Who each engine recommends
Position of every brand named in the latest run.
| Brand | ChatGPT | Perplexity | AI Mode | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OnPayTop pick | #1 | #3 | #1 | |
| Patriot Software | #2 | #4 | #2 | |
| QuickBooks Payroll | #6 | #5 | #4 | |
| ADP RUN | #7 | #2 | — | |
| Gusto | #8 | — | #3 | |
| Wave | #3 | #6 | — | |
| Zoho | #4 | #7 | — | |
| SurePayroll | — | #1 | — | |
| Homebase | #5 | — | — | |
| Roll by ADP | — | #8 | — |
Responses
What each engine answered, and how the shortlist moved.
Several payroll platforms offer free trials in 2026. The best options depend on whether you're paying U.S. employees, contractors, or both. Payroll platforms with free trials Payroll platform Free trial / offer Starting price ------------------------ OnPay 30 days free $49/month + $6/employee Patriot Payroll 30 days free $17/month + $4/employee Wave Payroll 30 days free Varies by state Zoho Payroll 14 days free $39/month + $6/employee Homebase 14 days free Varies by plan QuickBooks Payroll 30…
- OnPay — OnPay (Best overall trial).
- Patriot Software
- Wave
- Zoho
- Homebase
- QuickBooks Payroll
- ADP RUN
- Gusto — Try Gusto's free setup.
Several payroll platforms offer free trials.
- SurePayroll — SurePayroll stands out with up to a six-month free trial for new users, while other options include:.
- ADP RUN — ADP RUN: Three months free.
- OnPay — OnPay: One month free.
- Patriot Software — Patriot Payroll: 30 days free.
- QuickBooks Payroll — QuickBooks Payroll: 30 days free.
- Wave — Wave Payroll: 30 days free.
- Zoho — Zoho Payroll: 14 days free.
- Roll by ADP — Roll by ADP: Three months free.
Several reputable payroll platforms offer free trials or free setup periods so you can test out their dashboards, onboarding, and reporting features before committing:
- OnPay — OnPay : Offers a free 30-day trial with full access to their payroll and HR tools, and the countdown doesn’t even start until your account is fully set up and ready to run…
- Patriot Software — Patriot Software : Provides a free 30-day trial for their streamlined small business payroll and accounting software.[](https://www.yourgreenpal.com/partners?page=12).
- Gusto — Gusto : Offers a free account setup and testing period where you can build your profile, add team members, and explore features completely free of charge until you actually click the "Run Payroll"…
- QuickBooks Payroll — If you need specific software integrations (like QuickBooks or Xero).
Citations
Sources the engines cited for this prompt.
| Source | Type | Citations | Cited by |
|---|---|---|---|
| peoplemanagingpeople.com | Web | 3 | Perplexity |
| gusto.com | Brand site · Gusto | 2 | ChatGPT, Google AI Mode |
| onpay.com | Brand site · OnPay | 2 | ChatGPT, Google AI Mode |
| bill.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| capterra.com | Review site | 1 | ChatGPT |
| cnbc.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| forbes.com | Media | 1 | ChatGPT |
| getapp.com | Review site | 1 | Perplexity |
| ontheclock.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| seatbill.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| selecthub.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| startupperks.co | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| yourgreenpal.com | Web | 1 | Google AI Mode |
| zoho.com | Brand site · Zoho | 1 | Perplexity |