How Dignita compares
There are a few ways to stay compliant when you employ a domestic worker in South Africa. Here is an honest, side-by-side look at how Dignita compares — focused on what is verifiably different. The clearest difference: only Dignita gives the worker their own login to see pay, payslips, UIF and loans across every employer.
Dignita vs AskMandla
Both keep you compliant. The honest difference: with Dignita your worker gets their own login to see pay, payslips, UIF and loans across every employer — AskMandla works employer-side over WhatsApp.
Dignita vs LekkerLedger
Both are web apps with free tools and dated compliance figures. The difference: Dignita adds a two-sided worker portal, attendance and loans/advances tracking on top.
Dignita vs DIY (uFiling)
uFiling is free and official — but it only does UIF. A compliant contract, correct payslips, COIDA, leave tracking and correct termination pay are still entirely on you.
Dignita vs a payroll service
A managed service does the admin for you, which some households prefer. The honest difference with Dignita: you keep control of your own records, pay one flat per-household price (not per employee), and your worker gets their own login — something a done-for-you service typically can’t offer.
Common questions
- What makes Dignita different from other domestic worker compliance tools?
- Dignita is the only South African option that gives the domestic worker their own login to see pay, payslips, UIF and loans across every employer. It is a self-serve web app (no WhatsApp needed) with a flat per-household price that covers every worker, and you keep and can export your records at any time.
- How does Dignita's pricing compare?
- Dignita is a flat per-household price — one price covers a nanny, gardener and cleaner together. Many alternatives charge per employee or per worker. Competitor pricing is time-sensitive and varies by tier, so verify current pricing on each provider's own site before deciding.
Try it free
Start with a free payslip, or get the full app for R49 a month.
Competitor details and pricing are summarised from public information at the time of writing and can change — verify current pricing on each provider's own site.
Dignita is a compliance tool, not legal advice. Figures are based on current South African legislation; confirm with a labour-law professional for your situation.