Moonworkers vs Papaya Global

Moonworkers8.2Visit Papaya Global8.0Visit

Higher score Moonworkers #5 in Payroll APIs 8.2/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Moonworkers

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Papaya Global #6 in Payroll APIs 8.0/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Papaya Global

• Moonworkers fits best

  UK employers needing HMRC payroll APIs

• Papaya Global fits best

  Mid-market and enterprise global payroll

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Side by side

Feature	Moonworkers 8.2/10 Visit ↗	Papaya Global 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.2	8.0
Ranking	#5 in Payroll APIs	#6 in Payroll APIs
Best for	UK employers needing HMRC payroll APIs	Mid-market and enterprise global payroll
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$5/user/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Docs, Community · 24/7
Compliance	GDPR, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations	11 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Moonworkers 0/4 · Papaya Global 0/4
Payroll data access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Payroll processing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Pay calculation	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Worker onboarding	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Connection method	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	CIS verification, deductions, CIS300 returns and statements PAYE, RTI, pensions and statutory document generation REST API plus integrations with major accounting platforms	Payroll Plus combines managed payroll, automated processes, and payslips. Payroll calculations, approvals, tax filing, and payment execution are included. HRIS and ERP connections include Workday, NetSuite, and SAP SuccessFactors.
Cons	No free plan is available Monthly employer pricing is calculated by payroll volume Payroll payout coverage is limited to the UK	Payroll Plus starts at $29 per employee monthly, with no free plan. Contractor of Record and Employer of Record have separate per-person pricing. Its breadth may be more than needed for organizations with single-country payroll.
Our verdict	Moonworkers is UK payroll software and an API for organisations paying CIS subcontractors, PAYE employees, directors and IR35 workers. It is aimed at sole traders, small and mid-sized businesses, accountants, construction firms and larger… Read the review →	Papaya Global brings managed payroll, payments, compliance, and reporting together for organizations operating across countries. Payroll Plus is the core global payroll offering, with centralized workforce data, automated payroll… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Moonworkers — where it wins

  • CIS verification, deductions, CIS300 returns and statements
  • PAYE, RTI, pensions and statutory document generation
  • REST API plus integrations with major accounting platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Monthly employer pricing is calculated by payroll volume
  • Payroll payout coverage is limited to the UK

• Papaya Global — where it wins

  • Payroll Plus combines managed payroll, automated processes, and payslips.
  • Payroll calculations, approvals, tax filing, and payment execution are included.
  • HRIS and ERP connections include Workday, NetSuite, and SAP SuccessFactors.

  Where it doesn't

  • Payroll Plus starts at $29 per employee monthly, with no free plan.
  • Contractor of Record and Employer of Record have separate per-person pricing.
  • Its breadth may be more than needed for organizations with single-country payroll.

• Moonworkers8.2/10 · Paid

  UK-focused payroll API with deep CIS, PAYE, RTI and accounting support.

  Visit MoonworkersFull verdict →
• Papaya Global8.0/10 · Paid

  Managed global payroll with payment, tax, analytics, and workforce options.

  Visit Papaya GlobalFull verdict →