Top 30 Payroll Software for Small Businesses Integrating With Accounting Packages

Full‑service payroll with native integrations to QuickBooks Online, Xero, and FreshBooks; offers automated tax filing and employee benefits.

Built‑in payroll for QuickBooks Online users; syncs hours, taxes, and deductions directly to the accounting ledger.

Scalable payroll for small businesses; integrates with QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage Intacct via secure APIs.

Payroll and HR platform with connectors for QuickBooks, Xero, and NetSuite; includes tax compliance and employee self‑service.

Simple payroll with direct integrations to QuickBooks Online, Xero, and Wave; supports unlimited users at a flat rate.

Cost‑effective payroll that syncs with QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage 50; offers optional HR add‑ons for small teams.

Ideal for businesses already using Square POS; integrates with QuickBooks Online and Xero for seamless financial reporting.

HR platform with payroll that connects to QuickBooks Online, Xero, and NetSuite; includes benefits administration.

Payroll add‑on for Wave Accounting users; automatically posts payroll entries to Wave’s books and handles tax filings.

Online payroll with integrations for QuickBooks Online, Xero, and FreshBooks; offers 24/7 support for small businesses.

Payroll and HR suite that syncs with QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage Intacct; includes workforce analytics.

All‑in‑one HR, IT, and payroll platform; integrates with QuickBooks Online, Xero, and NetSuite for real‑time financial updates.

Intuit’s standalone payroll service; connects directly to QuickBooks Online and can export data to Xero via CSV.

Native payroll module for Xero users in supported regions; automatically posts payroll journals to the Xero ledger.

Payroll solution that integrates with Sage 50, Sage Intacct, and QuickBooks; offers compliance tools for multiple jurisdictions.

Part of Zoho People; integrates with Zoho Books and can push payroll entries to QuickBooks via third‑party connectors.

Payroll for small businesses with native integrations to QuickBooks Online, Xero, and Sage 50; offers a free trial.

Free payroll software that can export payroll data to QuickBooks, Xero, and other accounting packages via CSV.

Payment processing + payroll; syncs with QuickBooks Online and Xero, ideal for service‑based SMBs.

Online payroll with QuickBooks Online and Xero integrations; includes tax filing and employee portal.

Cloud payroll with connectors for QuickBooks, Xero, and NetSuite; offers robust reporting for growing businesses.

FreshBooks users can add Gusto payroll directly; payroll entries automatically reconcile with FreshBooks invoices.

HR platform with payroll add‑on; integrates with QuickBooks Online, Xero, and Sage for seamless bookkeeping.

Comprehensive payroll and HR suite; offers API integrations with QuickBooks, Xero, and NetSuite for real‑time data flow.

European‑focused payroll that syncs with Xero, QuickBooks Online, and Sage; automates statutory filings.

Payroll module within iSolved HCM; integrates with QuickBooks, Xero, and ADP for accounting synchronization.

Simple payroll for startups; exports payroll data to QuickBooks Online, Xero, and Wave.

Kashoo accounting users can add payroll; payroll entries automatically post to Kashoo books and can be exported to QuickBooks.

Zoho Books users can connect Gusto payroll; payroll transactions flow directly into Zoho Books ledgers.

Specialized contractor payroll that integrates with QuickBooks Online and Xero; handles 1099 filing automatically.

PEO‑style payroll with QuickBooks Online, Xero, and Sage integrations; ideal for small businesses seeking HR outsourcing.

PEO platform with payroll that syncs to QuickBooks Online, Xero, and NetSuite; includes benefits administration.

UK‑focused payroll that integrates with Xero, QuickBooks Online, and Sage Business Cloud for seamless accounting.

Desktop‑oriented payroll that directly posts to QuickBooks Desktop; includes tax filing and employee portal.