{"id":17220,"date":"2024-08-11T00:27:05","date_gmt":"2024-08-10T18:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saasworthy.com\/blog\/?p=17220"},"modified":"2024-09-02T00:28:31","modified_gmt":"2024-09-01T18:58:31","slug":"free-payroll-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software","title":{"rendered":"10 Free Payroll Software for Small Businesses (2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running a small business comes with many responsibilities, and managing payroll is one of the most critical tasks. Accurate and timely payroll management ensures your employees are paid correctly, which is essential for maintaining morale and compliance with legal requirements. Fortunately, there are several free payroll software options available that cater specifically to small businesses. In this article, we&#8217;ll explore ten of the best free payroll software solutions you can consider in 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#List_of_Free_Payroll_Software_for_Small_Businesses\" title=\"List of Free Payroll Software for Small Businesses\">List of Free Payroll Software for Small Businesses<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Paycor\" title=\"Paycor\">Paycor<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Key_Features\" title=\"Key Features\">Key Features<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Pros_and_Cons\" title=\"Pros and Cons\">Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Gusto\" title=\"Gusto\">Gusto<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Key_Features-2\" title=\"Key Features\">Key Features<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Pros_and_Cons-2\" title=\"Pros and Cons\">Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Wave_Payroll\" title=\"Wave Payroll\">Wave Payroll<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Key_Features-3\" title=\"Key Features\">Key Features<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Pros_and_Cons-3\" title=\"Pros and Cons\">Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Payroll4Free\" title=\"Payroll4Free\">Payroll4Free<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Key_Features-4\" title=\"Key Features\">Key Features<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Pros_and_Cons-4\" title=\"Pros and Cons\">Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Square_Payroll\" title=\"Square Payroll\">Square Payroll<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Key_Features-5\" title=\"Key Features\">Key Features<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Pros_and_Cons-5\" title=\"Pros and Cons\">Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#QuickBooks_Payroll\" title=\"QuickBooks Payroll\">QuickBooks Payroll<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Key_Features-6\" title=\"Key Features\">Key Features<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Pros_and_Cons-6\" title=\"Pros and Cons\">Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Zoho_Payroll\" title=\"Zoho Payroll\">Zoho Payroll<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Key_Features-7\" title=\"Key Features\">Key Features<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Pros_and_Cons-7\" title=\"Pros and Cons\">Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Homebase\" title=\"Homebase\">Homebase<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Key_Features-8\" title=\"Key Features\">Key Features<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Pros_and_Cons-8\" title=\"Pros and Cons\">Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#SurePayroll\" title=\"SurePayroll\">SurePayroll<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Key_Features-9\" title=\"Key Features\">Key Features<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Pros_and_Cons-9\" title=\"Pros and Cons\">Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#OnPay\" title=\"OnPay\">OnPay<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Key_Features-10\" title=\"Key Features\">Key Features<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/free-payroll-software\/#Pros_and_Cons-10\" title=\"Pros and Cons\">Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"list-of-free-payroll-software-for-small-businesses\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Free_Payroll_Software_for_Small_Businesses\"><\/span>List of Free Payroll Software for Small Businesses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s a quick overview of the top free payroll software, including their best uses and pricing details:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Software Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Link<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Pricing<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Best For<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paycor<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paycor.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free trial<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehensive payroll and HR<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gusto<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gusto.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free trial<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payroll with benefits management<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wave Payroll<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waveapps.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free (pay-per-use)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple payroll for small teams<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payroll4Free<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payroll4free.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic payroll management<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Square Payroll<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/squareup.com\/us\/en\/payroll\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free trial<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payroll integrated with POS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QuickBooks Payroll<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/quickbooks.intuit.com\/accountants\/products-solutions\/payroll\/quickbooks-online-payroll\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free trial<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payroll integrated with accounting<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoho Payroll<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoho.com\/in\/payroll\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free trial<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small to medium-sized businesses<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homebase<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/joinhomebase.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free plan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payroll for hourly employees<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SurePayroll<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surepayroll.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free trial<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payroll for small businesses<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OnPay<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onpay.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free trial<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payroll with HR tools<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"paycor\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paycor\"><\/span><b>Paycor<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17221 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.saasworthy.com\/blog_latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/New-Project.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/New-Project.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/New-Project-400x226.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/New-Project-133x75.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saasworthy.com\/product\/paycor-perform\">Paycor<\/a> offers a comprehensive payroll and HR solution tailored for small to medium-sized businesses. This software provides a free trial, making it an attractive option for those who want to explore its features before committing to a subscription.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"key-features\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features\"><\/span><b>Key Features<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Automated Payroll<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Simplifies payroll processing with automation features.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tax Compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ensures accurate tax calculations and filings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employee Self-Service<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Allows employees to view pay stubs and manage their own information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reporting and Analytics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Provide detailed payroll reports and insights.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"pros-and-cons\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons\"><\/span><b>Pros and Cons<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Pros<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cons<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User-friendly interface<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited customization options<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong compliance features<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher cost after the free trial<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehensive payroll and HR integration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may require training for new users<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"gusto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gusto\"><\/span><b>Gusto<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17223 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.saasworthy.com\/blog_latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/qw1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/qw1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/qw1-400x226.