PaySoft vs PaySpace
Both give their price on request, so ask each for a written quote that states the VAT basis.
Both are sold and supported in South Africa.
Prices in rand
The contenders
Prices are compared only when both are on the same VAT footing.
All prices are in rand. Where a vendor lists in dollars, pounds or euros we convert at R16.53 per US dollar, R21.86 per pound and R18.53 per euro (European Central Bank reference rates, via Frankfurter, 9 OCT 2026).
Side by side
| Measure | PaySoftPaySoft | PaySpacePaySpace |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | On request | On request |
| Basis | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Price read | 11 OCT 2026 | 11 OCT 2026 |
| South Africa | ||
| Availability | Sold in South Africa | Sold in South Africa |
| Features | ||
| Salary, supplier and SARS payments | Yes | No |
| Same day or next day settlement | Yes | No |
| DebiCheck, EFT debit orders and registered mandates | Yes | No |
| Account, check digit and ID verification | Yes | No |
| Direct Xero integration with automatic reconciliation | Yes | No |
| Section 18A certificates for non profits and schools | Yes | No |
| Payroll with automated tax updates and statutory reporting | No | Yes |
| Configured for 49 countries | No | Yes |
| Employee records, leave and onboarding | No | Yes |
| Employee self service through WhatsApp | No | Yes |
| AI assistant for payroll questions | No | Yes |
| Self serve or managed payroll | No | Yes |
| Lite for up to 50 employees, Premier and Master for larger employers | No | Yes |
| Plans | ||
| Demo | Yes | Yes |
In each row the stronger cell is dark and the weaker is grey. A row of ticks appears only where a vendor's page lists the item.
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