New: HelloTime now integrates with HelloBooks — sync clients, hours, invoices and payroll.
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TL;DR
| Capability | HelloTime | Employment Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing (entry plan) | AU$3.50 / user / mo (annual) | From AU$7 / employee / mo (Standard) — verify with vendorEmployment Hero pricing varies sharply by HR vs payroll vs platform tier. |
| Country focus | AU / IN / Global | AU / NZ / UK / SG / MY |
| STP Phase 2 lodgement | Yes — via HelloBooks Payroll (native sync) | Yes — Employment Hero Payroll is STP-certified directly |
| Payroll integration depth | Native HelloBooks sync | Bundled — Employment Hero Payroll built-in (or Xero/MYOB if preferred) |
| Shift scheduling | Basic shifts and rosters | Yes — Swag App + Time & Attendance module |
| Geofencing / clock-in methods | GPS, web, mobile, kiosk PIN | GPS, geofence, photo at clock-in via Swag App |
| Mobile app | iOS + Android | iOS + Android (Swag) |
| Leave management | Yes — accruals sync to HelloBooks | Yes — award-aware leave accruals in Payroll |
| AU awards interpretation | Stub — partial, via HelloBooks Payroll | Yes — KeyPay-backed award interpretation |
| Biometric / photo verification | Photo at clock-in | Photo at clock-in (Swag App) |
Pricing and feature parity check on 2026-05-13. Vendors update plans frequently — see Employment Hero's site for the current list.
Yes. Approved timesheets, leave and allowances flow into HelloBooks Payroll, which lodges STP Phase 2 with the ATO. Employment Hero Payroll is the comparable engine on their side.
Partially. HelloBooks Payroll covers common loadings, penalty rates and ordinary-hours splits. Employment Hero Payroll (KeyPay) has the more mature award interpretation library today.
Usually, yes — particularly if you would only use Employment Hero's time and payroll modules. HelloTime starts at AU$3.50 / user / mo (annual); Employment Hero's stack-up across HR + Payroll + Platform tiers typically lands materially higher per employee.
Yes — Employment Hero Payroll (formerly KeyPay) is STP-certified and bundled with most plans. They also support exporting to Xero / MYOB if you prefer to keep accounting separate.
Yes — staff records, leave balances and historical timesheets via CSV. If you currently rely on Employment Hero Payroll, you would also move payroll to HelloBooks Payroll; we scope that before signing.
No. HelloTime is a focused time-tracking and timesheet product. If you need a full HRIS, Employment Hero is the broader fit.
If you mostly need time tracking + payroll, HelloTime + HelloBooks is leaner and cheaper. If you also need formal HR (contracts, onboarding, performance), Employment Hero is the more complete suite.
HelloTime features
Time tracking, timesheets, productivity insights, leave and approvals — the full product surface.
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The native payroll sync — STP Phase 2 lodgement, leave accruals and allowances without a connector.
Learn more →Pricing
Per-seat pricing, AU rates, free trial details and volume discounts.
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