Payroll software or a full PEO that adds benefits, compliance and HR support.
Best if you want payroll plus big-company benefits through a PEO.
Payroll $8/employee/month + $50/month base. PEO Basic $79/employee/month. PEO Plus $124/employee/month.
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Other tools in payroll.
Payroll, tax filings, benefits and HR for small businesses, with integrations for QuickBooks, Xero and FreshBooks.
Verdict. Best all-round payroll for a small team, and a favorite of bookkeepers.
Published price. Simple $49/month + $6/person. Plus $80/month + $12/person. Premium $180/month + $22/person. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Payroll with W-2s, 1099s and year-end filings included, unlimited pay runs and multi-state support, plus optional HR and time tracking.
Verdict. Best simple, single-plan payroll at a low base price.
Published price. Payroll Essentials $49/month base + $6 per worker. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
Modular HR and payroll platform priced per employee, where you add products as you need them.
Verdict. Best for growing teams that want payroll and HR in one system they can add to later.
Published price. From $8 per employee per month plus a monthly base fee. Full quote on request. Checked Oct 22, 2026.