Knit Payroll review
A Canada-focused payroll platform with core compliance, HR, and accounting integrations.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Knit Payroll is a cloud-based payroll and HR platform from Knit People, designed for small and mid-market organizations operating in Canada. Its core capabilities cover gross-to-net payroll calculations, direct deposit, CRA source-deduction remittances, year-end T4 generation and distribution, and Records of Employment generation and filing. Employees can access self-service tools, complete new-hire onboarding, manage time off, and use time tracking, clock-in/out, and digital timesheets through the available workforce features.
The published plans show a Lite tier at $6 per employee per month, with direct deposit, unlimited payrolls, year-end T4s, QuickBooks and Xero integration, and new-hire self-onboarding. Complete costs $8 per employee per month and adds payroll approval, WCB, WSIB and EHT remittances, documents and e-signatures, time-off administration, and talent management. A Time & Attendance add-on is priced at $4 per person per month, while Employer of Record is priced at 8% of total monthly processed payroll. Concierge provides managed payroll runs, compliance audit support, CRA audit support, certified payroll experts, and dedicated priority support. The product also has a listed starting price of $46 per month and a 30-day trial.
Knit Payroll fits Canadian nonprofits that need payroll basics alongside employee self-service, PTO, onboarding, and accounting connections. QuickBooks Online, Xero, and CSV integrations support common administrative workflows, while email, phone, and documentation provide the available support channels. Organizations needing a Canadian payroll focus and optional managed services may find the plan structure suitable. Those seeking multi-state payroll, broader international coverage without the Employer of Record add-on, or a non-web deployment should consider another option.
Knit Payroll pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Handles gross-to-net payroll, CRA remittances, T4s, and ROEs
- Integrates with QuickBooks Online, Xero, and CSV workflows
- Adds employee self-service, onboarding, PTO, and time tracking
- Where it doesn't
- Coverage is focused on Canadian payroll requirements
- The platform is available through the web only
- Concierge services and some workforce tools cost extra
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