# Cintra Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about Cintra Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Payroll products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/210116/Cintra --- # Cintra Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. Independent research methodology Capterra’s researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. While we may earn a referral fee when you visit a provider through our links or speak to an advisor, this has no influence on our research or methodology. 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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/resources/how-we-ensure-transparency/) [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Cintra ## What is Cintra? CIPP payroll provider of the year 2024 Payroll solutions to meet your businesses needs. Cintra offers an integrated software to mange your payroll and HR in house, or fully outsourced payroll where our expert team will take care of your entire payroll cycle, ensuring your employees are paid correctly and on time. The ultimate combination of qualified payroll experts and market-leading technology—saving your organisation thousands of pounds every year in payroll processing costs. Cintra have over 40 years in the payroll industry, and now have a portfolio of over 700 clients using our software and outsourced solutions. ## What is Cintra used for? [Payroll](https://www.capterra.com/payroll-software/)[Human Resources](https://www.capterra.com/human-resource-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 25 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 100% Neutral 0% Negative 0% Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Cintra?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=https://cintra.co.uk/&name=Cintra) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### Cintra 4.7 (25) VS. [4.9 (4,274)](https://www.capterra.com/p/205015/Deel/reviews/) Starting Price Contact vendor Starting Price $5 Per User, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.6 (25) Ease Of Use 4.8 (4,274) Value For Money 4.4 (25) Value For Money 4.7 (3,924) Customer Service 4.7 (24) Customer Service 4.7 (4,026) ## Cintra alternatives Highest Rated [4.9 (4,762)](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/reviews/) Starting price $8.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 98% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.3 (1,837)](https://www.capterra.com/p/86714/WebPay/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 87% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.8 (3,935)](https://www.capterra.com/p/116050/Patriot-Software/reviews/) Starting price $17.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 97% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.6 (4,202)](https://www.capterra.com/p/131882/Gusto/reviews/) Starting price $49.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 93% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/210116/Cintra/alternatives/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Payroll Management 4.7 (20) 85.00% of 20 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Manage employee salary processes, data, taxes, and records administration efficiently Payroll Reporting 4.4 (20) 80.00% of 20 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important View and track payroll metrics including tax liabilities, pay rates, working hours, deductions and more Self Service Portal 4.6 (16) 68.75% of 16 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information Tax Compliance 4.8 (14) 78.57% of 14 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track tax-related transactions, tax remittance and tax reporting for various groups of employees and contractors Employee Database 4.6 (13) 69.23% of 13 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Electronic storage of staff/employee contact information and job status in a centralized repository Access Controls/Permissions 4.7 (9) 77.78% of 9 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Cintra 37 features Tools for collecting comprehensive feedback on an employee from peers, subordinates, and manager Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Find and manage potential candidates and their applications and resumes through the recruiting life cycle Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar Manages compensation such as salary, bonus, and benefits processes, aligning with policies Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding Alter the layout and content of reports Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements Import and export data to and from software applications Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location Electronic storage of staff/employee contact information and job status in a centralized repository Tools to improve and measure employee satisfaction and involvement Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks Process of familiarizing new employees with the company, their position, and responsibilities Centralized storage for employee data, records, and performance metrics Automates core HR functions such as talent management, employee evaluation and learning management Facilitate training materials that help employees grow and progress in their positions Process of familiarizing new clients, stakeholders or employees with the company, a new location, or a service Manage employee salary processes, data, taxes, and records administration efficiently Delegate payroll processing to third party vendors View and track payroll metrics including tax liabilities, pay rates, working hours, deductions and more Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems Tools to find, assess, and hire suitable candidates for a job within an organization Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information Track and manage sick leave time Track tax-related transactions, tax remittance and tax reporting for various groups of employees and contractors Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Track and manage employee time-off, vacation, and sick leave requests Track employee/learner's progression through training programs Request, track, and manage time off requests and vacation time Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.4 (25) 4.4 Based on 25 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.4 (25) ### Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Value for money 4.4 (25) 4.4 Based on 25 reviews Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.7 (24) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.7 (24) 4.7 Based on 24 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.7 Based on 25 reviews Filter by rating 5(17) 4(8) 3(0) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent