SWITCHING GUIDE

bizzme vs the alternatives — for NZ SMEs on Xero.

Both file payday with IRD. Only bizzme bundles GST coding, HR templates, and Bizz Chat in the same workspace.

Feature	bizzme Pro · NZ$118.30/mo	PayHero · ~NZ$50–120/mo*
NZ payday filing (IRD)	YES	YES
Holidays Act 2003 compliance	YES · reviewed quarterly	YES
KiwiSaver calculation	YES	YES
GST receipt coding (AI)	YES	NO
GST return prep	YES	NO · manual or Xero
HR compliance templates	YES · NZ-specific	ADD-ON
90-day trial management	YES	NO
GPS-verified timesheets	YES · in every plan, no per-emp fee	ADD-ON · base + per-employee
Bizz Chat (NZ tax & employment)	YES	NO
Anomaly detection	YES	NO
Ecosystem Professional (accountants)	YES	NO
Xero sync (read-only)	COMING SOON	YES
Akahu open banking	COMING SOON	NO

* Competitor pricing verified Apr 2026. PayHero NZ$6.50/emp/mo + NZ$19 base. Employment Hero platform fee + per-employee. Dext from NZ$59/mo to NZ$130+/mo. Hnry 1% of income + GST, capped ~NZ$1,500/yr. Smartly base fee + per-payrun. Verify current pricing at provider websites.

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