ELMO Software
- Per employee
- Quote
- Min cost /mo
- Quote
- AU Fair Work
- Yes (AU-built)
- Payroll
- Native (ELMO Payroll)
- STP Phase 2
- Yes
- Est. monthly cost
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ELMO Software
AU-built modular HRIS for mid-market businesses with deep Fair Work compliance and an integrated payroll module. Pricing is custom; per-employee costs start around $12 AUD with modular add-ons.
- Per employee
- Quote
- Base fee
- Quote
- AU Fair Work
- Yes (AU-built)
- Payroll
- Native (ELMO Payroll)
Best for
AU mid-market businesses wanting a modular AU-compliant HRIS with native payroll and learning. Strong Fair Work focus.
Pricing breakdown
All prices in AUDLast verified 26 May 2026Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.
Strengths and trade-offs
Pros
- AU-built with deep Fair Work compliance
- Modular: pay only for modules you use (HR, Payroll, ATS, LMS, Performance)
- Native ELMO Payroll plus MYOB/Xero integration options
- Strong recruitment and learning modules
Cons
- Pricing is quote-only and module pricing stacks quickly
- Annual contracts typical
- Implementation can be slower than self-serve SaaS
- Best fit at mid-market scale, less suited to small teams
About ELMO Software
ELMO Software is an Australian-built HR and people management platform aimed at mid-market businesses, with modular pricing across HR Core, Payroll, Recruitment, Onboarding, Learning, Performance, and more. Per-employee costs start around AUD $12 per month for HR Core, with total cost driven by the modules selected. It has deep AU Fair Work compliance, native ELMO Payroll, and the option to integrate with MYOB or Xero for payroll. Annual contracts are typical.
ELMO Software was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.
How ELMO Software compares
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Deel
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BambooHR
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- Est. monthly cost
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Common questions about ELMO Software
The same questions Australian merchants ask before signing up.
ELMO Software does not publish a standard rate in Australia. Pricing is quoted based on your business size, industry, and card mix. Request a quote on their site, or use our free fee calculator to compare against providers that do publish rates.
Contract terms for ELMO Software are not publicly listed. Confirm with their sales team before signing.
ELMO Software settlement times are not publicly listed.
ELMO Software AMEX pricing in Australia is not publicly listed. Ask their sales team whether AMEX acceptance and rates are included.
ELMO Software does not advertise least-cost routing for Australian merchants. If you take a lot of contactless debit, compare against providers that do support it on our comparison page.
ELMO Software is best suited to au mid-market businesses wanting a modular au-compliant hris with native payroll and learning. strong fair work focus. To see how it stacks up for your specific volume and card mix, try our free fee calculator.
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