Apps with Payroll
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QuickBooks is Intuit's accounting software for small businesses and self-employed people, offered mainly as the cloud-based QuickBooks Online, with desktop editions for Windows. It handles invoicing, bank feeds, expense and receipt tracking, sales tax, reports and payroll, and connects to many third-party apps and accountants. Intuit Assist adds AI help, and plans are paid after a free trial.
12 QuickBooks alternativesPros
- Widely known by accountants, which eases collaboration
- Large ecosystem of connected third-party apps
- Covers invoicing, bank feeds, sales tax and payroll
Cons
- Subscription costs add up, especially with payroll on top
- Features vary a lot between countries and editions
- Takes longer to learn than simpler invoicing apps
Cost / LicenseFree trialProprietaryCategoriesXero is a cloud accounting platform from New Zealand used by small businesses together with their accountants and bookkeepers. It reconciles bank feeds, sends invoices and quotes, tracks bills and expenses, handles multiple currencies and offers payroll in several countries, with a large marketplace of connected apps. It is a paid subscription with a free trial.
9 Xero alternativesPros
- Fast bank reconciliation driven by live bank feeds
- Large marketplace of connected apps
- Built for working closely with accountants and bookkeepers
Cons
- No free plan after the trial
- The entry plan caps how many invoices and bills you can create
- Payroll is only available in some countries
Cost / LicenseFree trialProprietaryCategoriesWave is accounting software for small businesses and freelancers in North America, owned by H&R Block. The free Starter plan covers unlimited invoices, estimates, expense tracking and double-entry bookkeeping, while the Pro plan adds automatic bank imports, receipt scanning and multiple users. Card payments and payroll are offered as paid services.
9 Wave alternativesPros
- Free plan with unlimited invoices and double-entry bookkeeping
- Simple interface for owners without accounting training
- Estimates, invoices and expenses managed in one place
Cons
- Mainly serves businesses in North America
- Automatic bank imports and receipt scanning need the Pro plan
- No real inventory management
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryCategoriesSage is a UK software company whose range spans small-business accounting such as Sage Accounting and Sage 50, payroll and HR tools, and Sage Intacct for mid-sized finance teams. Products and features vary by country, covering invoicing, bank feeds, tax returns, payroll and reporting, often used alongside an accountant. Most products are paid subscriptions, some with a free trial.
8 Sage alternativesPros
- Range scales from small-business books to mid-market finance
- Payroll and HR tools available from the same vendor
- Long-established and familiar to many accountants
Cons
- Confusing product lineup that varies by country
- Older desktop products feel dated next to cloud rivals
- Mostly paid subscriptions, with no lasting free plan
Cost / LicenseFree trialProprietaryCategories
