No hidden fees. No year-end surprises.
Billed monthly, with an $80 monthly minimum. One-time onboarding: $100 base; any per-employee setup is confirmed in your quote.
- Payroll processing
- Payroll tax filings
- W-2s and year-end reporting
- Compliance handling
- Notice management
- Human support
Final pricing confirmed during onboarding for edge cases. Example: 4 employees paid twice a month = (30 + 4 × 7) × 2 = $116 per month; 1 employee paid monthly = $37, so the $80 minimum applies.
If you want the cheapest payroll software — we’re not it. If you want payroll handled completely, predictably, and correctly — that’s PayrollOne.
Payroll processing
Every pay run calculated, reviewed and paid on schedule.
Payroll tax filings and payments
Federal, state and local filings and deposits are part of the service.
W-2s and year-end forms
Prepared at year end, with no separate W-2 fee.
Real human support
Questions and agency notices go to our payroll team.
PayrollOne vs ADP vs Gusto
Feature
- Per-run pricing
- Hidden Fees
- W-2s Included
- Payroll Tax Filing
- Notice Resolution
- Real Human Support
- Multi-State Support
- Accountability
PayrollOne
- Yes
- None
- Yes
- Included
- Included
- Yes
- Included
- One provider
ADP
- No
- Common
- Often extra
- Add-on
- Limited
- Inconsistent
- Extra
- Fragmented
Gusto
- No
- Common
- Tier-based
- Tier-based
- Limited
- Limited
- Higher tiers
- DIY-heavy
PayrollOne
A clear, all-inclusive rate with no surprises. Payroll, taxes, filings, compliance notices, and ongoing support are fully handled. There are no hidden tiers, add-ons, or unexpected costs—just straightforward payroll done right.
ADP
A large enterprise brand built around complex contracts. Pricing is layered with add-ons, and total cost often increases beyond initial expectations.
Gusto
An entry-level option that appears inexpensive upfront. Costs rise as teams grow, and much of the work remains DIY due to tiered limitations.
Many payroll providers introduce pricing at an entry level and expand costs over time through add-ons and plan upgrades.
PayrollOne establishes pricing expectations upfront. Payroll, taxes, filings, compliance notices, and support are fully handled, giving businesses clear cost visibility and predictable payroll administration from day one.