Payroll Software Comparison

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1. Patriot Software patriotsoftware.com/pricing“Our payroll is a flat monthly fee + per worker paid fee. Run as many payrolls as you need. We'll bill you in arrears each month.” “There is no need to download an app onto your mobile device or waste precious storage space.”
2. Patriot Software patriotsoftware.com/about“As a SOC 2 Type II compliant organization, we follow rigorous data protection standards and adhere to all required federal privacy, anti-fraud, and security regulations.”
3. Intuit quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/pricing/bundle“WORKFORCE PAYROLL Pay your team and get payroll taxes done for you. $50 + $7/employee”
4. Intuit developer.intuit.com/app/developer/payroll-time/docs/faq“For the rest of the Workforce APIs, access to this data is currently restricted to approved partners only. To request access, open a support ticket.”
5. Intuit assurance.intuit.com“Our most recent SOC 2 report is for the period of September 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025. Our Next SOC 2 will be released end of October and will cover the period of May 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026.”
6. Intuit quickbooks.intuit.com/time-tracking/mobile“QuickBooks Workforce is also available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.”
7. Intuit quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll“We’ll calculate, file, and pay your federal and state payroll taxes for you—100% accurate tax calculations guaranteed.”
8. Gusto gusto.com/product/pricing“$49/mo + $6/mo per person” “We file federal, state, and local payroll tax forms on your company's behalf (things like Form W-2, Form 1099, Form 940, Form 941, Form 8974, and others).”
9. Gusto docs.gusto.com“Leverage Gusto's API to build your own in-app payroll solution, customized for your users' needs, with Gusto Embedded.”
10. Gusto Payroll (Gusto)“Yes, you can run payroll, check payroll status, add and view team members and manage your team all from the Gusto mobile app. Download the iOS app here and the Google Play app here.”
11. OnPay onpay.com/payroll/software/costs-pricing“Get started at just $49 base + $6/worker per month. No hidden fees, ever.” “Federal, state, and local tax filings included”
12. OnPay onpay.com/security“Third-party Certification: OnPay holds third-party auditor certification with the AICPA’s SOC program and is SOC 2 Type II compliant.”
13. Paychex paychex.com/payroll/paychex-flex-essentials“Our most affordable option: Only $39/mo. + $5 per employee”
14. Paychex paychex.com/integrations“Plus, Paychex APIs and developer resources make building applications, connections, and solution integrations easier than ever.”
15. Paychex paychex.com/apps/mobile-app“Employees can download the Paychex Flex® app for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and log in using their Paychex account credentials.”
16. Paychex paychex.com/payroll“We automatically calculate, file, and pay your payroll taxes for you.”
17. Paycor paycor.com/plans-pricing“Answer a few questions to get a custom price quote if you're a small business or view our mid-market product plans.”
18. Paycor paycor.com/compliance-solutions/security“Multi-tenant architecture, Cloud-native features, Microservices, and Open APIs” “Paycor is accredited by and compliant with GDPR, FinCEN, US Privacy Shield, SOC 1 Type 2, and SOC 2 Type 2 security standards.”
19. Paycor paycor.com“EMPLOYEE MOBILE APP”
20. Paycor paycor.com/plans-pricing/small-business“Payroll and Tax Service Federal & state tax filing Direct deposit Check stuffing Employee self-service New hire filing Wage Garnishments”
21. Rippling rippling.com/pricing“While most Rippling products are billed on a simple per-employee, per-month basis, some may be charged at (or include) a monthly basis fee.”
22. Rippling developer.rippling.com/llms.txt“Rippling’s current public API is the REST Platform API v2 on `https://rest.ripplingapis.com`. ... Authenticate customer and internal integrations with a Bearer API token. Authenticate App Shop partner apps with OAuth 2.0.”
23. Rippling rippling.com/trust/security“Rippling's SOC 2 Type 2 report covers the trust services categories of Security, Confidentiality, and Availability, and is audited annually.”
24. Rippling (Apple App Store listing) apps.apple.com/us/app/rippling-hr-it-finance/id1231325957“Rippling makes it easy to access your benefits, request time off, submit expenses, view paystubs, share passwords, and more—all from your phone. ... Requires iOS 16.4 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.”
25. Rippling rippling.com/products/payroll“Click “run” and let Rippling handle the rest. We automatically calculate payroll taxes and file them with the correct federal, state, and local agencies at precisely the right time.”
