OCTIS vs payroll software or outsourced payroll in Hong Kong
Talenox software against payroll bundled into accounting plans.
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Otty's short answer
Talenox charges HK$17 per full-time employee per month for payroll, with a HK$85 minimum for the first five staff. Sleek bundles monthly payroll and MPF e-submission into its HK$5,880-a-year Standard accounting plan. Osome charges HK$440 per employee for the employer return and Air Corporate includes payroll for one employee on a US$150 monthly plan. Software suits you if you run payroll yourself.
Side by side
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| What matters | OCTISHong Kong company + OCTIS global plan | Talenox | Sleek | Osome | Air Corporate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Payroll handled by OCTIS accountants | Software, you run it | Bundled, they run it | Add-on to accounting | Bundled in plan |
| Payroll price | Not published; 10–30% below your current bill | HK$17 per employee per month | In HK$5,880 per year plan | Not published | In US$150 per month plan |
| Minimum charge | 10–30% below your current bill | HK$85 for first 5 staff | Plan price | Not published | Plan price |
| Part-time staff rate | 10–30% below your current bill | HK$8.50 per month | Not published | Not published | Not published |
Data sources & disclaimer: Comparison data was compiled from publicly available sources — including the competitors' own published pricing and feature pages — captured on 9 November 2026. Figures reflect the typical or advertised pricing at that time and may have changed since; plans, inclusions and prices vary by provider, region and promotion. OCTIS is independent and not affiliated with the named companies; all trademarks belong to their respective owners. This comparison is provided in good faith for general information only and is not professional, legal or financial advice — please verify current details with each provider before deciding.
Which one fits you
OCTIS · Hong Kong company + OCTIS global plan
Choose OCTIS if you want payroll sitting next to your accounts, CRM and team workspace, and a quote 10–30% below your current bill.
Talenox
Choose Talenox if you will run payroll yourself, have more than a few staff, and want leave and claims in the same tool.
Sleek
Choose Sleek if you want monthly payroll and MPF handled for you inside your accounting plan.
Osome
Choose Osome if you already use its accounting plan and only need employer returns, charged per employee.
Air Corporate
Choose Air Corporate if you have one to four staff and want payroll inside a fixed US$ monthly accounting plan.
What the table does not show
What MPF asks of an employer
Employers must enrol full-time and part-time employees aged 18 to 64 in an MPF scheme within 60 calendar days of starting. Employer and employee each pay 5% of relevant income, between a monthly minimum of HK$7,100 and maximum of HK$30,000, so the top contribution is HK$1,500 each per month. The first payment is due by the 10th of the month after the 60th day. Failing to enrol on time carries a fine of up to HK$350,000.
Software: cheap, but you operate it
Talenox lists Payroll at HK$17 per full-time employee per month and HK$8.50 per part-time employee, with a minimum of HK$85 for the first five employees. Its HR suite (payroll, leave and claims) is HK$30 per full-time employee per month. It calculates MPF automatically, handles voluntary contributions and generates IR56B, IR56E, IR56F, IR56G and IR56M forms. Someone in your team still has to enter changes and approve each run.
Outsourced: fewer tasks, less choice
Sleek's Standard accounting plan, HK$5,880 per financial year, includes setting up a Talenox payroll profile, a monthly payroll run, payslips, expense reimbursement and monthly MPF e-submission. Osome's Operate plan lists employer return filing at HK$440 per employee as an add-on. Air Corporate's Small Business plan (US$150 per month) covers payroll for one employee and Growth (US$215) up to four. Ask what happens when headcount grows.
Where OCTIS fits
Payroll costs flow into your books, profits tax and audit. OCTIS keeps those books, files profits tax and arranges the audit with a Hong Kong CPA practice, so payroll journals from any tool end up reconciled. If you already pay for accounting or payroll, send us the bill and we come in 10–30% off it.
Frequently asked questions
How much does payroll software cost in Hong Kong?
Talenox lists HK$17 per full-time employee per month for payroll, from HK$85 for the first five employees, and HK$30 for payroll, leave and claims together. Other providers quote on request.
Do I have to enrol part-time staff in MPF?
Yes. Employers must enrol both full-time and part-time employees aged 18 to 64 who have worked for 60 days or more. Casual employees follow separate rules, so check with the MPFA.
What are IR56 forms?
They are the employer's returns of employees' earnings that you file with the Inland Revenue Department. Talenox generates IR56B, IR56E, IR56F, IR56G and IR56M forms. Sleek prepares the employer's return on its accounting plans.
What happens if I pay MPF late?
The MPFA applies a surcharge of 5% of the unpaid contributions. Failing to enrol an employee on time is an offence with a maximum fine of HK$350,000 and three years' imprisonment.
Can I do payroll in Excel?
You can, but you must still compute MPF correctly, enrol staff on time and file employer returns. Software cuts errors on the HK$7,100 and HK$30,000 income bands.
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