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ADP
Gusto
Paychex
Rippling
Paylocity
Paycor

PulseScore: How we rate providers

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85
Avg Score
25%
Customer Satisfaction
25%
Value for Money
20%
Ease of Use
15%
Features & Integrations
15%
Support Quality

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The top-rated providers for mid-market

See how 16+ providers compare on what matters most to you

ADP
PulseScore 72
Full-Service Enterprise

Best for: Large enterprises needing comprehensive solutions

★★★★☆ 4.2/5 (847 reviews)
Pre-negotiated pricing available
Gusto
PulseScore 86
Cloud-Native SMB-Friendly

Best for: Small to mid-market companies prioritizing ease of use

★★★★★ 4.6/5 (2,134 reviews)
Pre-negotiated pricing available
Rippling
PulseScore 88
Modern Platform All-in-One

Best for: Tech-forward teams wanting payroll + HR + IT

★★★★★ 4.7/5 (1,456 reviews)
Pre-negotiated pricing available
Paylocity
PulseScore 81
Mid-Market Focus HR+Payroll

Best for: Mid-market companies seeking integrated HR solutions

★★★★☆ 4.3/5 (1,089 reviews)
Pre-negotiated pricing available
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🎲 Risk of choosing based on incomplete information

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Week Migration Time

"We were losing $4,200 a month. PayrollPulse showed us Rippling was a better fit at half the price. They handled the entire switch. We went live in 5 weeks and recovered our annual overpayment in just 3 months."

— Sarah Chen, CFO, 180-person tech company

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