Ditch spreadsheets: Instant payroll from timesheets for tiny remote teams.
Bootstrapped founders of small remote teams are stuck using error-prone spreadsheets for payroll and compliance because expensive HR tech tools are overkill and unaffordable.
Upload timesheets or connect simple trackers, and SheetlessPay auto-calculates payroll, handles multi-currency payouts, and generates payslips. It ensures basic tax withholding for US/remote workers without complex setups. Founders get one-click approvals and exports for accountants.
Bootstrapped founders managing small remote teams (under 10-20 people)
Spreadsheet import wizard that parses CSV/Excel in seconds, tailored for bootstrapped teams under 20—no steep learning curve or $100+/mo fees.
friendly
Upload CSV/Excel timesheets; auto-parses hours, rates, and calculates gross pay.
Generate payroll batches with deductions, taxes, and net pay previews.
Auto-create and email customizable PDF payslips.
Integrate Stripe for bank transfers in 10+ currencies.
Founder approves payroll runs via email/SMS before payout.
Basic US state tax withholding calculator.
CSV/PDF exports for accountants.
Schedule bi-weekly/monthly runs.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| stripe_customer_id | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| team_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| hourly_rate | int | No |
| bank_details | text | Yes |
| currency | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| team_id | uuid | No |
| period_start | timestamp | No |
| total_amount | int | No |
| status | text | No |
| approved_at | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| payroll_run_id | uuid | No |
| employee_id | uuid | No |
| hours | int | No |
Relationships:
/api/teamsCreate team
/api/employeesAdd employee
/api/payroll-runsCreate payroll run from import
/api/payroll-runs/:id/approveApprove and payout
/api/timesheets/importParse and save timesheet CSV
/api/payslips/:idGenerate payslip PDF
No payouts, 1 run/month
Email support
Custom onboarding
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 50 | 4% | $40 | $480 |
| Month 6 | 400 | 8% | $640 | $7,680 |
Automate pays for your remote team in minutes. No accountants needed.
Post in Indie Hackers 'payroll hell' threads offering free beta access; DM 10 bootstrapped founders from r/smallbusiness who mention spreadsheets; run $50 Twitter ads targeting 'remote team payroll'.
Full HR suite
Overkill and pricey for <10 people
Spreadsheet-first, $20 flat for tiny teams
PEO compliance
Minimums too high for solos
Solo-dev build speed, import simplicity
Data lock-in from historical payroll runs + first-mover in spreadsheet-native parsing.
Remote work boom post-COVID, spreadsheets still dominate 70% small teams per surveys, AI parsing now cheap/easy.
Tax law changes
Disclaimer: estimates only, consult pros
Adoption slow
Free tier + integrations
Success: 80% confirm spreadsheet use
Success: 3 paid conversions
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