HR & Payroll software costs

What HR and payroll software really costs: official vendor plans, per-employee pricing and billing terms, US pricing first.

Updated Oct 22, 2026

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How much does HR & Payroll software cost?

The prices above are each product's entry paid plan. The real cost depends on your team size and whether you pay monthly or annually, so open a product or the calculator for your exact figure.

Price comparisons

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How to choose

Check whether the price is per employee or a base fee plus per employee, and whether payroll is included or an add-on.

What entry pricing looks like here

Lowest
$4
Average
$71.16
Highest
$459

Lowest, average and highest entry-level paid price across 15 products in this category, United States market. SpecEntry calculation from vendor-published prices; not a ranking.

HR & Payroll pricing questions

How much does HR & payroll software cost?
Across 15 HR & payroll tools with confirmed pricing (United States), the cheapest paid plans start between $4 and $459. Check whether a price is per user or per account before comparing.
Which HR & payroll software has a free plan?
Homebase, Zoho People list a free plan.