QuickBooks Payroll vs Justworks
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs (2026) and The 11 Best HR Software for Small Business (2026). Last verified May 31, 2026.
The short answer
QuickBooks Payroll ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #4) for Small business owners running payroll without in-house HR / Small business owners choosing HR software (Rippling vs Gusto vs BambooHR vs Zenefits). The best option for QuickBooks users due to its unbeatable accounting integration and workflow.
At a glance
| QuickBooks Payroll | Justworks | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs (2026) | #4 / The 11 Best HR Software for Small Business (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Best for | Existing QuickBooks users | Best PEO for benefits |
| Pricing | $$ ($75 to $200+/mo) | $$$ ($59 to $99 PEPM) |
| HQ | Mountain View, USA | New York, USA |
| Founded | 1983 | 2012 |
QuickBooks Payroll
The best option for QuickBooks users due to its unbeatable accounting integration and workflow.
quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/See full entry in The 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs (2026)
Justworks
A modern, easy-to-use PEO that provides access to excellent large-group benefits.
www.justworks.comSee full entry in The 11 Best HR Software for Small Business (2026)
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