Flat-Rate vs Per-Run Payroll Pricing: What Saves SMBs More?
Per-Run Pricing Explained
Per-run models charge a base fee + a per-run fee (often $5-$15 each time you process payroll).
The Problem with Per-Run Fees
Growing companies that pay weekly or bi-weekly see costs balloon quickly.
Flat-Rate Predictability
Flat-rate models, like $60 base + $8 per employee/month, allow unlimited runs with no surprises.
Case Example
10 employees, paid bi-weekly (26 runs).
- Per-run model: $80 base + $10/run + $6/employee = ~$550/month.
- Flat-rate RBO model: $60 + $80 = $140/month.
Conclusion
Flat-rate saves hundreds per year, especially for frequent pay cycles.
