Smartly 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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Overview
Pricing and Plans
Features
Integrations
User Reviews

Overview

Smartly

4.9

(14)

Pricing

Pricing available upon request

About Smartly

Smartly is a cloud-based payroll solution designed to help businesses manage payroll and process payments in compliance with regulatory standards. The application enables employees to view approvals, payroll details, timesheets, payslips and more via a self-service portal.

The platform also allows employers to create and manage payroll templates, track time and attendance for employees, and generate reports. The application is HIPAA-compliant and integrates with a range of business applications, including QuickBooks. It also allows users to view reports on their timesheets, attendance and pay rates.

Smartly team offers support through live chat, email and phone contact.

Smartly Screenshots

Smartly Pricing and Plans

Starting price: NZ$40.00

Free Trial

Free Version

Basic

NZ$40.00

No plan information available

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Smartly Features

Popular features found in Time Tracking
Activity Tracking
Alerts/Notifications
Automatic Time Capture
Billable & Non-Billable Hours
Clock In/Out
Employee Database
Employee Scheduling
Overtime Calculation
Project Time Tracking
Real-Time Updates
Task Management
Third-Party Integrations
More features of Smartly
Access Controls/Permissions
Accounting Integration
Approval Process Control
Approval Workflow
Audit Trail
Calendar Management
Customizable Reports
Data Import/Export
Direct Deposit
Employee Profiles
General Ledger
ISO Compliance
Leave Tracking
Mobile App
Online Time Tracking
Payroll Management
Payroll Outsourcing
Payroll Reporting
Real-Time Notifications
Recurring/Subscription Billing
Reminders
Reporting/Analytics
Reporting & Statistics
Role-Based Permissions
Self Service Portal
Sick Leave Tracking
Tax Compliance
Team Calendars
Time Off Management
Time Off Requests
Timesheet Management
Time Tracking
Vacation/Leave Tracking
Wage Garnishment

Smartly Integrations

Xero

Smartly User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9

Ratings Breakdown

93%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.9

Value for money

4.8

Customer support

4.9

Functionality

4.9

Catherine D.

Verified reviewer

Information Technology and Services

11-50 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2023

Catherine's Comments

I have recommended Smartly to many others. It is a great payroll system. I love using it and would not change to anything else.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Ease of use, integration to Xero, tax compliance, help desk

Cons:

I missed the help desk when it was not staffed. Great to have it operating again. Many thanks

Reasons for choosing Smartly

Smartly had an experienced track record. Although the costs were similar, we thought that Smartly was likely to be more reliable, given that Xero was a recently intoduced payroll system. The integration of Smartly to Xero made up our mind to definitely stay with Smartly.

Reasons for switching to Smartly

cost, ease of use, reports, tax compliance updates and advice

Erina J.

Verified reviewer

Accounting

2-10 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2023

Be Smart & Use Smartly

I recommend this as the payroll platform for all my clients employment needs. As a user of Smartly for over 10 years I find it easy to use and have confidence the pay and holiday calculations are correct and comply. One touch pay processing and a fully automated payment proces stake the stress out of payroll for both my clients and I. Highly recommended :-)

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Fully integrated payroll service that pays your employees, files employment returns with Inland Revenue and deducts PAYE, handles payslips and legal compliance.

Cons:

It allows you to manipulate the average earnings calculation (via reducing the hours) to go below the legal requirement.

Reasons for choosing Smartly

Fully integrated payment process/filing and easy to use

Jenny T.

Verified reviewer

Retail

2-10 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2023

Great Service and Easy Use

Other than finding the product itself easy and quick to use, the main experience I have had with Smartly is the knowledge of their staff and feeling there is always someone that can help me.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

If I am ever unsure of compliance or how to enter pays etc. there is always a very knowledgeable person that I am able talk to.

Cons:

There isn't really anything that I dislike about Smartly it is a very efficient way of processing our payroll.

Reasons for choosing Smartly

Price and the simplicity of Smartly at that time.

Reasons for switching to Smartly

MYOB Payroll was very complicated to use at that time and it really frustrated me.

Massina H.

Verified reviewer

Hospitality

2-10 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2023

Kiwi Spit Roast

I don't have to worry about a thing!! Makes my life less stressful!

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Smartly has taught me so much about payroll, Smartly makes my life easier with less stress. They have all tge answers.

Cons:

I find the only thing that is abit of a pain, would be when I sign in to smartly i have to find my phone to get my code to actually get in. But I do realise this is best practice for online business.

Amie E.

Verified reviewer

Insurance

2-10 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2023

The ease of Smartly

Highly recommended. If I have an issue, can call support and they work with me to fix it very quickly, are very supportive, super friendly & helpful.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Love Smartly, so easy to use, efficient & the support is next level.

Cons:

No issues with Smartly so far, been using for 4+ years.

Reasons for choosing Smartly

This was recommended by Accountant for ease of use.

John L.

Verified reviewer

Health, Wellness and Fitness

2-10 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2023

Why I use Smartly for my Payroll

My overall experience has been 10/10! I would highly recommend Smartly to others looking for a simple way to do your businesses payroll. Its the 1 stop Payroll shop!!

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I like using payroll as it very user friendly. Admin isn't my strong point but working my way through Smartly is so easy to use. Customer support is very friendly and helpful. The team are understanding in every situation, and take time to explain things clearly. The team return calls in a timely matter The website has lots of extra information and videos to help answer questions. The payroll system can be integrated with my schedule system I use for rosters and timesheets for staff. Unlimited support & training

Cons:

There's not much I can say about least likes as I've always had good experiences.

Chelsea F.

Verified reviewer

Farming

2-10 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2023

Too Easy

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

We find Smartly so simple and easy to use for timesheet tracking and payroll. Our staff also find Smartly super easy to use, to load timesheets, leave requests etc. Customer Service staff are very helpful also.

Cons:

Nothing I can think of. Was a bit worried when they changed/upgraded the website a year or so ago, but I had nothing to be worried about, as still just as easy to navigate.

Tanya S.

Verified reviewer

Construction

2-10 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed December 2023

Makes payroll easy

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Great software, easy to use, having employees using the app has made it even better. Good knowing that all compliance is taken care of and wonderful support from the help desk.

Cons:

It can be hard to understand the steps required when first using the software

Kristin C.

Verified reviewer

Non-Profit Organization Management

2-10 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2023

You cannot get better than Smartly