26. U.S. SEC (Paylocity Form 10-K) sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1591698/000159169826000069/pcty-20260630.htm“Recurring fees for each client generally include a base fee in addition to a fee based on the number of client employees and the number of products a client uses.”
27. Paylocity developer.paylocity.com/integrations/docs/getting-started“Paylocity offers access to APIs that allow customers and partners to access desired data quickly and securely for building integrations.”
28. Paylocity paylocity.com/company/protecting-our-clients“We engage reputable audit firms who perform annual independent attestations for SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type II, which cover controls related to financial reporting, security, confidentiality, and availability.”
29. Paylocity paylocity.com/products/capabilities/mobile“To download Paylocity's HR & payroll Mobile App, simply visit your device's app store (e.g., Google Play Store for Android or App Store for iOS).”
30. Paylocity paylocity.com/who-we-serve/multi-state-payroll“Automated federal, state, and local tax filings, ensuring accuracy and reducing administrative burden.”
31. ADP adp.com/what-we-offer/products/adp-workforce-now/compare-options.aspx“Find the package that's right for you Selectshow/hide info Simplify payroll and HR with an all-in-one suite. Get pricing”
32. ADP adp.com/what-we-offer/integrations/api-central.aspx“ADP API specialists are available to guide you through your development efforts including API selection and best practices to help drive your project to completion.”
33. ADP apps.adp.com/en-US/apps/406528/adp-workforce-now-next-generation-time-and-attendance/features“Device: Employees can use their mobile phones or turn a shared tablet into a timeclock with the Time Kiosk app.”
34. ADP adp.com/what-we-offer/payroll/payroll-software.aspx“Just right for growing organizations, ADP Workforce Now® includes: Automated payroll Payroll tax filing and compliance Mobile access”
35. Paycom paycom.com/pricing“With Paycom, each quote is customized to the functionality a company needs and the number of employees.”
36. Paycom paycom.com/payroll-hr-mobile-app“Paycom’s single, user-friendly app gives your workforce 24/7 access to manage its data and tasks with ease”
37. Paycom paycom.com/software/payroll“Paycom handles payroll taxes, garnishments and filings — helping protect your business from costly penalties — all within a single payroll management software.”
38. Homebase joinhomebase.com/pricing“/ location / month unlimited employees” “Manage your team & stay connected on our mobile app”
39. Homebase trust.joinhomebase.com“SOC 2 Type 2”
40. Homebase joinhomebase.com/payroll“Automated tax calculation, filing, and payment”
41. SurePayroll (Paychex) surepayroll.com/payroll“Billed monthly. Cancel anytime.” “Yes, if you choose our Full Service plan. We file federal, state, and local payroll taxes.”
42. SurePayroll (Paychex) surepayroll.com/pricing“Mobile app for employers and employees”
43. Netchex netchex.com/netchex-faqs“Netchex charges per-employee, per-month (PEPM), not per payroll. Netchex utilizes quote-based pricing, which can vary depending on the size of your company and the services you are interested in.” “Our mobile app is available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play (Android).”
44. Netchex netchex.com/developers-legacy“Access to APIs, web-hooks, and online help resources is included with your Netchex purchase.”
45. Netchex netchex.com/resources/payroll-tax-filing-services“For full-service clients, Netchex runs payroll tax filing services as part of payroll. We deposit and file federal, state, local, and unemployment taxes, reconcile them every quarter, and prepare W-2s and 1099s at year-end.”
46. ADP adp.com/what-we-offer/payroll/payroll-for-1-49-employees/payroll-packages.aspx“Some payroll plans charge by the number of people paid each payroll cycle. As such, adding employees increases costs while removing employees decreases payroll prices.” “We will calculate, file, deposit and reconcile your payroll taxes. We’ll even respond to inquiries from taxing agencies regarding the deposits and the returns we file for you.”
47. ADP marketplace-cdn.adp.com/dev-portal/pdf/protected/RUN_Powered_by_ADP_API_Catalog“The Marketplace API Catalog for RUN Powered By ADP lists APIs supported by RUN Powered By ADP”
48. ADP (Apple App Store listing) apps.apple.com/us/app/adp-run/id388928133“the RUN Powered by ADP® payroll mobile app is built for the way your small business works. Here are some of the features available at your fingertips—wherever your day takes you. • Start payroll with a tap • Avoid payroll mistakes with error detection powered by AI”
49. Workday workday.com/en-us/products/human-capital-management/overview.html“Contact Sales”
50. Workday workday.com/en-us/why-workday/trust/compliance.html“The SOC 2 Type II report is an independent assessment of our control environment performed by a third party.”
