TSS Payroll
Switching Guide

Looking for a Payroll Professional Alternative?

Payroll Professional is a long-standing desktop payroll package for South African SMEs. TSS Payroll gives you the same SARS compliance in a modern, cloud-based system — accessible from anywhere, with no installation required.

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Cloud-based

Access from anywhere. No local install, no manual updates, no single-PC lock-in.

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Affordable

Flat monthly pricing with no upfront licence purchase.

Easy to use

Clean, modern interface. Set up in an hour — no manual to read first.

Feature
TSS Payroll
Payroll Professional
Cloud-based access
Desktop install
SARS PAYE compliance
EMP201 / EMP501
IRP5 generation
Automatic tax table updates
Manual update required
Multi-device access
Single installed PC
Setup time
< 1 hour
Half a day+
AI payroll insights
Included
Not available
WhatsApp payslips
Included
Not available
Free trial
30 days, no card required
Demo only

People Also Ask

Is switching payroll software difficult?

Not usually — most switches involve capturing current employee and compensation data into the new system before your next pay run.

Will I lose historical payroll data if I switch?

Historical records typically stay in your old system for reference; going forward, your new system builds its own history from the switch date.

Is cloud payroll less secure than desktop software?

No — reputable cloud payroll providers use encryption and access controls that generally exceed what a single desktop installation can offer.

Switch from Payroll Professional

The same compliance, without the desktop install

TSS Payroll is cloud-based, easy to use, and fully SARS compliant — accessible from any device. Free 30-day trial.

No credit card required · Cancel anytime · 30-day free trial

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