Worklio vs Moonworkers

WWorklio8.7Visit Moonworkers8.2Visit

Higher score W Worklio #3 in Payroll APIs 8.7/10 From $5/user/mo ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Worklio

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

• Worklio fits best

  Payroll providers embedding multi-client payroll

• Moonworkers fits best

  UK employers needing HMRC payroll APIs

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Side by side

Feature	WWorklio 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Moonworkers 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.2
Ranking	#3 in Payroll APIs	#5 in Payroll APIs
Best for	Payroll providers embedding multi-client payroll	UK employers needing HMRC payroll APIs
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	From $5/user/mo	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Android, iOS	Web
Support	Docs	Email, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, 2FA	GDPR, 2FA
Integrations	3 integrations	11 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Worklio 0/4 · Moonworkers 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	Handles payroll across multiple clients and EINs with tax filing support Combines benefits, self-service, onboarding, and time tracking Offers REST APIs, webhooks, white-label UI, and branded mobile apps	CIS verification, deductions, CIS300 returns and statements PAYE, RTI, pensions and statutory document generation REST API plus integrations with major accounting platforms
Cons	The $5 per-user monthly starting price is a module MSRP, not a packaged quote Partners set their own prices, and setup, usage, or volume terms may apply Published support channels list documentation, not 24/7 support	No free plan is available Monthly employer pricing is calculated by payroll volume Payroll payout coverage is limited to the UK
Our verdict	Worklio provides cloud payroll and workforce-management infrastructure for PEOs, ASOs, payroll bureaus, staffing firms, and software partners. Its multi-tenant design supports payroll operations across clients and EINs, alongside HR… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Worklio — where it wins

  • Handles payroll across multiple clients and EINs with tax filing support
  • Combines benefits, self-service, onboarding, and time tracking
  • Offers REST APIs, webhooks, white-label UI, and branded mobile apps

  Where it doesn't

  • The $5 per-user monthly starting price is a module MSRP, not a packaged quote
  • Partners set their own prices, and setup, usage, or volume terms may apply
  • Published support channels list documentation, not 24/7 support

• 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

• WWorklio8.7/10 · From $5/user/mo

  A broad embedded payroll stack for providers that need multi-client and multi-EIN operations.

  Visit WorklioFull verdict →
• Moonworkers8.2/10 · Paid

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

  Visit MoonworkersFull verdict →