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# Square Payroll vs SurePayroll Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Square Payroll** [

4.2/5(31)

](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews#reviews)

**SurePayroll** [

4.3/5(538)

](https://www.g2.com/products/surepayroll/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Square Payroll**
No pricing available

**SurePayroll**
Free Trial

**Contact SurePayroll** · SurePayroll

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Square Payroll**
Not enough reviews yet

**SurePayroll**
1 month

Based on 235 responses

Return on Investment

**Square Payroll**
Not enough reviews yet

**SurePayroll**
13 months

Based on 172 responses

Perceived Cost

**Square Payroll**
$$$$$

**SurePayroll**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Square Payroll**
Not enough reviews yet

**SurePayroll**
8%

 ![Square Payroll](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_fc718299a5ad0f4a179a11a7f82ad8bd/square-payroll.png "Square Payroll")

 ![SurePayroll](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c0c3e2052d215e5931b1bcdc6e461dbf/surepayroll.svg "SurePayroll")

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Pros & Cons

**Square Payroll**
[
Ease of Use (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1442711&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Easy Setup (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1976549&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Lack of Knowledge (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2512885&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Payment Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1976552&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**SurePayroll**
[
Payroll (18)
](https://www.g2.com/products/surepayroll/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1466877&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (12)
](https://www.g2.com/products/surepayroll/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1466976&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Customer Support (9)
](https://www.g2.com/products/surepayroll/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2023009&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Date Issues (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/surepayroll/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2513901&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Screenshots

**Square Payroll**
No screenshot available

**SurePayroll**
 ![SurePayroll screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/27132/dashboard-screen-master-spByPaychex.jpg)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Square Payroll**

9.1

9.125

**SurePayroll**

8.9

8.9451

Ease of Use

**Square Payroll**

9.0

9.025

**SurePayroll**

8.9

8.9456

Ease of Setup

**Square Payroll**
Not enough data

**SurePayroll**

8.8

8.8315

Ease of Admin

**Square Payroll**
Not enough data

**SurePayroll**

9.1

9.1309

Quality of Support

**Square Payroll**

8.4

8.421

**SurePayroll**

8.6

8.6451

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Square Payroll**
Not enough data

**SurePayroll**

9.0

9.0310

Product Direction (% positive)

**Square Payroll**

9.0

9.023

**SurePayroll**

8.0

8.0450

Features

Payroll[Hide 90 FeaturesShow 90 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.6

21

8.7

391

Employee Self Service

Web Portal

9.0(won by 0.3)

16

|

Verified

8.7

330

|

Verified

Benefits Manager

8.6(won by 0.6)

14

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

188

|

Verified

Mobile

8.3(won by 0.4)

16

|

Verified

7.9

195

|

Verified

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Payroll Entry

8.3

18

|

Verified

9.1(won by 0.8)

369

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Time Off Accrual

9.4(won by 1.2)

13

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.2

191

|

Verified

Direct Deposit

9.2

19

|

Verified

9.3(won by 0.1)

356

|

Verified

Expense Reimbursement

7.9

14

|

Verified

8.7(won by 0.8)

183

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Pre-tax Deductions

8.4

15

|

Verified

8.7(won by 0.3)

265

|

Verified

Wage Garnishment

7.9

14

|

Verified

8.4(won by 0.5)

140

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Approvals

8.3

15

|

Verified

9.0(won by 0.7)

251

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Check/W-2 Printing

9.0(won by 0.1)

16

|

Verified

8.9

261

|

Verified

Check/W-2 Delivery

9.0(tied score)

15

|

Verified

9.0(tied score)

245

|

Verified

Split Deposits

Not enough data

Not enough data

Taxes

Tax Calculation

9.0

16

|

Verified

9.1(won by 0.1)

348

|

Verified

Tax Filing

8.6

17

|

Verified

9.1(won by 0.5)

248

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Automatic Tax Payment

8.8(won by default)

16

|

Verified

Feature Not Available

Integration

API / Integration

8.2(tied score)

16

|

Verified

8.2(tied score)

107

|

Verified

Time Tracking Integration

8.0

17

|

Verified

8.5(won by 0.5)

46

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Accounting Integration

7.9

15

|

Verified

8.4(won by 0.5)

53

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Core HR Integration

8.8(won by 0.3)

11

|

Verified

8.5

43

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

401(k) Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vacation/Leave Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Payroll Reporting

8.9(tied score)

19

|

Verified

8.9(tied score)

337

|

Verified

User, Role, and Access Management

8.6

18

|

Verified

9.0(won by 0.4)

327

|

Verified

Performance and Reliability

8.8

20

|

Verified

9.1(won by 0.3)

347

|

Verified

Scalability

8.0

19

|

Verified

9.0(won by 1.0)

