Low-cost payroll (and accounting) for small US businesses, with a full-service option that files payroll taxes for you.
Best budget payroll for a small, simple US team.
Basic Payroll $17/month + $4 per worker. Full Service Payroll $37/month + $5 per worker (intro discounts often shown).
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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.
Payroll software or a full PEO that adds benefits, compliance and HR support.
Verdict. Best if you want payroll plus big-company benefits through a PEO.
Published price. Payroll $8/employee/month + $50/month base. PEO Basic $79/employee/month. PEO Plus $124/employee/month. Checked Oct 22, 2026.