Best HR and payroll software in Singapore (2026), compared with the EDGE grant
25 HR systems are pre-approved for the EDGE grant here. Listed prices run from S$840 to S$19,430.
Cheapest after grant: Payboy HRMS (S$420, Payboy); most reviewed in the official directory: (A.I.) INFO-TECH Cloud HRMS (1110 reviews, S$2,850 after grant).
SMEs can receive up to 50% of qualifying costs, which are capped at S$20,000, so the grant is at most S$10,000 (non-SMEs: 30%, up to S$6,000). GST, maintenance and software beyond 12 months are not covered.
Checked against official sources on .
All 25 pre-approved options
Sorted by best balance of price after grant and each vendor's track record in public sources. How we rank. The order is never paid for.
Our shortlist
Picked by our method: half price after grant, half track record in public sources. Never paid for. How we rank
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1
Payboy HRMS
Payboy · Well established
S$420 after grant (listed S$840)
- Lowest price after grant of 25
- Data protection certified
- 4.2★ from 156 reviews
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2
QuickHR
Enable Business · Well established
S$1,450 after grant (listed S$2,900)
- Data protection certified
- 4.5★ from 260 reviews
- 13 years in business
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3
WhyzeHR
Whyze Solutions · Well established
S$1,900 after grant (listed S$3,800)
- Data protection certified
- 4.6★ from 149 reviews
- 18 years in business
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| Solution | Listed from | Est. grant | After grant | Reviews | Actions |
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| Payboy HRMSPayboy Data protection certified4.2★ from 156 reviewsIn business since 2013 Well established
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S$840 | − S$420 | S$420 | 156 | Get quote OfficialWebsite |
| QuickHREnable Business Data protection certified4.5★ from 260 reviewsIn business since 2013 Well established
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S$2,900 | − S$1,450 | S$1,450 | 260 | Get quote OfficialWebsite |
| WhyzeHRWhyze Solutions Data protection certified4.6★ from 149 reviewsIn business since 2008 Well established
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S$3,800 | − S$1,900 | S$1,900 | 149 | Get quote Official |
| SwingvySwingvy 4.1★ from 8 reviewsIn business since 2016 Less public evidence
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S$1,520 | − S$760 | S$760 | 8 | Get quote Official |
| OpensoftHROpensoft Data protection certified4.1★ from 62 reviewsIn business since 2006 Well established
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S$4,700 | − S$2,350 | S$2,350 | 62 | Get quote Official |
| Million Human Resource Management SystemRockbell International Software 4.2★ from 95 reviewsIn business since 2006 Established
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S$2,719 | − S$1,359.50 | S$1,359.50 | 95 | Get quote OfficialWebsite |
| (A.I.) INFO-TECH Cloud HRMSInfo-Tech Systems Data protection certified4.2★ from 1110 reviewsIn business since 2007 Well established
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S$5,700 | − S$2,850 | S$2,850 | 1110 | Get quote OfficialWebsite |
| Adaptive PayAdaptive Cloud Systems 4.4★ from 90 reviewsIn business since 2013 Established
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S$3,000 | − S$1,500 | S$1,500 | 90 | Get quote Official |
| BASIntercorp Solutions 4.1★ from 5 reviewsIn business since 1991Government customer Established
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S$3,200 | − S$1,600 | S$1,600 | 5 | Get quote Official |
| JustLogin AI HRMS SuiteJustlogin 4.0★ from 70 reviewsIn business since 2000 Established
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S$3,040 | − S$1,520 | S$1,520 | 70 | Get quote Official |
| cuteOffice ERPCute Infocomm Solutions 4.6★ from 18 reviewsIn business since 2017 Established
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S$3,000 | − S$1,500 | S$1,500 | 18 | Get quote Official |
| Briohr Human Resource Management SystemBriohr 4.1★ from 6 reviewsIn business since 2018 Less public evidence
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S$2,620 | − S$1,310 | S$1,310 | 6 | Get quote Official |
| HReasily Online Payroll361 Degree Consultancy 4.6★ from 9 reviewsIn business since 2008 Established
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S$3,276 | − S$1,638 | S$1,638 | 9 | Get quote OfficialWebsite |
| StaffAny HRMS CoreStaffany No reviews yetIn business since 2018 Less public evidence
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S$2,300 | − S$1,150 | S$1,150 | — | Get quote OfficialWebsite |
| HReasilyYuvo No reviews yetIn business since 2015 Less public evidence
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S$2,640 | − S$1,320 | S$1,320 | — | Get quote Official |
| Zealys HRMSZealys 4.4★ from 4 reviewsIn business since 2021 Less public evidence
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S$2,960 | − S$1,480 | S$1,480 | 4 | Get quote Official |
| Carbonate HrCarbonate 4.5★ from 28 reviewsIn business since 2019 Established
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S$4,320 | − S$2,160 | S$2,160 | 28 | Get quote Official |
| PayDay! HRMSRsm Stone Forest Accountserve 4.1★ from 3 reviewsIn business since 1996Government customer Established
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S$5,200 | − S$2,600 | S$2,600 | 3 | Get quote Official |
| PayAdvisorMobile HRMSCapps Solutions 4.3★ from 10 reviewsIn business since 2011 Established
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S$4,500 | − S$2,250 | S$2,250 | 10 | Get quote Official |
| Time Access HRMSTime Access International 4.1★ from 46 reviewsIn business since 1994 Established
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S$6,400 | − S$3,200 | S$3,200 | 46 | Get quote Official |
| Frontier e-HR - AutomateHR eFrontierFrontier E-Hr 3.9★ from 4 reviewsIn business since 2000 Less public evidence
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S$5,240 | − S$2,620 | S$2,620 | 4 | Get quote Official |
| BIPO Human Resource Management System (HRMS)Bipo Service (Singapore) 3.6★ from 4 reviewsIn business since 2014Government customer Established
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S$7,400 | − S$3,700 | S$3,700 | 4 | Get quote OfficialWebsite |
| PeopleCentral HRMSPeople Central PDPC decision 20264.5★ from 17 reviewsIn business since 2001 Less public evidence
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S$4,600 | − S$2,300 | S$2,300 | 17 | Get quote Official |
| TIMES SOFTWARE HRMSTimes Software 4.0★ from 31 reviewsIn business since 1998 Established
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S$9,350 | − S$4,675 | S$4,675 | 31 | Get quote Official |
| Synergix SoftwareSynergix Technologies No reviews yetIn business since 1996 Less public evidence
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S$19,430 | − S$9,715 | S$9,715 | — | Get quote OfficialWebsite |
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"Listed from" and "Est. grant" are the starting price and estimated grant shown for each package in the IMDA SMEs Go Digital directory, before GST. "After grant" is the difference. Your package, headcount and outlets change the price, and your Letter of Offer sets the grant. Reviews are the number of verified reviews in the official directory; read them there.