271

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Payroll Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compensation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timesheet Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Benefits Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cash Flow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Team Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deduction Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reimbursement Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Receipt Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Off Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Expense Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Profiles

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

W-2 Preparation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Country

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Self Service

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-State

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tax Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web-based Deployment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Outsourcing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Expense Claims

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Currency

Not enough data

Not enough data

Corporate/Business

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chatbot

Not enough data

Not enough data

1099 Preparation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Auto Update

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time & Attendance

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Batch Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Accountants

Not enough data

Not enough data

For CPA Firms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Small Businesses

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Benefits Administration Platform Features

Benefits Record Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enrollment Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Carrier Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Total Compensation Statements

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self-Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Regulatory Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Benefits Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timesheet Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruitment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deduction Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compensation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Retirement Plan Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Provider Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Benefits Enrollment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Benefits Administration Platform Features

Benefits Record Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enrollment Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Carrier Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Total Compensation Statements

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self-Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Regulatory Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Benefits Dashboards

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Benefits Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrations / APIs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internationalization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobility

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Image-to-Text

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

ACA Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vacation/Leave Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Leave Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

COBRA Administration

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Off Requests

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Benefits Administration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sick Leave Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Life Insurance Administration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Health Insurance Administration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Benefits Administration Outsourcing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Disability Insurance Administration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Applicant Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

FMLA Administration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

HSA/FSA Administration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Customization 

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration APIs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internationalization

Not enough data

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Action Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Benefits Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruitment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Orientation Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Help Desk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Initiative Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Community Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Referral Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Advertising Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discount Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pipeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compensation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Competency Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Evaluation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contractor Payments[Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Basics

Performance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Basics - Contractor Payments

AI Agent

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Administration

Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Payment Content

Document management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Invoicing Tool

Not enough data

Not enough data

Wage access

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Square Payroll](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_fc718299a5ad0f4a179a11a7f82ad8bd/square-payroll.png "Square Payroll")](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews)

Square Payroll

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

80.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

16.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

3.2%

[![SurePayroll](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c0c3e2052d215e5931b1bcdc6e461dbf/surepayroll.svg "SurePayroll")](https://www.g2.com/products/surepayroll/reviews)

SurePayroll

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

91.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

4.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

4.0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

80.6%

91.4%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

16.1%

4.6%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

3.2%

4.0%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Square Payroll](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_fc718299a5ad0f4a179a11a7f82ad8bd/square-payroll.png "Square Payroll")](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews)
Square Payroll

Food & Beverages

29.0%

Retail

16.1%

Accounting

6.5%

Marketing and Advertising

6.5%

Luxury Goods & Jewelry

3.2%

Other

38.7%

[![SurePayroll](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c0c3e2052d215e5931b1bcdc6e461dbf/surepayroll.svg "SurePayroll")](https://www.g2.com/products/surepayroll/reviews)
SurePayroll

Insurance

5.7%

Financial Services

5.4%

Health, Wellness and Fitness

5.0%

Accounting

4.6%

Individual & Family Services

4.6%

Other

74.8%

FAQs

## Square Payroll vs SurePayroll FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 16, 2026

### What is the difference between SurePayroll vs Square Payroll?

SurePayroll stands out for its higher G2 rating, larger review volume, and stronger Quality of Support score compared to Square Payroll.

| [SurePayroll](https://www.g2.com/products/surepayroll/reviews) | [Square Payroll](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.4/5 (533 reviews) | 4.2/5 (31 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 8.8 | — |
| 8.7 | 8.4 |
| User-friendly and helpful support | Ease of use and easy setup |

### How do the pricing models of SurePayroll and Square Payroll compare?

SurePayroll is rated higher for value, with reviewers consistently citing cost-effectiveness and satisfaction with pricing compared to Square Payroll.

- **SurePayroll:** Reviewers highlight competitive pricing and cost-effectiveness, with many noting affordable rates and value for small businesses.
- **Square Payroll:** Reviewers mention that while the product is easy to use, some find it expensive and cite hidden fees as a trade-off.
- **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers switched to SurePayroll from more expensive providers, citing better pricing and included features like direct deposit.

### What are the best alternatives to SurePayroll and Square Payroll?

The top three alternatives to SurePayroll and Square Payroll are Gusto, RUN Powered by ADP, and OnPay.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [SurePayroll](https://www.g2.com/products/surepayroll/reviews) | 4.4/5 (533) | Small-Business | Affordable and cost-effective for small businesses | User-friendly and helpful support |
| [Square Payroll](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews) | 4.2/5 (31) | Small-Business | Some reviewers cite hidden fees and higher costs | Ease of use and easy setup |
| [Gusto](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) | 4.6/5 (12,442) | Small-Business | — | Comprehensive payroll and benefits management |
| [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.g2.com/products/run-powered-by-adp/reviews) | 4.7/5 (6,219) | Small-Business | — | Robust payroll features and reliability |
| [OnPay](https://www.g2.com/products/onpay/reviews) | 4.8/5 (415) | Small-Business | — | Ease of use and strong customer support |

### Which Payroll features should I prioritize when comparing SurePayroll and Square Payroll?

Buyers comparing SurePayroll and Square Payroll should prioritize Direct Deposit, Ease of Use, Quality of Support, Pricing Satisfaction, and Tax Payment Automation.

