Siigo Nómina is a strong fit for Colombian micro, small, and medium businesses that need affordable, DIAN-compliant local payroll and accounting software. Its clearest advantage is its deep localization for Colombian statutory reporting and highly accessible entry-level pricing. It may be less suited for larger enterprises with complex HR needs or those requiring global payroll outside of its supported LATAM footprint.
Strengths
Colombian SMEs needing integrated accounting and payroll
Siigo is tailored heavily towards Colombian PYMES, offering a seamless linkage between mandatory electronic payroll filing with DIAN and accounting operations.
Best for: Smaller organizations in Colombia seeking affordable, DIAN-compliant software
An optimal choice for smaller organizations in Colombia seeking affordable, DIAN-compliant payroll and accounting software. [35]
Siigo is strongest for micro, small, and SMB segments, offering affordable low-cost tiers specifically tailored for 1–10 employees and scalable plans for up to 200 employees [07] [08] [09]. While its Plus and Pro plans allow for an unlimited number of employees, the platform's features and marketing are primarily tuned to the needs of PYMES (SMBs) [09] [10]. Larger midmarket or enterprise organizations may find the feature set too focused on essential operational accounting and payroll rather than deep HRIS capabilities [10].
Siigo Nómina is strongest for micro-businesses and SMEs in Colombia that need a straightforward, DIAN-compliant local payroll solution [07] [09] [19]. Its clearest advantage is its tight integration between mandatory electronic payroll filing and accounting operations, which makes it particularly useful when smaller organizations need to automate statutory reporting like PILA and severance payments without high overhead [15] [17].
The main trade-off is its targeted regional and operational scope. This matters most for larger midmarket or enterprise companies, especially when they require advanced HRIS capabilities, global payroll, or complex workforce management beyond standard statutory compliance [10].
Choose Siigo Nómina if you are a Colombian SME seeking an affordable, natively compliant payroll tool. Consider alternatives if you are a large enterprise, need native support outside of Siigo's acquired LATAM markets, or require Employer of Record (EOR) services. Before signing, verify integration depth and feature parity for local subsidiaries (such as Aspel in Mexico or Kame ERP in Chile and Peru), as product branding and capabilities may vary locally [04] [05].
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Siigo [01] |
| Product/platform | Siigo Nómina [02] |
| Primary category | Payroll software [02] |
| Additional categories | HR software [02] |
| Best-fit company size | Micro (1–10), Small (11–50), SMB (51–200) [07] [08] [09] |
| Main use cases | Local payroll, Statutory compliance, Accounting automation [11] [12] [17] |
| Pricing model | Flat monthly (billed annually) [25] |
| Starting price | from 119,900 COP / year (official) [25] |
| Free plan/trial | Not publicly stated |
| Primary markets | Colombia, Mexico, Chile, Peru [03] [04] [05] [06] |
| Delivery model | Native [03] |
| Security/compliance | ISO 27001 (partial via Aspel) [18] |
| Last verified | July 2026 |
| Founded | 1988 [01] |
| Headquarters | Colombia [01] |
| Ownership status | Private [01] |
| Customer count | 1,000,000 [01] |
Siigo Nómina is a cloud-based payroll and HR software designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) [02]. It primarily automates local payroll generation, statutory tax filing, and accounting synchronization [11] [12] [17]. The platform is built to handle specific regulatory requirements, such as DIAN mandates in Colombia, and helps businesses manage electronic payroll, payslip generation, and direct deposits via bank files [12] [13] [14].
The strongest supported capabilities center around Colombian statutory payroll processing, including DIAN compliance and PILA reporting. Buyers outside of Colombia should verify which specific capabilities are supported natively in their region via Siigo's subsidiary brands.
| Capability | Status | Evidence strength | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local payroll | Supported | Strong | Native in CO, MX, CL, PE | [11] |
| Payroll tax filing | Supported | Strong | DIAN compliance in CO | [12] |
| Payslip generation | Supported | Strong | Electronic vouchers | [13] |
| Direct deposit | Supported | Medium | Via flat bank files | [14] |
| Statutory reporting | Supported | Strong | PILA, severance, bonuses | [15] |
| Accounting integrations | Supported | Strong | Auto synchronization | [17] |
| Leave management | Supported | Medium | Vacation book tracking | [16] |
Siigo Nómina offers public, flat-fee pricing tiers billed annually. [25]
DIAN compliance, digital certificates, up to 2 employees, and 24 annual electronic documents. [25]
DIAN compliance, up to 10 employees, and 120 annual electronic documents. [26]
DIAN compliance, up to 25 employees, and 300 annual electronic documents. [27]
unlimited employees, automatic accounting, and automatic contract liquidation. [28]
unlimited employees, advanced automation including automatic severance, bonuses, and social security calculations (PILA). [29]
Buyers should verify specific feature parity and branding for Mexico, Chile, and Peru, as operations in these countries run through acquired software platforms.
| Region/country | Capability | Coverage type | Evidence status | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | Local payroll, tax filing | Native | Verified | Core DIAN compliance | [03] |
| Mexico | Local payroll | Native | Verified | Serviced via Aspel | [04] |
| Chile | Local payroll | Native | Verified | Serviced via Kame ERP | [05] |
| Peru | Local payroll | Native | Verified | Serviced via Kame ERP | [06] |
Siigo Nómina primarily provides local payroll processing tailored to specific LATAM countries [11]. In Colombia, it natively supports DIAN electronic payroll generation, payroll tax filing, direct deposits via flat bank files, and statutory reporting including PILA and severance calculations [12] [14] [15]. Local payroll in Mexico, Chile, and Peru is supported natively through Siigo's regional acquisitions (Aspel and Kame ERP) [04] [05] [06].
The platform offers basic HRIS capabilities aligned with local payroll needs, such as tracking employee absences and leave through a native vacation book (libro de vacaciones) [16].
Siigo offers a native API to extend product functionality and integrates with major platforms like WooCommerce, Shopify, and HubSpot via Zapier. [20] [21]
| Integration | Category | Support level | Evidence strength | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| API | Accounting | API | Strong | REST API for syncing data | [20] |
| Zapier | Productivity | Zapier | Strong | Supported via marketplace | [21] |
| WooCommerce | Accounting | Zapier | Strong | Popular integration | [22] |
| Shopify | Accounting | Zapier | Strong | Popular integration | [23] |
| HubSpot | CRM | Zapier | Strong | Popular integration | [24] |
According to the vendor, Siigo maintains the following compliance and security standards:
| Pro | Why it matters | Evidence | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Local Compliance | Ensures businesses avoid sanctions by meeting strict DIAN mandates. | [33] | Primarily applicable to Colombia. |
| Affordability for Microbusinesses | Lowers the barrier to entry for compliant payroll processing. | [34] | Entry tiers have strict caps on employee headcount and document volume. |
Siigo Nómina fits best for Colombian micro-businesses and SMEs that require a highly affordable, natively compliant tool for managing local payroll and DIAN reporting [34] [35]. It is the strongest choice when a small business needs to tightly couple its statutory payroll filings with automated accounting ledgers [35]. Larger enterprises or companies needing multi-country global payroll outside of Siigo's acquired LATAM footprints should look elsewhere [10].
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Confidence score | 85/100 |
| Number and mix of sources | 11 sources (6 vendor-owned, 5 third-party) |
| Strongest evidence areas | Pricing tiers, Colombian DIAN compliance, local payroll capabilities |
| Claims buyers should verify | Feature parity and compliance depth for regional subsidiaries (Aspel, Kame ERP) |
| Last verified | July 2026 |
| Methodology and sources | Methodology · Sources |
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