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Payroll.

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Payroll Category leader

Gusto

$49/mo + $6/mo per person 1–500 people

Payroll, benefits and HR for small businesses

Key features

  • Automatic payroll tax filing
  • Direct deposit
  • Multi-state payroll
  • Contractor payments
  • International payroll

Payroll Category leader

OnPay

$49/mo + $6/mo per worker 2–500 people

Payroll, HR, benefits and time tracking with US-based support

Key features

  • Automatic payroll tax filing
  • Multi-state payroll

Payroll Category leader

Paychex Flex

Contact sales 1–500+ people

Payroll with automated tax filing, from solo owners to large employers

Key features

  • Automatic payroll tax filing
  • Direct deposit
  • Multi-state payroll
  • Contractor payments

Payroll Category leader

RUN Powered by ADP

Contact sales 1–50 people

ADP's payroll, tax and HR package for businesses of 1 to 49

Key features

  • Automatic payroll tax filing

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