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Paychex

★★★★☆ 4.0 (8,000 reviews)
Analytics Cloud Based Enterprise Integrations Mobile App
Subscription $39/month + $5/employee

Overview

A comprehensive payroll and HR services provider for small to medium businesses with dedicated support.

Key Features

  • Payroll processing
  • Tax services
  • Benefits
  • HR administration
  • Time and attendance
  • Retirement plans
  • Insurance
  • Compliance

Pros

  • Dedicated payroll specialist
  • Good benefits options
  • Retirement plans
  • Insurance products

Cons

  • Dated interface
  • Pricing not transparent
  • Customer service inconsistent
  • Add-ons increase cost

Paychex Pricing Plans

Essentials

$39/mo+$5/employee

  • ✓ payroll
  • ✓ tax filing
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Custom

  • ✓ onboarding
  • ✓ HR
  • ✓ PTO

Pro

Custom

  • ✓ advanced HR
  • ✓ benefits
  • ✓ analytics

Company Info

Founded1971
HeadquartersRochester, NY

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