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/qw1-133x75.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saasworthy.com\/product\/gusto\">Gusto<\/a> is a popular payroll software that not only handles payroll but also offers benefits management. It\u2019s ideal for small businesses looking for an all-in-one solution, and it offers a free trial for new users.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"key-features-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features-2\"><\/span><b>Key Features<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Automated Payroll<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Easily manage payroll processing and tax filings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employee Benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Offers a wide range of employee benefits integration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time Tracking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Built-in time tracking for accurate payroll calculations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>HR Tools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These include basic HR functionalities like onboarding and compliance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"pros-and-cons-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons-2\"><\/span><b>Pros and Cons<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Pros<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cons<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehensive payroll and benefits<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher pricing after the trial<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to use and set up<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited features on lower tiers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong support for HR and compliance<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"wave-payroll\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wave_Payroll\"><\/span><b>Wave Payroll<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17224 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.saasworthy.com\/blog_latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/qw1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/qw1-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/qw1-1-400x226.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/qw1-1-133x75.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saasworthy.com\/product\/wave\">Wave Payroll<\/a> is part of the Wave suite, which is known for its free accounting software. While Wave Payroll itself isn\u2019t entirely free, it offers a pay-per-use model that\u2019s cost-effective for small businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"key-features-3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features-3\"><\/span><b>Key Features<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pay-Per-Use<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Pay only for the employees you process payroll for.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Direct Deposit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Offers easy direct deposit for employee payments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tax Filing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Handles tax calculations and filings in certain states.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Integration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Integrates seamlessly with Wave Accounting.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"pros-and-cons-3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons-3\"><\/span><b>Pros and Cons<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Pros<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cons<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost-effective for small teams<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited tax filing capabilities<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seamless integration with Wave<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State-specific features<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User-friendly interface<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"payroll4free\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Payroll4Free\"><\/span><b>Payroll4Free<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17225 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.saasworthy.com\/blog_latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/aq4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/aq4-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/aq4-1-400x226.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/aq4-1-133x75.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payroll4Free offers a completely free payroll management solution for businesses with fewer than 25 employees. It\u2019s ideal for very small businesses looking to handle payroll without incurring costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"key-features-4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features-4\"><\/span><b>Key Features<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Free Payroll<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: No cost for payroll processing for up to 25 employees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tax Management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Provides tools for tax calculations, though filing is manual.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employee Self-Service<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Allows employees to view pay stubs and W-2s online.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Direct Deposit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Free direct deposit options are available with your own bank.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"pros-and-cons-4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons-4\"><\/span><b>Pros and Cons<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Pros<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cons<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completely free for small businesses<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manual tax filing is required<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy-to-use interface<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited features<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports direct deposit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"square-payroll\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Square_Payroll\"><\/span><b>Square Payroll<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17226 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.saasworthy.com\/blog_latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/qa5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/qa5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/qa5-400x226.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/qa5-133x75.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saasworthy.com\/product\/square-payroll\">Square Payroll<\/a> is a payroll solution that integrates seamlessly with Square\u2019s POS system, making it an excellent choice for businesses already using Square for payments. It offers a free trial period.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"key-features-5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features-5\"><\/span><b>Key Features<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>POS Integration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Seamlessly integrates with Square\u2019s point-of-sale system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Automated Tax Filing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Handles tax calculations and filings automatically.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time Tracking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Integrated time tracking for accurate payroll processing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employee Benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Offers access to employee benefits like health insurance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"pros-and-cons-5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons-5\"><\/span><b>Pros and Cons<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Pros<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cons<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect for businesses using Square POS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited features outside of POS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automated tax filings<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher cost post-trial<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to set up and use<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"quickbooks-payroll\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"QuickBooks_Payroll\"><\/span><b>QuickBooks Payroll<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17227 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.saasworthy.com\/blog_latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/qa6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/qa6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/qa6-400x226.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/qa6-133x75.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saasworthy.com\/product\/quickbooks-payroll\">QuickBooks Payroll<\/a> is part of the QuickBooks suite, making it an ideal choice for businesses already using QuickBooks for accounting. It offers a free trial, allowing users to test its features.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"key-features-6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features-6\"><\/span><b>Key Features<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accounting Integration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Seamless integration with QuickBooks Accounting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Automated Payroll<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Streamlines payroll processing and tax calculations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employee Benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Offers a range of employee benefits options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tax Compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ensures compliance with federal and state tax laws.