Payroll Services & Software Reviews

Pros Easy to use Transparent pricing Good customer support Built-in time tracking and HR Typical payroll processing: 2-4 days Valid in all 50 states Cons Limited reporting Limited time tracking Overview Gusto /ˈɡəstō/ noun: meaning eagerness, enjoyment, fervor, — and now — payroll. Launched in 2012 as ZenPayroll, Gusto is an easy to use payroll solution designed […]

ADP is a big player in the payroll software and workplace management field. It has always been on the cutting-edge of technology, even back when they first needed to upgrade to punch-card machines, then computers, and now cloud-based mobile apps. Because of that, ADP might be the experts in payroll, but they might not be the most cost-effective option for small businesses with less than 50 employees.

Pros Easy setup No long-term contract required Integrates with QuickBooks Online 24-hour direct deposit Cons Numerous public complaints Poor customer support Non-transparent pricing Overview Intuit QuickBooks has been one of the industry leaders in accounting software since the 1980s. With 2.7 million users, that means roughly 10% of small businesses today already use QuickBooks for […]

From "hire to retire," Paychex offers an incredible number of services including payroll, HR, benefits administration, business insurance, retirement plans, health care, and more. These features make Paychex a good solution for businesses looking to manage multiple areas of their payroll and HR duties in a single platform.

Paylocity is payroll software with built-in HR capabilities. Its strong features, ample integrations, and well-designed mobile apps are hard to beat if you’re a mid-sized business looking for a good payroll option.

Pros Easy to use Good tax support Valid in all 50 states Direct deposit Numerous integrations Good mobile app Cons Rudimentary feature set Limited benefits administration options Limited payroll functions Overview If you are a small business owner, time is your enemy. You don’t have much of it and any way you can reclaim time […]

Looking for a basic payroll solution with a low monthly cost? SurePayroll could be a great option for small business owners, parents needing to pay nannies, and even nonprofits needing to pay members or clergy.