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Ireland Small Business App of the Year 2026-page-header

Congratulations to our winner, SimplePay!

SimplePay is the online payroll app built to take the headache out of statutory calculations, payroll processing and local compliance. By keeping pay runs straightforward and automatically syncing payroll data with Xero, SimplePay helps business owners and advisors keep employee pay accurate and books up to date without the extra admin.

Key features include:

  • One-click Xero reconciliation: Posts payroll totals straight to Xero via journal or bill, with option to split expenses by cost centers.
  • Built-in statutory compliance: Keeps tax rules, leave entitlements and local filing requirements continuously up to date.
  • Self-service portal: Enables employees to view payslips and submit leave requests online via web or mobile.
  • Flexible pay runs: Handles varied pay structures, tax information and statutory reporting seamlessly across regions.

Learn more about SimplePay below and meet the rest of our finalists that are driving efficiency and innovation for small businesses.

  1. Payroll HR

    SimplePay

    4.72 out of 5 stars
     72
    Payroll HR
    Payroll software that simply works, for South Africa, Ireland, Singapore and Hong Kong. Fully online and up to date with the relevant legislation.
  2. Bills and expenses, Invoicing and jobs

    ApprovalMax

    4.79 out of 5 stars
     652
    Bills and expenses, Invoicing and jobs
    ApprovalMax gives Xero finance teams complete control over every payment that leaves the business, from the moment a bill arrives to the moment it's paid.
  3. Ecommerce, Inventory

    Cin7 Core

    4.47 out of 5 stars
     221
    Ecommerce, Inventory
    Cin7 Core is the #1 choice for businesses that want to manage all products, customers, suppliers, contacts, purchases and sales in one easy-to-use system. Try now with a 14 day free trial!
  4. Payroll HR, Time tracking

    Jibble

    4.79 out of 5 stars
     115
    Payroll HR, Time tracking
    Jibble is a 100% FREE employee time tracking app for timesheets, payroll, attendance, activity, and project tracking. Transform your business with award-winning web and mobile applications to get accurate work hours, measure the efficiency of your employees, and improve time utilization.
Although Xero reviews each app in the Xero App Store, we can’t give any guarantees. It’s up to you to assess the performance, quality and suitability of any app before going ahead.