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SurePayroll

Best SurePayroll Alternatives

10 products that do the same job as SurePayroll, matched to the reason you might switch, with similarity scores and published prices.

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Alternatives by reason for switching

  • Lower published price

    Patriot Payroll

    $117 a month at 25 employees vs $120 for SurePayroll.

    $17/mo + $4/employee/mo

  • Built for larger companies

    Paycor

    Serves enterprise companies; SurePayroll does not list enterprise among the sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises

  • Free trial

    QuickBooks Payroll

    Offers a free trial; SurePayroll does not.

    Yes

  • Higher LeadChange Score

    Gusto

    8.1/10 in Payroll Software vs 5.0 for SurePayroll.

SurePayroll alternatives, closest first

Products built for the same job come first, then products that also cover it, each group by similarity: the share of categories (50%), company sizes served (30%) and pricing model (20%) a product shares with SurePayroll.

Built for the same job

  1. QuickBooks Payroll

    vs SurePayroll: $225 vs $120 a month at 25 employees. Payroll Software score 8.8 vs 5.0.

    SurePayroll vs QuickBooks Payroll

    Similarity85 of 100

    From $50/mo + $7/employee/mo

  2. Patriot Payroll

    vs SurePayroll: $117 vs $120 a month at 25 employees. Payroll Software score 9.3 vs 5.0.

    SurePayroll vs Patriot Payroll

    Similarity83 of 100

    From $17/mo + $4/employee/mo

  3. Square Payroll

    vs SurePayroll: $185 vs $120 a month at 25 employees.

    Similarity75 of 100

    From $35/mo + $6/employee/mo

  4. Gusto

    vs SurePayroll: $199 vs $120 a month at 25 employees. Payroll Software score 8.1 vs 5.0.

    SurePayroll vs Gusto

    Similarity70 of 100

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

  5. Paychex Flex

    vs SurePayroll: $164 vs $120 a month at 25 employees. Payroll Software score 8.1 vs 5.0.

    SurePayroll vs Paychex Flex

    Similarity60 of 100

    From $39/mo + $5/employee/mo

  6. ADP RUN Powered by ADP

    vs SurePayroll: Quote-only pricing; SurePayroll publishes its prices. Payroll Software score 3.8 vs 5.0.

    Similarity55 of 100
  7. OnPay

    vs SurePayroll: $199 vs $120 a month at 25 employees. Payroll Software score 7.6 vs 5.0.

    OnPay vs SurePayroll

    Similarity55 of 100

    From $49/mo + $6/employee/mo (Payroll Essentials plan)

  8. Paycor

    vs SurePayroll: Quote-only pricing; SurePayroll publishes its prices. Payroll Software score 6.3 vs 5.0.

    Similarity31 of 100
  9. Netchex

    vs SurePayroll: Quote-only pricing; SurePayroll publishes its prices. Payroll Software score 4.8 vs 5.0.

    Similarity29 of 100

Also cover what SurePayroll does

  1. Justworks

    vs SurePayroll: $250 vs $120 a month at 25 employees.

    Similarity58 of 100

    From $50/mo + $8/employee/mo

Why buyers look beyond SurePayroll

  1. Add-on fees add up

    Each extra state costs $9.99 a month, accounting integration $4.99 a month, and time clock integration starts at $5 a month plus $3 per employee.

  2. Year-end forms cost extra

    W-2 and 1099-NEC forms are billed once a year at a $50 base fee plus $5 per form.

  3. Payroll only

    SurePayroll covers payroll, taxes and a few add-ons such as 401(k) and employment law support; it has no HR system of record, onboarding workflows or performance tools.

  4. Weekday support

    Live phone and chat support is available Monday through Friday.

SurePayroll vs its closest alternatives

Payroll Software comparison: LeadChange Score, pricing and verified features
ProductScoreStarting price per employeeStarting base feePricing modelFree trialOpen APISOC 2 Type II
SurePayroll5.0$4/employee/mo$20/moBase fee + per employeeNot verifiedNot verified
QuickBooks Payroll8.8$7/employee/mo$50/moBase fee + per employee
Patriot Payroll9.3$4/employee/mo$17/moBase fee + per employeeNot verified
Square PayrollNot scored$6/employee/mo$35/moBase fee + per employeeNot verifiedNot verified
Gusto8.1$6/employee/mo$49/moBase fee + per employeeNot verified
Paychex Flex8.1$5/employee/mo$39/moBase fee + per employeeNot verifiedNot verified
ADP RUN Powered by ADP3.8Not verifiedNot verifiedQuote onlyNot verified
OnPay7.6$6/employee/mo$49/moBase fee + per employeeNot verified

Alternatives to similar products

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to SurePayroll?

The closest alternatives to SurePayroll in Payroll Software are QuickBooks Payroll (85% similar), Patriot Payroll (83% similar), and Square Payroll (75% similar), by the categories, company sizes and pricing model they share. QuickBooks Payroll vs SurePayroll: $225 vs $120 a month at 25 employees. Payroll Software score 8.8 vs 5.0.

What is a cheaper alternative to SurePayroll?

Patriot Payroll: $117 a month at 25 employees vs $120 for SurePayroll.

Which SurePayroll alternatives publish their prices?

Of the alternatives to SurePayroll, QuickBooks Payroll, Patriot Payroll, Square Payroll, Gusto, Paychex Flex, and OnPay publish list prices for at least one plan. SurePayroll publishes its prices too.

Which SurePayroll alternative scores highest?

Patriot Payroll (83% similar to SurePayroll), with a LeadChange Score of 9.3/10 in Payroll Software against 5.0 for SurePayroll, among the 3 closest alternatives. For small businesses, QuickBooks Payroll (8.8/10) is the top-scored alternative that lists them as a target.

Is there a free alternative to SurePayroll?

Homebase lists a free plan, each with its own limits on users or features.

Why do teams look for SurePayroll alternatives?

The fit limits documented for SurePayroll: add-on fees add up, year-end forms cost extra, and payroll only. The “Why buyers look beyond SurePayroll” section explains each one from its source.

Which SurePayroll alternatives offer a free trial?

Of the alternatives to SurePayroll, QuickBooks Payroll, Patriot Payroll, and OnPay list a free trial; SurePayroll does not.

Is Patriot Payroll better than SurePayroll?

Patriot Payroll scores 9.3/10 in Payroll Software against 5.0 for SurePayroll; which fits better depends on your headcount, budget and the modules you need. Feature by feature: SurePayroll vs Patriot Payroll.

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