--- title: "Best Onboarding Software for Small Businesses 2026 | Capterra" description: "Find and compare the 2026 best Onboarding software for small businesses, using our interactive tool to quickly narrow your choices based on businesses like yours." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/onboarding-software/s/small-businesses/" page_type: "subcategory" language: "en" --- # Best Onboarding Software for small business Written by Ines Bahr Ines is an analyst with nearly 10 years in HR, recruiting, performance management, compliance, and workforce technology, plus AI. Her insights draw on 30+ studies and 2.5M+ Capterra reviews. [See full bio and all articles](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/ines-bahr/). ## Top 10 ranked by small-business reviewer ratings ### Ranked small business Onboarding products | Rank | Product | Overall rating | Category rating | Key attribute | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) | 4.9 out of 5 (4,886 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (855 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $8.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Activity Dashboard, Compliance Management, Document Management, Electronic Signature, Employee Database, Employee Management; Not included: Self Service Portal, Task Management, Training Management | | 2 | [Trainual](https://www.capterra.com/p/175749/Trainual/) | 4.8 out of 5 (510 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (141 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | Contact vendor | Included: Activity Dashboard, Compliance Management, Document Management, Electronic Signature, Employee Database, Employee Management, Self Service Portal; Not included: Task Management, Training Management | | 3 | [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) | 4.6 out of 5 (5,322 reviews) | 4.7 out of 5 (668 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $29.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Activity Dashboard, Compliance Management, Document Management, Electronic Signature, Employee Database, Employee Management, Self Service Portal, Task Management, Training Management | | 4 | [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) | 4.6 out of 5 (3,653 reviews) | 4.7 out of 5 (876 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $10.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Activity Dashboard, Compliance Management, Document Management, Electronic Signature, Employee Database, Employee Management; Not included: Self Service Portal, Task Management, Training Management | | 5 | [CEIPAL ATS](https://www.capterra.com/p/226634/CEIPAL-ATS/) | 4.6 out of 5 (1,268 reviews) | 4.6 out of 5 (252 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Setup | $25.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Activity Dashboard, Compliance Management, Document Management, Electronic Signature, Employee Database, Employee Management, Self Service Portal, Task Management; Not included: Training Management | | 6 | [Workday HCM](https://www.capterra.com/p/66908/Workday-HCM/) | 4.5 out of 5 (1,779 reviews) | 4.6 out of 5 (213 category reviews) | Highly rated for Functionality | Contact vendor | Included: Activity Dashboard, Compliance Management, Employee Database, Employee Management, Self Service Portal, Task Management, Training Management; Not included: Document Management, Electronic Signature | | 7 | [Gusto](https://www.capterra.com/p/131882/Gusto/) | 4.6 out of 5 (4,233 reviews) | 4.5 out of 5 (266 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $49.00 Other, Per Month | Included: Activity Dashboard, Compliance Management, Document Management, Employee Database, Employee Management, Self Service Portal, Task Management, Training Management; Not included: Electronic Signature | | 8 | [Paycom](https://www.capterra.com/p/130949/Paycom/) | 4.4 out of 5 (1,400 reviews) | 4.4 out of 5 (283 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | Contact vendor | Included: Activity Dashboard, Compliance Management, Document Management, Electronic Signature, Employee Database, Employee Management; Not included: Self Service Portal, Task Management, Training Management | | 9 | [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.capterra.com/p/155895/WorkforceNow/) | 4.4 out of 5 (7,295 reviews) | 4.4 out of 5 (100 category reviews) | Highly rated for Functionality | Contact vendor | Included: Activity Dashboard, Compliance Management, Document Management, Employee Database, Employee Management, Self Service Portal, Task Management, Training Management; Not included: Electronic Signature | | 10 | [Paylocity](https://www.capterra.com/p/86714/WebPay/) | 4.3 out of 5 (1,983 reviews) | 4.3 out of 5 (576 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | Contact vendor | Included: Activity Dashboard, Compliance Management, Document Management, Electronic Signature, Employee Database, Employee Management, Self Service Portal, Task Management, Training Management | Category rating: Rating from reviewers who used each product as Onboarding software, with the number of those reviews. Products are ranked by this rating, adjusted for how many reviews support it. For the complete directory, see [the full product list](#full-product-list). --- ## See top 10 product details ### 1. [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 (4,886 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (855 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $8.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Activity Dashboard: Included - Compliance Management: Included - Document Management: Included - Electronic Signature: Included - Employee Database: Included - Employee Management: Included - Self Service Portal: Not included - Task Management: Not included - Training Management: Not included #### Pros based on reviews - Intuitive and accessible interface - Automated employee onboarding workflows #### Cons based on reviews - Frequent minor bugs and glitches - Cumbersome authentication and session timeouts --- ### 2. [Trainual](https://www.capterra.com/p/175749/Trainual/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (510 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (141 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: Contact vendor Free trial: Not available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Activity Dashboard: Included - Compliance Management: Included - Document Management: Included - Electronic Signature: Included - Employee Database: Included - Employee Management: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Task Management: Not included - Training Management: Not included --- ### 3. [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (5,322 reviews) Category rating: 4.7 out of 5 (668 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $29.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Activity Dashboard: Included - Compliance Management: Included - Document Management: Included - Electronic Signature: Included - Employee Database: Included - Employee Management: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Task Management: Included - Training Management: Included #### Pros based on reviews - All-in-one team collaboration tool - Unified team communication hub #### Cons based on reviews - Overwhelming and inconsistent notifications - Recurring bugs disrupt workflows --- ### 4. [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (3,653 reviews) Category rating: 4.7 out of 5 (876 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $10.