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"pros-and-cons-6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons-6\"><\/span><b>Pros and Cons<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Pros<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cons<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent integration with QuickBooks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher cost after free trial<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehensive payroll features<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited to QuickBooks ecosystem<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automated tax filing and payments<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"zoho-payroll\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zoho_Payroll\"><\/span><b>Zoho Payroll<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17228 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.saasworthy.com\/blog_latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/q7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/q7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/q7-400x226.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/q7-133x75.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saasworthy.com\/product\/zoho-payroll\">Zoho Payroll<\/a> is part of the Zoho suite of business applications, offering a streamlined payroll process for small to medium-sized businesses. It comes with a free trial to explore its capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"key-features-7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features-7\"><\/span><b>Key Features<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Payroll Automation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Automates payroll processing and tax calculations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employee Portal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Allows employees to view their payslips and manage personal details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ensures payroll compliance with local laws.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Integration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Integrates with other Zoho apps like Zoho Books.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"pros-and-cons-7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons-7\"><\/span><b>Pros and Cons<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Pros<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cons<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great for businesses using Zoho apps<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited third-party integrations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automated payroll and compliance<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May require training<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User-friendly interface<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"homebase\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Homebase\"><\/span><b>Homebase<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17222 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.saasworthy.com\/blog_latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/New-Project-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/New-Project-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/New-Project-1-400x226.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/New-Project-1-133x75.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saasworthy.com\/product\/homebase\">Homebase<\/a> is a comprehensive scheduling and time-tracking software that also offers payroll services, making it an excellent choice for businesses with hourly employees. It has a free plan that includes basic payroll features.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"key-features-8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features-8\"><\/span><b>Key Features<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time Tracking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Integrated time tracking for accurate payroll.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scheduling<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Offers employee scheduling features to manage shifts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Payroll Processing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Simple payroll processing for hourly workers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Helps with labor law compliance and tax filings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"pros-and-cons-8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons-8\"><\/span><b>Pros and Cons<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Pros<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cons<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal for hourly employees<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited payroll features on free plan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrated time tracking and scheduling<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to use and set up<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blogwhat-is-payroll-software-features-benefits\">What is Payroll Software? Features, Benefits, and More (2024)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"surepayroll\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SurePayroll\"><\/span><b>SurePayroll<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17229 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.saasworthy.com\/blog_latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/q9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/q9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/q9-400x226.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/q9-133x75.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saasworthy.com\/product\/surepayroll\">SurePayroll<\/a> is a simple and easy-to-use payroll software tailored for small businesses. It offers a free trial period to test its features and suitability for your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"key-features-9\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features-9\"><\/span><b>Key Features<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Automated Payroll<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Automates payroll processing and tax calculations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mobile App<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Access payroll services on the go with the mobile app.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tax Filing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Handles federal, state, and local tax filings automatically.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employee Self-Service<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Employees can view pay stubs and manage their information.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"pros-and-cons-9\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons-9\"><\/span><b>Pros and Cons<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Pros<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cons<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User-friendly interface<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher cost after free trial<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile access to payroll<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited customization<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automated tax filings<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"onpay\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OnPay\"><\/span><b>OnPay<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17230 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.saasworthy.com\/blog_latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/q10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/q10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/q10-400x226.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/q10-133x75.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saasworthy.com\/product\/onpay\">OnPay<\/a> is a cloud-based payroll software that also includes HR tools, making it a great all-in-one solution for small businesses. It offers a free trial to explore its features.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"key-features-10\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features-10\"><\/span><b>Key Features<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Automated Payroll<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Simplifies payroll processing with automation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>HR Tools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Includes HR tools like employee onboarding and document storage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tax Compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Handles tax filings and ensures compliance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employee Benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Offers a range of employee benefits options.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"pros-and-cons-10\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons-10\"><\/span><b>Pros and Cons<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Pros<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cons<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Includes HR tools<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher pricing after the trial<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automated payroll and tax filings<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May require learning curve<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great for small to medium-sized businesses<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These ten payroll software options offer a variety of features to help small businesses manage payroll more efficiently. 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