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Head-to-head · Restaurant Payroll Software

Fourth Payroll vs isolved People Cloud

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Fourth Payroll #2 in Restaurant Payroll Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Fourth Payroll
isolved People Cloud #3 in Restaurant Payroll Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit isolved

Fourth Payroll leads on 0 checks, isolved People Cloud on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFourth Payroll · 9.2/10

Fourth Payroll scores higher on our rubric for restaurant payroll software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Fourth Payroll is the better fit for larger restaurants needing deep POS connectivity. isolved People Cloud is the better fit for complex restaurant payroll and benefits teams.

  • Fourth Payroll fits best

    Larger restaurants needing deep POS connectivity

  • isolved People Cloud fits best

    Complex restaurant payroll and benefits teams

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Side by side

Feature Fourth Payroll 9.2/10 Visit ↗ isolved People Cloud 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #2 in Restaurant Payroll Software #3 in Restaurant Payroll Software
Best for Larger restaurants needing deep POS connectivity Complex restaurant payroll and benefits teams
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Docs Phone
Integrations 16 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Fourth Payroll 5/5 · isolved People Cloud 5/5
Tip management ✓ ✓
Payroll tax filing ✓ ✓
POS integrations ✓ ✓
Multi-state payroll ✓ ✓
Employee self-service ✓ ✓
Specs
Payroll frequency Not checked yet Not checked yet
Employee payment methods Not checked yet Direct_deposit
Our review
Pros
  • Payroll tax calculation, filing, and remittance
  • Tip distribution and pay-card payments through Fuego
  • Broad POS integration coverage with time and sales synchronization
  • Handles tipped employees, multiple wage structures and complex shifts
  • Supports multi-state payroll, tax filing, amendments and unlimited W-2s
  • Connects POS, scheduling, benefits and employee self-service workflows
Cons
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Platform access is web only
  • Fuego is required for tip distribution and pay-card payments
  • Uses a contact-sales pricing model
  • May be more than basic payroll-only teams need
  • Broader HCM scope can add complexity for smaller operations
Our verdict

Fourth Payroll is a payroll and workforce-management solution for restaurants and hospitality operators. It is designed for businesses managing hourly and tipped employees across multiple locations, with payroll processing, tax filing, tip…

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isolved People Cloud is a cloud-based human capital management platform for restaurants and other employers. It brings payroll, HR, recruiting, onboarding, time tracking, scheduling, benefits, talent management and employee self-service…

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  1. Fourth PayrollRestaurant Payroll Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. isolved People CloudRestaurant Payroll Software 9.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Fourth Payroll — where it wins

    • Payroll tax calculation, filing, and remittance
    • Tip distribution and pay-card payments through Fuego
    • Broad POS integration coverage with time and sales synchronization

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation
    • Platform access is web only
    • Fuego is required for tip distribution and pay-card payments

  • isolved People Cloud — where it wins

    • Handles tipped employees, multiple wage structures and complex shifts
    • Supports multi-state payroll, tax filing, amendments and unlimited W-2s
    • Connects POS, scheduling, benefits and employee self-service workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Uses a contact-sales pricing model
    • May be more than basic payroll-only teams need
    • Broader HCM scope can add complexity for smaller operations
  • Fourth Payroll9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A strong fit for larger restaurants that need payroll, tips, compliance, and POS data connected.

    Visit Fourth PayrollFull verdict →
  • isolved People Cloud9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A strong fit for restaurant groups managing tips, shifts, taxes, benefits and POS data.

    Visit isolvedFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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