Payroll Services & Software Reviews

Paylocity is payroll software with built-in HR capabilities. Its strong features, ample integrations, and well-designed mobile apps are hard to beat if your mid-sized business is looking for a good payroll option.

If you're already a fan of QuickBooks Desktop, it doesn't hurt to give QuickBooks Desktop Payroll a shot. However, if you already love the accounting software you're using, are on a tighter budget, or would feel overwhelmed by numerous features, QuickBooks Desktop Payroll may not be the right software for your business.

Roll by ADP payroll appeals to the texting and low-maintenance generation of small business owners who find even basic payroll software a little too cumbersome or unnecessary. AI-based software is undoubtedly the wave of the future, but this particular payroll option still has some wrinkles to iron out.

Looking for a simple payroll solution for your small business? Square Payroll integrates easily with Square POS and streamlines the payroll process.

Looking for a basic payroll solution with a low monthly cost? SurePayroll could be a great option for small business owners, parents needing to pay nannies, and even nonprofits needing to pay members or clergy.

Toast Payroll is a cloud-based SaaS (software as a service) platform that connects to Toast POS. When employers onboard new hires, hires are assigned an employee number, roles, and tax status.

Payroll by Wave is a contender among the options of affordable self-service payroll programs for small businesses. It's perfect for small businesses already using Wave products or businesses looking to integrate a simple accounting software with payroll software. Wave is not highly customizable, and it isn't loaded with features, but it has everything needed to manage basic accounting and payroll at an attractive price.