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How to choose
Payroll and CPF
Check CPF contribution files, IR8A / Auto-Inclusion Scheme submission and itemised payslips, which MOM requires.
Leave and claims on mobile
Staff will use the app most; try the mobile leave and claim flow in a demo.
Attendance and shifts
If you run shifts, check whether rostering is included or needs the separate scheduling category.
Number of employees
Prices often scale per employee. Make sure the quote covers your headcount for the full year.
Year-two price
The grant supports software for up to 12 months only. Get the renewal price in writing.
What usually fits
Under 10 staff
A simple payroll-plus-leave package keeps costs low.
Shift-based (F&B, retail)
HRMS plus e-scheduling, or a suite that includes both.
Growing past 50 staff
Approval workflows, appraisal and reporting become more important.
How to claim the EDGE grant for HR systems
Check eligibility
Registered and operating in Singapore, with at least 30% local ownership.
Get a quotation
Pick a pre-approved package. Do not sign or pay a deposit yet. You cannot change vendor after you apply, so decide now.
Build the package
Recreate the quoted package on the SMEs Go Digital site to get a package reference.
Apply
Submit on the Business Grants Portal with your company's Corppass. Outcome in about a week.
Go ahead and claim
You may start once the application is submitted, but it is safest to wait for the Letter of Offer. When the project is done and fully paid, submit your claim (claims for software open from 1 December 2026).
Step-by-step, including Corppass login, timing and claims: how to apply for the EDGE grant.
Official sources: Enterprise Singapore activity page IMDA directory EDGE FAQ
Questions
What is the best HR software in Singapore for SMEs?
The best fit depends on headcount, shift work and how much payroll you want to run yourself. Shortlist two or three pre-approved HRMS packages from the table below, check CPF, IR8A and mobile leave/claims in a demo, and compare the year-two price. If you would rather not run payroll yourself, compare payroll outsourcing (HR shared services) instead.
Is payroll software covered by the EDGE grant?
Yes. Payroll software is part of the Human Resource Management System (HRMS) activity, so the same S$20,000 cost cap applies (up to S$10,000 grant for SMEs).
Can I get the EDGE grant for HR software?
Yes. Under the Human Resource Management System activity, SMEs can receive up to 50% of qualifying costs, with qualifying costs capped at S$20,000 (a grant of up to S$10,000).
What is the difference between HRMS and HR shared services?
HRMS is software you run yourself. HR shared services means outsourcing payroll and HR admin to a provider; it is a separate EDGE activity with a higher cost cap.
Who can apply?
A business registered and operating in Singapore with at least 30% Singaporean or PR ownership (counting ultimate individual owners). SMEs, with group annual sales up to S$100 million or up to 200 employees, get up to 50% support; larger companies up to 30%. You must still meet these conditions when you claim, or the claim is not paid.
When must I apply?
Before you sign, pay a deposit or start work: projects started before the application are not supported. After you submit, you may pay the vendor before approval, but at your own risk. Costs from the application date are covered only if the application is approved.
What is not covered?
GST, maintenance, and software subscription beyond the first 12 months. Professional services such as setup or data migration are covered only when they are part of the pre-approved package. The grant is paid as a reimbursement after the project is completed and fully paid.
How do I apply?
Get a quotation from a pre-approved vendor, build the matching package on the IMDA SMEs Go Digital site, then apply on the Business Grants Portal with your company's Corppass. Vendors, corporate secretaries and other third parties are not allowed to apply or claim on your behalf.
Can I change vendor after I apply?
No. After you submit, only the project end date and claim due date can be changed. To switch vendor you must terminate the application and apply again, so compare quotations before you apply.
Can I apply more than once for the same kind of software?
For single-function digital solutions and integrated enterprise systems, support is limited to one application per company (UEN) for each solution, and EDGE is for new projects: a project already funded under PSG cannot be funded again.
How long does approval take?
Enterprise Singapore states an application outcome in about one week for pre-approved single-function solutions. The project must be completed within 18 months of approval.
When can I claim?
After the project deliverables are done and you have paid in full. For single-function digital solutions and pre-scoped equipment, EDGE claims open from 1 December 2026; for other activities, from 1 January 2027.
Is there a yearly limit?
Yes. Single-function solutions, integrated enterprise systems and pre-scoped equipment together count towards S$30,000 a year per company, within an overall EDGE limit of S$100,000 a year. Limits run from 1 April to 31 March, so submit by 31 March to use the current year's limit. Past PSG, EDG or MRA grants do not count towards the EDGE limits.