PaymentEvolution vs Wagepoint

PaymentEvolution8.4Visit Wagepoint8.2Visit

Higher score PaymentEvolution #4 in Payroll Tax Software 8.4/10 15-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Try PaymentEvolution

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Wagepoint #5 in Payroll Tax Software 8.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Wagepoint

• PaymentEvolution fits best

  Canadian employers needing complete payroll tax workflows

• Wagepoint fits best

  Canadian small businesses

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Side by side

Feature	PaymentEvolution 8.4/10 Visit ↗	Wagepoint 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	8.2
Ranking	#4 in Payroll Tax Software	#5 in Payroll Tax Software
Best for	Canadian employers needing complete payroll tax workflows	Canadian small businesses
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	CA$20/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	15 days	14 days
Free trial length	15 days · no card needed	14 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs	Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, 2FA	SOC 2, 2FA
Integrations	9 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features PaymentEvolution 5/5 · Wagepoint 4/5
Tax filing	✓	✓
Tax payment support	✓	✓
Tax form preparation	✓	✓
Tax reconciliation	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Year-end forms	✓	✓
Specs
Jurisdiction coverage	Federal_state	Federal_state
States covered	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Calculates federal, provincial, and territorial payroll deductions Generates and submits T4, T4A, and RL-1 forms Includes direct deposit, reconciliation, and employee self-service	Federal, provincial, and territorial tax calculations and remittances CRA filing, T4s, T4As, and Records of Employment submissions Integrates with QuickBooks Online, Xero, and FreshBooks
Cons	No free plan is available Growth includes email support only CRA remittances are required on Growth and Business Basic	No free plan is available Solo limits businesses to one payroll run and one pay group monthly Tax and remittance capabilities can vary by province or territory
Our verdict	PaymentEvolution is a Canada-focused cloud payroll platform for small and growing businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers. It handles payroll calculations for Canadian federal, provincial, and territorial rules, supports tax remittance,… Read the review →	Wagepoint is cloud-based Canadian payroll software for small businesses, bookkeepers, and accountants. It supports employee and contractor payroll, direct deposit, tax calculations and remittances, CRA payroll tax filing, Records of… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• PaymentEvolution — where it wins

  • Calculates federal, provincial, and territorial payroll deductions
  • Generates and submits T4, T4A, and RL-1 forms
  • Includes direct deposit, reconciliation, and employee self-service

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Growth includes email support only
  • CRA remittances are required on Growth and Business Basic

• Wagepoint — where it wins

  • Federal, provincial, and territorial tax calculations and remittances
  • CRA filing, T4s, T4As, and Records of Employment submissions
  • Integrates with QuickBooks Online, Xero, and FreshBooks

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Solo limits businesses to one payroll run and one pay group monthly
  • Tax and remittance capabilities can vary by province or territory

• PaymentEvolution8.4/10 · 15-day trial

  A Canadian payroll platform covering tax calculations, filing, payments, and reconciliation.

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• Wagepoint8.2/10 · 14-day trial

  Canadian payroll coverage with tax filing, direct deposit, and accounting integrations.

  Visit WagepointFull verdict →