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.

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