Can I just use uFiling instead of Dignita?

uFiling is free and official, but it is UIF only. You still need a compliant employment contract, correct monthly payslips, COIDA registration, leave tracking and correct termination pay — none of which uFiling does. Dignita handles all of that, with the legal figures worked out for you. Dignita is a compliance tool, not legal advice.

Yes — uFiling (ufiling.labour.gov.za) is the South African government's free portal for UIF registration and monthly declarations. The cost of the DIY route is your time and the risk of getting the rest of compliance wrong.

What does uFiling not cover?

uFiling does not produce employment contracts, payslips, COIDA/Compensation Fund registration, leave records, attendance, loans or termination paperwork, and there is no worker portal. Those are the gaps Dignita fills.

Honest comparison

Dignita vs DIY (uFiling)

uFiling (ufiling.labour.gov.za) is the South African government's free online portal for registering and declaring UIF. It is UIF-only — it does not produce contracts, payslips, COIDA, leave or termination paperwork.

The honest difference

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.

Feature	Dignita	doing it yourself with uFiling
UIF registration & declaration	Guidance + figures worked out for you	Yes — this is exactly what uFiling is for (free, official)
Compliant employment contract	Yes — generated BCEA contract PDF	No — you write your own
Payslips (BCEA s33)	Yes — correct payslips with UIF	No — build your own each month
COIDA / Compensation Fund	Yes — guidance and reminders	No — a separate process you handle yourself
Leave & termination	Yes — leave tracking + correct notice and final-pay figures	No — calculate and document it yourself
Worker portal	Yes — the worker sees their own pay and documents	No
Cost	Flat per household (R49/month at the time of writing); free tools to start	Free — but UIF only, and your time and your risk for everything else

A note on pricing

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.

Frequently asked questions

Can I just use uFiling instead of Dignita?: uFiling is free and official, but it is UIF only. You still need a compliant employment contract, correct monthly payslips, COIDA registration, leave tracking and correct termination pay — none of which uFiling does. Dignita handles all of that, with the legal figures worked out for you. Dignita is a compliance tool, not legal advice.
Is uFiling free?: Yes — uFiling (ufiling.labour.gov.za) is the South African government's free portal for UIF registration and monthly declarations. The cost of the DIY route is your time and the risk of getting the rest of compliance wrong.
What does uFiling not cover?: uFiling does not produce employment contracts, payslips, COIDA/Compensation Fund registration, leave records, attendance, loans or termination paperwork, and there is no worker portal. Those are the gaps Dignita fills.

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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.