Payroll Software

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MIP Fund Accounting

MIP Fund Accountingâ„¢ is a configurable fund accounting solution. The solution includes functionality for fund accounting, procurement, budgeting, payroll, human resources, timekeeping, fixed asset management, grant management, and dashboards for nonprofits and government agencies.…

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Rippling

Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. This enables users to manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle…

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RUN Powered by ADP®

RUN powered by ADP is a benefits administration and payroll platform for small businesses with light additional HR features. It runs on a cloud-based platform with mobile accessibility.

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UKG Ready

Designed for small businesses where everyone wears multiple hats, UKG Ready® is an HR solution that guides users through their day-to-day HR activities. Capabilities span from HR and payroll to talent and time.

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OnPay

OnPay's payroll and HR is designed for people who want to spend more time running their business, and less on back-office tasks. The application aims to enable users to:• Run payroll• Automate taxes• Let employees do more themselves• Simplify HR processes• Offer benefits in any state…

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ADP Celergo

ADO Cekergi us a global payroll platform connecting and unifying multiple country payrolls into a single, unified solution.

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Zimyo

Zimyo offers unified HCM platform that helps automate tedious HR processes, eliminate payroll errors and foster positive human experiences. Zimyo solutions enable organizations to improve their key metrics by minimizing their employee onboarding time, turnover ratios, improved ESS…

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Mind Workplace

Omind Technologies offers the workforce management product – Mind Workplace. The technologically advanced workforce management software can be paired with any system to manage daily operational challenges and gain employee insights. It enables the users to generate efficacy in workforce…

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Pento
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Pento is a payroll solution that includes: Multi-channel support and advice from CIPP qualified payroll experts Automated tax and salary calculations including maternity/paternity pay, pro-rata, and holiday entitlement along with automated payments The ability to make pay changes…

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PayFit
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PayFit is a UK-based cloud-based solution for running payroll that automates payments, HMRC submissions, and P11ds. Additionally, the company's CIPP professionals are available to users of their software.

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Yahshua Payroll Solution

Developed by The ABBA Initiative, a cloud-based payroll solution that automates payroll processes. The payroll system is customizable for the requirements of SMEs and adaptable to each business's needs. It also features attendance tracking, request, approval, payroll generation,…

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empeon
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Empeon is an enterprise-level Payroll and HR SaaS solution that offers a customizable human capital management (HCM) system. The HRIS platform is designed to meet the specialized needs of the healthcare industry including Home Care and hospice, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation Centers,…

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Sunrise HCM
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A Salesforce Full-Service Payroll, HR, Project & Expense Management, and Billing application on the Salesforce Platform. Includes a Salesforce platform license and direct access to Sunrise HCM Full Service Payroll Bureau. Through providing one Salesforce platform application…

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Plane
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Plane (formerly Pilot) is a global HR and payroll company and solution, that helps companies pay remote team members. Plane takes care of payroll, benefits, compliance and onboarding for international teams. The Plane payroll system can be used for domestic W2 employees, international…

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QuickHR
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QuickHR headquartered in Singapore, provides cloud-based technology solutions for the various industries including hospitality, F&B, retail and security, ranging from human capital management, workforce management, performance management, and learning & development.

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eezi HR Solutions

HR software with configurable payroll for small businesses.

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JustPayroll.ph

JustPayroll.ph is a provider of enterprise-grade payroll solutions for the Philippines market. Features include timekeeping, scheduling, salary calculations, and government reports management.

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JustLogin
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JustLogin is an Employee First Human Resource (HR) cloud platform that provides technologies for businesses to manage their people operations. JustLogin’s HR platform provides a full suite of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) including JustPayroll, JustLeave, JustClock, JustExpense,…

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Payzaar
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Payzaar is an open global payroll platform. The cloud-based platform helps multinational companies to connect and aggregate their international payroll operations in one central hub. The vendor states that with Payzaar, customers can streamline and automate their processes and data…

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Payboy
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Payboy, headquartered in Singapore, offers their HR management software platform that includes payroll capabilities, leave request management and processing, benefits administration, time tracking and employee scheduling, and application tracking.