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Activity Dashboard: Included - Compliance Management: Included - Document Management: Included - Electronic Signature: Included - Employee Database: Included - Employee Management: Included - Self Service Portal: Not included - Task Management: Not included - Training Management: Not included #### Pros based on reviews - Intuitive and accessible platform - Comprehensive HR process automation #### Cons based on reviews - Limited payroll integration options - High and variable pricing --- ### 5. [CEIPAL ATS](https://www.capterra.com/p/226634/CEIPAL-ATS/) Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (1,268 reviews) Category rating: 4.6 out of 5 (252 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Setup Starting price: $25.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Activity Dashboard: Included - Compliance Management: Included - Document Management: Included - Electronic Signature: Included - Employee Database: Included - Employee Management: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Task Management: Included - Training Management: Not included #### Pros based on reviews - Robust candidate tracking tools - Accessible learning and onboarding #### Cons based on reviews - Resume handling limitations - Occasional slow system performance --- ### 6. [Workday HCM](https://www.capterra.com/p/66908/Workday-HCM/) Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 (1,779 reviews) Category rating: 4.6 out of 5 (213 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Functionality Starting price: Contact vendor Free trial: Not available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Activity Dashboard: Included - Compliance Management: Included - Document Management: Not included - Electronic Signature: Not included - Employee Database: Included - Employee Management: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Task Management: Included - Training Management: Included #### Pros based on reviews - Integrated payroll management platform - Unified HR process automation #### Cons based on reviews - Delayed and complex support - Frequent slowdowns and lag --- ### 7. [Gusto](https://www.capterra.com/p/131882/Gusto/) Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (4,233 reviews) Category rating: 4.5 out of 5 (266 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $49.00 Other, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Activity Dashboard: Included - Compliance Management: Included - Document Management: Included - Electronic Signature: Not included - Employee Database: Included - Employee Management: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Task Management: Included - Training Management: Included #### Pros based on reviews - Intuitive and simple workflow - Clean and organized interface #### Cons based on reviews - Restrictive and complex reporting - Limited mobile functionality --- ### 8. [Paycom](https://www.capterra.com/p/130949/Paycom/) Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5 (1,400 reviews) Category rating: 4.4 out of 5 (283 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: Contact vendor Free trial: Not available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Activity Dashboard: Included - Compliance Management: Included - Document Management: Included - Electronic Signature: Included - Employee Database: Included - Employee Management: Included - Self Service Portal: Not included - Task Management: Not included - Training Management: Not included #### Pros based on reviews - Simple and accessible interface - Intuitive navigation and layout #### Cons based on reviews - Frequent bugs and inconsistent updates - Cumbersome security and login process --- ### 9. [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.capterra.com/p/155895/WorkforceNow/) Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5 (7,295 reviews) Category rating: 4.4 out of 5 (100 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Functionality Starting price: Contact vendor Free trial: Not available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Activity Dashboard: Included - Compliance Management: Included - Document Management: Included - Electronic Signature: Not included - Employee Database: Included - Employee Management: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Task Management: Included - Training Management: Included #### Pros based on reviews - Comprehensive employee time management - Detailed paycheck transparency #### Cons based on reviews - Recurring technical glitches - Slow and laggy user experience --- ### 10. [Paylocity](https://www.capterra.com/p/86714/WebPay/) Overall rating: 4.3 out of 5 (1,983 reviews) Category rating: 4.3 out of 5 (576 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: Contact vendor Free trial: Not available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Activity Dashboard: Included - Compliance Management: Included - Document Management: Included - Electronic Signature: Included - Employee Database: Included - Employee Management: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Task Management: Included - Training Management: Included #### Pros based on reviews - Intuitive and accessible interface - Centralized team coordination tools #### Cons based on reviews - Frequent technical glitches - Limited and complex reporting --- ## All onboarding software for small businesses [4.6 (3653)](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/onboarding-software/#shortlist) BambooHR is designed to help organizations find, evaluate, hire and onboard the right talent as quickly as possible. [Learn more about BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) Onboarding features reviewers most value Activity Dashboard Compliance Management Document Management Electronic Signature Employee Database Employee Management Self Service Portal Task Management Training Management 83% recommend this product [4.6 (4233)](https://www.capterra.com/p/131882/Gusto/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/onboarding-software/#shortlist) Gusto is the all-in-one HR. & payroll platform for growing businesses—one place to hire, pay, insure, and manage your hardworking team. [Learn more about Gusto](https://www.capterra.com/p/131882/Gusto/) Onboarding features reviewers most value Activity Dashboard Compliance Management Document Management Electronic Signature Employee Database Employee Management Self Service Portal Task Management Training Management 81% recommend this product [4.4 (39)](https://www.capterra.com/p/125666/EMP-Force/reviews/) EMP Trust is a next-generation employee onboarding software that helps create great new hire onboarding experiences globally  [Learn more about EMP Trust HR](https://www.capterra.com/p/125666/EMP-Force/) Onboarding features reviewers most value Activity Dashboard Compliance Management Document Management Electronic Signature Employee Database Employee Management Self Service Portal Task Management Training Management Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. 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