A Better Alternative to QuickBooks Payroll for Small Business
Keep QuickBooks for accounting. Choose Auris for payroll. Easy-to-use payroll and HR tools, real human support, and streamlined integration with QuickBooks — without giving up the accounting system you already use.
You Can Keep QuickBooks Without Using QuickBooks Payroll
Many small businesses rely on QuickBooks for accounting and bookkeeping. But using QuickBooks for accounting does not mean a business must also use QuickBooks Payroll. The accounting platform and the payroll provider are separate decisions.
Auris is a payroll and HR solution for businesses that want to maintain their QuickBooks accounting workflow while getting a different payroll experience — one built around personal support, combined payroll and HR tools, and simplified compliance.
Payroll Built for Small Business
A straightforward payroll experience designed for the way small teams actually operate.
QuickBooks Integration
Connect payroll to the accounting workflow you already use.
Human Payroll Support
Talk to real people who understand payroll, not just a help queue.
Payroll and HR Together
Bring important payroll and HR functions into one relationship.
Simplified Compliance
Get help with payroll taxes and compliance as your business grows.
Easy-to-Use Technology
Modern tools that don't require a payroll background to operate.
Auris vs. QuickBooks Payroll
| Feature | Auris | QuickBooks Payroll |
|---|---|---|
| Payroll processing | Cloud-based payroll with direct deposit | Cloud-based payroll within the QuickBooks ecosystem |
| QuickBooks compatibility | Designed to work alongside QuickBooks accounting | Built directly into the QuickBooks ecosystem |
| Human payroll support | Real, human support you can call | Support available through Intuit's channels |
| Dedicated support contact | A dedicated point of contact familiar with your business | Support routed through general support channels |
| HR tools | Payroll and HR capabilities together | HR add-ons available depending on plan |
| Employee self-service | Employee self-service portal included | Employee self-service available |
| Tax compliance support | Payroll tax filing and compliance assistance included | Tax filing features vary by plan tier |
| Implementation assistance | Dedicated onboarding and implementation help | Self-guided setup with available resources |
| 3-Year Price Lock | Available | Check current QuickBooks plan |
| Pricing approach | Service-oriented pricing with personalized quotes | Tiered subscription pricing |
Payroll processing
Cloud-based payroll with direct deposit
Cloud-based payroll within the QuickBooks ecosystem
QuickBooks compatibility
Designed to work alongside QuickBooks accounting
Built directly into the QuickBooks ecosystem
Human payroll support
Real, human support you can call
Support available through Intuit's channels
Dedicated support contact
A dedicated point of contact familiar with your business
Support routed through general support channels
HR tools
Payroll and HR capabilities together
HR add-ons available depending on plan
Employee self-service
Employee self-service portal included
Employee self-service available
Tax compliance support
Payroll tax filing and compliance assistance included
Tax filing features vary by plan tier
Implementation assistance
Dedicated onboarding and implementation help
Self-guided setup with available resources
3-Year Price Lock
Available
Check current QuickBooks plan
Pricing approach
Service-oriented pricing with personalized quotes
Tiered subscription pricing
QuickBooks and Intuit are trademarks of Intuit Inc. Auris is not affiliated with or endorsed by Intuit.
Payroll Software Is Useful. Having a Human to Call Is Better.
Small-business owners shouldn't have to become payroll experts just because they use payroll software. Instead of giving a business software and expecting them to figure everything out, Auris combines payroll technology with actual payroll support.
When questions come up about a paycheck, a tax filing, or an employee setup, you can talk to a real person who understands your business and your payroll. That's the difference between a software vendor and a payroll partner.
Book a DemoKnow What Your Payroll Relationship Will Cost
Small businesses shouldn't evaluate payroll pricing solely on the first invoice. They should understand what their payroll relationship may cost over time. When comparing QuickBooks Payroll alternatives, businesses should consider both today's price and how predictable that price will remain.
A 3-Year Price Lock
Auris provides a defined pricing approach that helps businesses plan payroll expenses without repeatedly wondering what their service will cost. This three-year price protection is part of how Auris delivers a more predictable service relationship for small businesses.
Payroll That Works With QuickBooks
You don't need to replace QuickBooks. You can replace the payroll experience.
Many businesses use QuickBooks for accounting and bookkeeping, and Auris is designed to fit into that workflow. If you're looking for payroll that integrates with QuickBooks, Auris provides compatibility so payroll data can flow into the accounting system you already use.
This means a business can continue using QuickBooks for accounting while choosing a separate payroll provider for the payroll experience, support, and HR tools that better fit its needs. QuickBooks accounting and payroll are not a single package — they are separate decisions, and Auris is built to work alongside the QuickBooks accounting workflow.
Whether you're searching for payroll software compatible with QuickBooks, QuickBooks payroll integration, or payroll for QuickBooks users, Auris is designed to connect payroll to your existing accounting workflow without forcing you to change accounting platforms.
Why Businesses Look for an Alternative to QuickBooks Payroll
More Personal Support
Some businesses want more than software and a support queue. They want people who understand payroll.
Payroll + HR
Bring important payroll and HR functions together instead of managing disconnected processes.
Easier Payroll Management
A simpler way to manage recurring payroll responsibilities without becoming a payroll expert.
Help With Compliance
Payroll taxes and compliance requirements can become complicated as a business grows.
A Payroll Partner
A service relationship, not simply another piece of software on a billing cycle.
Predictable Service
Service-oriented support designed to be consistent as your business evolves.
Switching From QuickBooks Payroll to Auris
Changing payroll providers is a common process, and Auris assists with implementation so the transition is organized and straightforward.
- 1Talk with Auris about your business and current payroll setup.
- 2Review your company's current payroll configuration and needs.
- 3Gather the information required for implementation.
- 4Configure payroll and employee information in Auris.
- 5Connect the appropriate accounting workflow, including QuickBooks.
- 6Begin processing payroll with Auris.
Is Auris the Right QuickBooks Payroll Alternative for You?
Auris may be a good fit for small and growing businesses that:
- Already use QuickBooks for accounting
- Want a different payroll provider
- Value access to real payroll support
- Want payroll and HR capabilities together
- Need help simplifying payroll administration
- Prefer a service-oriented relationship
- Want technology without losing human support
Who may prefer QuickBooks Payroll?
A business that primarily wants payroll contained within the Intuit ecosystem and prefers a software-first experience may decide QuickBooks Payroll meets its needs. A business that places greater value on personal payroll support and a broader payroll-and-HR relationship should consider Auris.
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