Looking for a Deputy alternative?
Reckon Payroll is a better value choice
Get the payroll essentials you need for less, with more support options
Why choose Reckon over Deputy?
Fair pricing, no surprises, and payroll designed for growing small businesses – with real support when you need it.
Save big with Reckon
Deputy charges per user, per month, for its workforce management software, with extra fees for each additional staff member on Payroll. That means with just four employees, your costs can reach nearly $60/month – over 275% higher than Reckon and 4 times the cost! For growing small businesses, those extra costs can add up fast.
Fair pricing tiers you can rely on
Reckon Payroll starts from just $16/month for up to 4 employees. As your business grows, the next tier is only $32/month for up to 10 employees. A simple, predictable, and risk-free solution that scales with your business without breaking the budget.
Support that’s actually there
When you need help, Reckon’s got your back. Every plan includes free phone support, live chat, and real people who understand small business. Whether you’re setting up Payroll or fixing an issue, our team is just a call or click away. Deputy doesn’t offer phone support, so you’re often left waiting on emails or searching help articles instead of getting quick, personal assistance.
Get started with ease with free onboarding
Setting up new software shouldn’t be stressful. With Reckon, free onboarding helps you get up and running quickly and confidently. Our team guides you every step of the way – from importing employee data to your first pay run. Deputy doesn’t offer onboarding support, leaving you to figure it out yourself. With Reckon, setup is simple, supported, and stress-free.
*Pricing listed compares the monthly cost of Deputy’s Workforce Management ‘Core’ plan + Payroll at the standard price, correct as of November 2025.
Get more features for less
Deputy ‘Core’ workforce plan, plus Payroll for 4 employees vs Reckon “Payroll Essentials” plan with 4 employees.
Employees
$5 per employee, per month
Up to 4 employees included
Free phone support
$59.00
$16.00
‘*This table is in comparison to Deputy’s ‘Core’ Workforce Management plan + Payroll plan with 4 employees (extra $5/month, per employee). Reckon’s price is Reckon ‘Payroll Essentials’ plan for up to 4 employees. Reckon’s unlimited free phone support is available during business hours. Data correct as of November 2025.
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