Quick Answer

Payroll Software software pricing ranges from $0 to $699 per user per month in 2026. The category average is $64/user/month. 3 of 5 tools offer free tiers.

Quick Picks

Best Value

Paycom

From $0/month

Best Free Tier

OnPay

Free plan available

Most Feature-Rich

Oyster HR

Up to $699/month

Full Comparison Matrix

Product Starting Price Popular Tier Enterprise Free Tier Best For
Paycom $0 /month $0 /month $0 /month No General users and teams
Patriot Payroll $17 /month $27 /month $37 /month No Small businesses handling own tax filing
OnPay $0 /month $49 /month $55 /month Yes Free trial
Remote $0 /month $99 /month $599 /month Yes Companies with direct employees
Oyster HR $0 /month $144 /month $699 /month Yes Trial period

Category Summary

5

Products

$3

Avg Starting

$64

Avg Popular

3

Free Tiers

Payroll Software Pricing FAQ

01 What is payroll software?

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

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