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Vfficient
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Vfficient from VensureHR, is a platform that enables employers and their employees to manage HR functions, designed to eliminate the need for multiple systems by helping businesses conduct payroll and HR tasks through a single platform. Employees also benefit from Vfficient, with…

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Push Operations

Push Operations headquartered in Vancouver offers their restaurant management applications, supplying workforce management (e.g. login, time tracking, etc.), scheduling and payroll, labour reporting, and other people management related features.

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ETZ Payments
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ETZ empowers recruitment agencies to automate and streamline their back office, with the goal of cutting admin costs by up to 85%. The full stack of software includes timesheets, invoicing, compliance and payroll. ETZ's timesheets can be turned into invoices in an instant, and users…

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CheckMark Payroll

Engineered for small businesses, CheckMark Payroll software for Macintosh and Windows is a solution for small business owners, accountants, and payroll professionals. Features include direct deposit, MICR encoding blank check stock printing and users can process as many payrolls…

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Execupay PlatinumPay Xpress

Execupay’s PlatinumPay Xpress is presented as a simple way for businesses to process payroll online. Users can run payroll anytime, from any device, plus, tax filings and payments are handled automatically.

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Execupay PlatinumHCM

Execupay offers their PlatinumHCM as a Payroll, HR and Time & Labor management solution that offers a unique combination of employee communication and workforce management. Also featuring applicant tracking, new hire onboarding, expense management, benefits administration, and online…

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Cadena HRM Series

Dutch software company Cadena is a supplier of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) in Southeast Asia and its product has been deployed for over 250+ large multinationals regionally. The company’s latest HRIS product, Cadena HRM Series 5 has been developed based on the latest…

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SumTotal Payroll and Benefits Management

SumTotal’s Payroll and Benefits Management solutions come equipped with configurable tools in order to process error-free and timely pay and benefits every single time.

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Ichiban Payroll Guru

Ichiban Payroll Guru is a payroll solution that enables users to configure payroll rules, to stay accountable to employee benefits, achieve compliance and maximize benefits from tax laws. It automatically calculate CPF, SDL, SOCSO, EPF, MTD, EIS, and PF. The solution constantly monitor…

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Runtime HRMS
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Runtime HRMS helps organise employee information in the cloud, generate payroll, manage leaves and provide people with self-service mobile apps. Runtime HRMS is an employee management system that helps in creating a more connected workplace and increases transparency between employer…

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What is Payroll Software?

Payroll software is a point solution that focuses on calculating and processing employee pay, generating tax forms, and benefits administration. However, payroll capabilities can also be rolled into larger human resources (HR) management software, ERP software, or accounting and budgeting software.

Using a payroll software centralizes the myriad payroll processes onto one platform and provides a variety of tools to make payroll functions more efficient and accurate. Ideally, payroll software will prevent human errors when calculating and administering payroll, as well as allow employees to self-service some functions to reduce administrative overhead.

Payroll Software Features & Capabilities

Most vendors offering payroll software include features such as:

  • Calculating employee pay
  • Automatically calculating deductions for withholdings (e.g. state and federal taxes, insurance and retirement contributions)
  • Direct deposit check processing
  • Printing checks for employees not enrolled in direct deposit
  • Generating tax forms
  • Integrating with external payroll vendors
  • Issuing off-cycle checks or on-demand payments
  • Maintaining payroll history for each employee
  • Administering benefit plans
  • Managing retirement plans
  • Payroll tracking and auditing
  • Modifying and revising employee salaries
  • Running payroll balance and calculation reports
  • Employee self-service

Payroll Software for Small Businesses vs. Enterprises

Smaller businesses often don’t need all the additional features, and heftier price tags, that come with HR, HCM, or ERP software suites. Some examples of payroll point solutions that are targeted for small businesses are Intuit Payroll, Gusto’s Payroll platform, and Paychex Flex.

