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Poppins Payroll1 | Care.com HomePay2 | SurePayroll3 | Homework Solutions4 | |
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1 Poppins Payroll’s estimated annual cost is based on a $49/month plan and includes one employee. New clients receive free service through the end of the calendar month in which they sign up. Total reflects 11 months of paid service. Bank account required at sign-up. Plan auto-renews monthly unless canceled. The $49 subscription fee does not include the preparation or submission of quarterly or year-end tax filings, payments, or documents (including W-2, W-3, and Schedule H) if your account is closed before the end of a quarter or calendar year. In those cases, an additional fee will apply. See the FAQ for full details on applicable fees. 2 Care.com offers multiple service tiers. This estimate is based on the Premium plan at $75/month with a first month free offer for new clients, plus the $100 fee for year-end documents (e.g., Schedule H, W-2s) for active clients. These fees are publicly listed on care.com as of July 2025. Additional employee fees vary by care type and plan tier. This estimate does not include limited-time fees, promotions or discounts. 3 As of July 2025, SurePayroll’s estimated annual cost is based on a $39/month plan that includes one employee, and additional year-end document fees of $50 for employer Schedule H, and $5 per W-2 for employees. This estimate does not include limited-time fees, promotions or discounts. 4 As of July 2025, HomeWork Solutions pricing is $249/quarter for bi-weekly payroll, totaling $996/year for one employee. Each additional employee costs $69/quarter. A $120 enrollment fee applies. Year-end documents (e.g., W-2s, Schedule H) cost $125 per employee, even for active clients. This estimate does not include limited-time fees, promotions or discounts. 5 Customer ratings are based on 3rd party review platforms as of July 8, 2025. Ratings for Poppins, Care.com Homepay, and HomeWork Solutions come from Google. Ratings for SurePayroll come from Capterra. |
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Customer Rating5 | 4.9/5 | 4.8/5 | 4.1/5 | 4.4/5 |
Free Trial | YES1 | YES | NO | NO |
Federal Tax Account Setup | FREE | FREE | NO | $120 combined for federal & state |
State Tax Account Setup & Agency Communication | FREE | FREE | FREE | $120 combined for federal & state |
Additional Employee | $10 per month | Up to $28 per month2 | $10 per month | $69 per quarter |
Year-End Document Fee for Active Clients | FREE | $1002 | From $553 | $125 per employee4 |
Subscription Cost | $49/month | $75/month | $39/month | $249/quarter |
Total Cost for 1st year | $5391 | $9252 | $5233 | From $1,2414 |