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Compare QuickBooks Desktop Payroll and SurePayroll 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (91.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$500.00 Per Year
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QuickBooks Desktop Payroll
Star Rating
(50)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$500.00 Per Year
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Star Rating
(523)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SurePayroll excels in its "Direct Deposit" feature, scoring 9.4, which is higher than QuickBooks Desktop Payroll's 9.8. Reviewers mention that the process is seamless and efficient, making payroll management easier for small businesses.
- Reviewers say that QuickBooks Desktop Payroll shines in "Payroll Entry" with a score of 9.5, indicating a more streamlined experience for entering payroll data compared to SurePayroll's 9.2. Users appreciate the intuitive interface that QuickBooks offers for this task.
- G2 users highlight SurePayroll's "Employee Self Service" web portal, scoring 8.7, as a strong point, allowing employees to access their information easily. In contrast, QuickBooks Desktop Payroll's portal scored slightly lower at 8.6, with some users mentioning it could be more user-friendly.
- Users on G2 mention that SurePayroll's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.7, which is higher than QuickBooks Desktop Payroll's 8.2. Reviewers appreciate the responsive customer service and helpful resources provided by SurePayroll.
- Reviewers mention that QuickBooks Desktop Payroll has a better "Accounting Integration" score of 9.0 compared to SurePayroll's 8.8. Users report that this integration allows for smoother financial management and reporting, which is crucial for small businesses.
- Users say that both products perform well in "Tax Calculation," with SurePayroll scoring 9.2 and QuickBooks Desktop Payroll at 9.4. However, QuickBooks users report a more comprehensive experience with automatic tax payments, which scored lower at 8.5 for QuickBooks compared to SurePayroll's 9.2.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
QuickBooks Desktop Payroll
Annual billing
$500.00
Per Year
- +$5/employee per month
SurePayroll
SurePayroll
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Small Business Is Our Business.
Free Trial
QuickBooks Desktop Payroll
No trial information availableSurePayroll
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
33
9.0
439
Ease of Use
8.9
33
9.0
444
Ease of Setup
8.6
14
8.9
303
Ease of Admin
9.3
14
9.2
304
Quality of Support
8.2
33
8.7
439
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.0
14
9.0
305
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
30
8.0
439
Features by Category
Employee Self Service
8.6
17
|
Verified
8.7
324
|
Verified
7.3
11
|
Verified
8.1
182
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
190
|
Verified
Administration
9.5
28
|
Verified
9.1
363
|
Verified
8.3
21
|
Verified
8.2
186
|
Verified
9.8
19
|
Verified
9.3
351
|
Verified
9.2
19
|
Verified
8.7
178
|
Verified
8.7
20
|
Verified
8.8
260
|
Verified
8.9
18
|
Verified
8.4
135
|
Verified
9.2
12
|
Verified
9.0
247
|
Verified
9.3
23
|
Verified
9.0
256
|
Verified
8.9
17
|
Verified
9.0
240
|
Verified
Taxes
9.4
27
|
Verified
9.2
342
|
Verified
9.2
22
|
Verified
9.1
242
|
Verified
8.5
16
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Integration
8.6
7
|
Verified
8.2
102
|
Verified
7.6
15
|
Verified
8.7
41
9.0
14
|
Verified
8.6
50
8.8
10
|
Verified
8.8
39
Platform
9.2
23
|
Verified
8.9
333
|
Verified
9.1
21
|
Verified
9.0
323
|
Verified
8.9
24
|
Verified
9.1
342
|
Verified
8.9
19
|
Verified
9.0
267
|
Verified
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
QuickBooks Desktop Payroll and SurePayroll are categorized as Payroll
Unique Categories
QuickBooks Desktop Payroll has no unique categories
SurePayroll has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
QuickBooks Desktop Payroll
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SurePayroll
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management
14.0%
Accounting
8.0%
Construction
6.0%
Retail
4.0%
Restaurants
4.0%
Other
64.0%
Insurance
5.7%
Financial Services
5.3%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.9%
Individual & Family Services
4.5%
Accounting
4.5%
Other
75.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
QuickBooks Desktop Payroll
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
This software helps me and my client a lot.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Security and Investigations
I do not like the fees. I feel like I'm feed to death.
SurePayroll
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jonathan S.
Verified User in Retail
Quickness and convenience. I can get my payroll done in about 10-15 minutes, a bonus when I have a full-time job and a small business. I can get quick access to any report I ever need. Everything electronic is awesome, and managing employee information...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jason A.
Verified User in Management Consulting
I was notified by my state that they have no proof of wage withholding taxes being paid -- for years! SurePayroll has been debiting my account to pay these taxes, which amount to thousands of dollars. SurePayroll has the correct state account information,...
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
This software helps me and my client a lot.
Jonathan S.
Verified User in Retail
Quickness and convenience. I can get my payroll done in about 10-15 minutes, a bonus when I have a full-time job and a small business. I can get quick access to any report I ever need. Everything electronic is awesome, and managing employee information...
Verified User in Security and Investigations
I do not like the fees. I feel like I'm feed to death.
Jason A.
Verified User in Management Consulting
I was notified by my state that they have no proof of wage withholding taxes being paid -- for years! SurePayroll has been debiting my account to pay these taxes, which amount to thousands of dollars. SurePayroll has the correct state account information,...
Discussions
QuickBooks Desktop Payroll has no discussions with answers
How can I get customer support to adjust the initial payroll entries and to read my reports?
4 comments
CH
Good luck getting answers. Sure Payroll is the worst!Read more
What’s the difference between an exempt and nonexempt worker?
2 comments
LS
Nonexempt workers are covered by the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which specified minimum
wage, overtime rules and record-keeping requirements....Read more
What’s the difference between bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll?
1 comment
BR
Bi-weekly is every 2 weeks with paydate on same day each cycle.
Semi-monthly is twice a month, usually on 1st & 16th, but falls on date, rather than day. If...Read more
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