Class Super vs Deputy - An Honest Breakdown for mid-market Australian businesses

Deputy is generally simpler to set up. Class Super typically requires more configuration and may benefit from expert implementation support. Clever Ops provides implementation services for both platforms, typically completing setup within 2 weeks.

Class Super: Per-fund pricing, typically from approximately $33-55/fund/month (AUD) depending on volume and plan. Pricing scales with number of funds under administration. Contact Class for current volume-based pricing.. Deputy: Scheduling from approximately $4.50/user/month, Time & Attendance from approximately $4.50/user/month, Premium from approximately $6/user/month (AUD). Bundles available. Minimum spend may apply.. When comparing costs, factor in per-user charges, add-on modules, and implementation costs, not just the headline price. Clever Ops can model the total cost of ownership for your team size during a free assessment.

Class Super limitations: Niche platform focused exclusively on SMSF administration, with no applicability to other accounting or finance workflows. Pricing is per fund and can be substantial for practices managing large portfolios of SMSFs. Deputy limitations: Per-user pricing adds up quickly for businesses with large casual workforces where many staff only work a few shifts per month. Advanced features like demand-based scheduling and auto-scheduling require Premium, doubling the per-user cost. Understanding these trade-offs in the context of your specific workflows is critical. Clever Ops can help you weigh which limitations matter most for your business during a free assessment.

Both Class Super and Deputy provide standard security measures including encryption, access controls, and compliance certifications. Class Super uses a REST API and Deputy uses REST + Webhook, both supporting secure data transfer. For Australian businesses handling sensitive data under the Privacy Act, data residency and local support are worth verifying with each vendor. Clever Ops, based in Gippsland, Victoria, can review each platform's security posture against your compliance requirements during a free assessment.

Class Super is more commonly used in Professional Services. Deputy is stronger in Hospitality & Tourism and Retail & E-commerce. That said, popularity alone should not drive your decision. The right tool depends on your specific processes and integration needs. Clever Ops can advise based on what we have seen work for similar businesses.

If both tools are in the same category, you typically choose one as your primary system. However, some businesses run both during migration periods or for different teams. Class Super and Deputy share several common data types, making integration feasible. Clever Ops can sync them so your data stays consistent across both platforms.

Yes. Both platforms share several common data object types (including contacts and core records), which simplifies field mapping. Clever Ops runs a structured migration process: discovery, data mapping, test migration, verification, and cutover. Most migrations complete within 4-8 weeks, with 3 months of post-migration support included.

Yes, both platforms are used by Australian businesses. Class Super is popular with Financial Services and Professional Services in Australia. Deputy is widely used by Hospitality & Tourism and Retail & E-commerce. Key Australian considerations include AUD pricing, local support hours, GST handling, and data residency. Class Super offers Australian-specific pricing. Clever Ops, based in Gippsland, Victoria, factors these nuances into every recommendation.