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Payroll Software

Best Payroll Software for Xero

Xero users need to know whether payroll posts directly or through an export.

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Payroll software for Xero

None of these products has enough verified facts for a LeadChange Score yet, so none is ranked: they are listed by the share of their facts we have verified. Prices are list prices as published by each vendor.

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  1. Gusto

    Gusto is a US small-business payroll, benefits and HR platform with public pricing from $49 per month plus $6 per person and no contracts. Reviewers cite ease of use and reliable payroll, but add-on fees, per-person costs and limited reporting customization are the main trade-offs.

    Pricing model
    Base fee + per employee
    Not scored yet15 of 26 facts verifiedFacts checked Oct 5, 2026

    From $49/mo + $6/employee/mo

    What Gusto costs

  2. OnPay

    OnPay is US payroll software for small and mid-sized businesses with fully published pricing: $49 per month plus $6 per worker, with federal, state and local tax filings included. HR and time tracking are paid add-ons or bundles, so the price grows with the modules used.

    Pricing model
    Base fee + per employee
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes
    Not scored yet14 of 26 facts verifiedFacts checked Oct 6, 2026

    From $49/mo + $6/employee/mo

    What OnPay costs

  3. Paychex Flex

    Paychex Flex is a cloud payroll and HR platform for businesses of any size, with automated multi-state payroll tax handling and optional HR, time and benefits modules. Pricing is quote-only, so cost cannot be assessed without contacting sales.

    Pricing model
    Quote only
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes
    Not scored yet11 of 26 facts verifiedFacts checked Oct 6, 2026

    Paychex Flex plans and prices

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

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How the score works

What matters for Xero

  1. Direct journal posting

    Manual imports add steps to every pay cycle.

  2. Tracking category mapping

    Departmental reporting depends on matching categories.

  3. US tax support

    Confirm the connected product handles US payroll taxes and filings.

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