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QuickBooks Payroll alternatives
Short answer. The strongest QuickBooks Payroll alternative for most businesses is ADP RUN, payroll backed by the biggest provider. The right pick depends on why you are leaving: price, complexity, or a missing feature.
As of September 2026, these are the QuickBooks Payroll alternatives we cover, ordered by Ledger Find Rating.
ADP RUN
Payroll Software
Payroll backed by the biggest provider
- Payroll, tax filing, and HR support
- Scales into ADP's larger platforms as you grow
- Quote-based pricing
Gusto
Payroll Software
Small business payroll and benefits
- Full-service payroll with automatic tax filings
- Benefits and contractor payments included
- Per-person pricing climbs with headcount
Still deciding?
See the full QuickBooks Payroll profile for what it does well before you switch, or the head to head comparisons for direct verdicts.