ezyCollect, part of Sidetrade, connects to a long list of ERPs and prices by active debtors. Paidnice is priced by invoice volume for Xero and QuickBooks. Here is how they compare, and which business each one fits.
Facts checked November 2026. We re-checked ezyCollect's prices, plans and features against its own pages and app store listings.
Policies · CommercialDraft policies
Safe Mode
Connected to 248 open invoices picked up
Synced
3 daysbefore due
RemindersEmail, then SMS once overdue
Draft
14 daysoverdue
Late fee2% of the balance, posted to Xero
Draft
1stof month
StatementsPDF to each customer with a balance
Draft
Nothing sends until you approve it.Approve
ezyCollect and Paidnice, side by side
Thirteen points that decide the fit, from price to payment plans.
ComparedezyCollectPaidnice
Fit and price
Best fitezyCollectBusinesses in Australia and New Zealand, including those on mid-market ERPs. Part of Sidetrade since 2025.PaidniceAny size, from the first invoice up to $50m a year, or 50,000 invoices a year.
Priced onezyCollectActive debtors and users.PaidniceInvoice volume, not revenue.
Price from (USD)ezyCollectHiddenezyCollect's last published prices were A$275 a month for ezyStart, with a setup fee from A$900. Current prices are hidden and must be requested.Paidnice$69 a month for 150 invoices (Essentials). Pro from $99.
Ledgers and channels
Accounting systemsezyCollectXero, MYOB, NetSuite, Dynamics 365, Sage 300, Sage Intacct, SAP Business One, Pronto and more; QuickBooks logo on homepage, no connector page.PaidniceXero and QuickBooks Online. NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Business Central and other cloud ERPs on the Custom plan. No desktop ledgers.
Reminder channelsezyCollectEmail, SMS, posted mail, fax and call tasks. SMS costs extra.PaidniceEmail, SMS and WhatsApp, posted letters at $2.00 each, and calls from Paidnice with transcripts on Pro.
Collections features
Late fees and interestezyCollectNoPaidniceYesFlat fees, percentage or compounding interest by customer group, posted to Xero or QuickBooks. UK Bank of England base rate built in.
StatementsezyCollectYesAutomated monthly statements.PaidniceYesAutomatic, on any weekly or monthly schedule, as PDF, Excel or CSV.
Payment plansezyCollectAdd-onPayment plans at extra cost: subscription, fixed-amount or fixed-count plans.PaidniceYesOn Pro and up. Customers can build their own plan in the portal.
Portal and paymentsezyCollectYesSimplypaid portal: cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, direct debit, EFT and ACH.PaidniceYesBranded portal with no login. Card, ACH, BACS and direct debit through Stripe, plus Pinch and payment links.
Credit checksezyCollectAdd-onCredit Insights at extra cost, plus credit applications and monitoring.PaidniceYesNative credit checks from each customer's payment behavior on every plan, plus Creditsafe bureau checks through the API on the Custom plan.
Escalation and servicesezyCollectYesDemand letters and collection agency referrals, with third-party fees.PaidniceYesEscalation to a call, a stop on credit or a template legal letter, assigned to a person.
Getting started
Getting startedezyCollect14-day free trial, which starts when you connect your cloud accounting software.PaidniceFree sign-up, first 20 actions free, no card. Setup takes under 15 minutes.
Contract termsezyCollectMonthly plans cancel on 30 days' notice. Annual plans are not refundable if cancelled early, and setup fees are not refundable. Its last published list put monthly billing 20% above the annual price.PaidniceMonth to month, no contracts.
Prices in USD unless shown. ezyCollect prices are in AUD, from its last published price list (Wayback Machine); current prices are hidden and must be requested. Other ezyCollect details are from its public pages.
Which one fits your business
Both tools chase unpaid invoices. Size, ledger and the extras you need decide which one suits you.
Choose ezyCollect if
You run MYOB, Pronto, Sage 300, SAP Business One or another ERP that ezyCollect connects to.
You want credit insights, credit applications and debtor monitoring alongside your chasing.
You want fax and posted mail as chasing channels.
You want a guided setup on an annual plan.
Choose Paidnice if
You run Xero or QuickBooks Online, at any size up to $50m a year or 50,000 invoices a year.
You want published pricing by invoice volume, from $69 a month (USD), month to month.
You want late fees and interest today, posted to the ledger, with different rules for each customer group.
You want to start without a sales call: your first 20 actions are free and setup takes under 15 minutes.
Switching from ezyCollect in three steps
Run both for a short time, one customer group first, so no reminder is missed.
1
Connect Xero or QuickBooks
Paidnice picks up the invoices that are already open, as well as new ones. Setup takes under 15 minutes.
ActivityToday
Connected to WellPaid co.
248 open invoices picked upIncluding the ones already overdue
New invoices added as you raise them
2
Approve the draft policies
Paidnice prepares draft policies for you. Start with one customer group: pause ezyCollect for it and approve each action before it sends.
Upcoming actions
Drafts 18Scheduled 0Drafts send after you approve them
2 to 7 days
Invoice emailSMS+9 more
8 to 30 days
Invoice late feeStatement+5 more
3
Go live
When the first group looks right, set its policies to Active and turn off ezyCollect for the rest.
Policies · CommercialLive
Safe Mode
3 daysbefore due
RemindersEmail, then SMS once overdue
Active
14 daysoverdue
Late fee2% of the balance, posted to Xero
Active
1stof month
StatementsPDF to each customer with a balance
Active
Active policies send on schedule, no approval needed.
Trusted with over $1,200,000,000 collected on time across 1,070,000 invoices since 2022.
and counting
Questions about switching from ezyCollect
Is Paidnice a good alternative to ezyCollect?
It depends on your ledger and your size. ezyCollect, part of Sidetrade since 2025, connects to ERPs such as MYOB, Pronto and Sage 300, and prices by active debtors and users. Paidnice is priced by invoice volume from $69 a month (USD) and fits any business on Xero or QuickBooks Online up to $50m a year, or 50,000 invoices a year.
How does ezyCollect pricing compare with Paidnice?
ezyCollect no longer shows prices on its own pages. Its last published prices were A$275 a month for ezyStart, with a setup fee from A$900. Current prices are hidden and must be requested. Paidnice starts at $69 a month (USD), month to month. See Paidnice pricing in your currency.
Does Paidnice charge late fees and interest?
Yes. Paidnice applies flat fees, percentage interest or compounding interest by customer group, and posts each charge to Xero or QuickBooks as an invoice.
Does Paidnice work with MYOB?
Yes, MYOB cloud products on the Custom plan, along with NetSuite, Sage Intacct and Dynamics 365 Business Central. Paidnice does not connect to desktop editions.
Can I switch from ezyCollect without a gap in reminders?
Yes. Paidnice picks up the invoices that are already open when you connect. Start with one customer group in Draft, check each action, then turn off ezyCollect for the rest. If you are on an annual ezyCollect plan, check its end date first.
Can I try Paidnice before I pay?
Yes. Signing up is free, your first 20 actions are free and you do not need a card. See pricing for the plans.
Compare other tools
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