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Payroll Costs & Pricing

Payroll Costs & Pricing

What payroll software actually costs in 2026 - tier breakdowns, per-employee math, hidden fees, and total-cost estimates so you can budget before you buy.

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ADP vs QuickBooks Payroll pricing: which is cheaper for 15 employees?

A total-cost showdown at exactly 15 employees: QuickBooks Payroll Premium vs ADP RUN Complete, including the per-run pricing gotcha.

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Best payroll software for nonprofits under $100/month in 2026

Which payroll software keeps a small nonprofit under $100 a month? QuickBooks Payroll Core vs ADP RUN Essential, graded on cost and tax filing.

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How much does ADP RUN cost per month in 2026?

ADP RUN doesn't publish prices. Here's how its 2026 cost works - estimated base + per-employee ranges, the per-run quirk, and how to estimate yours.

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How much does QuickBooks Payroll cost in 2026 (all three tiers)

What QuickBooks Payroll really costs in 2026: Core, Premium, and Elite base fees plus per-employee math, with worked examples by team size.