QuickBooks Workforce pricing
QuickBooks Workforce is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $50 per month, plus $7 per employee, billed monthly.
Plans and prices
- Starts at
- $50 per month, plus $7 per employee, billed monthly
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- 30-day free trial of the base price, taken instead of the 3-month discount; per-employee fees still apply
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Workforce Payroll | $50per month, plus $7 per employee, billed monthly | Advertised at $25 a month for the first 3 months. Full-service payroll and tax filing, auto payroll, 1099 e-filing and next-day direct deposit. |
| Workforce Premium | $88per month, plus $13 per employee, billed monthly | Advertised at $44 a month for the first 3 months. Adds same-day direct deposit, time tracking, hiring, recruiting and an expert setup review. |
| Workforce Elite | $134per month, plus $17 per employee, billed monthly | Advertised at $67 a month for the first 3 months. Adds expert setup, IRS penalty cover up to $25,000 a year, performance reviews and an HR advisor. |
Read from quickbooks.intuit.com on Oct 17, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with QuickBooks Workforce before you buy.
Ways to pay less for QuickBooks Workforce
- Other savings50% off the base fee for 3 months
New customers on a monthly plan pay half the base price for the first 3 months, then the regular price. Per-employee and state filing fees are not discounted.
Stated on quickbooks.intuit.com
How QuickBooks Workforce's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| QuickBooks Workforce | $50 per month, plus $7 per employee, billed monthly | No | |
| Gusto | $49 per month, plus $6 per person paid (Simple) | No | Compare |
| RUN Powered by ADP | Paid | No | Compare |
| OnPay | $49 per month, plus $6 per worker paid | No | Compare |
| Square Payroll | $6 per person paid / month, contractor-only payroll | No | Compare |
| Paychex Flex | Paid | No | Compare |
Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
QuickBooks Workforce pricing questions
Is QuickBooks Workforce free?
No, QuickBooks Workforce is a paid product, but you can try it first. 30-day free trial of the base price, taken instead of the 3-month discount; per-employee fees still apply.
How much does QuickBooks Workforce cost?
QuickBooks Workforce lists 3 plans. Workforce Payroll: $50 per month, plus $7 per employee, billed monthly. Workforce Premium: $88 per month, plus $13 per employee, billed monthly. Workforce Elite: $134 per month, plus $17 per employee, billed monthly. Prices were read from quickbooks.intuit.com on Oct 17, 2026.
Does QuickBooks Workforce have a free trial?
Yes. 30-day free trial of the base price, taken instead of the 3-month discount; per-employee fees still apply.
When were QuickBooks Workforce's prices last checked?
On Oct 17, 2026, against quickbooks.intuit.com. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.