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nominaHQ vs PlaniFácil

Panama payroll software · updated June 2026

PlaniFácil is a long-standing Panamanian payroll system, with calculations per local law, SIPE export and multi-company handling. nominaHQ is a newer, 100%-cloud, API-first platform with published pricing and instant sign-up. Here's how to choose based on what you value.

nominaHQPlaniFácil
Model100% cloud, multi-company, multi-tenantEstablished payroll system
PricingPublished, per employee; free 30-day trial, no cardContact the vendor
Getting startedInstant self-service sign-up, no meetingsVia contact or demo
Panama complianceCSS/SIPE, ISR, décimo, vacations, liquidations, Ley 462 by datePanama payroll calculations + SIPE export
SIPE & ACH filesYes, bothYes (SIPE and ACH)
API & webhooksYes — REST v1 and signed webhooks, documentedContact the vendor
Free calculators & guidesYes, no sign-up
LanguageSpanish (Panama) + EnglishSpanish

When to choose nominaHQ

If you want to know exactly what you'll pay, start today without going through sales, integrate payroll with your accounting or software via API, and work in Spanish and English — nominaHQ is built for that. PlaniFácil, in turn, is an established local option; verify its features directly with the vendor.

Note: this comparison is based on public information and nominaHQ's approach as of June 2026. Other vendors' features may change; verify directly with them. PlaniFácil is a trademark of its respective owner.

Frequently asked questions

What's the main difference between nominaHQ and PlaniFácil?
Both calculate Panama payroll and generate the SIPE file. nominaHQ stands out by being API-first (REST v1 API and signed webhooks), with published per-employee pricing, instant sign-up with no sales meetings, and a bilingual Spanish/English platform.
Does nominaHQ have published pricing?
Yes. nominaHQ publishes its per-employee monthly price, with an annual-billing discount and a free 30-day trial with no card. See the current plans on the pricing page. PlaniFácil is quoted by the vendor.
Can I integrate payroll with my accounting or other systems?
Yes. nominaHQ offers a public REST v1 API and signed webhooks, plus native CifraHQ integration, and generates the SIPE file for the CSS and ACH files for the banks.
Can I try nominaHQ before switching?
Yes. The free trial runs 30 days, up to 5 employees, no credit card, with instant sign-up. You can run it in parallel with your current system to compare results.

See for yourself.

Try nominaHQ free for 30 days, no card.