Payroll4Free.com

Review:

Payroll4Free.com offers a range of payroll features geared towards small businesses in the U.S. Ideal for companies with basic payroll needs, the platform provides a good variety of easy-to-use tools, such as automated taxes, unlimited payrolls, expense and accounting integrations, time tracking, and an employee portal.

While Payroll4Free.com is free for businesses with up to 25 employees, the site lacks a few core payroll services, such as automatic payments, built-in timesheets, garnishments, multiple pay rates, and flexible payment schedules.

Pros:

• Payroll4Free.com offers free payroll services.
• The site provides a paid add-on service for employers wanting to use the site's bank for direct deposits.
• The platform is user-friendly with no significant learning curve.
• Employees can use the platform's online portal to access their paystubs, W-2 forms, personal info, and vacation time.
• A paid service is available for employers wanting the site to perform tax filing on their behalf.
• The site allows employers to export their payroll data to outside accounting and banking software products.
• Other services include contractor payments, direct deposits, check printing, tax calculations, and payroll reports.
• The site uses 2048-bit SSL encryption to secure client data.
• The software is compatible with any device with access to a Windows operating system.

Cons:

• Payroll4Free.com lacks certain valued payroll tools, such as automatic payments, garnishments, multiple pay rates, and auto-enrolment.
• The platform is U.S.-centric and unsuitable for users with international payroll needs.

Reputation:

Payroll4Free.com has an A+ rating on Better Business Bureau and the platform received a 3.5-star rating based on a couple of customer reviews. One user on G2 gave the software a 4.5-star rating and cited its useful tax services and free payroll plan as highlights.