Talenox retired its free plan on 5 January 2026. Free accounts now move to view-only mode and are permanently deleted if not upgraded within 60 days. If you ran your payroll on that plan, you need to either upgrade or move to another tool — and export your data before it is removed.
The closest like-for-like replacement for the free plan is AimmPayroll Asia's free tier, which is S$0/month for up to three employees and still covers the core Singapore statutory workflow.
Talenox remains a credible, well-built product. This guide is simply about your options now that the free entry point is gone.
What changed with Talenox in January 2026
Talenox announced that, from 5 January 2026, it would sunset its free plan, citing rising operational costs. The practical effect for free-plan users:
- Free accounts move to view-only mode.
- You can still view and export historical data — employee details, tax forms, past payroll and leave.
- You cannot add employees, update details, process new payroll runs, or approve new leave.
- Accounts not upgraded within 60 days are permanently deleted.
Talenox's paid Singapore pricing (the Payroll + Leave SUITE) starts at about S$40/month excluding GST for the first five employees, with a per-employee fee beyond that. Confirm current figures on Talenox's pricing page.
What it means if you were on the free plan
Two time-sensitive actions:
- Export your data now, while your account is still accessible — employee records and year-to-date figures especially.
- Decide before the 60-day window closes: upgrade to a Talenox paid plan, or migrate to another tool. Do not let the deletion deadline pass with your records still inside.
What to look for in a Talenox alternative
For a Singapore SME, the essentials are:
- Correct statutory calculation — CPF (by age and residency), SDL, and Self-Help Group funds.
- Statutory file exports — CPF eZpay, GIRO bulk payout, and IRAS AIS (IR8A).
- A free or low, predictable entry price — ideally flat per company, not per employee.
- A clean migration path — CSV import of employees and year-to-date figures.
How AimmPayroll compares
| Talenox (2026) | AimmPayroll Asia | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Retired 5 Jan 2026 | Free, up to 3 employees |
| Entry paid price | SUITE from ~S$40/mo (first 5 employees) | Starter S$9.90/mo (up to 10) |
| Pricing model | Per active employee | Flat per company within each cap |
| CPF eZpay / IRAS AIS / GIRO | Yes | Yes |
| Focus | Full HRMS | Payroll + statutory compliance |
AimmPayroll's free tier covers up to three employees with CPF, SDL and SHG calculation, payslips, and CPF eZpay and IRAS AIS file export. Beyond three, Starter is S$9.90/month flat for up to 10 employees — so cost does not climb with each hire inside the cap.
How to migrate
- Export your employees and year-to-date figures from Talenox while the account is live.
- Import them by CSV into AimmPayroll.
- Recreate the year if you switch mid-year, so your IR8A still reconciles at year-end.
For a fuller view of how AimmPayroll stacks up against other Singapore platforms, see our best payroll software comparison. Or just start free and import your data.