Paychex

Paychex is quote-only, with no published self-serve price list. Pricing for Paychex Flex scales by plan and headcount, and you receive a tailored quote rather than a checkout price. Paychex bundles the option of a dedicated payroll specialist, which is part of what the quote reflects. If you prefer published pricing, Gusto and OnPay show their base and per-employee fees on this page.

Yes. Paychex is full-service, calculating, filing, and paying your federal, state, and local payroll taxes, generating and filing W-2s and 1099s, and handling new-hire reporting. Tax compliance is a core part of the service, and the optional dedicated specialist can help with setup and ongoing filings.

Both run full-service US payroll, but they target slightly different buyers. Paychex is a long-established provider with a dedicated-specialist option and quote-based pricing, which suits businesses that want hands-on support. Gusto uses transparent, self-serve pricing with a modern interface, which suits businesses that want to set up payroll themselves without a sales conversation. The calculator and table on this page help you compare the published options; for Paychex you will need a quote.

Yes. Paychex offers access to a dedicated payroll specialist, which is one of its main differentiators versus purely self-serve tools. This suits businesses that want a named contact to handle setup, questions, and ongoing compliance rather than relying solely on a help center. The level of dedicated support depends on the plan you select.

Yes. Paychex Flex runs multi-state payroll, handling withholding and filing across states for employees in different locations, and supports international payroll for businesses hiring abroad. For a growing US business with people across state lines, this is included as part of the managed service rather than a bolt-on you configure yourself.