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Gusto

Best for: Small-business favorite — easy full-service payroll + benefits.

Watch out: Per-employee fee adds up.

QuickBooks Payroll

Best for: Best if you already use QuickBooks accounting.

Watch out: Tied to the QuickBooks ecosystem.

OnPay

Best for: Straightforward, well-priced full-service payroll.

Watch out: Fewer integrations than Gusto.

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