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QuickBooks Desktop Payroll vs Rise Comparison (2026)

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QuickBooks Desktop Payroll

Rise

Overview

QuickBooks Payroll is a cloud-based payroll solution for small businesses which offers automatic payroll tax calculations, integrated time tracking, same day direct deposit, real-time data updates, tax form preparation and filing, and an online employee portal to streamline the payroll process

Rise is a cloud-based human resources software that helps companies with their people management, recruiting and performance responsibilities.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

No videos yet

Pricing

Starting from

3.5

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

No pricing info

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.5

999

680

199

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

75%

would recommend this app

4.2

161

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

76%

would recommend this app

Pros

“I especially appreciated the simplicity and convenience of running payroll—once set up, it usually takes just a few minutes, taxes are handled automatically with the right subscription, and everything syncs smoothly with QuickBooks accounting.”

Angie S.

Partner

“We love that it deals with coming up with pay cheque amounts, removing all the taxes that need to be taken off and puts together what we owe to the government for payrolls taxes.”

Tanya D.

President

“Automation saves time and reduces the amount of manual work involved in calculating payroll and taxes. While the pricing and occasional setup or support issues can be drawbacks, overall it is a solid and user-friendly payroll solution.”

Khimson L.

IT admin

Pros

“We find the capacity for HR information and data management is limitless. While the core HR details are prescribed, there is ample flexibility in other areas that allow us to trap all of our HR data in one program.”

Holly A.

Controller

“The work schedule is easy to create, the Locations geofencing shows where my staff clock in and out at multiple sites, the time entries are easy to track and approve in the attendance module, and staff can easily request time off in the system as it's very intuitive for them.”

Carrie H.

Executive Assistant

“I use it for payroll for my business and ever since i signed up it has been working wonders for tracking reports and conducting pay runs.”

Carlton B.

Accountant

Cons

“Hard to navigate the screens, Intuit has taken complete control over payroll, can't make adjustments when needed, Inuit sets up unneeded payroll items automatically, support is terrible and takes too long for corrections, support does not understand the payroll tax rules”

Linda M.

Senior Manager

“However, occasional issues with payroll tax calculations and customer support have prevented me from giving it a perfect score, resulting in a solid 4-star rating.”

Clara C.

Finance Manager

“The pricing structure can get expensive quickly, as monthly base fees combined with per-employee costs add up for mid-sized teams.”

Jennifer N.

Asst Payroll Clerk

Cons

“As well as they are eventually phasing out the timeclock, and currently there is no app developed to use for my team to access their profile to clock their shifts without logging into their FULL personal profile on a public computer.”

Carrie H.

Executive Assistant

“At times, the platform could feel a bit overwhelming with the number of features and options available, making it difficult to know where to start.”

Carlton B.

Accountant

“While the system is designed for use with a physical timeclock, it does not work well with physical timeclock units.”

Carrie H.

Executive Assistant