What happens if I stop paying the $390 maintenance?

Your software keeps working exactly as it did. You just won't receive ATO compliance updates (tax tables, super rates, award rates). Most business owners choose to keep maintenance active for peace of mind around payroll compliance.

Is it really self-hosted? Do I need IT skills?

We offer both options. Self-hosted is available for tech-comfortable business owners or their IT person. Managed hosting ($19/month) means we handle everything — you just log in. Most customers start with managed hosting.

My accountant uses their own accounting software. Is that a problem?

SMECentral exports clean CSV and PDF reports in formats bookkeepers and BAS agents are happy with. We're not replacing your accountant's tools — we're handling the day-to-day operations and handing your accountant clean reports.

What does the 14-day guided trial look like?

Before you buy, we walk you through the software with a real human — not a chatbot. You get a 14-day hands-on trial with our team available to answer questions and help you set things up. We only ask for payment once you're confident it fits your business.

What's the catch? Why is it so much cheaper?

No catch. SaaS companies are profitable because they charge you forever. We charge you once and make money on maintenance and new customers — not on locking you in. We built exactly the 20% of features that small businesses actually use, nothing more.

Pricing

Simple, honest pricing.

No monthly bills. No per-user fees. No price hikes. Pay once, own it.

Core Product

SMECentral License

All 6 core modules. Yours forever.

$3,900

$2,900

AUD · one-time

Included modules

Sales & Invoicing

Cost & Expense Tracking

P&L Reports & Estimation

HR & Payroll (incl. STP Phase 2)

Rostering & Shift Management

Flutter mobile app (clock-in, roster)

Also included

4 award rates at launch

Unlimited employees

Self-hosted OR managed hosting option

14-day guided trial with real human support

Free 30-min onboarding call

Buy Now — $2,900

Annual Maintenance

Keep it compliant

$390 /year

🎉 Early bird: $180/yr if signed before FY2026–27

ATO tax table updates every July
Super + award rate updates
STP + Fair Work compliance updates
Bug fixes & software updates
Email support (48hr response)

Optional — but highly recommended. Skip it if you can manage ATO updates yourself.

Optional Add-ons

Only if you need them

Online Ordering

$1,000

Customer-facing order portal. Menu management, order tracking, integrated with P&L.

AI CRM

$1,000

Customer relationship management with AI insights, follow-up reminders, and revenue tracking.

Asset Management

$1,000

Track equipment, vehicles, and assets. Depreciation schedules, maintenance logs, ATO reporting.

One-time purchase. No recurring fees.

Frequently asked questions

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