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Payroll Relief is a highly automated payroll processing system designed for accountants and independent payroll processors. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **3.5/5** | 41 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 3.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 3.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 50% | (5/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: IRIS Software Group - **Founded**: 2004 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Other - **Pricing Details**: • Initial Fee (Software, Training, Cloud-Hosting): $500 • Per Paycheck Cost: Ranging from $1.90 - $0.60 • W2/1099 e-Filing Fee: $2.35 • Data Conversion Services: $50-$100 per Client - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Check Printing - Compensation Management Software - Dashboard Software - Direct Deposit - Employee Database - Employee Self Service - Payroll Management - Payroll Reporting - Self Service Portal - Tax Compliance - Time Tracking Software - W-2 Preparation ## Integrations (5 total) - QuickBooks Payroll - Sage 50cloud Payroll - Time & Attendance Tracking Software - Time and Attendance - Time and Attendance Software ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Payroll Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30202/payroll/software) ## Related Categories - [Payroll Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30202/payroll/software) - [Direct Deposit Payroll Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/32598/direct-deposit-payroll/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Support does NOT return calls and they take no accountability for the softwares errors. The system is not properly paying taxes but does not notify you that there is an underpaid amount, instead it just marks it paid when it is not. DO NOT USE ----- ### "Don't Do It" — 1.0/5 > **Sam** | *February 24, 2026* | Veterinary Software | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: The button to send employees a link to sign up for their own portal access actually works unlike the last software program. > > **Cons**: Customer service is non existent. Good luck getting ahold of your payroll analyst or their direct report. The way they handled the transition to the new software was atrocious. The new software is still not very good. Not worth the stress they caused by changing everything at the last minute, right before the end of the year. No training on the new software, just "here is the link and good luck". > > Terrible. I would never recommend anyone utilize this service if you want to have a smooth payroll process and get actual customer service. ----- ### "Great tool for small business owners" — 5.0/5 > **Luka** | *October 28, 2025* | Accounting Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very simple and easy to setup the account for small business owners. Great tool and workflow friendly. > > **Cons**: When you process payroll the earliest the employees can receive the amount is in two days. It would be better if it could only take 1 day. > > overall it has been great and it pretty easy to navigate. Love the cloud cabinet which it makes easier for employers to access to their reports and forms ----- ### "Does an okay job, but watch out for price increases" — 3.0/5 > **Mitchell** | *July 16, 2025* | Accounting Software | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's easy to scale the number of clients you have in Payroll Relief without adding a huge administrative burden. There are a decent amount of automatic filing options to make it easier. > > **Cons**: It takes a while to get comfortable using the product, and there's very little customization with the product. > > It works for it's intended purpose. I've used it successfully for a couple of years now and don't have very many complaints, so it's doing it's job. But the company keeps increasing prices each year (this year a 7% increase after 10% last year) without adjusting any features, and it's a pretty expensive product to begin with. That being said, I'm comfortable enough with it that it's hard to change. ----- ### "STAY AWAY.." — 2.0/5 > **Wayne** | *October 14, 2024* | Accounting Software | Recommendation rating: 1.0/10 > > **Pros**: Seems to work for a SIMPLE payroll with not many people > > **Cons**: Lack of service, can't seem to handle complicated payrolls. They take your money and WILL NOT give it back when you decide to move on. They claim they don't have a refund policy. They bill by the number of checks projected to use for a one year period...but you didn't use them and they still won't refund your money. STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY > > Smooth sales people. Promise the moon but deliver nothing ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/151189/payroll-relief?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/151189/payroll-relief) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data