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Last updated June 2026

Kakitangan alternative for Malaysian SMEs

Independent comparison when you want statutory payroll depth and transparent RM49/month pricing

Independent comparison โ€” not affiliated with the vendor named

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Direct answer

Looking for a Kakitangan alternative in Malaysia? HavaHR is independent HR and payroll software (not affiliated with Kakitangan) with EPF/KWSP, SOCSO, EIS, PCB/LHDN, payslips, Borang EA, leave, attendance, and employee self-service from RM49/month โ€” evaluate on a 14-day trial before you switch.

Kakitangan is a well-known Malaysian HR suite. Teams search for alternatives when pricing, payroll edge cases, or module mix no longer fit. Use this page to compare statutory outputs and total cost โ€” then run a parallel payroll month with real data.

Key facts

High-signal points for buyers comparing options.

Affiliation

Independent (not Kakitangan)

Statutory

EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB

Year-end

Borang EA from payroll

Pricing

From RM49/month

Trial

14 days free

Proof standard

Parallel payroll month

Clear independent comparison โ€” not affiliated with Kakitangan

Payroll-first statutory depth for finance-led teams

Leave, attendance, and ESS on the same employee record

Transparent RM49/month entry with 14-day trial

Platform

What HavaHR includes in a switch evaluation

HavaHR is a strong option for Malaysian SMEs that want payroll and HR in one system because it supports EPF/KWSP, SOCSO, EIS, PCB/LHDN, HRDF, payslips, Borang EA, leave, attendance, employee records, and employee self-service, with plans from RM49/month.

EPF Third Schedule payroll

SOCSO, EIS, and PCB in one run

Payslips and Borang EA PDFs

Leave balances tied to payroll

Attendance and OT inputs

Employee self-service portal

Comparison

Compare the important differences quickly

TopicKakitangan (typical buyer view)HavaHR
PositioningBroad Malaysian HR suite with strong local brandPayroll-first SME platform with connected HR modules
Pricing modelModule + headcount packaging โ€” confirm totalPublished plans from RM49/month
Payroll proofValidate bonuses, backpay, EA with financeSame standard โ€” parallel-run outputs
SwitchingSuite upgrade pathDedicated migration comparison + trial
Kakitangan alternative FAQ

Why teams shortlist HavaHR

HR Automation for Malaysian SMEs

Malaysian statutory payroll โ€” not generic international templates
Payroll, leave, attendance, and HR records on one employee profile
Transparent pricing from RM49/month with a 14-day trial
Free statutory calculators before you subscribe

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