- **Direct Deposit:** Both products are frequently cited for direct deposit capabilities; Square Payroll reviewers highlight reliability and speed, while SurePayroll reviewers note included direct deposit as a value point.
- **Ease of Use:** SurePayroll scores 8.9, Square Payroll scores 9.0, indicating near parity with a slight edge to Square Payroll.
- **Quality of Support:** SurePayroll scores 8.7, Square Payroll scores 8.4; SurePayroll is favored for support.
- **Pricing Satisfaction:** SurePayroll is consistently cited for affordability and cost-effectiveness, while Square Payroll receives mixed feedback on hidden fees.
- **Tax Payment Automation:** Square Payroll offers automatic tax payment, a feature not listed for SurePayroll.

### What are the pros and cons of SurePayroll vs Square Payroll?

SurePayroll's headline strength is cost-effectiveness and helpful support, while Square Payroll is most praised for ease of use and straightforward setup.

- **SurePayroll strengths:** User-friendly interface (4 all-time mentions), helpful customer support (3 all-time mentions), reliability (2 all-time mentions), and payroll ease (2 all-time mentions).
- **SurePayroll trade-offs:** Poor customer support (5 all-time mentions), date issues (4), misleading sales practices (3), payment issues (3), integration issues (2), and complex reporting (2).
- **Square Payroll strengths:** Ease of use (3 all-time mentions), easy setup (2), payroll ease (2), convenience, and easy onboarding.
- **Square Payroll trade-offs:** Payment issues, tax issues, unexpected changes, and lack of knowledge each cited in recent reviews, with some reviewers noting hidden fees and limited customization.

### Is SurePayroll or Square Payroll better for small businesses?

SurePayroll is the stronger fit for small businesses, with a larger small-business reviewer base and more consistent positive sentiment on affordability and support.

- **SurePayroll:** Small-Business segment; reviewers consistently cite ease of use, affordability, and helpful support for small business needs.
- **Square Payroll:** Small-Business segment; reviewers highlight ease of use and setup, but some note challenges with fees and support.

### Which Payroll platform has better integrations?

Square Payroll is favored for integrations, with reviewers specifically citing integration with Guideline and Square POS systems.

- **SurePayroll:** Reviewers mention integration issues and limited integration options, with 2 all-time mentions of integration challenges.
- **Square Payroll:** Reviewers highlight integration with Guideline and Square POS, with recent reviews noting ease of integration for payroll and timecards.

### How do SurePayroll and Square Payroll compare on customer support?

SurePayroll and Square Payroll are near parity on Quality of Support, with SurePayroll at 8.7 and Square Payroll at 8.4, a difference below the materiality threshold.

- **SurePayroll:** Reviewers frequently cite helpful and knowledgeable support, but also note inconsistent experiences and challenges with responsiveness (5 all-time mentions of poor support).
- **Square Payroll:** Reviewers describe support as generally helpful and responsive, though some mention lack of expertise and occasional delays.

### Which is easier to implement, SurePayroll or Square Payroll?

SurePayroll and Square Payroll are at parity on Ease of Setup, with SurePayroll scoring 8.8 and Square Payroll receiving consistently positive setup feedback in recent reviews.

- **SurePayroll:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward and user-friendly, with multiple mentions of helpful onboarding support and easy account configuration.
- **Square Payroll:** Reviewers highlight very easy and fast setup, with onboarding described as simple and efficient for both employers and employees.

### Which product has better Direct Deposit?

Both SurePayroll and Square Payroll are highly rated for Direct Deposit, with reviewers citing reliability and ease of use for both platforms.

- **SurePayroll:** Direct Deposit is frequently mentioned as a key benefit in recent reviews, with reviewers noting included direct deposit and timely payments.
- **Square Payroll:** Direct Deposit is highlighted for reliability, with reviewers mentioning fast and consistent payments and positive experiences over extended use.

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**Square Payroll Alternatives**

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Gusto
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OnPay
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Paychex
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**SurePayroll Alternatives**

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Gusto
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## Square Payroll vs SurePayroll

- Reviewers felt that Square Payroll meets the needs of their business better than SurePayroll.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that SurePayroll is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Square Payroll over SurePayroll.