Head-to-head · Restaurant Payroll Software
Restaurant365 Payroll & HR vs SurePayroll
Restaurant365 Payroll & HR leads on 0 checks, SurePayroll on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreRestaurant365 Payroll & HR · 8.9/10
- Most featuresRestaurant365 Payroll & HR · 5 of 5
Restaurant365 Payroll & HR scores higher on our rubric for restaurant payroll software: 8.9 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.
Restaurant365 Payroll & HR is the better fit for restaurant groups using Restaurant365 operations. SurePayroll is the better fit for budget-conscious restaurants needing simple payroll.
- Restaurant365 Payroll & HR fits best
Restaurant groups using Restaurant365 operations
- SurePayroll fits best
Budget-conscious restaurants needing simple payroll
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Side by side
| Feature | Restaurant365 Payroll & HR 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | SurePayroll 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #4 in Restaurant Payroll Software | #8 in Restaurant Payroll Software |
| Best for | Restaurant groups using Restaurant365 operations | Budget-conscious restaurants needing simple payroll |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $20/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Live chat | |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Solo |
| Features Restaurant365 Payroll & HR 5/5 · SurePayroll 4/5 | ||
| Tip management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payroll tax filing | ✓ | ✓ |
| POS integrations | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Multi-state payroll | ✓ | ✓ |
| Employee self-service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Payroll frequency | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Employee payment methods | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Restaurant365 Payroll & HR is a cloud-based payroll and workforce platform for restaurants, including multi-location operators and restaurant groups. It covers automated payroll processing, pay runs, tip management, payroll tax… Read the review → |
SurePayroll is online payroll software for small businesses, including restaurants with tipped and hourly employees. It covers payroll runs, multiple pay rates, tip reporting, direct deposit, paper checks, paystubs, digital tax forms, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Restaurant365 Payroll & HR — where it wins
- Handles tip importing, distribution, and taxable-income reporting
- Connects payroll labor data with major restaurant POS systems
- Includes tax workflows, general-ledger sync, and employee self-service
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a contact-sales conversation
- Access is limited to the web platform
- Its strongest fit is within the Restaurant365 operations ecosystem
SurePayroll — where it wins
- Supports tipped wages, FICA tip credits, and multiple pay rates
- Unlimited payroll runs with automatic payroll scheduling
- Employee self-service, direct deposit, paystubs, and digital tax forms
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- No Tax Filing requires the employer to file and deposit payroll taxes
- Integrations focus on accounting and time tracking rather than named POS systems
- Restaurant365 Payroll & HR8.9/10 · Pricing on request
A restaurant-focused payroll platform with tip, tax, POS, and employee self-service tools.
Visit Restaurant365Full verdict → - SurePayroll8.1/10 · Paid
A low-cost payroll option for restaurants with tipped and hourly employees.
Visit SurePayrollFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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