Finance & Accounting·Standings

Direct Deposit Payroll Software

Direct deposit payroll tools help run payroll and pay employees electronically; compare deposit speed and payroll tax filing first.

Use the board to compare free plans, paid-from prices, pay frequency, employee self-service, payroll countries and employee limits. The signal score is out of 10; API, open-source and free-tier marks show access and trial options.

  • 20 platforms
  • 3 with a public API on this page
  • 4 with a free tier
  • Checked 28 Sept 2026
  1. 1
    EH
    Employment Heroemploymenthero.com

    HR software with employee records, a free plan and trial, plus web, mobile and API access.

    6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $8/mo (lower tiers unpriced)
  2. 2
    W
    Wavewaveapps.com

    Wave provides cloud accounting, invoicing, payments, payroll and bookkeeping tools for small businesses, freelancers and contractors.

    6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $72/yr
  3. 3
    MB
    MYOB Businessmyob.com

    Accounting software with bank feeds, transaction matching and invoicing; from A$315 yearly.

    6.3 APIOpenFree From A$15/mo
  4. 4
    SP
    Sage Payrollsage.com

    Cloud payroll calculates PAYE, National Insurance and pensions, produces payslips, submits payroll information to HMRC and pension providers, and includes HR…

    6.3 APIOpenFree From £12/mo
  5. 5
    PP
    Patriot Payrollpatriotsoftware.com

    Payroll software from $17 monthly with a 30-day trial; automate pay runs, direct deposits and US tax filings.

    6.2 APIOpenFree From $17/mo
  6. 6
    RP
    6.2 APIOpenFree —
  7. 7
    P
    PayFitpayfit.com

    Paid payroll software with employee records, available on web and mobile from €16 monthly.

    6.2 APIOpenFree From €16/mo
  8. 8
    ZP
    Zoho Payrollzoho.com

    Zoho Payroll combines employee and contractor payments in one payroll flow.

    6.2 APIOpenFree Free tier · from ₹1,000/mo
  9. 9
    SO
    Square Onlinesquareup.com

    Square Online lets businesses build an online store or website to sell products and take orders.

    6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $49/mo
  10. 10
    K
    Kekakeka.com

    HR software for web and mobile with an API, covering staff details, leave, hiring and performance.

    5.9 APIOpenFree —
  11. 11
    W
    Wagepointwagepoint.com

    Canadian payroll software from C$20 monthly that figures payroll deductions for employees and contractors.

    5.7 APIOpenFree From $204/mo
  12. 12
    MI
    MHR iTrentmhrglobal.com

    Paid HR software for web, iOS and Android; contact the provider for pricing.

    5.5 APIOpenFree —
  13. 13
    P
    Paycompaycom.com

    HR software for web and mobile that keeps employee information; pricing is available on request.

    5.5 APIOpenFree —
  14. 14
    S
    SurePayrollsurepayroll.com

    Online payroll from $20 monthly automates federal and state tax calculations, filing and deposits.

    5.4 APIOpenFree From $20/mo
  15. 15
    D
    Deeldeel.com
    5.0 APIOpenFree From $5/mo
  16. 16
    G
    greytHRgreythr.com

    HR software for web and Android covering hiring setup and leave; starts at ₹2,495 monthly.

    4.9 APIOpenFree From ₹2,495/mo
  17. 17
    QP
    QuickBooks Payrollquickbooks.intuit.com
    4.4 APIOpenFree —
  18. 18
    B
    BrightPaybrightpay.co.uk
    4.1 APIOpenFree —
  19. 19
    IP
    IRIS Payroll Professionaliris.co.uk

    Windows payroll software with tax filing and employee self-service; pricing is available on request.

    4.0 APIOpenFree —
  20. 20
    MP
    Moneysoft Payroll Managermoneysoft.co.uk

    Windows payroll software with tax filing; pricing is available on request.

    4.0 APIOpenFree —

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How to choose

Which platforms does it need to run on?

Choose a tool that runs where your payroll team works. Listed platforms include web, Android, iOS, API, Windows and a browser extension.

Check the platform labels for the tools you are considering before signing up.

What will direct deposit payroll cost?

Compare the Free plan, Paid from price and pay frequency shown for each tool.

Some prices are supplied on request. MYOB Business is listed from A$315 per year with a 14-day trial, while Patriot Payroll is from $17 per month with a 30-day trial.

Does it cover tax filing and employee self-service?

Check the payroll tax filing and employee self-service fields for the functions you need.

Deposit speed is also compared, so review that field when payment timing matters.

Can it support your countries and employee count?

Use the payroll countries and employee limit fields to match the tool to your workforce.

These fields help you check geographic coverage and whether the stated employee limit fits your organisation.

Can you try it before paying?

Look for the free plan and free-trial marks before choosing a paid tool.

A free plan and a free trial are separate options, so check both labels for a product.

Questions

What should I compare in direct deposit payroll software?

Compare deposit speed, payroll tax filing, employee self-service, payroll countries, employee limit, platform support, free access and paid-from pricing.

Which platforms support these payroll tools?

The board lists web, Android, iOS, API, Windows and browser-extension support. Check the platform labels for the tool you want.

Is there free direct deposit payroll software?

Use the Free plan mark to find tools with a free plan. The board also shows free trials, which are different from free plans.

What does payroll pricing on request mean?

It means the listing does not show a starting price. Contact the maker for a quote and compare the stated pay frequency.

How can I check payroll tax filing support?

Review the Payroll tax filing field for the tool. The board also compares employee self-service and deposit speed.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure