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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.
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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 · iOS9.3 Visit Specs - 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 · API9.2 Visit Specs - 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 · API9.1 Visit Specs - 04 OnPay
OnPay suits small businesses that need payroll alongside HR and time-tracking tools.
From $10/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API8.9 Visit Specs - 05 Knit Payroll From $4/mo Free trial Web · API8.7 Visit Specs
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Patriot Payroll suits US businesses with 1–500 employees that need payroll by check or direct deposit.
From $6/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android8.7 Visit Specs - 07 Sage Payroll From £12/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS8.6 Visit Specs
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Wave It suits businesses that need invoicing, recurring billing, customer payment options, and connected accounting.
From $6/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android · API8.5 Visit Specs - 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 · Android8.3 Visit Specs - 10
Dayforce Workforce Management It suits organizations seeking scheduling, time capture and staffing tools for frontline workforces.
Web · iOS · Android · API8.3 Visit Specs - 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 extension8.1 Visit Specs - 12 Gusto
Gusto suits small businesses looking to manage payroll alongside benefits, hiring, and workforce administration.
From $49/mo Web · iOS · Android · API8.0 Visit Specs - 13
Paycor Web · iOS · Android · API8.0 Visit Specs - 14 Justworks Benefits
It suits small businesses and teams seeking payroll, benefits, HR, and compliance support.
From $8/mo Web · iOS · Android7.8 Visit Specs - 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 · Android7.8 Visit Specs - 16
Paycom Web · iOS · Android7.7 Visit Specs - 17 Paylocity
Paylocity presents solutions for small businesses, midsize businesses and enterprises.
Web · iOS · Android7.7 Visit Specs - 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 · Android7.7 Visit Specs - 19 Square Online From $49/mo Free plan Web7.7 Visit Specs
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ChurchSoftware Payroll From $25/mo Web7.6 Visit Specs - 21
Wagepoint From $204/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android7.5 Visit Specs - 22
MIP Payroll Web · Windows · Self-hosted7.4 Visit Specs - 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 · Android7.2 Visit Specs - 24
PayFWDs It suits small businesses, larger organizations, and multi-location teams needing payroll, HR, timekeeping, and multi-state support.
Web · iOS · Android7.1 Visit Specs - 25 Workday Benefits
Workday Benefits suits organizations managing employee benefits and enrollment alongside employee data.
Web · iOS · Android · API7.1 Visit Specs
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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