Compare top payroll services for small business. Automated tax filing, direct deposit, and benefits administration.

Software	Pricing	Free Tier	Trial	Best For	Rating
Gusto	$40 + $6/person/mo	✗	N/A	Small businesses (1-100 employees)	4.6/5
ADP Run	Custom pricing	✗	N/A	Businesses of all sizes	4.3/5
Paychex Flex	Custom pricing (from ~$39/mo)	✗	N/A	Mid-size businesses	4.1/5

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Gusto

Small businesses (1-100 employees)

Pricing$40 + $6/person/mo

Free Tier✗ No

Free TrialContact sales

Rating⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.6/5

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ADP Run

Businesses of all sizes

PricingCustom pricing

Free Tier✗ No

Free TrialContact sales

Rating⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.3/5

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Paychex Flex

Mid-size businesses

PricingCustom pricing (from ~$39/mo)

Free Tier✗ No

Free TrialContact sales

Rating⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.1/5

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