Best Payroll Software Software 2026: 18 Tools Compared
Best Payroll Software Software 2026: 18 Tools Compared
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Payroll Software software billed monthly typically runs Free to $1.3K per month in 2026. The average across 7 tools is $205 per month. 1 of 18 tools offer free tiers.

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Best Free Tier

Remote

Free plan available

Highest List Price

Multiplier Payroll

Up to $400/per month

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Product Starting Price Popular Tier Enterprise Free Tier Best For
Patriot Payroll $17 /month $27 /month $37 /month No Small businesses that want payroll software and handle payroll tax filings themselves
SurePayroll $29 /mo $45 /mo $45 /mo No -
OnPay $10 /month $99 /month $149 /month No Small to mid-size businesses running payroll
Remote Free /month $99 /month $599 /month Yes Companies with direct employees
Oyster HR $29 /month $364 /month $699 /month No Full-time employees hired through EOR
Bambee HR/Payroll $9 /mo $399 /mo $1.3K /mo No -
Multiplier Payroll $40 /per month $400 /per month $400 /per month No -

Category Summary

18

Products

$205

Avg /mo (7 tools)

1

Free Tiers

Payroll Software Pricing FAQ

01 What is payroll software?

Payroll software automates employee pay calculations, tax withholdings, direct deposits, and compliance reporting.