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Payroll Software

Software brands that include Payroll as a key feature.

RP
Rippling
HR, IT & Finance Platform
8.1/10
Rippling is the HR and IT platform that connects payroll, benefits, devices, and app access in a single system -…
GU
Gusto
Payroll, Benefits & HR
7.9/10
Gusto is the payroll, benefits, and HR platform that made payroll approachable for small businesses - automatic tax filing, same-day…
XR
Xero
Cloud Accounting Software
8/10
Xero is the cloud accounting platform built for small and mid-sized businesses that want real double-entry accounting, strong bank reconciliation,…
Top Pick
DL
Deel
Global Payroll & Employment Platform
8.1/10
Deel is the global employment and payroll platform that handles international contractor payments, employer of record services, and multi-country HR…
QB
QuickBooks
Small Business Accounting
7.8/10
QuickBooks is the dominant small business accounting platform in the US. Comprehensive bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation tools - with…
Industry Standard (US)
WV
Wave
Free Accounting for Small Business
7.7/10
Wave is free accounting software for freelancers and very small businesses. Invoicing, expense tracking, and financial reporting at no cost…
Best Free Accounting
SG
Sage Business Cloud
Accounting & Payroll for SMBs
7.2/10
Sage Business Cloud Accounting is the small business accounting platform that's dominated the UK and Commonwealth markets for decades. Solid…
UK & Commonwealth Standard
PX
Paychex
Payroll, HR & Benefits for US Business
7.6/10
Paychex is the payroll and HR platform for US businesses - full-service payroll, HR administration, benefits, and compliance backed by…
Best Full-Service Payroll Support
AD
ADP
Global HR, Payroll & Workforce Management
7.5/10
ADP is the largest HR and payroll company in the world - processing approximately 1 in 6 US paychecks. Enterprise…
Global Payroll Standard