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Modern cloud payroll aimed at UK finance and people teams that want automation

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Pento Ease of use: 4.0 out of 5
Ease of use
PayFit Ease of use: 4.1 out of 5
Pento Value for money: 4.1 out of 5
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PayFit Functionality: 4.0 out of 5