# 2026 Capterra Shortlist for Payroll | Capterra

> Discover the highest-rated & most popular Payroll Software of 2026. Make Capterra Shortlist your first stop when searching for software.

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# 2026 Capterra Shortlist for Payroll

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/)

## [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/)

[4.9 (4762)](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/reviews/)

Rippling runs payroll in minutes with a 100% error-free guarantee, compliance automation, and configurability. No manual work needed.

Overall Score

94/100

Popularity: 45/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.9

Customer Service

4.7

Features

4.8

Value for Money

4.8

Paid plans start at

$8.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

6/20

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/205015/Deel/)

## [Deel](https://www.capterra.com/p/205015/Deel/)

[4.9 (4274)](https://www.capterra.com/p/205015/Deel/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/205015/Deel/reviews/)

Accurate, on-time, and fully compliant payroll, all in one platform for taxes, benefits, local rules, and more.

Overall Score

93/100

Popularity: 43/50

Ratings: 50/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.8

Customer Service

4.7

Features

4.8

Value for Money

4.7

Paid plans start at

$5.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

6/20

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/86714/WebPay/)

## [Paylocity](https://www.capterra.com/p/86714/WebPay/)

[4.3 (1837)](https://www.capterra.com/p/86714/WebPay/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/86714/WebPay/reviews/)

Paylocity’s payroll software automates pay, catches errors, and streamlines tasks. Run payroll in minutes, ensure compliance, and integ

Overall Score

88/100

Popularity: 43/50

Ratings: 45/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.3

Customer Service

4.1

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.2

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

7/20

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/131882/Gusto/)

## [Gusto](https://www.capterra.com/p/131882/Gusto/)

[4.6 (4202)](https://www.capterra.com/p/131882/Gusto/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/131882/Gusto/reviews/)

Gusto is the all-in-one HR & Payroll platform for growing businesses—one place to hire, pay, insure, and manage your hardworking team.

Overall Score

87/100

Popularity: 42/50

Ratings: 45/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.4

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.5

Paid plans start at

$49.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

17/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/130949/Paycom/)

## [Paycom](https://www.capterra.com/p/130949/Paycom/)

[4.4 (1270)](https://www.capterra.com/p/130949/Paycom/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/130949/Paycom/reviews/)

Enjoy seamless payroll processing with anytime, anywhere access and zero re-keying of data.

Overall Score

87/100

Popularity: 41/50

Ratings: 46/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.4

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.3

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

6/20

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/133745/Paycor-Perform/)

## [Paycor](https://www.capterra.com/p/133745/Paycor-Perform/)

[4.3 (3038)](https://www.capterra.com/p/133745/Paycor-Perform/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/133745/Paycor-Perform/reviews/)

Paycor’s payroll software is an easy-to-use tool that streamlines the process, eliminates compliance issues and ensures accuracy.

Overall Score

86/100

Popularity: 42/50

Ratings: 44/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.3

Customer Service

4.2

Features

4.2

Value for Money

4.2

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

5/20

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PROS & CONS

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## [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/)

[4.6 (3343)](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/reviews/)

BambooHR makes running payroll easy, quick, and stress-free by offering a single source of data.

Overall Score

85/100

Popularity: 39/50

Ratings: 46/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.5

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.5

Paid plans start at

$10.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

7/20

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/119841/Paychex-Flex/)

## [Paychex Flex](https://www.capterra.com/p/119841/Paychex-Flex/)

[4.2 (1798)](https://www.capterra.com/p/119841/Paychex-Flex/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/119841/Paychex-Flex/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/119841/Paychex-Flex/)

Pay your team in 3 steps with Paychex Flex®! Simplify payroll, stay compliant, and get 3 months of free processing—limited time offer!

Overall Score

84/100

Popularity: 41/50

Ratings: 43/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.2

Customer Service

3.9

Features

4.1

Value for Money

4.0

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

8/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/116050/Patriot-Software/)

## [Patriot Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/116050/Patriot-Software/)

[4.8 (3935)](https://www.capterra.com/p/116050/Patriot-Software/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/116050/Patriot-Software/reviews/)

Patriot Software gives you easy, accurate, and affordable payroll—plus free U.S.-based support that’s here when you need it.

