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

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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

Why choose Homebase Payroll

Payroll built for hourly teams, not salaried workers.

Easy time tracking

No manual timesheets. Employee hours, overtime, and breaks automatically sync with payroll.

Automatic tax filings

We calculate, file, and pay your federal, state, and local payroll taxes.

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Tip management

Easily distribute pooled and individual tips, keeping payroll and reporting accurate and compliant.

Unlimited payroll runs

Pay your team as often as needed for $6 per employee/month, unlike competitors who charge per pay cycle.

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.

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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.

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Payroll features compared between Homebase and ADP Run
HomebaseADP Run
Pricing
Monthly fee$39/month + $6 per active employeeHidden pricing — requires sales call
Complete payroll set-up and onboarding assistanceFree for any team sizeExtra Fees
Payroll for small business
Built-in time tracking and scheduling featuresFreeNo upfront pricing
Customer supportEmail, chat, phone, and live support available 8 AM – 7 PM CST, Monday – Friday✔️
Mobile payroll✔️✔️
Tip pooling and distribution$25 per location, unlimited employeesSome integrations supported via third-party marketplace at additional cost
Auto payrollIncluded with your payroll plan✔️
Next Day PayAvailable for eligible businesses for $49/month + $9 per person$55-60 per month for eligible businesses
Unlimited payrolls✔️Pay per payroll
Automated federal and state tax filing✔️✔️
Direct deposit✔️✔️
File W-2s✔️Extra fees
File 1099s✔️Extra fees
Multiple pay rates and schedules✔️✔️
Multiple locationsFree✔️
Multiple statesIncluded with your payroll planExtra fees
Overtime and time off tracking✔️✔️
Contractor payments✔️✔️
E-sign I-9 and W-4✔️✔️
Garnishments & reimbursements✔️Available on select paid plans only
Direct deposit & printable checks✔️✔️
Benefits for hourly work
Health, dental, vision coverage options for teams under 50✔️✔️
Earned wage access + on-demand payFree, instant access to earnings anytimeSome integrations supported via third-party marketplace at additional cost
Financial wellness and budgeting tools✔️✔️
Integrated pay-as-you go worker's comp✔️No upfront pricing
HR and compliance tools
Time-off requests✔️✔️
Custom employee handbooks✔️✔️
Proactive compliance updates✔️✔️
Live support from certified HR AdvisorsAvailable with all-in-one plans for $80/month annuallyNo upfront pricing
Hiring tools✔️No upfront pricing
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Payroll Switching FAQ

Answering all your payroll switch questions.