Payroll software is priced as a base fee plus a per-person fee. Enter your headcount to see Gusto’s and BambooHR’s published prices side by side.
Payroll software cost calculator
Enter your headcount to see published payroll and HR software prices.
Gusto Simple for your team
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ADP RUN and Rippling price by custom quote, so we can’t calculate them: get a quote from each and compare it with these numbers. BambooHR prices cover HR software; its payroll add-on is quoted separately.
List prices checked October 2026 on each vendor’s pricing page, in US dollars before tax. Promotions, add-ons and usage fees beyond those shown aren’t included. Your inputs stay in your browser.
What’s not included
- ADP RUN and Rippling don’t publish prices: get quotes and compare them with these numbers.
- State tax registration, benefits and add-ons can add cost.
- BambooHR prices are for HR software; payroll is quoted separately.
See the best payroll software for small business and Gusto vs ADP.
Frequently asked questions
How much does payroll software cost for 10 employees?
On Gusto Simple, $49 + 10 × $6 = $109 a month, before add-ons.
Do contractors count?
Gusto charges its per-person fee for US contractors too.