QuickBooks Payroll vs SurePayroll
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs (2026). Last verified May 31, 2026.
The short answer
QuickBooks Payroll ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #10) for Small business owners running payroll without in-house HR. The best option for QuickBooks users due to its unbeatable accounting integration and workflow.
At a glance
| QuickBooks Payroll | SurePayroll | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs (2026) | #10 / The 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 7.6 |
| Best for | Existing QuickBooks users | Household and micro-business payroll |
| Pricing | $$ ($75 to $200+/mo) | $ ($20+/mo) |
| HQ | Mountain View, USA | Glenview, USA |
| Founded | 1983 | 2000 |
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)
SurePayroll
An affordable, simple solution for micro-businesses and household employers, backed by Paychex.
www.surepayroll.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs (2026)
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