Head-to-head · Small Business Payroll Software
Small Business Payroll Software head-to-head
Pick any two of the 48 tools in our small business payroll software ranking, or start with the matchups between the top 8. Every comparison uses the same researched facts: editor score, price, free plan and the features that matter in this category.
- 48tools ranked
- 21top matchups
- 1,128possible pairs
- Oct 2026last re-check
Top matchups The top four, head-to-head
- RUN Powered by ADP Xero Payroll RUN Powered by ADP leads on 0 of 4 checks, Xero Payroll on 0, and 4 are even. RUN Powered by ADP vs Xero Payroll →
- QuickBooks Payroll Xero Payroll QuickBooks Payroll leads on 0 of 4 checks, Xero Payroll on 0, and 4 are even. QuickBooks Payroll vs Xero Payroll →
- RUN Powered by ADP Sage Payroll RUN Powered by ADP leads on 0 of 4 checks, Sage Payroll on 0, and 4 are even. RUN Powered by ADP vs Sage Payroll →
- QuickBooks Payroll Sage Payroll QuickBooks Payroll leads on 0 of 2 checks, Sage Payroll on 0, and 2 are even. QuickBooks Payroll vs Sage Payroll →
- Xero Payroll Sage Payroll Xero Payroll leads on 0 of 4 checks, Sage Payroll on 0, and 4 are even. Xero Payroll vs Sage Payroll →
Every top-8 matchup 21 comparisons, grouped by tool
The full small business payroll software ranking
All 48 tools with scores, prices and filters · updated Oct 2026
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Compiled by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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