Who each engine recommends
Position of every brand named in the latest run.
| Brand | ChatGPT | Perplexity | AI Mode | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GustoTop pick | #1 | #1 | #1 | |
| ADP RUN | #2 | #5 | #2 | |
| QuickBooks Payroll | #4 | #2 | #4 | |
| ADP Workforce Now | #3 | #6 | #3 | |
| OnPay | #6 | #3 | #5 | |
| Square Payroll | #7 | #4 | — | |
| Paychex Flex | #5 | — | — | |
| Rippling | — | — | #6 | |
| Deel | — | — | #7 | |
| Remote | — | — | #8 | |
| Patriot Software | — | — | #9 |
Responses
What each engine answered, and how the shortlist moved.
You can sign up for a payroll platform directly through the provider's website. If you're looking for payroll software for your business, here are some good options: 6 payroll platforms you can sign up for Gusto (Best overall for small businesses) Employee payroll and direct deposit Automatic payroll tax filing Employee benefits and HR tools
- Gusto — Sign up for Gusto.
- ADP RUN
- ADP Workforce Now — Sign up with ADP.
- QuickBooks Payroll — Sign up for QuickBooks.
- Paychex Flex
- OnPay — Sign up for OnPay.
- Square Payroll — Sign up for Square Payroll.
You can sign up directly with a payroll provider’s website. Good U.S. options include:
- Gusto — Gusto — create an account online; payroll is available in all 50 states.
- QuickBooks Payroll — QuickBooks Payroll — choose a plan and start a 30-day trial or purchase online.
- OnPay — OnPay — submit basic business details, and its team can help set up your account and import employees.
- Square Payroll — Square Payroll — useful if you already use Square for payments or time tracking.
- ADP RUN — ADP RUN — request a quote or sign up through ADP for small-business payroll and HR services.
- ADP Workforce Now — ADP RUN — request a quote or sign up through ADP for small-business payroll and HR services.
Where you should sign up for a payroll platform depends heavily on your business size, budget, whether you have international or multi-state employees, and what software you already use.[](https://www.thepaystubs.com/blog/human-resources/best-payroll-software) Top platforms and where to sign up directly:
- Gusto — Gusto: Best overall for small businesses, startups, and simple benefits management.
- ADP RUN — RUN Powered by ADP: Best for small-to-midsize businesses wanting deep compliance, scalability, and name recognition.
- ADP Workforce Now — RUN Powered by ADP: Best for small-to-midsize businesses wanting deep compliance, scalability, and name recognition.
- QuickBooks Payroll — QuickBooks Payroll: Best if you already use QuickBooks for your accounting and bookkeeping.
- OnPay — OnPay: Best for straightforward, transparent flat-fee pricing with unlimited pay runs.
- Rippling — Rippling: Best for unifying IT, HR, and payroll into a single automated system.
- Deel — Deel: Best if you are managing international contractors or global remote teams.
- Remote — Deel: Best if you are managing international contractors or global remote teams.
- Patriot Software — Patriot Software: Best for tight budgets and basic DIY payroll needs.
Citations
Sources the engines cited for this prompt.
| Source | Type | Citations | Cited by |
|---|---|---|---|
| adp.com | Brand site · ADP Workforce Now | 3 | ChatGPT, Perplexity |
| gusto.com | Brand site · Gusto | 2 | ChatGPT, Perplexity |
| intuit.com | Web | 2 | ChatGPT, Perplexity |
| onpay.com | Brand site · OnPay | 2 | ChatGPT, Perplexity |
| squareup.com | Web | 2 | ChatGPT, Perplexity |
| business.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| cnbc.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| fitsmallbusiness.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| nav.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| paychex.com | Brand site · Paychex Flex | 1 | ChatGPT |
| salariopay.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| tapcheck.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| thepaystubs.com | Web | 1 | Google AI Mode |
| topconsumerreviews.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |