Choosing the right Payroll provider if you're a Fractional Executive or worker in the US

You've done the hard bit Now it's logistics time. Where on earth do you start? Well, luckily I have spend some time un packing the major #payroll providers, making sure you do not over pay; and the service is on point.

For this I compared Justworks Gusto ADP OnPay Rippling Square - no kick backs, just pure free advice and feedback!

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Justworks

• Date Established: 2012
• HQ Location: New York City, NY, USA
• Key Features: Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Health dental, and retirement benefits. Automated 1099 payments and tax filings. Self-service portal for executives.
• Cost: $59 per employee for <25 employees.
• Single User Availability: No.
• International Capabilities: ?

ADP

• Date Established: 1949
• HQ Location: Roseland, NJ, USA
• Key Features: Supports both W-2 and 1099 payments. Custom payroll schedules and automated tax filings. Comprehensive benefits. Payroll capabilities.
• Cost: Custom pricing (~$59 base + $4 per employee).
• Single User Availability: No.
• International Capabilities: ?

Gusto

• Date Established: 2011
• HQ Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
• Key Features: Supports 1099 and W-2 payrolls. Automated tax filings and compliance. Direct deposit and benefit. Mobile access for easy management.
• Cost: $40 base + $6 per employee.
• Single User Availability: Yes.
• International Capabilities: ?

OnPay

• Date Established: 2007
• HQ Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
• Key Features:1099 contractor payments. Automated tax filings and direct deposit. Access to health benefits and retirement plans. Easy-to-use mobile platform.
• Cost: $40 base + $6 per employee.
• Single User Availability: Yes.
• International Capabilities: ?

Paychex Flex

• Date Established: 1971
• HQ Location: Rochester, NY, USA
• Key Features: Custom payroll plans with W-2 and 1099 support. Time tracking and mobile app access. Real-time reporting for payments. Direct deposit and self-service portal.
• Cost: $39 base + $5 per employee.
• Single User Availability: Yes.
• International Capabilities: ?

Rippling

• Date Established: 2016
• HQ Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
• Key Features: Global contractor payments. Integrated apps for time tracking and expense management. Automates tax compliance across states. Flexible payment options.
• Cost: $35 base + $8 per employee.
• Single User Availability: Yes.
• International Capabilities: ?

Square Payroll

• Date Established: 2009
• HQ Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
• Key Features: Simple payroll for W-2 and 1099 workers. Automated tax filings and compliance. Direct deposit and check payments. Mobile-friendly interface.
• Cost: $35 base + $5 per employee.
• Single User Availability: Yes.
• International Capabilities: ?

Whilst I use Justworks myself and I have nothing bad to say about it, the fact you need more than one employee may rule it out for some people.

Our picks are Gusto or Rippling - we love their single user ability and ease of use. Plus thier cost is on point!