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Payroll Software

Best Payroll Software for Sage

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By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 4 sources, facts checked

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Top 3 by LeadChange Scoreof 3 that fit · scored for Sage (reweighted)

  1. Paychex Flex8.1 out of 10, Medium confidence
  2. ADP Workforce Now6.3 out of 10, Medium confidence
  3. Paylocity6.2 out of 10, Medium confidence

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Payroll software for Sage, ranked

Ranked by LeadChange Score from verified facts; products with too few verified facts are not scored yet and come last. Prices are list prices as published by each vendor.

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  1. Paychex Flex

    Paychex Flex suits US small and mid-sized employers that want unlimited payroll runs, automated multi-state tax filing and room to add HR, time tracking and benefits from one vendor. Paychex was founded in 1971 and is a public company.

    Pricing model
    Base fee + per employee1

    From $39/mo + $5/employee/mo (up to 19 employees)1

    What Paychex Flex costs
  2. ADP Workforce Now

    ADP Workforce Now fits midsize and large US employers that want ADP payroll together with HR, benefits, time and talent tools, plus a marketplace and APIs to connect other systems. It comes in three packages, Select, Plus and Premium, and every price is by quote.

    Pricing model
    Quote only2
    ADP Workforce Now pricing
  3. Paylocity

    Paylocity fits US employers that want payroll, HR, time, benefits and finance tools from one vendor, with tax filing in all 50 states. It publishes no prices, so cost depends on headcount, products and a non-refundable implementation fee set in a quote. Most contracts can be canceled on 60 days' notice.

    Pricing model
    Base fee + per employee3
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes4
    Paylocity plans and prices

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

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What matters for Sage

  1. Product-specific connector

    Connectors often support only specific accounting products and versions.

  2. Dimension and department mapping

    Allocation relies on correct mapping of dimensions to payroll data.

  3. Sync direction and frequency

    One-way exports differ from continuous syncs in reconciliation work.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best payroll software for Sage?

On the LeadChange Score weighted for Sage, the highest-scoring of the 3 products with a published score are Paychex Flex (8.1/10), ADP Workforce Now (6.3), and Paylocity (6.2).

Which payroll platforms for Sage have a mobile app?

All 3 payroll platforms for Sage document a mobile app: ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, and Paylocity.

Which payroll platforms for Sage are built for enterprises?

ADP Workforce Now and Paylocity list enterprises among the company sizes they serve.

How we research

This ranking of payroll software for Sage reweights the LeadChange Score: capability coverage 25%, pricing transparency & value 15%, integrations & API 35%, security & compliance 10%, fit & support 5%, and data confidence 10%. Only products with a verified fact showing they serve this segment are listed.

How this page was made

  • What it is built from

    11 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Oct 12, 2026.

  • Method

    Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.3. Read the methodology

  • Independent review

    Not reviewed yet by our independent reviewer. How we review

  • Hands-on testing

    We have not tested these products hands-on: this page uses public information only.

  • Who made it

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Sources

The 4 pages this page's facts come from, with the day we last checked each one. The numbers beside the figures above link here.

Quotes from the sources
  1. Paychex paychex.com/payroll/paychex-flex-essentials“Our most affordable option: Only $39/mo. + $5 per employee”
  2. 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”
  3. 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.”
  4. 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.”

What the LeadChange Score means

A 0–10 editorial assessment built only from verified facts, across six weighted dimensions: capabilities, pricing, integrations, security, fit and support, and data confidence.

Payments, commissions and lead fees are never inputs.