Top 20 Alternatives to MHR (formerly Paychex Flex HR) in Payroll Software for Small Business

MHR (formerly Paychex Flex HR) offers cloud‑based payroll, HR, and benefits administration for small to midsize businesses. Below is a curated list of 20 payroll‑focused solutions that small businesses can consider as alternatives.

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#2 Gusto

All‑in‑one payroll, benefits, and HR platform with automatic tax filing and employee self‑service.

Integrated payroll for QuickBooks users; handles tax calculations, direct deposit, and compliance.

#4 ADP RUN

Tailored payroll solution for small businesses with automated tax filing and HR tools.

#5 OnPay

Simple, flat‑rate payroll with built‑in HR, benefits administration, and multi‑state tax support.

Payroll service that integrates with Square POS; offers contractor payments and benefits.

Low‑cost payroll for small businesses, featuring tax filing, direct deposit, and employee portal.

Cloud‑based payroll with automatic tax filing, employee self‑service, and 24/7 support.

Payroll add‑on for Wave Accounting; handles taxes, direct deposit, and integrates with free accounting.

Part of Zoho suite; offers payroll processing, compliance, and integration with Zoho Books.

Payroll module for Xero accounting users; supports automatic tax calculations and employee portals.

#12 Rippling

Unified HR and payroll platform that automates onboarding, benefits, and payroll in one system.

#13 Paycor

Payroll and HR solution focused on compliance, reporting, and employee engagement.

#14 Paycom

Comprehensive payroll and HR suite with self‑service tools, tax compliance, and analytics.

#15 Wagepoint

Payroll service for small businesses with easy setup, direct deposit, and multi‑state tax filing.

Intuit’s payroll solution that integrates with QuickBooks and offers tax filing and employee self‑service.

HR platform with optional payroll integration for streamlined employee data and payroll processing.

#18 Paylocity

Modern payroll and HR platform with mobile access, compliance tools, and employee self‑service.

Payroll module that works with Zenefits HR suite; offers automated tax filing and benefits integration.

Free payroll software for small businesses (up to 25 employees) with optional paid add‑ons for tax filing.

Scalable payroll solution from Sage, featuring tax compliance, reporting, and integration with Sage accounting.