Overall Score

82/100

Popularity: 33/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.7

Customer Service

4.8

Features

4.7

Value for Money

4.8

Paid plans start at

$17.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

16/20

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/174981/QuickBooks/)

## [QuickBooks Payroll](https://www.capterra.com/p/174981/QuickBooks/)

[4.5 (983)](https://www.capterra.com/p/174981/QuickBooks/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/174981/QuickBooks/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/174981/QuickBooks/)

Cloud-based payroll tool that manages access to customer, vendor and employee information as well as small business finances.

Overall Score

79/100

Popularity: 34/50

Ratings: 45/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.4

Customer Service

4.2

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.3

Paid plans start at

$3.50Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

12/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/164417/iSolved/)

## [isolved](https://www.capterra.com/p/164417/iSolved/)

[3.9 (646)](https://www.capterra.com/p/164417/iSolved/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/164417/iSolved/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/164417/iSolved/)

isolved People Cloud goes beyond typical HCM to seamlessly connect and manage the entire employee journey from hire to retire.

Overall Score

79/100

Popularity: 37/50

Ratings: 42/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

3.9

Customer Service

3.7

Features

3.9

Value for Money

3.9

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

7/20

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/185859/RUN/)

## [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.capterra.com/p/185859/RUN/)

[4.6 (1403)](https://www.capterra.com/p/185859/RUN/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/185859/RUN/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/185859/RUN/)

Run payroll fast with ADP®, AI powered, automated and built to simplify payroll for small businesses.

Overall Score

78/100

Popularity: 32/50

Ratings: 46/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.5

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.3

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

16/20

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/156904/PrimePay/)

## [PrimePay](https://www.capterra.com/p/156904/PrimePay/)

[4.0 (381)](https://www.capterra.com/p/156904/PrimePay/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/156904/PrimePay/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/156904/PrimePay/)

PrimePay makes HCM simple.

Overall Score

77/100

Popularity: 33/50

Ratings: 44/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

3.9

Customer Service

3.8

Features

3.8

Value for Money

3.9

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

16/20

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/225706/SurePayroll/)

## [SurePayroll](https://www.capterra.com/p/225706/SurePayroll/)

[4.2 (305)](https://www.capterra.com/p/225706/SurePayroll/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/225706/SurePayroll/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/225706/SurePayroll/)

Cloud-based software that streamlines payroll operations for a few employees, manages tax and benefits, and other HR operations.

Overall Score

77/100

Popularity: 32/50

Ratings: 45/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.2

Customer Service

4.0

Features

4.1

Value for Money

4.2

Paid plans start at

$20.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

16/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/162115/Netchex/)

## [Netchex](https://www.capterra.com/p/162115/Netchex/)

[4.5 (165)](https://www.capterra.com/p/162115/Netchex/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/162115/Netchex/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/162115/Netchex/)

A cloud-based human resources system that enables employers to manage the employee lifecycle from recruitment to retirement.

Overall Score

76/100

Popularity: 30/50

Ratings: 46/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.4

Customer Service

4.6

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.5

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

13/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/223913/Justworks/)

## [Justworks](https://www.capterra.com/p/223913/Justworks/)

[4.6 (739)](https://www.capterra.com/p/223913/Justworks/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/223913/Justworks/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/223913/Justworks/)

Run your small business with seamless payroll software that simplifies automated payroll, one-off payments, and W-2 generation.

Overall Score

75/100

Popularity: 29/50

Ratings: 46/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.5

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.5

Paid plans start at

$59.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

16/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/198579/UKG-Ready/)

## [UKG Ready](https://www.capterra.com/p/198579/UKG-Ready/)

[4.2 (1133)](https://www.capterra.com/p/198579/UKG-Ready/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/198579/UKG-Ready/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/198579/UKG-Ready/)

UKG Ready is a HR and payroll software that streamlines workforce processes and scales with business needs to support growth.

