# Auris Payroll vs QuickBooks Desktop Payroll Comparison

| | Auris Payroll | QuickBooks Desktop Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 139 | 51 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (86.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (84.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $500.00 Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Auris Payroll

Pros:
- Payroll (4 reviews)
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (6 reviews)
- High Fees (3 reviews)

### QuickBooks Desktop Payroll

Pros:
- Payroll (5 reviews)
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)

Cons:
- High Fees (3 reviews)
- Feature Absence (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Auris Payroll | QuickBooks Desktop Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (120 reviews) | 9.3 (34 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (119 reviews) | 9.0 (34 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (80 reviews) | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (80 reviews) | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (119 reviews) | 8.1 (34 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (80 reviews) | 8.0 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.6 (115 reviews) | 7.7 (31 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Auris Payroll

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### QuickBooks Desktop Payroll

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Annual billing

Price: $500.00 Per Year

Key Features:
- +$5/employee per month

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-desktop-payroll/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Auris Payroll** | 8.8/10 | 96 |
| **QuickBooks Desktop Payroll** | 8.9/10 | 29 |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | Auris Payroll | QuickBooks Desktop Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | 8.5 (78 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Benefits Manager** | 8.8 (34 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.3 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile** | 6.9 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Auris Payroll | QuickBooks Desktop Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | 9.0 (86 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | 8.5 (52 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Direct Deposit** | 9.4 (90 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.8 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 9.2 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | 9.1 (78 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | 9.1 (46 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Approvals** | 9.4 (42 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | 9.7 (65 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Delivery** | 9.5 (76 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | Auris Payroll | QuickBooks Desktop Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | 9.2 (87 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Tax Filing** | 9.0 (83 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | Feature Not Available | 8.5 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Auris Payroll | QuickBooks Desktop Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | 8.6 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | 8.5 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Accounting Integration** | 8.8 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Core HR Integration** | 7.9 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Auris Payroll | QuickBooks Desktop Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | 8.7 (86 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.7 (79 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 8.6 (88 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Scalability** | 8.9 (66 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Auris Payroll | QuickBooks Desktop Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 86.0% | 84.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 14.0% | 13.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 2.0% | 

### By Industry

#### Auris Payroll

- **Retail:** 8.1%
- **Construction:** 7.4%
- **Insurance:** 5.9%
- **Medical Practice:** 5.2%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.2%
- **Restaurants:** 5.2%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.4%
- **Consumer Services:** 3.7%
- **Food & Beverages:** 3.7%
- **Other:** 46.7%

#### QuickBooks Desktop Payroll

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 13.7%
- **Accounting:** 7.8%
- **Construction:** 5.9%
- **Retail:** 5.9%
- **Capital Markets:** 3.9%
- **Financial Services:** 3.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.9%
- **Insurance:** 3.9%
- **Law Practice:** 3.9%
- **Other:** 43.1%

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## Top Discussions

### Auris Payroll

- Title: [Is there a way to add an Earning at the end of month payroll, every other payroll automatically?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-way-to-add-an-earning-at-the-end-of-month-payroll-every-other-payroll-automatically) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, we can set that up in the system for a client. Your dedicated payroll specialist would be able to create additional payroll grids and earning codes (or..."
- Title: [How can I get my employee set up to view her payroll details?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-get-my-employee-set-up-to-view-her-payroll-details) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Employees are always able to see their check details on their pay stub. However, if they have a direct deposit and do not receive a hard direct deposit slip,..."

### QuickBooks Desktop Payroll

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/auris-payroll-vs-quickbooks-desktop-payroll)