Finding the Right Payroll and HR Provider Starts Here.

The best place to find an HR & Payroll company. Get matched with a provider in two minutes.

Do it yourself

Run it yourself,
with the right software

Best for lean teams who want full control and a low monthly cost.

4.9 on Capterra

PAYGENIE AI OVERVIEW

The lowest cost and the most control, if you're comfortable owning filings.

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Best fit Guided support

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

5.0 (32 reviews) on G2

PAYGENIE AI OVERVIEW

Strong match. Filing across 3 states is handled, and you stay the employer of record.

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Fully outsourced

Hand it all off,
including benefits

Best when you want big-company benefits and someone else owning compliance.

4.1 on TrustRadius

PAYGENIE AI OVERVIEW

Worth a look if benefits are the pressure point. One contract covers plans and comp.

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Here's how it works

  1. Answer a few questions.

    Headcount, states, benefits, and how you feel about co-employment. Nine questions, about two minutes, and nothing goes anywhere until you finish.

  2. Compare your matches.

    See which model fits your company and why. PayGenie sends your answers to up to three providers who actually match, not a mass list.

  3. You choose the winner.

    Matched providers reach out directly to earn your business. Compare what they offer, and pick the one that works for you.

Two Minutes to Clarity
on Payroll and HR

Thousands of providers describe themselves identically. PayGenie knows what separates them and finds the right one for your company.

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Every provider looks alike from the outside.

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2 to 3 states 4 or more states

The quiz asks 9 questions, about 3 minutes.

Best fit

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.

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Three ways to run payroll and HR. One fits you.

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.

Option 1

Payroll Services

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

Option 2

PEO

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

Option 3

Payroll & HR Software

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.

AdvanStaff HR Cornerstone PEO Ideal HR Pay Plus Benefits Payroll Plus HCM Sunwest Employer Services

Three rules keep every match honest.

No provider can buy a match

Ranking and routing are never for sale. The matching engine reads your answers against published rules.

Every match is routed by fit

Headcount, states, benefits, and your comfort with co-employment all shape which providers you're matched with.

Every provider is vetted, national or local

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.

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Two minutes gets you an honest recommendation with real price benchmarks and a vetted provider, based on your needs.

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