Payroll for Small Business

Best for: Best overall payroll for small business

Gusto is the gold standard for small business payroll — combining ease of use, comprehensive features, and built-in benefits in one polished platform.

From $40/mo + $6/person/month

Best for: Best for scaling businesses

ADP Run delivers enterprise-grade payroll reliability for small businesses — the best choice for companies that plan to scale and never want to switch providers.

From Custom/month

Best for: Best for QuickBooks users

QuickBooks Payroll is the no-brainer for QuickBooks users — seamless accounting integration saves hours of bookkeeping every pay period.

From $37.50/mo + $6/person/month

Best for: Best for HR + payroll bundle

A comprehensive workforce management platform that bundles payroll, HR, and benefits into one solution — ideal for growing businesses that need more than just basic payroll processing.

From Custom pricing/month

Best for: Best straightforward payroll

The simplest path to reliable, compliant payroll for small businesses — one plan, one price, every feature included. Perfect for businesses that want payroll done right without complexity.

From $40/mo + $6/person/month

Best for: Best for retail & restaurants

The ideal payroll solution for Square ecosystem businesses — seamless POS integration, automatic tip management, and transparent pricing make it a no-brainer for retail and restaurant owners.

From $35/mo + $6/person/month

Best for: Best budget option

The best payroll platform for budget-conscious small businesses — reliable tax compliance and an intuitive interface at a price point that undercuts nearly every competitor.

From $17/mo + $4/person/month

Best for: Best for freelancers & solopreneurs

A budget-friendly payroll solution that shines brightest within the Wave ecosystem — ideal for freelancers and micro-businesses that already use Wave for accounting and invoicing.

From $20/mo + $6/person/month

Best for: Best for household employers

A reliable, budget-friendly payroll platform with a standout niche in household employer payroll — the go-to choice for anyone employing nannies, housekeepers, or domestic workers.

From $19.99/mo + $4/person/month

Best for: Best for hourly workforce

The best payroll choice for businesses managing hourly shift workers — the integrated scheduling-to-payroll pipeline eliminates manual data entry and reduces errors for restaurants, retail, and service businesses.

From $39/mo + $6/person/month