AW Alistair W. Group Finance Director Information Technology and Services ### "Cintra Payroll" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 February 17, 2025 We see Cintra as Professional, value for money, and as a trusted partner. Pros The initial implementation process was well managed by Cintra and all (tight) deadlines were met. We aren't Payroll experts and now have a couple of Cintra employees who know us, our business and our people and so there is good understanding of what we need and when. We now feel comfortable in asking for help and flagging issues and the responses we get are more helpful. Turnaround times have definitely improved from submitting payroll requests to getting them ready to approve - we're down to just over a day now which helps us manage workflows our side. The system works ! We never express our gratitude that it is nice to have a system where folk are paid efficiently using BACS, on time, where folk can access their own portals etc - we get hardly any complaints about the Cintra "infrastructure" and so we end up taking it for granted when we shouldn't. So thank you for providing your service. Cons We'd like the Cintra processors to have a sanity check on some of the calculations as some overtime calculations are clearly wrong (usually our fault!) but would be good to have someone point out our issues. Switched from [Sage Payroll](https://www.capterra.com/p/215768/Sage-Business-Cloud-Payroll/) The in-house administrator resigned and we didn't want to replace them as payroll wasn't a full time role for us. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. BL Bev L. Finance Manager Education Management ### "Service & Software" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 February 6, 2025 Overall we find Cintra provides a good, reliable service. Pros Cintra staff are friendly and approachable. The software is good and serves us well in an education environment. Cons We have had some team changes and it can take a while for the new person to get to grips with our requirements. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. DG Debbie G. Director Transportation/Trucking/Railroad ### "Review of Cintra" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 December 9, 2024 Pros How easy the process it is to approve payroll, now that they have a button to press instead of messaging. Cons It can be a bit difficult to add or change an employees pay rate. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MT Margarida T. People Advisor Automotive ### "Cintra Review" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 November 27, 2024 Overall very good. easy program to use and navigate Pros Employee hub-really easy friendly and easy to navigate Cons We need the unpaid hours to be added in the system as we do not have this function yet. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JN Janette N. Management Accountant-Payroll Manager Defense & Space ### "Another year with Cintra" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 November 14, 2024 Very user friendly and provides all the information needed to run an effective payroll Pros Great support and functionality and always coming up with more ideas to make the platform even better Cons I can't think of anything that I don't particularly like at all Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JK Joanna K. HR Consultant Media Production ### "Cintra Payroll" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 October 15, 2024 We have been using Cintra for payroll and are very pleased with the service. The platform is good and we work well together. Recommended! Pros User friendly platform, professional staff, excellent customer service. Cons can incorporate more features to become even better Switched from [IRIS HR Professional](https://www.capterra.com/p/165721/Octopus-HR/) previous provider acquisition from Cintra Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. EF EILEEN F. Payroll Assistant Automotive ### "With Cintra you always have a good day " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 13, 2024 I have 3 different payrolls to manage I don't get stressed because I know Cintra are their for me Pros they are very professional & supportive nothing is to much to ask Cons I am in Birmingham and they are situated at Newcastle Upon Tyne Switched from [TraceCloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/135649/TraceCloud/) I am not sure I think they where taken over Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. NM Natalie M. Finance Manager Hospital & Health Care ### "Great people and payroll service " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 September 5, 2024 Great communication and happy with the service I receive from the team that supports me. Thank you Pros Helpful and friendly team. Easy to communicate with and they go the extra mile to resolve any issues. Cons The initial transaction last year was a bit problematic, but it's now all sorted and very happy with the support I receive from the team Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. SM Sophie M. HR Partner Financial Services ### "Great system and outsourced team" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 5, 2024 Very positive. The Cintra Cloud system is great, and we have an outsourced payroll team who handles everything for us. All I have to do is input any changes on my side (joiners, leavers, pay etc.), and our dedicated team ensures that everything is processed correctly and in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Another aspect I appreciate is that the development team are always looking for ways to improve the system. Pros The Cintra Cloud system is extremely easy to understand and navigate. Inputting payroll changes on my side, with the system doing the necessary recalculations and always being up-to-date, is a game changer! Cons There are no particular cons that come to mind. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MW Mark W. Finance Director International Trade and Development ### "My Just Payroll Services Cintra experience" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 March 28, 2024 I had great help and support from my team at Cintra. Very pro active and quick to reply, and great at taking away my unease at being new to the UK payroll business. The team was patient with my questions and very knowledgeable, and the software easy to use. I would highly recommend using Cintra. Pros Personal contact with dedicated team support. Always follow up to any question and dealing with a team who cares. Cons Cintra could improve the availability and timing of their ISO/SOX reporting! Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. 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