Software Comparison
Quantum Payroll vs SimplePay - Irish Payroll Software Compared
Choosing between Quantum Payroll and SimplePay is one of the most common decisions Irish businesses face when evaluating payroll software. This comparison breaks down everything an Irish SME needs to know, from Revenue integration and GDPR data residency to pricing and ease of use.
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Quick Verdict
Quantum Payroll suits mid-sized to larger Irish employers who want the option to keep payroll data on-premise rather than in the cloud, a locally built and supported product, and an ISO 27001:2022 certified vendor.
Where Quantum Payroll and SimplePay actually differ
- SimplePay publishes a starting price; Quantum Payroll is quote-based, so budget a sales conversation to get a comparable figure.
- SimplePay offers a free trial; Quantum Payroll does not, so evaluating it hands-on takes a demo request.
Quantum Payroll vs SimplePay - Feature Comparison
| Feature | Quantum Payroll | SimplePay |
|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | No free trial available. | Free 30-day trial with all features and full support included. |
| Deployment Options | On-premise or cloud. Employers can keep payroll data in-house if preferred. | Cloud only. |
| PAYE Modernisation and ROS Integration | Full PAYE Modernisation support with Revenue Online Service integration. | Full PAYE Modernisation support. Submits directly to ROS with a single click and retrieves RPNs automatically. |
| SEPA Payment File Export | Not listed as a supported feature. | Native SEPA payment file export compatible with AIB, Bank of Ireland, and PTSB. |
| Accounting Integrations | No integrations published. | Integrates with Xero and QuickBooks Online. |
| Employee Self-Service | Not listed as a supported feature. | Employees can access payslips and manage leave via web and mobile app. |
| Security Certification and Data Residency | ISO 27001:2022 certified. EU data residency. | EU data residency. No ISO 27001 certification claim verified. |
Irish Compliance and Pricing Matrix
A side-by-side data comparison of pricing and Irish regulatory compliance for Quantum Payroll and SimplePay. Values are derived from each vendor's published data and verified weekly.
| Requirement | Quantum Payroll | SimplePay |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Contact for pricing | From €4/employee/month |
| Pricing model | Contact for pricing | Monthly flat rate |
| EUR pricing guaranteed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | ✗ | ✓ |
| Irish Compliance | ||
| Revenue (ROS) integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| PAYE Modernisation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Irish bank feeds | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bank compatibility | None listed | AIB, Bank of Ireland, PTSB |
| SEPA direct debit | ✗ | ✗ |
| Irish IBAN support | ✗ | ✓ |
| VAT handling | ✗ | ✗ |
| EU data residency (GDPR) | EU only | EU only |
| Irish support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Revenue-approved | ✗ | ✗ |
| CBI regulated | ✗ | ✗ |
Pricing notes
Quantum Payroll: Quote-based pricing. Contact Snow Technology for a quotation.
SimplePay: From EUR4.00 per active employee per month, exclusive of VAT. Per active employee model: no charge for admin users. Free 30-day trial with all features and full support included. - Source
Irish Compliance Comparison
For Irish businesses, compliance with Revenue, GDPR, and local banking standards is non-negotiable. Here is how Quantum Payroll and SimplePay compare on the requirements that matter most to Irish SMEs.
Revenue Integration
Both Quantum Payroll and SimplePay support Revenue Online Service (ROS) integration, meaning you can file VAT returns and manage your tax obligations directly from either platform. For Irish businesses, this is table stakes - and both vendors deliver.
PAYE Modernisation
Both Quantum Payroll and SimplePay fully support PAYE Modernisation with real-time payroll reporting to Revenue. Irish employers are legally required to submit payroll data in real time, so having this built in saves significant time and reduces the risk of non-compliance penalties.
Irish Bank Feeds
Quantum Payroll supports no Irish banks directly. SimplePay supports AIB, Bank of Ireland, PTSB. SimplePay has broader Irish bank compatibility, which matters if you bank with AIB or Bank of Ireland or PTSB - you will get automatic bank feeds or SEPA payment file support that Quantum Payroll cannot offer.
GDPR Data Residency
Both Quantum Payroll and SimplePay store data in EU data centres, providing strong GDPR compliance out of the box. Irish businesses can use either platform without worrying about cross-border data transfers to the US or other non-EU jurisdictions.
SEPA and IBAN Support
Neither Quantum Payroll nor SimplePay offers native SEPA Direct Debit support. This is less relevant for payroll tools, but if you need to process euro payments, ensure your accounting or invoicing software covers SEPA compliance.
VAT Handling
Neither Quantum Payroll nor SimplePay handles Irish VAT directly. This is expected for payroll tools - your accounting software should manage VAT compliance.
Pricing Comparison
All prices below are in euro. Pricing can change - we verify vendor pricing weekly, but always confirm on the vendor's website before purchasing.
Quantum Payroll
Contact for quote
- Pricing model: Contact for pricing
- Free trial: No
- EUR pricing guaranteed: Yes
SimplePay
€4/mo
- Pricing model: Flat rate
- Free trial: Yes
- EUR pricing guaranteed: Yes
Quantum Payroll does not publish entry-level pricing - request a quote directly. Total cost of ownership depends on users, plan tier, add-ons and features, so always calculate the full annual cost for your team size before committing.
Who Should Choose Quantum Payroll
Quantum Payroll is the better fit if your business matches one or more of these profiles:
- ✓Those who value: deployable on-premise or in the cloud, with revenue online service (ros) integration
- ✓Those who value: supports paye modernisation for compliant real-time revenue reporting
- ✓Those who value: built and supported in ireland by snow technology
Who Should Choose SimplePay
SimplePay is the better fit if your business matches one or more of these profiles:
- ✓Businesses banking with AIB, Bank of Ireland, PTSB who want reliable bank feed or payment file support
- ✓Those who value: submit payroll data to ros with a single click; usc and prsi handled automatically
- ✓Those who value: per active employee pricing with no charge for admin users, well suited to payroll bureaus
Our Verdict
Quantum Payroll suits mid-sized to larger Irish employers who want the option to keep payroll data on-premise rather than in the cloud, a locally built and supported product, and an ISO 27001:2022 certified vendor. Both products handle PAYE Modernisation and Revenue Online Service integration, and both hold EU data residency, so neither has a compliance gap on those fronts. Where SimplePay pulls ahead for most Irish SMEs is pricing transparency and accessibility: from EUR 4.00 per active employee per month with a free 30-day trial, it lets smaller employers and payroll bureaus get started without a sales conversation, and it adds SEPA payment file export compatible with AIB, Bank of Ireland, and PTSB, plus employee self-service and Xero and QuickBooks Online integrations that Quantum Payroll does not publish.
Quantum Payroll offers no free trial and no published starting price, which makes it harder to evaluate quickly, and its listed sector and size fit skews toward organisations of six employees or more, whereas SimplePay covers sole traders upward. Neither vendor has native Irish bank feeds or SEPA Direct Debit collection, which is standard for payroll tools and not a meaningful gap between them.
Ultimately, the best choice depends on your specific business needs, team size, and priorities. We recommend taking advantage of free trials from both vendors before making your final decision. If you are working with an Irish accountant or payroll bureau, ask which platform they prefer - their familiarity with the software can save you significant time and hassle during setup and ongoing support.
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