Our list of the 4 best Payroll – 2026

To make it easier, we’ve grouped these into categories with the most popular first.

Although there are some similarities in features between these, depending on your situation, you might find one is more suitable to your needs.

Payroll for Small Business Owners

  1. FreeAgent

    FreeAgent's powerful and easy-to-use accounting software for UK businesses brings everything together – from invoices and expenses to Self Assessment tax returns, payroll and MTD-compliant VAT filing. Take a free trial today!
  2. Zenefits

    Zenefits is an award-winning People Ops Platform that makes it easy to manage your employee documents, HR, benefits, payroll, time and attendance, and benefits all in one secure place.

Other Payroll

  1. Xero

    Xero is an online accounting software designed for small businesses.
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