51. App Store apps.apple.com/us/app/workday/id316800034“The Workday app provides secure, mobile access to your Workday applications on-the-go.”
52. Justworks justworks.com/pricing“Justworks PEO pricing starts at $79 per month per employee for our Basic plan and $124 per month per employee for our Plus plan. Justworks Payroll customers pay $8 per month per employee plus a $50 base fee.”
53. Justworks justworks.com/lp/justworks-mobile“Get the free mobile app to keep all your important HR info with you at all times. Available on the App Store and the Play Store.”
54. Justworks justworks.com/platform/features/compliance“Sit back while our platform automates withholding, reporting, and remitting your payroll taxes for US-based and international employees, plus annual filings like W-2s and 1099s for domestic contractors.”
55. Namely namely.com/lp/pricing“Pricing for Namely Now starts at $9 per employee per month!”
56. Namely developers.namely.com“The Namely API is a REST-based API that returns JSON-encoded responses and uses standard HTTP response codes, authentication, and verbs.”
57. Namely namely.com/hr/employee-mobile-app“The mobile app delivers essential tools that empower employees to manage time, pay, and personal information from anywhere.”
58. Namely namely.com/payroll“Tax Compliance and Filing”
59. Square squareup.com/us/en/payroll/pricing“For full-service payroll, the cost is $35 per month, plus $6 per person paid per month. For contractor-only payroll, the cost is $6 per person paid per month.” “Manage your team and run payroll anytime, from anywhere, with the Square Team App.”
60. Square trust.squareup.com/overview“SOC 2 Type II”
61. Dayforce dayforce.com“Contact Sales”
62. Dayforce dayforce.com/why-dayforce/our-technology“Use event services and open APIs to bring new ideas to market faster.”
63. Dayforce dayforce.com/who-we-are/information-security“Dayforce maintains relevant industry certifications and attestations including ISO and SOC 2 Type II.”
64. Dayforce dayforce.com/why-dayforce/compliance“Give deskless workers one mobile app for schedules, time, and pay — and reduce the cost and friction of running multiple point solutions.”
65. Dayforce dayforce.com/how-we-help/services-and-support/hr-outsourcing-services/payroll-tax-filing-services“Dayforce payroll tax services help you meet critical deadlines and file timely and accurate returns.”
66. Software Advice softwareadvice.com/scheduling/ukg-pro-profile“Get Price Quote”
67. UKG Pro developer.ukg.com“UKG Pro Platform Webhooks Modern, event-driven notifications for changes related to UKG data”
68. UKG Trust Center trustcenter.ukg.com“COMPLIANCE SOC 1 Type 2 5 COMPLIANCE SOC 2 Type 2”
69. UKG Pro ukg.com/products/ukg-pro“Can employees access UKG Pro on mobile? Yes, UKG Pro offers mobile access so employees and managers can handle timekee”
70. UKG ukg.com/products/features/payroll“UKG offers tax filing, W-2/1099 distribution, check printing, garnishment processing, reconciliation reporting, and new-hire reporting.”
71. isolved isolvedhcm.com“Have Questions? Let's Talk”
72. isolved marketplace.isolvedhcm.com/join“Using a robust REST architecture underlying isolved People Cloud, developers can seamlessly integrate with isolved and drive immediate impact across business functions.”
73. isolved isolvedhcm.com/hr-payroll/payroll-software“Available via any web browser or the isolved People Cloud™ mobile app” “isolved manages your tax calculations, filings and payments on your behalf through an intelligently connected system.”
74. UKG ukg.com/products/ukg-ready/plans“Connect with a UKG sales expert to receive a personalized quote, explore plan options, and get guidance on selecting the plan that best fits your business needs.”
75. UKG ukg.com/learn/resources/product-info/ukg-ready-solution-guide“The UKG Ready mobile app provides the tools you rely on wherever and whenever you need them” “Our payroll services feature professional expertise and seamless integration with UKG Ready Payroll so you can be sure your payroll taxes will be filed and paid on time, every time.”
76. Rippling rippling.com/solutions/small-businesses“Rippling's small business plans start at $8 per user per month for payroll. The final cost depends on which other products you add, such as benefits administration, time and attendance, or IT device management.”