Switching payroll providers

Switch to pain-free payroll

Stuck with a payroll provider that makes payday a chore? It's time to break up.

90% of small business owners say switching to Homebase payroll was a breeze.

90% of small business owners say switching to Homebase payroll was a breeze.

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Best Payroll for Hourly Teams

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Best Payroll for Small Business

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How to choose payroll software

Why choose Homebase Payroll?

Hourly teams deserve better than tools built for desk jobs & salaried workers.

85% of businesses say Homebase Payroll is so easy it basically runs itself.

Easy time tracking

Automatic tax filings

Tip management

Unlimited payroll runs, one low price

Dedicated payroll specialists

Switch payroll companies

Switching as easy as 1, 2, 3…4!

Hourly teams deserve better than tools built for desk jobs & salaried workers.

Small business owners save 5 hours a month with Homebase Payroll.

STEP 1

Book a call

STEP 2

Chat with a payroll expert

STEP 3

Onboard and transfer data

STEP 4

Run your first payroll!

Making payday = pay-yay

"I love the simplicity and the time tracking and the payroll system itself. It is so much easier than anything I've used in the past. I've run payroll from sitting on a horse moving cattle."

Alexander Ward

Nemesis Industries

"Before Homebase I was manually tallying up my team's work hours and entering them into payroll, crossing my fingers I hadn't made any mistakes. Now all I have to do is send their hours to my payroll program with the click of a button."

Kathleen Smith

Smiling Tree Toys

"I have used many payroll systems over the years and this is by far the most user friendly. Having an app the employees can download is a huge plus and Homebase is constantly making improvements."

Esther Pierce

Alphabet Kids English Academy

Switching payroll companies checklist

Switching payroll? Here’s your 0-stress checklist.

Check off the steps to a smooth, snag-free transition to Homebase.

  • Review your payroll contract

  • Book a call with Homebase

  • Gather payroll data (we’ll help with this part!)

  • Set up payroll with Homebase

  • Run a test payroll

  • Process your first payroll

  • Close out your previous provider

Compare Payroll Providers

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Homebase ADP Run Gusto Paychex Quickbooks Payroll Square
Pricing
Monthly fee $39/month + $6 per active employee Hidden pricing — requires sales call $49 per month + $6 per employee Hidden pricing — requires sales call $25 — $80 a month + up to $15 per employee $35 per month + $6 per employee
Complete payroll set-up and onboarding assistance Free for any team size Extra Fees Extra Fees Extra Fees Free Free
Payroll for small business
Built-in time tracking and scheduling features Free No upfront pricing Available as a paid feature for an additional $6 per month per employee No upfront pricing Only with Premium + Elite plans, starting at $85 a month + $9 per employee Only on Shifts Plus plans with extra, variable fees per employee for teams 5+
Customer support Email, chat, phone, and live support available 8 AM – 7 PM CST, Monday – Friday Automated phone support available Customer support only through a ticketing system, no live phone support 24/7 customer support via automated phone, chat, and email Customer support through a ticketing system Automated phone and chat support available 6 AM - 6 PM, Monday to Friday
Mobile payroll ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Tip pooling and distribution $25 per location, unlimited employees Only on Shifts Plus plans with extra, variable fees per employee for teams 5+
Auto payroll Included with your payroll plan Only for salaried workers ✔️ Only for salaried workers ✔️
Next Day Pay Available for eligible businesses for $49/month + $9 per person $55-60 per month for eligible businesses $15 per month + $3 per month per person $55-60 per month for eligible businesses ✔️ ✔️
Unlimited payrolls ✔️ Pay per payroll ✔️ Pay per payroll ✔️
Automated federal and state tax filing ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Direct deposit ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
File W-2s ✔️ Extra fees ✔️ Extra fees ✔️ ✔️
File 1099s ✔️ Extra fees ✔️ Extra fees ✔️ ✔️
Multiple pay rates and schedules ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Multiple locations Free ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Multiple states Included with your payroll plan Extra fees Only with Plus + Premium plans Extra fees Only with Premium + Elite plans ✔️
Overtime and time off tracking ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Contractor payments ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
E-sign I-9 and W-4 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Extra fees Only with Premium + Elite plans
Garnishments & reimbursements ✔️ Extra fees ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Direct deposit & printable checks ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Benefits for hourly work
Health, dental, vision coverage options for teams under 50 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Only in some states
Earned wage access + on-demand pay Free, instant access to earnings anytime ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Financial wellness and budgeting tools ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Integrated pay-as-you go worker's comp ✔️ No upfront pricing ✔️ No upfront pricing ✔️ ✔️
HR and compliance tools
Time-off requests ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Custom employee handbooks ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Templates only
Proactive compliance updates ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Live support from certified HR Advisors Available with all-in-one plans for $80/month annually No upfront pricing ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Hiring tools ✔️ No upfront pricing ✔️ ✔️

Payroll Switching FAQ

Answering all your payroll switch questions.

What’s included when you make a switch?

How do you transition payroll?

How long does switching payroll providers take?

What are the setup requirements?

What taxes do you handle?

Is the $6 per person fee per pay period?

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