17.1
ADP Workforce Now is a web and mobile payroll and HR platform presented for organizations with 50–999 and 1,000 or more employees.
AndroidiOSWeb
Best Payroll APIs in 2026
Payroll APIs help software connect with payroll data and payroll work such as processing, pay calculation and worker onboarding. Use this chart to compare what an API covers before you choose one. Check the connection method and the platforms you need. Android availability varies by product, so confirm whether the tool has an Android app or works through a browser or API; web, iOS, Linux and self-hosted options are…
27.1
Payroll Engine is an open-source framework for embedding payroll processing in larger software platforms.
Free planWebAPILinux
36.9
Rippling is a human capital management system for managing the employee lifecycle and a global workforce in one system.
AndroidiOSWeb
- 4
Deel
Deel is an HR platform available on the web, iOS, and Android for managing employee records and workforce processes.
AndroidiOSWeb6.6From $5 a month - 5
Plaid
Plaid helps people connect financial accounts to apps and services they choose, then manage those connections.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.6 - 6
Merge
WebAPI6.1From $650 a month - 7
Moonworkers
Moonworkers is a UK payroll platform for employers, accountants and businesses, combining payroll software with a payslip generator, Accountant Hub and developer API.
WebAPI6.1From £6.49 a month - 8
Argyle
Argyle automates income, employment, and asset verification using information consumers permit it to access from payroll, bank, and document sources.
WebAPI5.4 - 9
Pinwheel
AndroidiOSWeb5.3 - 10
Worklio
AndroidiOSWeb5.3 - 11
Zeal Embedded Payroll
AndroidiOSWeb5.3 - 12
Atomic
AndroidiOSWeb5.2 - 13
RemotePass
Web4.8 - 144.7
- 15
Check
Web4.6 - 16
G2N Nova
Web4.6 - 17
Ledra Pay
Web4.6 - 18
Nmbr
Web4.6 - 19
PayPlus API
Web4.6 - 204.6
- 214.6
- 22
Plane API
Web4.6 - 23
Rollfi
Web4.6 - 24
Salsa
Web4.6 - 254.6
Choosing well
Match the payroll functions
Compare payroll data access, payroll processing, pay calculation and worker onboarding. A product may cover one function or combine several, so match the API to the work your software must handle.
Check the connection method
The list includes API and web products, along with self-hosted options. Choose a connection method that fits your software and deployment setup.
Confirm phone and desktop access
Platform support includes Android, iOS, web and Linux across the listed tools. If you work from a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone, verify Android app support or plan to use the service through its web or API interface.
Compare plans and trials
Look for a free plan, a free trial and the paid starting point. Pricing may be listed as available on request, so contact the provider when the chart does not show a figure.
Questions people ask
Do these payroll APIs have Android apps?
Android support depends on the product. Check its listed platforms and confirm whether you can use an Android app, a browser or an API.
What payroll features can I compare?
The chart compares payroll data access, payroll processing, pay calculation and worker onboarding.
Can I find a free payroll API?
A free plan or free trial may be offered. Check the product's pricing details and any limits before starting.
Is pricing shown for every product?
Pricing details vary. Entries may show a free plan, a paid starting price or pricing available on request.