Paychex price history
No price changes logged since we started tracking on October 3, 2026. Changes we find are added here and on Price Watch.
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HR, Payroll & Time Tracking: entry prices compared
| Tool | Cheapest paid plan | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Paychex | Contact sales | Oct 4, 2026 |
| BambooHR | Core $10/employee/month | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Clockify | Free / Basic $3.99/user/month (billed yearly) | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Deel | Contractors $49/contractor/month | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Deputy | Lite $5/user/month | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Harvest | Free / Teams $9/user/month (billed yearly) | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Homebase | Free / Essentials $30/location/month | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Hubstaff | Starter $4.99/user/month (billed yearly) | Oct 4, 2026 |
| OnPay | $49/month + $6/worker/month | Oct 4, 2026 |
| RUN Powered by ADP | Contact sales | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Toggl Track | Free / Starter $9/user/month (billed yearly) | Oct 4, 2026 |
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Questions about Paychex pricing
How much does Paychex cost?
Paychex's cheapest paid plan is listed at Contact sales on paychex.com, checked on October 4, 2026. Prices can vary by region, billing period and promotions, so confirm on the official pricing page before buying.
Does Paychex have a free plan?
No permanent free plan was listed when we checked paychex.com on October 4, 2026. Some tools offer a free trial instead.
Prices are the cheapest paid plan we list, in USD. We check prices on each vendor’s own pricing page and log changes on Price Watch. Some links are affiliate links (disclosure); that never changes a listed price.