Fairboss Alternative 2026 - Clino Compared
Fairboss.ch is free (Basis) and offers a premium package from CHF 39.90/year. It covers a lot in self-service: forms, contract and payroll. Clino goes further and prepares the whole administration in a guided way, for CHF 19.90/month. We compare both solutions honestly.
Fairboss is enough if you handle the administration yourself in self-service: it gives you forms, a contract and payslips, but the filing stays with you. Clino is the better choice if you want AHV registration, payslips and all documents prepared for you, guided.
- Fairboss: free (Basis) or CHF 39.90/year premium - self-service, the filing stays with you
- Clino: CHF 19.90/month all inclusive -- you sign and submit
- Fairboss plus: Homeservice24 connection with over 113,000 profiles
Looking for a simple way to properly register your domestic worker? You may have come across fairboss.ch - a tool by Lemonfrog AG (known for Homeservice24) that offers forms, contracts and payslips in self-service.
Fairboss is a good starting point, especially if you want to minimise costs. But if you want full administration from a single source -- AHV registration, payslips, accident insurance and year-end statements -- you need more.
In this article, we compare Fairboss and Clino honestly: features, prices and who each tool is best for.
Transparency: Clino is the publisher of this article. We are not neutral, but we disclose all facts.
Fairboss and Clino at a Glance
Fairboss.ch belongs to Lemonfrog AG, which also operates the matching platform Homeservice24 with over 113,000 profiles. Fairboss itself is not a matching service but a self-service tool for household employers.
Clino is a guided self-service: you enter your domestic worker once, and Clino prepares the complete payroll, creates all documents and walks you through the registration with the social insurance offices.
The key difference: with Fairboss you do much of the work yourself, without guidance. With Clino the paperwork is automatically prepared (guided self-service).
Feature Comparison: What Is Included?
The biggest differences lie in the feature set. Fairboss offers a free basic version and a premium package. Clino has a single price with everything included.
| Feature |  Fairboss Free | Fairboss Premium |  Clino |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wage calculator | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Employment contract | Template | Yes | Yes |
| AHV registration with compensation office | Form | Form | Yes |
| Monthly payslip (PDF) | 3 mo. | Yes | Yes |
| Social insurance statement | No | Yes | Yes |
| Accident insurance (UVG) | Advice | Advice | Yes |
| Withholding tax statement | No | Yes | Yes |
| Year-end statement / salary certificate | No | Yes | Yes |
| Family allowance management | 3 mo. | Yes | Yes |
| Manage multiple employees | No | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | - | 3 mo. | 30 days free |
Fairboss Basis free (forms, sample contract, payroll 3 months); Premium CHF 39.90/year. As of July 2026 per fairboss.ch/conditions. Features and prices may change.
Fairboss Basis gives you free forms, a sample contract and payroll for 3 months; Premium (CHF 39.90/year) adds a personalised contract, ongoing payroll, multiple employees and the annual wage declaration. In both cases you file yourself. Clino prepares everything in a guided way - from registration to year-end statement. You sign and submit.
Cost Comparison: What Do You Actually Pay?
At first glance, Fairboss is cheaper. But the comparison depends on how much work you want to do yourself.
Example 1: Budget-conscious (basic coverage)
- •Fairboss Free: CHF 0/year -- you use the wage calculator and handle AHV registration, payslips and insurance yourself
- •Clino: CHF 238.80/year (12 x CHF 19.90) -- everything included, you sign and submit
- →Fairboss saves money but costs time and know-how
Example 2: Premium vs. Clino
- •Fairboss Premium: CHF 39.90/year - personalised contract and ongoing payroll, but still self-service
- •Clino: CHF 238.80/year -- guided self-service with automatic payroll and all documents
- →Clino costs CHF 198.90 more per year but prepares all your administration, guided
The question is not just what the service costs -- but how much your time is worth. If you have to handle AHV registration, payslips and withholding tax yourself, you quickly invest several hours per year.
Calculate your individual costs with our cost calculator.
Honest Comparison: Fairboss vs. Clino
| Category | Fairboss | Clino |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free / CHF 39.90/year | CHF 19.90/month |
| Feature scope | Self-service: forms + payroll | Guided self-service (everything included) |
| Your effort | High (self-service) | Minimal (you sign and submit) |
| Homeservice24 integration | Yes (113,000+ profiles) | No (you find your worker yourself) |
| PDF documents | Templates to fill in | Automatically generated |
| Cantons | General | All 26 cantons (canton-specific) |
Fairboss is ideal for budget-conscious users willing to handle administration themselves. Clino is the better choice if you want the paperwork prepared automatically -- for a fair monthly price.
From Fairboss to Clino: How It Works
Step 1: Gather your data
Collect the details of your domestic worker: name, address, AHV number, hourly wage, work schedule. If you have already registered with AHV, keep the account number ready.
Step 2: Register with Clino
Create a free account with Clino and enter your domestic worker. Setup takes less than 10 minutes.
Step 3: Start payroll
Clino prepares your payslips from day one, calculates social insurance contributions and drafts the employment contract for you. The first 30 days are free. → Try free for 30 days
A detailed guide is available in our article Register your cleaner -- step by step.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fairboss free?+
Yes, Fairboss has a free basic version (forms, sample contract, payroll for 3 months). The premium package costs CHF 39.90 per year and adds a personalised contract, ongoing payroll, multiple employees and the annual wage declaration. Both versions are self-service - you file the AHV registration and statements yourself.
What can Fairboss do that Clino cannot?+
Fairboss is connected to Homeservice24, a matching platform with over 113,000 profiles. If you don't yet have a domestic worker, you can find one there. Clino does not offer matching -- you find your worker yourself (e.g. through recommendations, Facebook or tutti.ch).
Is Clino worth it if I only have cleaning 3 hours per week?+
Yes. CHF 19.90/month covers the complete administration regardless of work volume. You save the time for AHV registration, payslips and year-end statements. At an hourly wage of CHF 28 and 12 hours/month, you pay CHF 355.90 total (wages + Clino) -- and everything is properly accounted for.
Can I switch from Fairboss to Clino?+
Yes, at any time. Simply register your domestic worker with Clino. If you have already registered with AHV, that registration remains in place. Clino continues the ongoing payroll seamlessly.
Does Clino really prepare the AHV registration?+
Yes. Clino prepares all the paperwork for the registration with the relevant cantonal compensation office, creates monthly payslips with all deductions and generates the year-end statement with salary certificate. You sign and submit the registration - Clino walks you through step by step.
Further Reading
Disclaimer: Prices and features of Fairboss are based on publicly available information (as of July 2026). Subject to change. Clino is the publisher of this article and therefore not neutral.
Last updated: July 2026 | All information without guarantee
