Small businesses don’t need enterprise HR suites — they need salary software that runs payroll correctly, stays FBR-compliant, and doesn’t cost a fortune. Here’s how to choose in 2026.
What small teams actually need
- Automatic FBR salary tax so you never rebuild a formula after the budget.
- Payslips employees can download themselves.
- EOBI and provident fund handled automatically.
- Simple pricing — ideally pay-as-you-go, not a big fixed monthly bill.
- Fast setup — import an existing salary sheet and go.
What you can skip (for now)
Recruitment modules, performance reviews and complex approval chains are great for large HR teams but overkill for a 10–50 person business. Don’t pay for what you won’t use.
Why credit-based pricing suits SMEs
Per-employee monthly fees punish you for growing and for seasonal hiring. Credit-based pricing — where one credit runs one employee’s payroll for one month — means you only pay for what you actually process. Credits that never expire are ideal for businesses with variable headcount.
PayTime is built for exactly this: FBR tax automatic, payslips instant, no setup fee, and credit pricing from Rs 100–250 per employee per month depending on volume. Most small businesses are up and running in an afternoon. See pricing or book a demo.
