Top 30 Payroll Software for Small Businesses (Contractor Payments)

Full‑service payroll with easy contractor payments, automatic tax filing, and integrated benefits.

Seamlessly integrates with QuickBooks accounting; handles contractor W‑9s, 1099‑NEC filing, and direct deposit.

Scalable payroll platform offering contractor payments, tax compliance, and HR tools for growing small firms.

Simple, flat‑rate payroll with contractor support, automatic 1099 generation, and real‑time reporting.

Affordable payroll add‑on for Wave Accounting; supports contractor payments and tax filing in the U.S. and Canada.

Low‑cost payroll with contractor management, 1099‑E‑file, and optional HR add‑ons.

Designed for small businesses using Square; handles employee and contractor payments with same‑day direct deposit.

All‑in‑one HR & payroll system; automates contractor onboarding, payments, and tax forms.

Integrated with Zoho Books; supports contractor payments, automated tax calculations, and multi‑state compliance.

Tailored for small businesses; offers contractor payments, 1099 filing, and robust compliance tools.

User‑friendly payroll with contractor support, e‑filing of 1099s, and optional HR services.

Integrates tightly with Xero Accounting; handles contractor payments, tax filing, and real‑time dashboards.

HR platform with payroll add‑on that processes contractor payments and generates 1099s.

Cloud payroll with contractor payment capabilities, automated tax filing, and employee self‑service.

Simple payroll for small businesses; supports contractor payments, direct deposit, and 1099 filing.

Free payroll software for up to 25 employees; includes contractor payment processing and tax forms.

Standalone payroll from Intuit; handles contractor payments, tax filing, and integrates with QuickBooks.

Comprehensive payroll and HR suite; offers contractor payment workflows and compliance reporting.

All‑in‑one payment processing and payroll; supports contractor payouts via ACH and checks.

European‑focused payroll with contractor payment support, automated tax calculations, and employee portal.

Invoicing platform that integrates with Gusto for payroll and contractor payments.

HR platform with built‑in payroll; handles contractor payments, tax filing, and benefits administration.

Enterprise‑grade payroll with contractor payment modules, real‑time analytics, and compliance tools.

Traditional payroll provider offering contractor payment processing, 1099 filing, and HR support.

UK‑based payroll for small businesses; supports contractor payments, PAYE, and NIC filings.

Simple cloud payroll integrated with Kashoo accounting; handles contractor payments and tax forms.

Sage Business Cloud Payroll offers contractor payment processing, automated tax filing, and compliance tools.

Mobile‑first payroll solution; supports contractor payments via ACH and generates 1099s automatically.

Specialized platform for contractor payments, invoicing, and tax form generation (1099s).

Integrates accounts payable with payroll; enables contractor payments and automated 1099 filing.

PEO solution with payroll; handles contractor payments, tax compliance, and benefits administration.

Comprehensive HR and payroll for small businesses; includes contractor payment processing and compliance.

HR platform with payroll that supports contractor payments, 1099 generation, and self‑service portals.

Recruiting tool that integrates with payroll providers to manage contractor payments and onboarding.