--- title: "9 Best Payroll Software for Small Businesses 2026 | Capterra" description: "Find and compare the 2026 best Payroll software for small businesses, using our interactive tool to quickly narrow your choices based on businesses like yours." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/payroll-software/s/small-businesses/" page_type: "subcategory" language: "en" --- # Best Payroll Software for small business Written by Baljeet Kaur Baljeet is a Senior Research Specialist with nearly a decade helping SMBs evaluate payroll, construction, and supply chain software, backed by competitive intelligence expertise. [See full bio and all articles](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/bkaur/). ## Top 10 ranked by small-business reviewer ratings ### Ranked small business Payroll 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) | 4.9 out of 5 (2,423 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | CA$8.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Benefits Management, Direct Deposit, Self Service Portal, Tax Compliance; Not included: Employee Database, Payroll Management, Payroll Reporting, Vacation/Leave Tracking, W-2 Preparation | | 2 | [Deel](https://www.capterra.com/p/205015/Deel/) | 4.9 out of 5 (4,318 reviews) | 4.9 out of 5 (2,838 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $5.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Benefits Management, Direct Deposit, Employee Database, Payroll Management, Payroll Reporting, Self Service Portal, Tax Compliance, Vacation/Leave Tracking, W-2 Preparation | | 3 | [Runa](https://www.capterra.com/p/194791/Runa/) | 4.9 out of 5 (152 reviews) | 4.9 out of 5 (73 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | MX$1100.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Benefits Management, Direct Deposit, Employee Database, Payroll Management, Payroll Reporting, Self Service Portal, Tax Compliance, Vacation/Leave Tracking; Not included: W-2 Preparation | | 4 | [Patriot Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/116050/Patriot-Software/) | 4.8 out of 5 (3,966 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (614 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $17.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Benefits Management, Direct Deposit, Employee Database, Payroll Management, Payroll Reporting, Self Service Portal, Tax Compliance, Vacation/Leave Tracking, W-2 Preparation | | 5 | [WorkMotion](https://www.capterra.com/p/228615/WorkMotion/) | 4.8 out of 5 (244 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (117 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | €499.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Benefits Management, Employee Database, Payroll Management, Payroll Reporting, Self Service Portal, Tax Compliance, Vacation/Leave Tracking; Not included: Direct Deposit, W-2 Preparation | | 6 | [Buk](https://www.capterra.com/p/208706/Buk/) | 4.8 out of 5 (354 reviews) | 4.9 out of 5 (49 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $95.00 Per Feature, Per Month | Included: Benefits Management, Employee Database, Payroll Management, Payroll Reporting, Self Service Portal, Tax Compliance, Vacation/Leave Tracking; Not included: Direct Deposit, W-2 Preparation | | 7 | [Info-Tech HRMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/250263/HRMS-All-in-one-Software/) | 4.9 out of 5 (173 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (108 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | SGD5.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Benefits Management, Employee Database, Payroll Management, Payroll Reporting, Self Service Portal, Tax Compliance, Vacation/Leave Tracking; Not included: Direct Deposit, W-2 Preparation | | 8 | [Buddy Punch](https://www.capterra.com/p/134003/Buddy-Punch/) | 4.8 out of 5 (1,136 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (82 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Setup | $4.99 Per User, Per Month | Included: Direct Deposit, Employee Database, Payroll Management, Payroll Reporting, Self Service Portal, Tax Compliance, Vacation/Leave Tracking, W-2 Preparation; Not included: Benefits Management | | 9 | [Jet HR](https://www.capterra.com/p/3669/JetHR/) | 4.8 out of 5 (43 reviews) | 5.0 out of 5 (21 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | €30.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Benefits Management, Direct Deposit, Employee Database, Payroll Management, Payroll Reporting, Self Service Portal, Tax Compliance, Vacation/Leave Tracking; Not included: W-2 Preparation | | 10 | [Telleroo](https://www.capterra.com/p/178103/Telleroo-Bulk-Payments/) | 4.9 out of 5 (22 reviews) | 4.9 out of 5 (17 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Setup | £49.00 Usage Based, Per Month | Included: Direct Deposit, Payroll Management, Payroll Reporting, Self Service Portal; Not included: Benefits Management, Employee Database, Tax Compliance, Vacation/Leave Tracking, W-2 Preparation | Category rating: Rating from reviewers who used each product as Payroll 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: 4.9 out of 5 (2,423 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: CA$8.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Benefits Management: Included - Direct Deposit: Included - Employee Database: Not included - Payroll Management: Not included - Payroll Reporting: Not included - Self Service Portal: Included - Tax Compliance: Included - Vacation/Leave Tracking: Not included - W-2 Preparation: 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. [Deel](https://www.capterra.com/p/205015/Deel/) Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 (4,318 reviews) Category rating: 4.9 out of 5 (2,838 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $5.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Not available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Benefits Management: Included - Direct Deposit: Included - Employee Database: Included - Payroll Management: Included - Payroll Reporting: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Tax Compliance: Included - Vacation/Leave Tracking: Included - W-2 Preparation: Included #### Pros based on reviews - Intuitive platform navigation - Streamlined remote work processes #### Cons based on reviews - Cumbersome verification and login - Slow and limited mobile experience --- ### 3. [Runa](https://www.capterra.com/p/194791/Runa/) Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 (152 reviews) Category rating: 4.9 out of 5 (73 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: MX$1100.