# SurePayroll vs Wave Payroll Comparison | | SurePayroll | Wave Payroll | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 532 | 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 | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### SurePayroll Pros: - Helpful (4 reviews) - Payroll (4 reviews) Cons: - Poor Customer Support (5 reviews) - Date Issues (4 reviews) ### Wave Payroll Pros: - Payroll (2 reviews) - Comprehensive Features (1 reviews) Cons: - Feature Absence (1 reviews) - Not Intuitive (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | SurePayroll | Wave Payroll | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (447 reviews) | 8.7 (24 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (452 reviews) | 9.0 (24 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (311 reviews) | 9.2 (14 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (308 reviews) | 8.8 (14 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (447 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 (446 reviews) | 7.9 (22 reviews) | --- ## 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 --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Payroll | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **SurePayroll** | 8.7/10 | 387 | | **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 | #### 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 | #### 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 | #### Platform | Feature | SurePayroll | Wave Payroll | |---|---|---| | **Reporting and Dashboards** | 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 | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll) --- ## 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% - **Individual & Family Services:** 4.6% - **Accounting:** 4.4% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.9% - **Construction:** 3.9% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.7% - **Real Estate:** 3.7% - **Computer Software:** 3.5% - **Other:** 56.5% #### 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% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to SurePayroll - [Gusto](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (11155 reviews) - [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.g2.com/products/run-powered-by-adp/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (5790 reviews) - [UKG Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2204 reviews) - [QuickBooks Desktop Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-desktop-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1766 reviews) - [APS](https://www.g2.com/products/aps-aps/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (826 reviews) - [Patriot Software](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (630 reviews) - [OnPay](https://www.g2.com/products/onpay/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (414 reviews) - [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5551 reviews) - [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12944 reviews) - [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4232 reviews) ### Alternatives to Wave Payroll - [Gusto](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (11155 reviews) - [Dayforce](https://www.g2.com/products/dayforce/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (957 reviews) - [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.g2.com/products/run-powered-by-adp/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (5790 reviews) - [OnPay](https://www.g2.com/products/onpay/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (414 reviews) - [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12944 reviews) - [Patriot Software](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (630 reviews) - [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1687 reviews) - [QuickBooks Workforce](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-workforce/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (499 reviews) - [Toast](https://www.g2.com/products/toast/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (370 reviews) - [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4232 reviews) --- ## 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" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/surepayroll-vs-wave-payroll)