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What does payroll software really cost?

Prices compared, November 2026

12 tools with their current prices. The lowest starting price is Patriot Payroll at $17/month. 1 have a free plan.

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  1. 1
    Gusto

    No free plan

    $49 /mo

    starting price

  2. 2
    OnPay

    No free plan

    $49 /mo

    starting price

  3. 3
    QuickBooks Payroll

    No free plan

    $50 /mo

    starting price

  4. 4
    Rippling

    No free plan

    Quote

    price on request

  5. 5
    Deel

    No free plan

    $22 /mo

    starting price

  6. 6
    Justworks

    No free plan

    $50 /mo

    starting price

  7. 7

    $35 /mo

    starting price

  8. 8
    Patriot Payroll

    No free plan

    $17 /mo

    starting price

  9. 9
    ADP

    No free plan

    Quote

    price on request

  10. 10
    Paychex

    No free plan

    Quote

    price on request

  11. 11
    Paycor

    No free plan

    Quote

    price on request

  12. 12
    SurePayroll

    No free plan · Trial: Promo: 6 months free (terms apply)

    $20 /mo

    starting price