Payroll software · Malaysia · Head-to-head

SQL Payroll vs Talenox

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

Which should you choose?

SQL Payroll edges ahead on our Malaysia tiering (Tier S vs A), but both are workable — the right pick depends on your trade, region, and the Malaysia-specific notes below.

SQL Payroll

Tier S · Recommended

LHDN-verified Malaysian payroll with auto EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB and HRDF

The dominant Malaysia-only payroll incumbent, paired with the widely-deployed SQL Account. Strong with accountants and traditional SMEs wanting a locally-certified system, and heavily reseller-distributed.

Pros

+ Certified by KWSP/PERKESO/LHDN/HRDF
+ Uses LHDN's own PCB calculator engine
+ Complete Malaysian statutory form coverage
+ Massive local support/reseller network

Cons

− Malaysia-only
− Dated UI vs modern SaaS
− Pricing not transparent (quote/reseller)
− Best value bundled with SQL Account

Malaysia note

Uses the official LHDN PCB calculator for 100%-matched MTD and generates the full statutory pack (EPF Borang A, SOCSO Borang 2/3/8A, EIS, Form EA, Borang E/CP8D, CP39/CP22) with text-file exports for KWSP/PERKESO/LHDN and bank uploads.

Typical Malaysia pricing: Not published; commonly from ~RM799 one-time via reseller.

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Talenox

Tier A · Workable

Clean cloud payroll & leave across Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong

A regional SaaS popular with startups and lean SMEs for its clean UI and fast onboarding, on a self-serve online model rather than reseller-led.

Pros

+ Clean modern UI, quick setup
+ Transparent per-headcount pricing
+ Regional coverage for SG/HK staff
+ Free public MY EPF/SOCSO/PCB calculators

Cons

− Free tier sunset 5 Jan 2026 (paid-only now)
− Per-headcount cost scales up
− Less local hand-holding than SQL/AutoCount
− Suite lighter on deep HR

Malaysia note

Auto-calculates EPF/SOCSO/EIS on each payroll run and produces PCB/MTD plus statutory exports — a good fit for a modern contractor with staff across Malaysia, Singapore or Hong Kong.

Typical Malaysia pricing: Base RM40 for first 5 headcount + RM8/full-timer; promo annual ~RM5/employee/mo.

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