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B2B Department Intelligence Hub

Small Business Payroll & HR

Automated W-2/1099 tax filings, employee benefits, and contractor payments audited by a CPA: Gusto, Rippling, and Deel.

Procurement Buyer's Tip:

Top-Rated Payroll & HR Platforms (3 Tested)

GS
Rank #1

Gusto

9.8/10

Gusto is the gold standard for US small and mid-sized businesses up to 100 employees that want transparent pricing and automated 50-state payroll.

From $46/mo ★ 4.9
DL
Rank #2

Deel

9.4/10

Deel is the undisputed global leader for cross-border hiring, combining bulletproof localized legal compliance with the fastest contractor and EOR payout infrastructure.

From $49/mo ★ 4.7
RP
Rank #3

Rippling

9.1/10

Rippling is the most technologically advanced workforce platform ever built—saving IT and HR ops teams hundreds of hours by tying identity, laptops, and payroll to a single employee record.

From $43/mo ★ 4.5