Wagepoint
Payroll software
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- Ease of management
- Quality of support
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$20 per month
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What is Wagepoint
Wagepoint is a cloud-based payroll software product designed to run payroll for small businesses in Canada and the United States. It supports pay runs, tax calculations and filings, year-end forms, and employee self-service for pay stubs and tax documents. The product focuses on a streamlined payroll workflow and integrations with common small-business accounting systems, rather than broad HR suites or enterprise payroll complexity.
Built for small-business payroll
The product centers on core payroll tasks such as running pay cycles, calculating deductions, and producing payroll reports. It is oriented toward small teams that need a guided workflow rather than highly configurable enterprise payroll. This focus can reduce setup and ongoing administration compared with broader HR platforms.
Canada and US payroll support
Wagepoint supports payroll processing for both Canadian and U.S. businesses, including jurisdiction-specific tax handling and year-end documentation. This is useful for small employers operating in either country without adopting a large multi-country payroll suite. Coverage is narrower than global payroll providers but fits common North American SMB needs.
Employee self-service access
Employees can access pay stubs and tax forms through a self-service portal, reducing manual distribution and re-requests. This helps standardize document delivery and improves record availability for employees. It also reduces administrative work for payroll administrators during year-end periods.
Limited enterprise HR breadth
Wagepoint primarily addresses payroll rather than a full HRIS with deep talent, performance, or complex workforce management modules. Organizations seeking an all-in-one HR and IT administration platform may need additional systems. This can increase integration and vendor-management overhead as the company grows.
Not designed for global payroll
The product targets Canada and the U.S. and is not positioned as a broad multi-country payroll solution. Companies expanding beyond North America typically require additional providers or a different platform. This limits suitability for internationally distributed workforces.
Fewer advanced configuration options
Compared with large enterprise payroll systems, the platform generally offers fewer options for highly customized pay rules, complex union agreements, or extensive approval chains. Businesses with intricate payroll policies may encounter constraints and require workarounds. Fit is strongest where payroll policies are relatively standard.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solo | $20 per month + $4 per employee/contractor | One payroll run per month; one pay group; direct deposit; tax calculations; T4s and T4As; Records of Employment; reporting dashboard. |
| Unlimited | $40 per month + $6 per employee/contractor | Unlimited pay runs per month; unlimited pay groups; direct deposit; tax calculations; T4s and T4As; ROE submissions and full-service filing; reporting dashboard; exclusive insights. |
Seller details
Wagepoint Inc.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
2012
Private
https://wagepoint.com
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