In contrast, HR management software and HCM suites are usually geared towards large businesses and enterprises. HR and HCM packages typically include broader HR management functions, such as maintaining employee records, managing employee leave, and keeping track of company provided employee assets.

Payroll Software vs. Accounting Software

Similarly to HR management and HCM software, accounting software includes a wide array of functions including but extending beyond payroll capabilities. Accounting software is primarily a financial dashboard that records and updates a company’s financial transactions and information.

Some examples of accounting software that offer payroll capabilities include Wave, QuickBooks Online, and Priority AccountEdge.

In-House vs. Outsourced Payroll

Traditionally, outsourcing payroll services were the dominant model as companies saw this as a way to avoid hiring payroll administrators. Outsourcing is still common, but many companies now choose to conduct payroll in-house with either cloud-based or on-premise solutions.

However, modern payroll software is changing this bifurcated model and offering a third option - cloud-based semi-outsourced payroll software. This hybrid option allows the company to retain control over core payroll processes while outsourcing certain activities, such as calculating tax withholdings.

Payroll Software Deployment

Payroll programs have a few different deployment options, including more traditional on-premise solutions and cloud-based SaaS options. Currently, deployment trends are shifting from on-premise, or hosted, solutions to cloud-based applications that can be partially or fully outsourced.

Some vendors offering different deployment alternatives are:

Payroll Software Comparison

When comparing options to find the best payroll software for you, be sure to evaluate these factors:

  1. Scope of each solution: Payroll capabilities can be found across a range of product sizes. The middle of the road solution would include all the necessary functions for calculating, processing, and administering payroll. Larger solutions will include additional non-payroll functions, like HR management or accounting. On the other end, there are some tools for specific payroll functions, like tax compliance. Holistically evaluate your financial software needs to ensure you purchase a product that can meet as many of your current and future needs as possible.
  2. Customer support and service: According to TrustRadius reviews of payroll solutions, the quality and level of customer service that comes with the purchase is a significant strength, or weakness, of many payroll products. The quality of customer service is particularly important for navigating payroll’s changing regulatory landscapes and compliance requirements. Payroll vendors can help you adjust your processes and stay compliant, but not all products will be able to deliver this service.
  3. Mobile Accessibility: Any payroll software should allow employees to access it through their phones. Your employees should be able to access their pay stubs, pay history, and self service personal information like direct deposit info. Consider the range of capabilities available to employees and administrators through products’ mobile applications, and any additional costs that may entail.

Pricing Information

Payroll point solutions have monthly, subscription-based fees and are generally less expensive than HRM, HCM, or ERP software packages. Prices for point solutions start at $10/month for self-service or basic packages and increase up to $100/month. Most vendors also offer a free trial of their products.

Suite software packages may have subscription fees or a one time license and installment fee. Monthly fees can range from $10 - $50 per employee. One-time fees can range upwards of $20,000, and future maintenance and upgrade costs may apply as well.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does payroll software work?

Payroll software takes the calculated amount of pay that each employee has accrued over the pay period, makes predetermined deductions and withholdings, and administers the net pay to employees. Some software will also support additional payroll processes, like tax preparation.

What is a good payroll software for small business?

Many payroll software for small businesses bundles the function with other HR or accounting software. Small business-focused payroll providers include TriNet, QuickBooks, and RUN powered by ADP.

Can I do payroll myself?

While technically possible, it is highly inadvisable to conduct payroll without software assistance. The manual process of calculating gross pay, making deductions, transferring money to direct deposit, and writing checks, along with other processes are beyond the capabilities of virtually all businesses.

How much does payroll software cost?

Standalone payroll software starts around $5-$10 per employee, per month, and scale up for additional features or when packaged with broader HR or accounting functions.

What are the benefits of payroll software?

Payroll software helps your business compliant with regulations and reduces human errors and delays when processing and administering payroll.