IllizeovsPayFit
PayFit democratized online payroll for European SMEs. Illizeo plays a different game: a unified HR platform managing gross payroll (HR, time, absences, expenses, variables) across 147 countries, feeding your payroll engine or local partner. Built for multi-country, multi-entity organizations that scale internationally.
In 30 seconds
Each tool is good in its core target. Here’s when one or the other fits — no flattery, no bad faith.
Choose Illizeo if:
- You have (or plan) headcount in more than 2 countries
- You want a full HRIS (HR + time + absences + expenses + onboarding + perf) feeding your payroll engine cleanly
- You manage a group with multiple legal entities
- You pay in multiple currencies and work with multiple local payroll partners
- You’re scaling from 50 to 1,000 employees
Choose PayFit if:
- Your activity is single-country (France, Spain, UK or Germany)
- You want a tool that produces payslips itself without an external partner
- You have 1–50 employees with no international expansion plan
- You prioritize simplicity over modularity and global coverage
Feature comparison
Criteria current as of May 2026. Sources: vendor sites, public documentation, G2/Capterra user reviews.
| Criterion | Illizeo | PayFit |
|---|---|---|
| Country coverage (gross payroll + connectors) | 147 countries (gross) | France, Spain, UK, Germany, Italy (net included) |
| Net calculation + payslip issuance | Delegated to payroll engine / local partner | Yes on covered countries |
| Multi-currency (gross) | Native, auto FX | Limited to covered countries |
| Multi-entity native | Native | Available but siloed |
| Core HR modules | All included | All included |
| Multi-currency expenses | Native (Global Expense 147 countries) | Add-on, single-currency default |
| Onboarding & Offboarding | Included + AI | In higher tiers |
| Performance & OKR | Included | Not available |
| People Analytics & AI | Included + AI | Basic reporting |
| Public ROI calculator | Yes, online | No, custom quote |
| Modular pricing | Per module, per user | Starter / Pro / Premium tiers |
| Public REST API | Documented | On demand / higher tiers |
| Free trial without CB | 30 days | Sales-led demo only |
3 concrete reasons to choose Illizeo
What you can’t do with a single-country tool — and what becomes essential the first time you open a subsidiary abroad.
Truly international
147 countries configured on the gross payroll side, vs a handful at PayFit. Hire in Brazil, Morocco, or Singapore? Illizeo just works — no add-on country pack to buy, no partner to plug in.
Modular and transparent
Activate exactly the modules you need. Public pricing, online ROI calculator, no hidden quote.
Built for groups
Proven multi-tenant architecture, central governance, delegated admin per subsidiary, multi-currency consolidation. Essential for mid-market and growing groups.
What does it really cost?
2026 public rates, 100-employee base. Comparison scope: Illizeo (gross HRIS + HR modules) vs PayFit (full payroll with net + payslip). PayFit doesn’t publish rates; figures below are user-reported ballparks.
Illizeo
Everything-in for the gross side. Cost of payroll engine / partner billed separately. Add-on modules from €1.49/u/month.
- All core HR modules included (time, absences, expenses, perf, onboarding)
- Native multi-currency gross payroll across 147 countries
- Expenses + signature + AI included
- Connectors to local payroll engines & partners
- No mandatory setup fees
- Free 30-day trial, no credit card
- Public ROI calculator
PayFit
Indicative figure. Custom quote, no public pricing.
- Payroll included by tier
- Advanced modules on quote
- Paid setup based on volume
- No free trial, guided demo only
FAQ
Can I keep PayFit for France and use Illizeo for the rest?
Yes, this hybrid is common. PayFit remains your payroll engine for France; Illizeo handles everything else — HR, time, absences, expenses, onboarding, perf, signature, plus gross payroll on other countries. The two integrate via Illizeo’s payroll exports (variable inputs, EVP) feeding PayFit.
Does Illizeo calculate payroll like PayFit?
No. Illizeo doesn’t compute net or issue payslips. Its value is to structure the gross (HR, time, absences, expenses, bonuses, variables) cleanly and country-compliantly, then send it to your payroll engine (PayFit, Silae, ADP, Sage, etc.) or partner. This separation keeps one HRIS across 147 countries while using the best local payroll engines.
Does Illizeo cover the French DSN?
Illizeo prepares and structures the inputs needed for the DSN (time, absences, bonuses, expenses, HR events). The actual DSN submission to net-entreprises is handled by your payroll engine (PayFit, Silae, ADP, accountant), based on the data Illizeo provides.
How long to migrate 200 employees?
8–12 weeks including one parallel-cycle (Illizeo in parallel with the legacy tool to validate the inputs sent to the payroll engine). ROI typically reached within a year through tool consolidation, license deduplication, and HR time savings.
And security?
Illizeo is GDPR-compliant and hosted in Europe (Switzerland + EU). See our security page and our sub-processor registry.
Ready to compare on real conditions?
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PayFit® is a trademark of PayFit SAS. This comparison is established in good faith from public information available in May 2026. Vendor positioning, features and pricing evolve; we update this page regularly. Feedback: contact@illizeo.com.
