No. 6 of 29 ·Global Payroll Software

PHPPayroll

Web · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · paid plans from $9.99/mo

Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely4 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedThinly documented

PHPPayroll is ranked #6 of 29 in global payroll software on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $9.99/mo.

PHPPayroll plans and pricing

All plans

Open-Source Edition Free 100% free and open source; no license fees or monthly charges Self-hosted · full source-code access · requires PHP, MySQL or MariaDB, and Apache or Nginx phppayroll.com · 5 Oct 2026

Starter $9.99/mo $9.99 per month 5 GB SSD web space · unlimited employees · unlimited payslips and records · all features included phppayroll.com · 5 Oct 2026

Standard Plan (Most Popular) $19.99/mo $19.99 per month 15 GB SSD web space · unlimited employees · unlimited payslips and reports · all features included phppayroll.com · 5 Oct 2026

Enterprise Payroll $26.99/mo $26.99 per month 20 GB SSD web space · unlimited employees · unlimited payslips and financial records · all features included phppayroll.com · 5 Oct 2026

Compared on global payroll software

Tax filing: Yes
Contractor payments: Yes
Multi-currency payments: Yes
Payroll delivery: hybrid
Worker types: both

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The record

Product: PHPPayroll is a PHP and MySQL based payroll and HR system that automates salary calculation, attendance tracking, and leave management.
Employee types: It supports daily, weekly, task-based, monthly, full-time, and part-time employees.
HR modules: Its listed modules include employee, attendance, holiday and leave, payslip, user, biometric attendance, performance, asset, document, expense, work, grievance, recruitment, and loan management.
Attendance: The attendance module can integrate with biometric devices, RFID cards, and mobile-based attendance tracking, and provides real-time reports.
Employee self-service: The employee self-service portal lets employees update personal details, request leave, access payslips, and raise grievances.
Payroll and payslips: Payslips can include earnings and deductions, support monthly, hourly, and project-based pay structures, and be accessed through a self-service portal.
Integrations: The site describes biometric and attendance system integration, payroll links for leave and expenses, and optional integration with third-party tools; it does not name specific third-party products.
Security: The cloud plans state that they include 256-bit SSL encryption, while the self-hosted edition leaves server security, access permissions, and backups under the customer's control.
Cloud edition: The cloud edition is hosted and managed by the vendor, with no local installation or server maintenance required, and the pricing FAQ says plans include technical support and onboarding.
Open-source edition: The open-source edition provides source code for self-hosting and customization, and the site recommends basic knowledge of PHP hosting, FTP, and database setup for installation.
Cloud plan limits: All three listed cloud plans state unlimited employees and payslips, with storage capacities of 5 GB, 15 GB, and 20 GB respectively.
Intended users: The pricing page describes the cloud plans for small businesses, medium-sized businesses, and large organizations, with indicative sizes of up to 50, up to 300, and 500+ employees.
Price from: $9.99/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Global Payroll Software in 2026#6 of 29

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Sources

phppayroll.com· checked 5 Oct 2026
phppayroll.com/features/· checked 5 Oct 2026
phppayroll.com/about/· checked 5 Oct 2026
phppayroll.com/pricing/· checked 5 Oct 2026
phppayroll.com/download/· checked 5 Oct 2026