Overview
ClockOn is all-in-one au rostering, payroll & time tracking for smbs. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Erina, NSW, Australia, it serves Australian businesses with local data hosting and AU-based support.
All-in-one AU rostering, payroll & time tracking for SMBs
AU Compliance Scores
BAS Lodgement0/5
STP Phase 20/5
Payday Super0/5
Modern Awards4/5
GST Handling0/5
Bank Feeds0/5
Modern Awards NoteBuilt-in award interpretation with pre-built templates for common Modern Awards including the Hospitality Industry General Award, Retail Award, and Pharmacy Award. Automatically calculates penalty rates, overtime, allowances, and casual loadings. Also supports Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs). ClockOn notes that templates are a 'starting point' and businesses should verify conditions — the interpretation is reviewed by payroll experts but comes with no compliance guarantee. Exact number of supported awards not publicly stated.
Pricing (AUD inc. GST)
All prices below are in Australian dollars (GST not included). Pricing verified as of 2026-03-20.
Starter
Free
AUD exc GST
Free payroll & STP reporting for up to 12 months or 27 STP submissions, whichever comes first. No credit card required. Includes employee profiles, leave requests, online timesheets, award interpretation, payroll processing, and STP Phase 2 reporting. Does NOT include rostering, mobile app clock-in, or HR tools.
- Users: unlimited
- Per Employee: Yes
Standard
$2.9/mo
AUD exc GST
Per active employee/month. Everything in Starter plus ClockOn GO mobile app with clock-in/out, GPS location capture, timesheet approval workflows, ABA & SAFF file generation, and detailed payroll reports. Rostering, Xero/MYOB integration, and attendance kiosk available as paid add-ons ($1.25-$1.40/employee/month each).
- Users: unlimited
- Per Employee: Yes
Most Popular
Pro
$8/mo
AUD exc GST
Per active employee/month. Everything in Standard plus rostering software, HR management, manager portal, onboarding tools, document storage, WHS incident reporting, work rights/visa verification (VEVO), and WGEA reporting. Rostering is included at this tier — no add-on needed.
- Users: unlimited
- Per Employee: Yes
Pros & Cons
Pros
- All-in-one platform combining rostering, time & attendance, payroll, and HR — eliminates the need for separate payroll subscriptions required by most rostering competitors
- Genuinely free Starter plan with payroll processing and STP Phase 2 reporting for 12 months — no other major AU rostering/payroll tool offers free payroll
- Competitive Pro plan pricing at $7/employee/month (annual) includes rostering, payroll, HR, and award interpretation in one subscription
- 100% Australian-owned and built, with AU-hosted data (Melbourne) adhering to ISO 27001 standards — stronger data sovereignty position than US-headquartered alternatives
- Built-in STP Phase 2 compliant payroll submits directly to the ATO — not just a rostering tool that exports to Xero/MYOB for payroll
- Award interpretation templates for key Modern Awards including Hospitality, Retail, and Pharmacy, plus Enterprise Bargaining Agreement support
- Outsourced payroll service available from $150/month for businesses wanting fully managed pay runs — unique in the rostering category
- Founded in 2000 with 25+ years of Australian payroll experience — one of the longest-running AU workforce management platforms
Cons
- Phone support is a paid add-on at $19.75/user/month with a 6-month minimum commitment — email and help centre only on standard plans, which is a significant gap for business-critical payroll software
- Award interpretation templates come with a disclaimer that they are a 'starting point' with no compliance guarantee — less reassuring than competitors who stand behind their award calculations
- Rostering is not included in the free Starter or Standard plans — requires the Pro plan ($7-8/employee) or the rostering add-on ($1.25-1.40/employee), making budget comparisons less straightforward
- Payday super integration via Beam is still 'coming soon' as of March 2026 — businesses needing guaranteed July 2026 compliance should verify the timeline directly
- Smaller company (~6 visible team members) with 2,500 customers compared to Deputy's or Tanda's much larger user bases — potential concerns about long-term product investment and support capacity
- GST inclusive/exclusive status is not stated on the pricing page — an unusual omission for an Australian business product that creates pricing ambiguity
- Xero and MYOB integrations are paid add-ons ($1.25-1.40/employee/month) rather than included — competitors like RosterElf include payroll export in their base price
Who Is ClockOn Best For?
- Hospitality
- Small Business
- Cafes
- Restaurants
- Pubs
- Clubs
ClockOn may not be the best fit for:
- Enterprise
- Sole Trader
ClockOn Alternatives
If ClockOn doesn’t quite fit your needs, consider these alternatives for Australian businesses:
- RosterElf — Australian rostering with built-in Modern Award interpretation. From $8/mo inc. GST.
- Workforce.com (Tanda) — All-in-one AU rostering, payroll & HR for hourly workforces. From $12/mo inc. GST.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does ClockOn cost in Australia?
ClockOn offers three plans: Starter (free payroll & STP for 12 months), Standard ($2.45/employee/month annual or $2.90 monthly), and Pro ($7/employee/month annual or $8 monthly). Rostering is included in Pro but is a $1.25-1.40/employee add-on for other plans. Xero/MYOB integration and attendance kiosk are also add-ons at similar prices. Bulk pricing is available for 100+ employees. GST inclusive/exclusive status is not stated on their pricing page — confirm directly with ClockOn.
Does ClockOn include payroll or just rostering?
ClockOn includes full payroll processing with STP Phase 2 compliance in all plans, including the free Starter tier. This is a key differentiator — most rostering competitors (RosterElf, Deputy, Tanda) require a separate payroll subscription via Xero or MYOB. ClockOn handles award interpretation, pay runs, PAYG tax, super contributions, and ATO reporting natively.
Does ClockOn support the Hospitality Industry General Award?
Yes. ClockOn has pre-built award interpretation templates for common Modern Awards including the Hospitality Industry General Award, Retail Award, and Pharmacy Award. The system automatically calculates penalty rates, overtime, allowances, and casual loadings. ClockOn also supports custom Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs). Note: ClockOn states their templates are a 'starting point' and recommend businesses verify conditions for their specific payroll requirements.
Is ClockOn data stored in Australia?
Yes. ClockOn's hosted data is managed by PIP Total IT Solutions in Melbourne, Australia. The infrastructure adheres to ISO 27001 standards, uses BitLocker encryption on all customer data drives, and enforces multi-factor authentication per ATO requirements. Daily backups are encrypted and stored offsite, retained for 10 days. Customers retain legal ownership of their database.
Does ClockOn offer a free plan?
Yes. ClockOn's Starter plan provides free payroll processing and STP Phase 2 reporting for up to 12 months or 27 STP submissions, whichever comes first. No credit card required. The free plan includes employee profiles, leave requests, timesheets, award interpretation, and payroll — but does not include rostering, mobile app clock-in, or HR tools.
Is ClockOn ready for payday super in July 2026?
ClockOn is developing payday super integration via Beam clearing house ahead of the July 2026 deadline, but it is currently listed as 'coming soon' on their integrations page. Existing super is handled via SAFF-format exports compatible with most super funds. Businesses should confirm the Beam integration timeline directly with ClockOn before relying on it for payday super compliance.