OneHRIS vs PayrollHero: a Philippine HRIS alternative for SMBs

A comparison of OneHRIS and PayrollHero for Philippine employers: payroll compliance, attendance and biometrics, pricing, free tier, and migration path.

By OneHRIS Published October 21, 2026 Facts last reviewed October 21, 2026

Why Philippine teams compare the two

PayrollHero is one of the longest-standing Philippine HRIS platforms. OneHRIS is a newer entrant that has grown by offering the full HR stack in one license with a free tier under 20 employees. If you are reading this, you are probably weighing continuity (established PayrollHero) against breadth and economics (OneHRIS).

This page lays out what each does, where the real differences are, and when one is the stronger fit than the other.

Head-to-head at a glance

Area	OneHRIS	PayrollHero
Starting price	Free up to 20 employees, then ₱150 per employee per month	Paid from first employee, varies by modules
Payroll processing	Included	Included
Face recognition on mobile	Included, GPS-tagged	Included, GPS-tagged
BIR 2316 generation	Native, pixel-aligned	Supported via export
Alphalist 1604-C, 1601-C	Native	Supported
SSS R3, PhilHealth RF-1, Pag-IBIG MCRF	Native	Supported
Bank file export	Native formats for BDO, BPI, Metrobank, UnionBank	Via CSV or bank-specific setup
Performance management	Included	Separate module
Recruitment and ATS	Included	Separate module or not included
Multi-entity or multi-TIN	Yes	Yes, enterprise plan
Employee self-service	Mobile app for Android and iOS plus web	Mobile and web
Deployment time for SMB	2 to 4 weeks	4 to 8 weeks
Implementation support	60-day dedicated engineer	Depends on plan

Feature positioning reflects public information as of October 2026. Confirm current pricing and feature set with each vendor before deciding.

When OneHRIS is the right choice

You are starting from scratch or switching from a legacy system. OneHRIS onboarding is designed to be fast with a 60-day dedicated engineer. SMB rollouts typically complete in 2 to 4 weeks.
You want the full HR stack in one subscription. Performance management, 360-degree reviews, recruitment pipeline and 201 files are included rather than add-ons.
You need deep payroll compliance. Native government report formats, multi-entity payroll and native bank-file support for BDO, BPI, Metrobank and UnionBank reduce manual work at month-end.
You are under 20 employees. The free tier is a true no-cost option covering all core modules.

See the OneHRIS feature overview, pricing or book a demo.

When PayrollHero is the right choice

You have an existing PayrollHero investment with specific customizations. Switching cost may outweigh the OneHRIS price advantage for the near term.
You need brand familiarity. PayrollHero has strong brand recognition among Philippine HR teams. If your stakeholders prefer a known name, that is a real factor.

Migration path from PayrollHero to OneHRIS

OneHRIS onboarding handles the switch in three steps:

Export your PayrollHero data. Employee master, leave balances, outstanding loans, year-to-date pay, attendance history. The onboarding team provides CSV templates.
Parallel-run one payroll cycle. The same pay period on both systems, reconciled line by line.
Switch over on the next cutoff. Government reports and bank files come from OneHRIS from the next cycle.

Typical total time for a 50-person company: two weeks. Zero gap in payroll continuity.

Try it against your own payroll

The honest comparison is your own numbers. OneHRIS offers a free parallel-payroll test: give us two consecutive pay periods and we will reproduce the output, line by line. You see the exact same payslip figures your current system produces, with each deduction broken out.

Book a parallel payroll test or see the current OneHRIS pricing.

Questions people ask

What is PayrollHero?

PayrollHero is a long-established Philippine HRIS platform providing payroll, timekeeping with face recognition and leave management. It serves customers of all sizes from SMBs to larger enterprises across the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

What is OneHRIS?

OneHRIS is a Philippine HRIS and payroll platform by One PHP Technology for SMBs. It covers payroll, attendance, leave, government compliance, performance and recruitment in one license. Free for up to 20 employees, ₱150 per employee per month above that.

Is OneHRIS cheaper than PayrollHero?

OneHRIS is free for up to 20 employees. PayrollHero's published pricing is higher per seat and starts from the first employee. For teams of 20 or fewer, OneHRIS costs nothing. For larger teams, the per-employee rate at OneHRIS is typically lower, though the final total depends on the modules selected on either platform.

How does OneHRIS compare on payroll compliance?

Both systems meet basic Philippine compliance (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR). OneHRIS ships with native BIR 2316 pixel-aligned to the official form, Alphalist 1604-C, 1601-C export, SSS R3, PhilHealth RF-1 and Pag-IBIG MCRF, plus native bank-file export for BDO, BPI, Metrobank and UnionBank. PayrollHero covers the required reports but relies on standard CSV exports for some bank-specific flows.

Can I migrate from PayrollHero to OneHRIS?

Yes. OneHRIS onboarding supports CSV import of employee master data, leave balances, loan balances, year-to-date pay and attendance history from PayrollHero. The onboarding team runs a parallel payroll for one cycle before cutover.

Which is better for a 20 to 100 employee company?

OneHRIS tends to be the stronger fit for this size range because the full HR stack (performance, ATS, recruitment) is included at a flat per-employee price, and the first 20 employees are free. PayrollHero can be a better fit if your highest priority is biometric-replacement timekeeping and you do not need the broader HR modules.

Does OneHRIS have mobile face-recognition clock-in like PayrollHero?

Yes. OneHRIS Employee Self-Service includes GPS-tagged face-recognition clock-in on Android and iOS. No hardware required. Face match happens on the device for privacy.

What support does OneHRIS offer compared to PayrollHero?

OneHRIS provides email, chat and phone support during Philippine business hours plus a dedicated implementation partner for the first 60 days. PayrollHero support is primarily email and support ticket-based with chat on business days.