Payroll software · Malaysia · Head-to-head

AutoCount Cloud Payroll vs Kakitangan.com

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

Which should you choose?

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

AutoCount Cloud Payroll

Tier A · Workable

Cloud HR & payroll for Malaysian SMEs — LHDN/PCB/EPF/SOCSO/EIS/HRDF compliant

The payroll arm of AutoCount, the other major Malaysian SME accounting vendor — a cloud-native HR+payroll bundling e-Leave/e-Claim/e-Attendance, sold through a large dealer ecosystem.

Pros

+ Free plan up to 3 employees
+ Cloud-based with facial-recognition/GPS clocking
+ Tight fit with AutoCount Accounting
+ Broad reseller support

Cons

− Malaysia-only
− Payroll depth lighter than a dedicated HRIS
− Best value inside the AutoCount ecosystem
− Advanced HR gated to paid tiers

Malaysia note

Fully compliant with LHDN/PCB/EPF/SOCSO/EIS/HRDF and auto-updates statutory rates (including Zakat) through to submission — a natural pick if you already run AutoCount Accounting.

Typical Malaysia pricing: Free up to 3 employees; paid from ~RM44/month.

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Kakitangan.com

Tier A · Workable

Malaysia-first HR & payroll built around local statutory workflows

One of the earliest, most recognised Malaysia-focused cloud HR/payroll brands, with a micro/small-business focus built on local fit and affordability.

Pros

+ Deep Malaysia-only focus
+ Affordable entry pricing
+ Complete statutory + EA/LHDN e-filing
+ Established local brand

Cons

− Malaysia-only
− Lighter feature set than enterprise HRIS
− Micro/SME orientation may not suit larger firms
− Less suited to multi-country teams

Malaysia note

Handles full statutory submissions (EPF/SOCSO/EIS/PCB/HRDF) plus the EA Form and LHDN e-filing — a cheap, local-first option for a small contractor making its first payroll hire.

Typical Malaysia pricing: From ~RM50/month for up to 5 employees.

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