Run it yourself,
with the right software
Best for lean teams who want full control and a low monthly cost.
PAYGENIE AI OVERVIEW
The lowest cost and the most control, if you're comfortable owning filings.
The best place to find an HR & Payroll company. Get matched with a provider in two minutes.
Run it yourself,
with the right software
Best for lean teams who want full control and a low monthly cost.
PAYGENIE AI OVERVIEW
The lowest cost and the most control, if you're comfortable owning filings.
A dedicated team,
you stay in charge
Best when you want payroll and HR handled, but stay the employer of record.
Your best-fit company
PAYGENIE AI OVERVIEW
Strong match. Filing across 3 states is handled, and you stay the employer of record.
Hand it all off,
including benefits
Best when you want big-company benefits and someone else owning compliance.
PAYGENIE AI OVERVIEW
Worth a look if benefits are the pressure point. One contract covers plans and comp.
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Headcount, states, benefits, and how you feel about co-employment. Nine questions, about two minutes, and nothing goes anywhere until you finish.
See which model fits your company and why. PayGenie sends your answers to up to three providers who actually match, not a mass list.
Matched providers reach out directly to earn your business. Compare what they offer, and pick the one that works for you.
Thousands of providers describe themselves identically. PayGenie knows what separates them and finds the right one for your company.
Find your matchEvery provider looks alike from the outside.
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2 to 3 states 4 or more statesThe quiz asks 9 questions, about 3 minutes.
Strong match. Filing across 3 states is handled, and you stay the employer of record.
Three matches, each with the reason.
PayGenie's quiz narrows a full provider list down to three matches, each shown with the reason it fits, before any contact details are asked for.
Example result. Company names and logos are revealed after the quiz.
Most advice on this decision comes from someone selling one of the three. PayGenie does not run payroll, so it can lay out the options straight.
A service firm processes payroll and files your taxes, and a human answers when something breaks. It's one step up from doing it yourself.
Typical: $30 to $150/mo base + $4 to $12 per employee per run
A co-employment partner takes on payroll, big-group benefits, workers comp, and compliance. It's the most complete option, and the biggest commitment.
Typical: $40 to $160 per employee per month, or 2% to 12% of payroll
You run it yourself. Usually right for small teams in one state with simple needs, and it's the cheapest option by a wide margin.
Typical: $40 to $60/mo base + $6 to $12 per employee
Which option is yours depends on headcount, states, benefits, compliance load, and how you feel about co-employment. That is exactly what the quiz reads. Want the long version first? Start with PEO vs payroll service.
Ranking and routing are never for sale. The matching engine reads your answers against published rules.
Headcount, states, benefits, and your comfort with co-employment all shape which providers you're matched with.
A provider gets recommended only with a track record, strong reviews, and a verifiable history. The bar is the same for a local bureau and a national brand.
This page explains how payroll and HR service models work. It isn't legal or tax advice. For a decision specific to your company, talk to a CPA or employment attorney.
Two minutes gets you an honest recommendation with real price benchmarks and a vetted provider, based on your needs.
Find your payroll and HR match