PayMax Subscription Tiers
Compare PayMax subscription plans and find the perfect fit for your South African business. From essential payroll processing to enterprise-grade HRIS solutions.
Essential
Perfect for small businesses getting started with payroll
- Up to 10 employees
- Basic payroll processing
- PAYE & UIF calculations
- Basic leave managementStandard leave types only
- Payslip design3 basic templates
- Change requestsBasic profile updates only
- Employee self-service
- SARS compliance reports
- Email support
- Workforce analytics
- Performance reviews
- Advanced leave policies
- Tax engine access
- Custom branding
Advanced
Comprehensive HRIS features for growing businesses
- Up to 50 employees
- Advanced payroll processing
- Full tax engine access
- Advanced leave management
- Custom payslip designUnlimited templates
- Advanced change requestsBulk changes & workflows
- Workforce analytics
- Performance reviews
- Custom leave policies
- Organizational structure
- Priority email support
- Phone support
- Integration support
- Advanced reporting
Enterprise
Enterprise-grade solution with dedicated support
- Unlimited employees
- White-label solution
- Custom integrations
- Dedicated account manager
- Custom training
- SLA guarantees
- Advanced security
- Custom workflows
- API access
- Custom reporting
- 24/7 priority support
- Implementation support
- Data migration assistance
- Compliance consulting
Detailed Feature Comparison
Core Payroll
| Feature | Essential | Advanced | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAYE & UIF Calculations | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Statutory Compliance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payslip Generation | Basic | Advanced | Custom |
| Employee Self-Service | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Leave Management
| Feature | Essential | Advanced | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Leave Types | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom Leave Policies | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Leave Analytics | Basic | Advanced | Custom |
| Approval Workflows | Basic | Advanced | Custom |
HR Features
| Feature | Essential | Advanced | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Database | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance Reviews | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workforce Analytics | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Organizational Charts | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
Support & Training
| Feature | Essential | Advanced | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Email Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Phone Support | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated Account Manager | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom Training | ✗ | Basic | ✓ |
When to Consider Upgrading
Growing Team Size
When you exceed employee limits on your current plan
💡 Upgrade to accommodate more employees without per-user charges
Advanced HR Needs
Need performance reviews, workforce analytics, or custom policies
💡 Advanced plan provides comprehensive HRIS functionality
Integration Requirements
Need to connect with accounting software or other business systems
💡 Advanced+ plans include integration support and capabilities
Compliance Complexity
Multi-entity businesses or complex compliance requirements
💡 Enterprise plan offers compliance consulting and custom solutions
Ready to Choose Your Plan?
Start with Essential and upgrade as your business grows. All plans include core payroll functionality and SARS compliance.