# SurePayroll vs Wave Payroll Comparison


| | SurePayroll | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 533 | 31 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (91.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (93.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Contact SurePayroll | Free Trial 0 NA NA | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### SurePayroll

Pros:
- Payroll (18 reviews)
- Ease of Use (12 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (9 reviews)
- Date Issues (4 reviews)

### Wave Payroll

Pros:
- Payroll (2 reviews)
- Comprehensive Features (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Feature Absence (1 reviews)
- Not Intuitive (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | SurePayroll | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (448 reviews) | 8.7 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (453 reviews) | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (312 reviews) | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (308 reviews) | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (448 reviews) | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (309 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.0 (447 reviews) | 7.9 (22 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### SurePayroll

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: SurePayroll

Price: Contact SurePayroll

Description: Small Business Is Our Business.



[Learn more about SurePayroll](https://www.g2.com/products/surepayroll/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Wave Payroll

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Receipt scanning

Price: Free Trial 0 NA NA

Description: No set-up fees, no hidden charges, no monthly fee

Key Features:
- Unlimited receipt scanning with our free mobile app
Integrate seamlessly with the accounting software by Wave
Capture receipts even when you’re offline
Say goodbye to paper receipts and spreadsheets
Snap a photo of your receipt, we'll automatically fill in the rest
Available on Android and iOS
Incorporate receipts into your accounting reports
Scan multiple receipts all at once
No setup fees, monthly fees, or hidden fees

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

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SurePayroll** | 8.7/10 | 388 |
| **Wave Payroll** | 8.2/10 | 20 |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | SurePayroll | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | 8.7 (330 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Benefits Manager** | 8.0 (188 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile** | 7.9 (195 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 
| **Self Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | SurePayroll | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | 9.1 (369 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | 8.2 (191 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Direct Deposit** | 9.3 (356 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | 8.7 (183 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | 8.7 (265 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | 8.4 (140 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.4 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Approvals** | 9.0 (251 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | 8.9 (261 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Delivery** | 9.0 (245 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.4 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Split Deposits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | SurePayroll | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | 9.1 (347 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Tax Filing** | 9.1 (247 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | Feature Not Available | 7.9 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Integration

| Feature | SurePayroll | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | 8.1 (106 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | 8.5 (46 reviews) | 7.7 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Accounting Integration** | 8.4 (53 reviews) | 8.8 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Core HR Integration** | 8.5 (43 reviews) | 8.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **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

| Feature | SurePayroll | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Reporting** | 8.9 (337 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.0 (327 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 9.1 (346 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Scalability** | 9.0 (271 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **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

| Feature | SurePayroll | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

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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 | SurePayroll | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 91.5% | 93.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 4.4% | 3.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 4.0% | 3.3% | 

### By Industry

#### SurePayroll

- **Insurance:** 5.8%
- **Financial Services:** 5.2%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.0%
- **Accounting:** 4.6%
- **Individual & Family Services:** 4.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.8%
- **Construction:** 3.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.7%
- **Real Estate:** 3.7%
- **Computer Software:** 3.5%
- **Other:** 56.3%

#### Wave Payroll

- **Computer Software:** 10.0%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 10.0%
- **Education Management:** 10.0%
- **Financial Services:** 10.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.0%
- **Consumer Services:** 6.7%
- **Graphic Design:** 6.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.7%
- **Accounting:** 3.3%
- **Design:** 3.3%
- **Other:** 23.3%

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## Top Discussions

### SurePayroll

- Title: [How can I get customer support to adjust the initial payroll entries and to read my reports?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-get-customer-support-to-adjust-the-initial-payroll-entries-and-to-read-my-reports) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I would go on their chat option & see what that representative says OR call their # before Christmas comes and they are closed so you can get some answers. I..."
- Title: [What’s the difference between an exempt and nonexempt worker?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-s-the-difference-between-an-exempt-and-nonexempt-worker) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Nonexempt workers are covered by the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which specified minimum 

wage, overtime rules and record-keeping requirements...."
- Title: [Which software is best for payroll?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/surepayroll-which-software-is-best-for-payroll) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Sure Payroll is the best but you may try Zoho as well."
- Title: [Is SurePayroll a legitimate company?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-surepayroll-a-legitimate-company) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [Does SurePayroll integrate with QuickBooks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-surepayroll-integrate-with-quickbooks) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes you may integrate Sure payroll with many popular accounting softwares such as QuickBooks, Xero etc."

### Wave Payroll

- Title: [Can you print checks from Wave?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-print-checks-from-wave) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Send and receive"

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