− UX dated vs newer Irish entrants
− Best value if already on Sage Accounting IE
− Less Irish-specific than BrightPay

Ireland note

ROS-aligned for PAYE Modernisation. Same Sage brand recognition that applies UK + IE markets.

Typical Ireland pricing: €10+VAT/month entry tier

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