Microkeeper vs Wagepoint: Which Payroll Software Is Better?

Both Microkeeper and Wagepoint are leading payroll software solutions, but which one is better for you and your business?

Below we compare Microkeeper and Wagepoint across nearly 50 different data points to help you make find the right one.

Microkeeper vs Wagepoint Reviews

	Microkeeper	Wagepoint
Trustpilot Rating	3.6	4.5
Number of Trustpilot Reviews	96	237
iPhone App Rating	4.4	0
Number of iPhone App Reviews	111	0
Android App Rating	0	0
Number of Android App Reviews	0	0

	Microkeeper	Wagepoint
Free Trial	Yes	n/a
Free Trial Length	1 month	n/a
Cheapest Plan Name	Payroll & STP only	Cost per payroll
Cheapest Plan Cost Per Month	$28	$n/a
Mid Priced Plan Name	Standard	n/a
Mid Priced Plan Cost Per Month	$28	$n/a
Top Plan Name	Premium	n/a
Top Plan Cost Per Month	$150	$n/a

Features	Microkeeper	Wagepoint
Target Business Size	Enterprise	Small business
Unlimited Payrolls	✘	✘
Automated Tax Filing & Payments	✘	✔
E-sign I-9 & W-4	✘	✘
Live Customer Support	✘	✘
Third-Party Integrations	✔	✔
Ability To Manage Employee Benefits	✔	✘
Employee Access To Platform	✔	✔
Direct Deposit	✔	✔
Expense Reimbursement	✘	✔
Time Off Accrual	✔	✔
Pre-Tax Deductions	✔	✔
Wage Garnishment	✔	✔
Background Checks	✘	✘
Check Printing	✔	✔
Check Delivery	✘	✘
API	✔	✘

Pay employees and contractors.
Direct deposit.
Online portal where employees can access paystubs and T4s.
Year-end T4/T4As and reporting.
No additional charges for money movement or remittance filing.
Federal and provincial/territorial income tax.
Employment Insurance/Québec Parental Insurance Plan (EI/QPIP) (employer and employee).
Canada Pension Plan/Québec Pension Plan (CPP/QPP) (employer and employee).
Monthly and accelerated remittance schedules.
Streamlined Record of Employment (ROE) submissions.
Comprehensive preset income and deduction codes.
Custom incomes and deductions.
Statutory holiday pay.
Workers’ Compensation (WCB/WSIB).
Employer Health Tax/Health Services Fund (EHT/HSF).
Built-in tips and guides.
Email processing reminders.
World-class support.
Multiple paygroups based on frequency.
Off-cycle payrolls.
Cloud-based software that can be accessed from anywhere.
2048-bit encryption using TLS 1.3 or 1.2.
Industry- and bank-grade processes.
Wagepoint staff are continuously trained on best practices.
Two-factor authentication for payroll administrators.
Client may also enable or disable employee access.
Posting journal.
Payroll register.
Payroll tax summary.
Deposit summary.
Workers’ Compensation (WCB/WSIB).

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	Microkeeper	Wagepoint
Pros	100% Australia Focused Good UX Great tech support Budget-friendly (only for payroll only and standard packages) Updates and information about governmental requirements All-in-one solution	User-friendly setup Customer service Affordability
Cons	Reporting could use significant improvement Integration with platforms such as MYOB isn’t seamless and is prone to error Limited employee dashboard Pricey premium package that only seems to be targeting big businesses Starter plan is pretty useless	Limited accounting software integrations Poor PTO and time-tracking tools No HR tools or HCM-adjacent features No mobile payroll app