Best Payroll Software by Use Case
Browse payroll software recommendations by scenario: trade, company size, budget, or use case. Find the best fit for your business.
Payroll by use case
Choose a scenario to see our top picks and guidance.
Best payroll software overall
Our full rankings of the best payroll software for small businesses, contractors, and growing companies.
See picks →Best payroll for small business
Payroll that scales with your team—compliance, benefits, and reporting without enterprise complexity.
See picks →Best payroll for contractors
Payroll and contractor management for trade and field teams.
See picks →Best payroll for 1099 contractors
Handle 1099s, contractor payments, and compliance for gig and contract workers.
See picks →Best payroll for hourly employees
Time tracking, overtime, and hourly pay for shift-based and hourly workers.
See picks →Best payroll for growing businesses
Payroll that grows with you as you add states, employees, and benefits.
See picks →Best payroll for landscaping
Payroll for landscaping and lawn care companies with seasonal and crew needs.
See picks →Best payroll for plumbing
Payroll for plumbing businesses and trade contractors.
See picks →Best payroll for HVAC
Payroll for HVAC and climate control contractors and technicians.
See picks →Best payroll for cleaning business
Payroll for cleaning and janitorial companies with multiple sites and crews.
See picks →Best payroll for painters
Payroll for painting contractors and crews.
See picks →Best payroll for pest control
Payroll for pest control and extermination companies.
See picks →Best payroll for lawn care
Payroll for lawn care and grounds maintenance businesses.
See picks →Best payroll for tree service
Payroll for arborists and tree care companies.
See picks →Best payroll for remodeling contractors
Payroll for remodeling and renovation contractors.
See picks →Best payroll for general contractors
Payroll for general contractors and construction management.
See picks →Best payroll for handyman business
Payroll for handyman and home repair businesses.
See picks →Best payroll for construction
Payroll for construction companies and trade crews.
See picks →Best payroll for roofing
Payroll for roofing contractors and crews.
See picks →Best payroll for electricians
Payroll for electrical contractors and technicians.
See picks →Best payroll for pool service
Payroll for pool cleaning and pool service companies.
See picks →Best payroll for home services
Payroll for home service companies across trades.
See picks →Best payroll for property management
Payroll for property management and real estate operations.
See picks →Best payroll for maintenance companies
Payroll for maintenance and facilities companies.
See picks →Best payroll for auto repair
Payroll for auto repair shops and mechanics.
See picks →Best payroll for restaurants
Payroll for restaurants, tips, and hospitality.
See picks →Best payroll for retail
Payroll for retail stores and multi-location retail.
See picks →Best payroll for agriculture
Payroll for farms, ranches, and agricultural workers.
See picks →Best payroll for nonprofits
Payroll for nonprofits with compliance and reporting needs.
See picks →Related links
More payroll resources.