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Cloud-based payroll software with a self-service portal

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Smartly - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: March 2026

Smartly overview

What is Smartly?

Smartly is cloud-based payroll software that helps businesses pay employees on time in accordance with legislation. It includes a self-service portal that allows employees to access their payroll details, approvals, payslips, timesheets, and more.

Starting price

NZ$
40

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Smartly’s user interface

Ease of use rating:

Smartly reviews

Overall rating

4.9

/5

14

Positive reviews

100

%

Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend1.00/10
Rating distribution

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4

3

2

1

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Who uses Smartly?

Based on 14 verified user reviews.

Company size

Small Businesses

Midsize Businesses

Enterprises

Top industries

Construction
Insurance
Retail
Information Technology and Services
Others

Use cases

Payroll
Time Tracking
Compliance
Leave Management System

Smartly's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from Smartly users:

Employee database
Project time tracking

All Smartly features

Features rating:

Access controls/permissions
Accounting integration
Alerts/Notifications
Approval process control
Approval workflow
Audit trail
Calendar management
Customizable reports
Data import/export
Direct deposit
Employee database
Employee profiles
General ledger
ISO compliance
Leave tracking
Mobile app
Online time tracking
Payroll management
Payroll outsourcing
Payroll reporting
Project time tracking
Real-Time notifications
Recurring/Subscription billing
Reminders
Reporting/Analytics
Reporting & statistics
Role-Based permissions
Self service portal
Sick leave tracking
Tax compliance
Team Calendars
Third-Party integrations
Time off management
Time off requests
Timesheet management
Time tracking
Vacation/Leave tracking
Wage garnishment

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Smartly pricing

Value for money rating:

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NZ$

40

Pricing details
Subscription
Free trial
Free plan
Pricing range

User opinions about Smartly price and value

Value for money rating:

Smartly integrations (1)

Integrations rated by users

We looked at 14 user reviews to identify which products are mentioned as Smartly integrations and how users feel about them.

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Integration rating: 5.0 (2)

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Smartly support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Email/Help Desk
Phone Support
Knowledge Base

Training options

Live Online
Webinars
Videos
Documentation

Smartly FAQs

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