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Lano vs PayFit

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

Global payroll & contractor payments.

Payroll & HR for European SMBs.

The verdict

Both Lano and PayFit are credible payroll tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Lano - Global payroll & contractor payments.

Choose PayFit if you'd rather have broader platform coverage. Payroll & HR for European SMBs.

Lano vs PayFit: side by side

DimensionLanoPayFit
Starting priceCustomCustom
Free planNoNo
Pricing modelSubscriptionSubscription
Best forGlobal Teams, Mid MarketEu Smb
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, AndroidWinner
Rating4.4/54.4/5

Lano key facts

Vendor
Lano
Pricing
Subscription - Custom
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web
Best for
Global Teams, Mid Market
Editor rating
4.4 / 5
Founded
2018
Headquarters
Berlin, Germany

PayFit key facts

Vendor
PayFit
Pricing
Subscription - Custom
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Best for
Eu Smb
Editor rating
4.4 / 5
Founded
2015
Headquarters
Paris, France

Frequently asked questions

Is Lano better than PayFit?

Neither is universally better - Lano edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is Lano or PayFit cheaper?

Lano is the more affordable of the two to get started, at custom. Lano starts at custom; PayFit starts at custom.

Can Lano replace PayFit?

Yes for most teams - both are payroll tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.

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