Back Office Guide

Rippling

Modular HR and payroll platform priced per employee, where you add products as you need them.

Our 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.

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OnPay

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Verdict. Best if you want payroll plus big-company benefits through a PEO.

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