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Best Nonprofit Payroll Software in 2026

Payroll needs can differ with an organization’s workforce, location, and tax requirements. Compare PayFWDs, Patriot Payroll, and CDM+ on contractor payments, employee limits, and multi-state payroll.

  1. 01 CDM+

    CDM+ suits nonprofits and faith-based organizations that need fund accounting, budgeting, reconciliation, and related management tools.

    From $25/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    9.3 Visit Specs
  2. 02 Homebase

    Homebase suits small, hourly businesses that need to coordinate shifts, track work time, and manage payroll or other team processes.

    From $13/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android · API
    9.2 Visit Specs
  3. 03 Employment Hero

    Employment Hero may suit organizations looking for web and mobile access to HR functions such as employee records, leave and onboarding.

    Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API
    9.1 Visit Specs
  4. 04 OnPay

    OnPay suits small businesses that need payroll alongside HR and time-tracking tools.

    From $10/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.9 Visit Specs
  5. 05 Knit Payroll
    From $4/mo Free trial Web · API
    8.7 Visit Specs
  6. 06 Patriot Payroll

    Patriot Payroll suits US businesses with 1–500 employees that need payroll by check or direct deposit.

    From $6/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android
    8.7 Visit Specs
  7. 07 Sage Payroll
    From £12/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    8.6 Visit Specs
  8. 08 Wave

    It suits businesses that need invoicing, recurring billing, customer payment options, and connected accounting.

    From $6/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.5 Visit Specs
  9. 09 ADP Workforce Now

    ADP Workforce Now is presented for organizations with 50–999 or 1,000 or more employees that need payroll and HR functions.

    Web · iOS · Android
    8.3 Visit Specs
  10. 10 Dayforce Workforce Management

    It suits organizations seeking scheduling, time capture and staffing tools for frontline workforces.

    Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.3 Visit Specs
  11. 11 Payroll4Free

    It suits small employers paying employees or 1099 contractors who need tax calculations, time tracking, employee access, and payroll reports.

    From $35,350/mo Free plan Web · Windows · Browser extension
    8.1 Visit Specs
  12. 12 Gusto

    Gusto suits small businesses looking to manage payroll alongside benefits, hiring, and workforce administration.

    From $49/mo Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.0 Visit Specs
  13. 13 Paycor
    Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.0 Visit Specs
  14. 14 Justworks Benefits

    It suits small businesses and teams seeking payroll, benefits, HR, and compliance support.

    From $8/mo Web · iOS · Android
    7.8 Visit Specs
  15. 15 Realm

    Realm suits churches that need tools for congregation records, giving, groups, events, reporting, or multi-campus administration.

    From $49/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android
    7.8 Visit Specs
  16. 16 Paycom
    Web · iOS · Android
    7.7 Visit Specs
  17. 17 Paylocity

    Paylocity presents solutions for small businesses, midsize businesses and enterprises.

    Web · iOS · Android
    7.7 Visit Specs
  18. 18 Rippling

    Rippling suits organizations managing hourly, salaried or contracted workers across locations, especially those wanting HR and workforce operations connected through employee data.

    Web · iOS · Android
    7.7 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Square Online
    From $49/mo Free plan Web
    7.7 Visit Specs
  20. 20 ChurchSoftware Payroll
    From $25/mo Web
    7.6 Visit Specs
  21. 21 Wagepoint
    From $204/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android
    7.5 Visit Specs
  22. 22 MIP Payroll
    Web · Windows · Self-hosted
    7.4 Visit Specs
  23. 23 SurePayroll

    SurePayroll suits small businesses, independent operators and households needing online payroll with employee self-service and mobile access.

    From $20/mo Web · iOS · Android
    7.2 Visit Specs
  24. 24 PayFWDs

    It suits small businesses, larger organizations, and multi-location teams needing payroll, HR, timekeeping, and multi-state support.

    Web · iOS · Android
    7.1 Visit Specs
  25. 25 Workday Benefits

    Workday Benefits suits organizations managing employee benefits and enrollment alongside employee data.

    Web · iOS · Android · API
    7.1 Visit Specs
How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

Nonprofit tax support and whether tax filing is included are also listed criteria, alongside time tracking. Free-plan availability and the paid starting point add cost considerations. MIP Payroll, ADP Workforce Now, Paycor, Rippling, and Justworks Benefits are among the other early entries. As you weigh the options, consider which payroll tasks your organization needs to handle and how its workforce fits the listed limits and support.

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