Talenox Free Plan Alternative — free forever for 3 employees
Talenox ended their free plan in January 2026. AIMM Payroll has a permanent free tier for 3 employees — full CPF, IRAS AIS, and payslips. No credit card.
No credit card • Free for 3 employees • CPF + IRAS AIS built in
Talenox sunset their free plan in January 2026
If you were on Talenox's free tier, you've been moved to a paid plan. AIMM Payroll offers what Talenox took away: a permanent free tier for up to 3 employees with full CPF, IRAS AIS, payslips, and audit trail. No credit card, no trial, no expiry.
AIMM vs Talenox vs others
Talenox charges per employee. AIMM charges per company. The difference compounds fast.
| Feature | AIMM Payroll | Talenox | QuickHR | Payboy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | S$0 (3 employees) | None (sunset Jan 2026) | None | None |
| Starting price | S$9.90/mo (10 employees) | S$25/mo (5 employees) | S$50/mo | S$60/mo |
| Pricing model | Flat per company | Per employee | Per employee | Per employee |
| Annual cost (10 employees) | S$118.80 | S$540+ | S$600+ | S$720+ |
| CPF eZpay | ||||
| IRAS AIS | ||||
| GIRO payout | ||||
| Xero integration | ||||
| AI co-pilot | ||||
| Leave management | ||||
| Employee self-service |
AIMM saves you S$421+/year vs Talenox, S$481+/year vs QuickHR, S$601+/year vs Payboy at 10 employees.
Competitor prices from public pricing pages as of Jun 2026. AIMM pricing is flat per company.
Everything Talenox had — plus more
AIMM's free tier matches or exceeds Talenox's paid plan on every compliance feature.
- CPF eZpay CSV export
- IRAS AIS file generation (IR8A, Appendix 8A, IR21)
- GIRO bulk payout (DBS, OCBC, UOB)
- Leave management (annual, sick, childcare)
- Itemised payslips (MOM compliant)
- Xero integration
- Employee self-service portal
- Hash-chained audit trail
Why AIMM is the best Talenox alternative
S$421+ cheaper per year
At 10 employees, AIMM costs S$118.80/year vs Talenox's S$540+/year. Flat per-company pricing means your bill doesn't grow every time you hire.
Free for 3 employees
Talenox killed free. AIMM's free tier is permanent — full CPF, IRAS AIS, payslips, and audit trail. No credit card, no trial, no expiry.
AI co-pilot included
AIMM's Growth tier includes an AI co-pilot that answers payroll questions and catches errors. Talenox has no AI features at any tier.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Talenox end their free plan?
Talenox sunset their free plan in January 2026. Existing free-tier users were moved to paid plans. AIMM Payroll offers a permanent free tier for up to 3 employees — not a trial, not a limited demo.
Is AIMM Payroll really free forever?
Yes. The Free plan covers up to 3 employees with full CPF, SDL, SHG calculation, payslips, IR8A files, CPF eZpay files, and audit trail. No credit card required, no trial period — it's free forever. You only pay when you grow past 3 employees.
How does AIMM compare to Talenox for pricing?
Talenox charges S$25/month for 5 employees on per-employee pricing. AIMM charges S$9.90/month for up to 10 employees on flat per-company pricing. At 10 employees, AIMM costs S$118.80/year vs Talenox's S$540+/year — a saving of over S$400/year.
Can I migrate my data from Talenox to AIMM?
Yes. AIMM has a migration tool that imports employee data from CSV exports. Add your employees with salary, bank, CPF status, and work-pass details, then run your first payroll. Most teams complete migration in under 30 minutes.
Does AIMM handle CPF eZpay like Talenox?
Yes. AIMM generates CPF eZpay CSV files from reviewed payroll figures, with automatic CPF rate calculation by citizenship, age band, and OW/AW ceiling. The export is ready for upload to the CPF Board portal — same as Talenox.
What features does AIMM's free tier include that Talenox's paid plan doesn't?
AIMM's free tier includes a hash-chained audit trail (Talenox offers limited audit logging) and AI co-pilot on the Growth tier (Talenox has no AI features). Both include CPF eZpay, IRAS AIS, GIRO payout, and leave management.
Switch to AIMM — free forever for 3 employees
Talenox killed free. We didn't. Start your free account today — no credit card needed.