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Rippling
Best for: Unified HR, IT, and payroll
Best Value
Rippling unifies HR, payroll, benefits, IT, and finance in one platform. Onboard an employee and provision their laptop, apps, and payroll in 90 seconds.
- One platform for HR, IT, and Finance — no more siloed systems
- 90-second onboarding provisions payroll, apps, and devices simultaneously
- Global payroll in 185+ countries from a single dashboard
Free tier: Check providerPricing: $8/seat/mo (core) — custom bundles
GU
Gusto
Best for: US small business payroll
Best Value
Gusto is the most user-friendly payroll and HR platform for US small businesses. It handles payroll, benefits, compliance, and contractor payments in one friendly interface.
- Automated federal, state, and local tax filing
- Built-in benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and HSA
- Contractor payments and 1099 filing handled automatically
Free tier: Check providerPricing: $40/mo + $6/person Simple / $80/mo + $12/person Plus
DE
Deel
Best for: Global remote team hiring
FreeBest Value
Deel is the leading platform for hiring and paying international contractors and employees. It handles compliance, contracts, and payments in 150+ countries.
- Hire full-time employees in 150+ countries as employer of record
- Pay contractors in 120+ currencies with automated compliance
- Free US payroll included with Deel HR at no extra cost
Free tier: Listed as free — verify limitsPricing: Free (US payroll) / $49/mo per contractor / $599/mo EOR
WO
Workday
Best for: Enterprise HR platform
enterprise
Workday is the dominant enterprise HR and financial management platform. It covers core HR, payroll, talent management, time tracking, and financial planning — used by most Fortune 500 companies.
- Unified HR, payroll, talent, and finance in one enterprise platform
- Workforce planning and predictive analytics
- Compliance across 100+ countries for global enterprises
Free tier: Check providerPricing: Custom enterprise pricing (typically $45-$100/employee/year)