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Why Companies Choose
Paychex vs. Intuit QuickBooks®

Discover the comprehensive HR and payroll solutions, expert guidance, and exclusive features that make Paychex the smarter choice for your business.

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How Paychex Outperforms QuickBooks

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Dedicated HR Business Partners

When you choose Paychex for HR services, you gain access to a dedicated HR Business Partner who offers personalized, hands-on support that QuickBooks doesn’t. Rely on our 200+ analysts to stay updated on federal and state regulations, assisting you in maintaining compliance.

Work with an HR expert and receive HR advice

Comprehensive Benefits for Your Team

Why juggle multiple providers? Paychex simplifies employee benefits with health insurance, retirement plans, and more—all seamlessly managed on one platform.

QuickBooks relies on third-party providers for limited health insurance and retirement plans.

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Live Reports & Custom Analytics

Streamline HR, payroll, and benefits with robust live reporting and custom analytics in Paychex Flex®. Get powerful analytics, retention insights, and access to 160+ detailed reports for data-driven decision-making.

While great for financial tasks, QuickBooks offers limited custom reporting options, leaving gaps in workforce management capabilities.

Using Paychex Flex for analytics and reporting

Single Sign-On (SSO)

Paychex Flex offers one seamless app for employees and employers.

QuickBooks lacks a turnkey SSO solution, leaving clients to handle complex setups through their developer portal.

One Paychex Flex system for all clients, on desktop or mobile devices

Thinking About Switching to Paychex?

See what differentiates us from QuickBooks so you know you’re working with an experienced payroll and HR leader.

Compare Paychex vs. Intuit QuickBooks® Payroll Services*

Payroll Basics
Supported by compliance professionals engaged with lawmakers and agencies before new regulations are formalized and issued
Payroll tax payment and filing
Automatic new-hire reporting to meet requirements in certain states
Employees can review pay stub prior to processing, saving time and improving accuracy
Option to extend the collection of payroll funds from your bank by seven days without service interruptions or insufficient fund charges
Faster payroll payments to employees with same-day ACH capability
Technology
Cloud-based payroll system
Employee self-service, saving time on administration
Single mobile app for payroll processing and other functions
Advanced time & attendance scheduling with lunch and breaks
Forecasted paid time off (PTO) balance
Single platform with multiple ways to enter and view payroll
Intuitive mobile app experience for employee and administrators
Customer Service
Support via phone, chat, and email
24/7 service availability
Company Profile
50 years of payroll experience
On Fortune magazine’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” list
Named by the Ethisphere® Institute as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies
Chosen as the provider of the “Best HR Outsourcing for Small Business Overall” by Inc.com

Finding the Right Payroll and HR Tool Can Feel Overwhelming. Our Specialists Are Ready To Help.

Why Choose Paychex?

As the Managing Partner for SonderCare Behavioral Health, Larry Wiley was desperately looking for a payroll company that could handle complicated weekly payrolls and workers’ compensation for a rapidly growing organization when the pandemic first broke out. After having a bad experience with one payroll provider, Larry discovered Paychex, who not only helped SonderCare with their payroll needs, but gave Larry the confidence that his organization could double in size over the next year.

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SonderCare Behavioral Health
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“For me and my business, Paychex is someone that I can depend on to make sure that every person is paid on time.”

Larry Wiley, Managing Partner
SonderCare Behavioral Health

Smart Integrations That Simplify, Not Substitute

Paychex offers comprehensive, all-in-one solutions tailored to your workforce needs, with the flexibility to integrate seamlessly with your existing tools.

While QuickBooks turns to third parties to fill product gaps, Paychex uses crafted integrations to streamline operations and elevate your experience—all in perfect sync.

Paychex integrations

Paychex vs. Intuit QuickBooks FAQ

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