HR & People Ops / Local Payroll Verified 26 Apr 2026

Lexware Payroll

Payroll software for SMBs up to 50 employees with electronic submissions to authorities

Freiburg, Germany · Founded 1989 · Paid
A European alternative to Gusto ADP Paychex Paylocity OnPay

About Lexware Payroll

Lexware Lohn + Gehalt is the payroll product line of Haufe-Lexware GmbH, headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, where the Haufe Group has been based since its founding. Designed for small and medium-sized companies of up to about 50 employees, it produces compliant German payslips and handles automatic electronic submission of social-security contributions, wage-tax returns and certificates to authorities and health insurers. Lexware Office Lohn & Gehalt is offered as a cloud subscription starting around €12.90 per month, supported by trained payroll specialists.

Quick facts

Pricing model Paid
Free trial
Open source
Self-hostable No
Public API No
Target audience B2B
Company size fit All
DPA available Yes
Data stored in EU Yes
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