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Not available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Benefits Management: Included - Direct Deposit: Included - Employee Database: Included - Payroll Management: Included - Payroll Reporting: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Tax Compliance: Included - Vacation/Leave Tracking: Included - W-2 Preparation: Not included --- ### 4. [Patriot Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/116050/Patriot-Software/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (3,966 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (614 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: $17.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Benefits Management: Included - Direct Deposit: Included - Employee Database: Included - Payroll Management: Included - Payroll Reporting: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Tax Compliance: Included - Vacation/Leave Tracking: Included - W-2 Preparation: Included #### Pros based on reviews - Responsive and knowledgeable assistance - Streamlined setup and navigation #### Cons based on reviews - Occasional glitches and setup hurdles - Slow and restrictive direct deposit --- ### 5. [WorkMotion](https://www.capterra.com/p/228615/WorkMotion/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (244 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (117 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: €499.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Benefits Management: Included - Direct Deposit: Not included - Employee Database: Included - Payroll Management: Included - Payroll Reporting: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Tax Compliance: Included - Vacation/Leave Tracking: Included - W-2 Preparation: Not included --- ### 6. [Buk](https://www.capterra.com/p/208706/Buk/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (354 reviews) Category rating: 4.9 out of 5 (49 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $95.00 Per Feature, Per Month Free trial: Not available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Benefits Management: Included - Direct Deposit: Not included - Employee Database: Included - Payroll Management: Included - Payroll Reporting: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Tax Compliance: Included - Vacation/Leave Tracking: Included - W-2 Preparation: Not included --- ### 7. [Info-Tech HRMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/250263/HRMS-All-in-one-Software/) Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 (173 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (108 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: SGD5.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Benefits Management: Included - Direct Deposit: Not included - Employee Database: Included - Payroll Management: Included - Payroll Reporting: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Tax Compliance: Included - Vacation/Leave Tracking: Included - W-2 Preparation: Not included --- ### 8. [Buddy Punch](https://www.capterra.com/p/134003/Buddy-Punch/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (1,136 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (82 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Setup Starting price: $4.99 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Benefits Management: Not included - Direct Deposit: Included - Employee Database: Included - Payroll Management: Included - Payroll Reporting: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Tax Compliance: Included - Vacation/Leave Tracking: Included - W-2 Preparation: Included #### Pros based on reviews - Effortless setup and operation - Comprehensive employee time management #### Cons based on reviews - Occasional technical glitches --- ### 9. [Jet HR](https://www.capterra.com/p/3669/JetHR/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (43 reviews) Category rating: 5.0 out of 5 (21 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: €30.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Not available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Benefits Management: Included - Direct Deposit: Included - Employee Database: Included - Payroll Management: Included - Payroll Reporting: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Tax Compliance: Included - Vacation/Leave Tracking: Included - W-2 Preparation: Not included --- ### 10. [Telleroo](https://www.capterra.com/p/178103/Telleroo-Bulk-Payments/) Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 (22 reviews) Category rating: 4.9 out of 5 (17 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Setup Starting price: £49.00 Usage Based, Per Month Free trial: Not available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Benefits Management: Not included - Direct Deposit: Included - Employee Database: Not included - Payroll Management: Included - Payroll Reporting: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Tax Compliance: Not included - Vacation/Leave Tracking: Not included - W-2 Preparation: Not included --- ## All payroll software for small businesses [4.6 (4233)](https://www.capterra.com/p/131882/Gusto/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/payroll-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/) Payroll features reviewers most value Benefits Management Direct Deposit Employee Database Payroll Management Payroll Reporting Self Service Portal Tax Compliance Vacation/Leave Tracking W-2 Preparation 81% recommend this product [4.6 (3653)](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/payroll-software/shortlist/) BambooHR makes running payroll easy, quick, and stress-free by offering a single source of data. [Learn more about BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) Payroll features reviewers most value Benefits Management Direct Deposit Employee Database Payroll Management Payroll Reporting Self Service Portal Tax Compliance Vacation/Leave Tracking W-2 Preparation 83% recommend this product [4.5 (1776)](https://www.capterra.com/p/66908/Workday-HCM/reviews/) Workday HCM helps master the transition to a new era of work, with a comprehensive global HR suite for core HR, talent, and benefits. [Learn more about Workday HCM](https://www.capterra.com/p/66908/Workday-HCM/) Payroll features reviewers most value Benefits Management Direct Deposit Employee Database Payroll Management Payroll Reporting Self Service Portal Tax Compliance Vacation/Leave Tracking W-2 Preparation 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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