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SME AI Office vs Omni HR
Omni HR is an AI-powered HR and payroll platform for Asia, priced per employee in US dollars; SME AI Office is a Singapore back office at one price in S$.
Prices checked 30 September 2026
The short answer
Choose Omni HR if you employ people in several Asian countries: payroll for Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and the Philippines, managed payroll in 20+ countries, contractors and Employer of Record. It adds performance reviews, form builder and analytics with its AI agent, Mino.
Choose SME AI Office if your team is in Singapore and you want payroll with accounting. Omni HR core plus payroll plus time off is US$6-8 per employee a month, US$720-960 a year for 10 staff; Pro 365 is S$365 a year.
Side by side
| SME AI Office | Omni HR | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan S$0. Pro 365 S$39 a month or S$365 a yearPayroll and HR for staff are in Pro 365 | Core US$3 per employee a month; Payroll adds US$2-4All prices in USD. Time Off, Expense, Attendance US$1 each |
| Free plan | Yes, for good. Payroll and HR for the owner onlyStaff payroll needs Pro 365 | No free plan. Free trial, 7 days, no card needed |
| Per-employee fee | No per-employee fee. One price for any number of staff | Yes. Each add-on is charged per employee a month |
| Currency | Priced in Singapore dollars | Priced in US dollars |
| Countries | Singapore payroll: CPF, SDL, self-help funds, IR8A | Payroll for Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and the Philippines; managed payroll in 20+ countries |
| Leave, claims, attendance | Employment Act leave, claims by receipt photo, phone clock-in with an optional workplace location check | Time Off, Expense and Attendance add-ons, with shift management in Attendance |
| Staff access | Staff portal in the phone browser: payslips, leave, claims, clock-in. Nothing to download | Employee self-service and a mobile application |
| Accounting | Salaries and employer CPF post to the profit and loss. Accounting, GST, invoicing in the same plan | Payroll connects with your financial software |
Only on SME AI Office
- Free planYes, for good. Payroll and HR for the owner only
Which one fits
SME AI Office fits when
- Your whole team is in Singapore.
- You want payroll and your accounting in one system.
- You want a fixed price in S$ that does not grow with headcount.
Omni HR fits when
- You employ staff in Hong Kong, Malaysia or the Philippines too.
- You need Employer of Record or contractor payments abroad.
- You want performance reviews and HR analytics.
Payroll for yourself is free. Payroll, CPF and HR for your staff is Pro 365, S$365 a year.
Questions
Is SME AI Office cheaper than Omni HR in Singapore?
For most small teams, yes. Omni HR's core platform is US$3 per employee a month, payroll adds US$2-4 and time off US$1, so US$6-8 per employee. For 10 staff that is US$720-960 a year. SME AI Office Pro 365 is S$365 a year, no per-employee fee.
What is a Singapore-only alternative to Omni HR?
SME AI Office is built for Singapore and priced in S$. Pro 365, at S$365 a year, works out CPF by age and PR year, makes the CPF EZPay file, prepares IR8A, and runs leave, claims and clock-in, with accounting included.
Does SME AI Office do payroll outside Singapore like Omni HR?
No. SME AI Office payroll follows Singapore rules only: CPF, SDL, self-help funds and IR8A. Omni HR runs payroll for Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and the Philippines, and offers managed payroll in more than 20 countries.
Does SME AI Office submit CPF and IR8A for me?
No. SME AI Office works out CPF, SDL and self-help funds and makes the CPF EZPay file, which you upload and pay by the 14th. IR8A is added up from finalised payroll, and you submit it to IRAS by 1 March yourself.
Can I move from Omni HR to SME AI Office?
Yes. Bring your staff list and this year's payroll figures from Omni HR. IR8A in SME AI Office adds up only payroll finalised there, so starting in a new year is simplest. WhatsApp us on +65 9613 7676 and we help you move it over.
Omni HR facts are from omnihr.co/pricing, checked on 30 September 2026. Prices are as shown there. Omni HR is a trademark of People Intelligence Singapore Pte Ltd. SME AI Office is not connected with Omni HR.