Employment Hero vs SimPRO

Employment Hero or SimPRO? An Expert Comparison for Mid-Market Businesses

Every business has different workflows, team sizes, and budgets. This comparison of Employment Hero vs SimPRO helps you find the platform that matches your actual needs — not just the one with the biggest marketing budget.

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Features compared
50+
Clients advised
98%
Client retention
12+
Years experience

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side feature ratings for Employment Hero and SimPRO.

Invoicing

Employment Hero

SimPRO

Employment Hero edges out SimPRO on invoicing, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more.

Expense tracking

Employment Hero

SimPRO

SimPRO has a slight edge in expense tracking.

Bank reconciliation

Employment Hero

SimPRO

SimPRO significantly outperforms Employment Hero on bank reconciliation, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area.

Payroll

Employment Hero

SimPRO

SimPRO has a slight edge in payroll.

Tax reporting and BAS

Employment Hero

SimPRO

SimPRO edges out Employment Hero on tax reporting and bas, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more.

Multi-currency support

Employment Hero

SimPRO

Employment Hero holds a small advantage in multi-currency support. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision.

Industry fit

Employment Hero

SimPRO

SimPRO has a slight edge in industry fit.

Job management

Employment Hero

SimPRO

For Retail & E-commerce that rely on strong job management, Employment Hero is the more capable option in our assessment.

Quoting and invoicing

Employment Hero

SimPRO

For Retail & E-commerce that rely on strong quoting and invoicing, Employment Hero is the more capable option in our assessment.

Scheduling and dispatch

Employment Hero

SimPRO

SimPRO significantly outperforms Employment Hero on scheduling and dispatch, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area.

Mobile field access

Employment Hero

SimPRO

Employment Hero edges out SimPRO on mobile field access, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more.

Compliance features

Employment Hero

SimPRO

When it comes to compliance features, Employment Hero pulls clearly ahead of SimPRO — a factor worth weighing if this capability is important to your team.

Pricing Comparison

General pricing information for each platform.

Employment Hero

Free tier available; paid from ~$8/employee/month

Prices shown are approximate and may differ based on your plan, team size, and billing cycle. Verify directly with the vendor for current AUD rates.

SimPRO

Custom pricing

Pricing is indicative only and subject to change. We recommend contacting the vendor for a tailored quote based on your Australian business needs.

Pros & Cons

An honest look at the strengths and limitations of each platform.

Employment Hero

Pros

  • Extensive integration ecosystem with 30+ connectors
  • Rich data model covering employees, payroll, leave and more
  • Solid feature set for its price point
  • Regular platform updates and improvements
  • Cloud-based with reliable uptime

Cons

  • Bank feed reliability varies by institution
  • May not suit every workflow without customisation
  • Complex data model may require expert configuration
  • Support response times vary by plan tier

SimPRO

Pros

  • Well-documented REST API for custom integrations
  • Well-established platform with strong market presence
  • Cloud-based with reliable uptime
  • Regular platform updates and improvements
  • Strong fit for Trades & Construction workflows

Cons

  • Onboarding documentation could be more comprehensive
  • May be too specialised for diverse businesses
  • Narrower industry focus — mainly used in Trades & Construction sectors
  • Support response times vary by plan tier

Best For

Which tool suits which use case.

Choose Employment Hero if you need

  • Retail & E-commerce businesses
  • Teams needing extensive third-party integrations
  • Complex data models (employees, payroll, leave and more)
  • Hospitality & Tourism organisations
  • Tax compliance

Choose SimPRO if you need

  • Teams needing extensive third-party integrations
  • Complex data models (jobs, quotes, invoices and more)
  • Trades & Construction businesses
  • Manufacturing organisations
  • Field service operations

Expert Verdict

Our Harvard-educated consultants' take on this comparison.

Clever Ops Recommendation

Employment Hero and SimPRO sit in different parts of your tech stack — accounting & finance and industry tools respectively. Rather than choosing one over the other, the smarter question is how to make them work together seamlessly. With 12+ of integration experience, Clever Ops can design a workflow where both tools complement each other perfectly.

Migration Notes

What to know about switching between Employment Hero and SimPRO.

Migrating Between Employment Hero and SimPRO

Migrating between Employment Hero and SimPRO involves transferring timesheets and mapping custom fields. Clever Ops follows a structured migration process: discovery, data mapping, test migration, verification, and cutover. We typically complete migrations within 4-8 weeks. Historical data is preserved, and we run parallel systems during the transition to minimise risk. Post-migration, we provide 3 months of support to ensure everything runs smoothly.

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