MEASURED 3 NOVEMBER 2026 · 30 AI ANSWERS
Best Payroll Software, according to 5 AIs
We asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Mode, Claude and Perplexity 6 buyer questions about payroll software. Gusto was named most often, in 25 of 30 answers. This page reports which payroll software options AI recommends, not our own review of them.
Which brands AI names
| Brand | Named in | Own site cited in | ChatGPT | Gemini | Google AI Mode | Claude | Perplexity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gusto gusto.com | 25 of 30 | 11 of 30 | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| ADP adp.com | 24 of 30 | 13 of 30 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 6 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| OnPay onpay.com | 23 of 30 | 8 of 30 | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| QuickBooks Payroll quickbooks.intuit.com | 22 of 30 | 8 of 30 | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Rippling rippling.com | 14 of 30 | 4 of 30 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Deel deel.com | 12 of 30 | 4 of 30 | 1 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Paychex paychex.com | 8 of 30 | 1 of 30 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 6 | 1 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Paycor paycor.com | 2 of 30 | 0 of 30 | 0 of 6 | 0 of 6 | 0 of 6 | 1 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
Which websites AI cites
The sites these answers linked to most often. If you sell in this category, these are the pages shaping what AI tells your buyers.
| Website | Cited in |
|---|---|
| adp.com | 13 of 30 answers |
| gusto.com | 11 of 30 answers |
| patriotsoftware.com | 10 of 30 answers |
| pcmag.com | 9 of 30 answers |
| forbes.com | 8 of 30 answers |
| intuit.com | 8 of 30 answers |
| onpay.com | 8 of 30 answers |
| paycom.com | 7 of 30 answers |
| paylocity.com | 7 of 30 answers |
| technologyadvice.com | 7 of 30 answers |
| equalpaytoday.org | 6 of 30 answers |
| keka.com | 6 of 30 answers |
What AI recommends for each question
The brands named most often in the answers to each question, out of 5 answers per question.
What is the best payroll software for a small business?
ADP (5 of 5), Gusto (5 of 5), OnPay (5 of 5), QuickBooks Payroll (5 of 5)
What is the best payroll software for a large enterprise?
ADP (5 of 5), Deel (4 of 5), Rippling (1 of 5)
Which payroll software offers the best value for money?
Gusto (5 of 5), OnPay (5 of 5), QuickBooks Payroll (2 of 5), ADP (1 of 5)
Which payroll software is the easiest to set up and use?
Gusto (5 of 5), QuickBooks Payroll (5 of 5), OnPay (4 of 5), ADP (3 of 5)
What are the top payroll software options to consider in 2026?
ADP (5 of 5), Deel (5 of 5), Gusto (5 of 5), QuickBooks Payroll (5 of 5)
Which payroll software do experts recommend most often?
ADP (5 of 5), Gusto (5 of 5), OnPay (5 of 5), QuickBooks Payroll (5 of 5)
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Gusto · ADP · OnPay · QuickBooks Payroll · Rippling · Deel · Paychex · Paycor
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IndexHalo. "AI recommendations for payroll software." Measured 3 November 2026. https://www.indexhalo.com/leaderboards/payroll-software/
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