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7 Cheapest HR Software for Small Business of 2026

By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 9, 2026

Among the 9 tools in our best hr software for small business ranking, Deel HR has the lowest verified paid starting price at $5 per employee per month. Prices below are quoted from each vendor's US pricing page.

1. 01

   Deel HR

   Small office or remote teams that want low-cost employee records and time off, with hires in other countries later.

   Core from $5 per employee per month; Advanced and Elite tiers add performance, learning, planning and compensation

   Full entry, No. 2 overall

   Starts at

   $5

   Score 8.5

2. 02

   Factorial

   Small and midsize teams that want to pick HR modules and pay only for those.

   From $8 per user per month; final price is a tailored quote based on the modules you choose

   Full entry, No. 4 overall

   Starts at

   $8

   Score 8.4

3. 03

   Rippling

   Fast-growing teams that want onboarding to cover devices and app access as well as HR paperwork.

   From $8 per employee per month plus a monthly base fee; total depends on the products you choose

   Full entry, No. 5 overall

   Starts at

   $8

   Score 8.4

4. 04

   Connecteam

   Small businesses with hourly, shift or field staff who mostly work from their phones.

   Free Small Business plan for up to 10 users; HR & Skills Basic $29 per month for the first 30 users billed yearly, $0.50 per extra user

   Full entry, No. 1 overall

   Starts at

   $29

   Score 8.7

5. 05

   Gusto

   US small businesses that want payroll and basic HR in one bill.

   Simple $49 per month plus $6 per person (one state); Plus $80 plus $12; Premium $180 plus $22

   Full entry, No. 3 overall

   Starts at

   $49

   Score 8.5

6. 06

   Justworks

   US companies that want payroll, onboarding and PTO now, with the option to move to a PEO for benefits.

   Payroll $50 per month base fee plus $8 per employee; PEO Basic $79 and PEO Plus $124 per employee with no base fee

   Full entry, No. 8 overall

   Starts at

   $50

   Score 8.0

7. 07

   BambooHR

   Companies with 15 to 100 staff that want a dedicated, easy HR record system.

   Core $250 per month flat for 25 employees or fewer; from $10.25 per employee per month above 25

   Full entry, No. 6 overall

   Starts at

   $250

   Score 8.3

Scores and prices come from our Best HR Software for Small Business ranking, which uses one method for every tool. Questions or corrections: editorial@rankozo.com