Quick Overview
| Company | Loket, part of Van Spaendonck (legal form not published) |
|---|---|
| Category | payroll |
| Headquarters | Tilburg, Netherlands |
| EU Presence | EU (Netherlands) |
| Data Location | Netherlands |
| Open Source | No |
| Pricing | Sold through accountants and payroll bureaus; pricing on request |
| Free Option | Demo on request |
| Replaces | ADP, Gusto |
Detailed Review
Loket is the other engine underneath a large part of Dutch payroll, sitting alongside Nmbrs in the offices of accountants and payroll bureaus rather than being sold to employers directly. Employers do work in it, but usually as one half of an arrangement with their accountant, and the split of tasks between the two is the thing it is built around. It runs the full Dutch cycle, including the wage tax return and the pension reporting.
It is part of Van Spaendonck, a Dutch organisation based in Tilburg, and the same address appears on Loket's own contact page.
Worth noting for a directory that checks these things: Loket does not publish its legal form or its Chamber of Commerce number anywhere on its site, so what we can confirm is the Dutch address and the Dutch parent rather than a registered entity. Pricing is not published either, which follows from selling through professionals rather than to employers.
What Loket does well
- Runs the full Dutch payroll cycle including filing
- Widely used across Dutch accountancy and payroll bureaus
- Clear division of work between employer and accountant
- Dutch organisation, Dutch hosting
Where Loket falls short
- Legal entity and KvK number are not published on the site
- Sold through accountants and bureaus rather than directly
- No published pricing
- Netherlands only
Standout feature. The bureau half of Dutch payroll: if your accountant does not run Nmbrs, there is a fair chance this is what they run instead.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Runs the full Dutch payroll cycle including filing
- Widely used across Dutch accountancy and payroll bureaus
- Clear division of work between employer and accountant
- Dutch organisation, Dutch hosting
Cons
- Legal entity and KvK number are not published on the site
- Sold through accountants and bureaus rather than directly
- No published pricing
- Netherlands only
Alternatives to Loket
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Loket?
Loket is the other engine underneath a large part of Dutch payroll, sitting alongside Nmbrs in the offices of accountants and payroll bureaus rather than being sold to employers directly. Employers do work in it, but usually as one half of an arrangement with their accountant, and the split of tasks between the two is the thing it is built around. It runs the full Dutch cycle, including the wage tax return and the pension reporting.
Where is Loket based?
Loket operates from Tilburg, Netherlands, which places it under EU (Netherlands).
What does Loket cost?
Sold through accountants and payroll bureaus; pricing on request. Demo on request.
Who is Loket best for?
Dutch employers whose payroll runs through an accountant or a payroll bureau. The bureau half of Dutch payroll: if your accountant does not run Nmbrs, there is a fair chance this is what they run instead.
What are the drawbacks of Loket?
Legal entity and KvK number are not published on the site. Sold through accountants and bureaus rather than directly. No published pricing. Netherlands only.
Is Loket a good alternative to ADP?
Loket is built as a European alternative to ADP: The bureau engine behind much of Dutch payroll. It will not be a like-for-like feature match in every respect, so check the review above for where the two genuinely differ before switching.
How does Loket compare to other payroll tools?
Loket is one of several European payroll tools we cover. It is most often compared with ADP, Gusto.