Compare Square Payroll and SurePayroll 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (91.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Square Payroll
Star Rating
(31)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Square PayrollSurePayroll
Star Rating
(523)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact SurePayroll
Learn more about SurePayrollSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SurePayroll excels in "Payroll Entry" with a score of 9.2, indicating a streamlined process that many find efficient, while Square Payroll trails slightly with a score of 8.3, suggesting some users experience challenges in this area.
- Reviewers mention that SurePayroll's "Direct Deposit" feature is highly rated at 9.4, providing reliable and timely payments, whereas Square Payroll's score of 9.2, while still strong, indicates a slightly less favorable user experience.
- G2 users highlight SurePayroll's "Time Off Accrual" feature, scoring 8.3, as less intuitive compared to Square Payroll's impressive score of 9.4, which users find more user-friendly and efficient for managing employee time off.
- Reviewers say that SurePayroll's "Tax Calculation" feature is robust with a score of 9.2, ensuring accuracy in payroll taxes, while Square Payroll's score of 9.0 suggests it may not be as comprehensive, leading to occasional user concerns about tax accuracy.
- Users on G2 report that SurePayroll's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.7, which is higher than Square Payroll's 8.4, indicating that users may find SurePayroll's customer service more responsive and helpful when issues arise.
- Reviewers mention that SurePayroll's "User, Role, and Access Management" feature scores 9.0, providing a strong framework for managing user permissions, while Square Payroll's score of 8.6 suggests it may not offer the same level of customization and control.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Square Payroll
No pricing availableSurePayroll
SurePayroll
Contact SurePayroll
Small Business Is Our Business.
Free Trial
Square Payroll
No trial information availableSurePayroll
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
25
9.0
439
Ease of Use
9.0
25
9.0
444
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.9
303
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.2
304
Quality of Support
8.4
21
8.7
439
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.0
305
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
23
8.0
439
Features by Category
Core HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Employee Self Service
9.0
16
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Verified
8.7
324
|
Verified
8.6
14
|
Verified
8.1
182
|
Verified
8.3
16
|
Verified
8.0
190
|
Verified
Administration
8.3
18
|
Verified
9.1
363
|
Verified
9.4
13
|
Verified
8.2
186
|
Verified
9.2
19
|
Verified
9.3
351
|
Verified
7.9
14
|
Verified
8.7
178
|
Verified
8.4
15
|
Verified
8.8
260
|
Verified
7.9
14
|
Verified
8.4
135
|
Verified
8.3
15
|
Verified
9.0
247
|
Verified
9.0
16
|
Verified
9.0
256
|
Verified
9.0
15
|
Verified
9.0
240
|
Verified
Taxes
9.0
16
|
Verified
9.2
342
|
Verified
8.6
17
|
Verified
9.1
242
|
Verified
8.8
16
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Integration
8.2
16
|
Verified
8.2
102
|
Verified
8.0
17
|
Verified
8.7
41
7.9
15
|
Verified
8.6
50
8.8
11
|
Verified
8.8
39
Platform
8.9
19
|
Verified
8.9
333
|
Verified
8.6
18
|
Verified
9.0
323
|
Verified
8.8
20
|
Verified
9.1
342
|
Verified
8.0
19
|
Verified
9.0
267
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
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Benefits Administration Platform Features
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Not enough data
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Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Payment Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Square Payroll and SurePayroll are categorized as Payroll
Unique Categories
SurePayroll has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Square 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
Food & Beverages
29.0%
Retail
16.1%
Marketing and Advertising
6.5%
Accounting
6.5%
Mental Health Care
3.2%
Other
38.7%
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
Square Payroll
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Alyse S.
Verified User in Retail
I loved the fact that all taxes and forms were paid and submitted automatically after setup. I never had to worry about forgetting to file or pay anything as it was all done for me.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Financial Services
It's a bit unremarkable. It's not very eye catching it innovative.
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
Chris H.
Verified User in Information Services
The whole experience feels a bit dated compared to something like ZenPayroll, especially from the employee's perspective. We've thought about moving to something else, but I can't imagine trying to pull out all of the data Surepayroll has; we're kind of...
Alyse S.
Verified User in Retail
I loved the fact that all taxes and forms were paid and submitted automatically after setup. I never had to worry about forgetting to file or pay anything as it was all done for me.
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 Financial Services
It's a bit unremarkable. It's not very eye catching it innovative.
Chris H.
Verified User in Information Services
The whole experience feels a bit dated compared to something like ZenPayroll, especially from the employee's perspective. We've thought about moving to something else, but I can't imagine trying to pull out all of the data Surepayroll has; we're kind of...
Discussions
Square 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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