What's Available Now?
ByteLogic's free beta includes payroll calculations and FPS XML export. You can download the XML file and upload it to HMRC Government Gateway manually.
Direct RTI submission (no manual upload) is coming in April 2026 when HMRC's Basic PAYE Tools shuts down. We're currently working on HMRC vendor approval.
Why Choose ByteLogic?
Free Beta Includes:
- PAYE and National Insurance calculations
- FPS XML export (for manual HMRC upload)
- Student loan deduction calculations
- Pension contribution calculations
- Employee management
- Cloud storage — access anywhere
Coming April 2026 (Pro Plan):
- Direct RTI submission (FPS & EPS) to HMRC
- Payslip PDF generation
- P60 year-end forms
- Unlimited employees
How Does ByteLogic Compare?
| Software | Monthly Cost | Direct RTI | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ByteLogic Free Beta | £0 | XML export only | Available now |
| ByteLogic Pro | £19 | ✓ Yes | April 2026 |
| Sage Payroll | £12+ | ✓ Yes | Available |
| Xero Payroll | £7+ (addon) | ✓ Yes | Available |
| BrightPay | £99/year | ✓ Yes | Available |
| Basic PAYE Tools | £0 | ✓ Yes | ⚠️ No payslips, no auto-enrolment |
* IRIS Payroll Basics is being discontinued by HMRC in April 2026
Perfect for Small Businesses
ByteLogic is ideal for:
- Director-only companies: Pay yourself a salary efficiently
- Micro businesses: 1-5 employees, simple payroll needs
- Contractors: Run your own Ltd company payroll
- Domestic employers: Pay a nanny, carer, or cleaner through PAYE
Built for the UK
Unlike software designed for the US or Australia and adapted for the UK, ByteLogic was built specifically for UK limited companies. That means:
- All UK tax codes supported (including K-codes and Scottish rates)
- All NI categories (A, B, C, H, M, etc.)
- Student loan plans 1, 2, 4, and Postgraduate
- Workplace pension auto-enrollment
- Statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP)
Getting Started Takes 5 Minutes
1. Sign up free — No credit card required
2. Add your company — Company name, PAYE reference
3. Add employees — Name, NI number, tax code, salary
4. Run payroll — Calculate pay, download FPS XML
5. Upload to HMRC — Use Government Gateway to submit (manual step for now)
Direct RTI submission (no manual upload) is coming April 2026. For now, you can use our free beta for calculations and XML generation.