Overall Score

75/100

Popularity: 30/50

Ratings: 45/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.2

Customer Service

4.2

Features

4.1

Value for Money

4.1

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

6/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/156106/Hibob/)

## [HiBob](https://www.capterra.com/p/156106/Hibob/)

[4.6 (176)](https://www.capterra.com/p/156106/Hibob/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/156106/Hibob/reviews/)

HR and payroll leaders in dynamic organizations use HiBob to simplify complex payroll processes while ensuring data accuracy.

Overall Score

74/100

Popularity: 28/50

Ratings: 46/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.5

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

4/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/167109/OnPay/)

## [OnPay](https://www.capterra.com/p/167109/OnPay/)

[4.8 (464)](https://www.capterra.com/p/167109/OnPay/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/167109/OnPay/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/167109/OnPay/)

OnPay is an easy-to-use, cloud-based software for small and mid-sized businesses to simplify payroll, automate taxes, and manage HR.

Overall Score

74/100

Popularity: 27/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.7

Customer Service

4.8

Features

4.7

Value for Money

4.9

Paid plans start at

$49.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

16/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/215768/Sage-Business-Cloud-Payroll/)

## [Sage Payroll](https://www.capterra.com/p/215768/Sage-Business-Cloud-Payroll/)

[4.6 (36)](https://www.capterra.com/p/215768/Sage-Business-Cloud-Payroll/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/215768/Sage-Business-Cloud-Payroll/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/215768/Sage-Business-Cloud-Payroll/)

Take control of your payroll with Sage Business Cloud Payroll. For a limited time only, try free for 3 months.

Overall Score

74/100

Popularity: 28/50

Ratings: 46/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

£7.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

13/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/133334/FingerCheck/)

## [Fingercheck](https://www.capterra.com/p/133334/FingerCheck/)

[4.5 (64)](https://www.capterra.com/p/133334/FingerCheck/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/133334/FingerCheck/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/133334/FingerCheck/)

Fingercheck is an online HR platform that helps you manage your employees' time attendance and payroll.

Overall Score

72/100

Popularity: 26/50

Ratings: 46/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.4

Customer Service

4.6

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

14/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/181595/Hourly/)

## [Hourly](https://www.capterra.com/p/181595/Hourly/)

[4.8 (113)](https://www.capterra.com/p/181595/Hourly/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/181595/Hourly/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/181595/Hourly/)

Cloud-based software that assists with payroll management, time tracking, GPS, human resources management, and workers' compensation.

Overall Score

69/100

Popularity: 23/50

Ratings: 46/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.9

Customer Service

4.9

Features

4.7

Value for Money

4.9

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

12/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/230067/Workforcecom/)

## [Workforce.com](https://www.capterra.com/p/230067/Workforcecom/)

[4.7 (41)](https://www.capterra.com/p/230067/Workforcecom/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/230067/Workforcecom/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/230067/Workforcecom/)

Cloud-based HCM solution that automates hiring, scheduling, time & attendance, HR, and payroll for shift-based workforces.

Overall Score

69/100

Popularity: 22/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.7

Customer Service

4.6

Features

4.7

Value for Money

4.8

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

9/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/195073/Heartland-Payroll-HR/)

## [Auris](https://www.capterra.com/p/195073/Heartland-Payroll-HR/)

[4.3 (101)](https://www.capterra.com/p/195073/Heartland-Payroll-HR/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/195073/Heartland-Payroll-HR/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/195073/Heartland-Payroll-HR/)

Auris is payroll software that offers secure processing, HR administration, and tax compliance for small and medium-sized businesses.

Overall Score

65/100

Popularity: 18/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.4

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.2

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

14/20

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/161597/Knit/)

## [Knit](https://www.capterra.com/p/161597/Knit/)

[4.7 (141)](https://www.capterra.com/p/161597/Knit/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/161597/Knit/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/161597/Knit/)

Knit is a 100% Canadian payroll + HR platform that puts your CRA compliance on autopilot. The #1 choice for 100+ accounting firms.

Overall Score

65/100

Popularity: 19/50

Ratings: 46/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.7

Customer Service

4.7

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

$6.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

15/20

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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PROS & CONS

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Date published:January 5, 2026