The HR newsletter for people teams
The software, prices and news that matter to HR and people teams, in one free email, with ranked guides and reviews to go deeper.
Find the right tool
Best-of buyer guides
Ranked picks, priced from each vendor's own page.
Best ATS for Small Business
Small-business applicant tracking compared: Breezy HR, JazzHR, Manatal, Zoho Recruit, ApplicantStack, Workable, Recooty and BambooHR, with published prices, job caps and seat rules for each.
Updated Oct 29, 2026
The Best HR Software for Healthcare Staffing in 2026
The best HR software for healthcare staffing in 2026: shift scheduling, credential tracking and core HR for clinics, senior care and hospitals, with real monthly costs.
Updated Oct 25, 2026
The Best I-9 and E-Verify Software in 2026
The best I-9 and E-Verify software in 2026, from $8.50 a month: published prices, cost per I-9 at three hiring volumes, and which tool fits which employer.
Updated Oct 25, 2026
The Best HRIS for Remote and Distributed Teams in 2026
Which HRIS fits a remote team spread across states and countries, and what the HR record, employer of record and contractor layers cost, checked October 17, 2026.
Updated Oct 24, 2026
The Best Payroll Software for Small Business in 2026
Gusto, OnPay, Patriot, Roll by ADP, Square, QuickBooks, ADP RUN, Paychex and Rippling, priced at 3 and 25 employees from vendor pages read in October 2026.
Updated Oct 23, 2026
The Best AI Onboarding Tools in 2026
Compare the best AI onboarding tools in 2026: Rippling, Deel, BambooHR, Enboarder, WorkBright, Gusto and Trainual, with pricing and real weaknesses.
Updated Oct 21, 2026Browse by topic
Payroll28 guides
HRIS & core HR25 guides
Scheduling & time17 guides
Recruiting & ATS16 guides
Performance & engagement16 guides
Benefits, PEO & EOR15 guides
AI for HR6 guides
Head to head
Two tools, one decision: where each one wins and what it costs.
What it really costs
Every plan, the fees on top, and what a real team pays.
Latest from the blog
How to Choose an ATS in 2026: A Recruiter's Checklist
A seven-step checklist for choosing an applicant tracking system in 2026: hiring volume, job caps, pricing units, integrations and a 10-person cost scenario.
Updated Oct 26, 2026
HR Statistics 2026: Hiring, Turnover, Pay and HR Software
US job openings 7.1 million, hires 5.2 million, quits 1.9%, pay $49.46 an hour, engagement 31%, cost per hire $5,475, plus Toolradar data on 412 HR tools.
Updated Oct 26, 2026
Cheaper Gusto Alternatives (2026): Payroll for 15 Employees for Less
For 15 employees, Patriot Full Service Payroll runs $112/mo versus Gusto Plus at $260/mo in 2026, a $1,776 yearly gap verified on vendor pricing pages.
Updated Oct 21, 2026Get the HRpresso newsletter
New guides, price changes and the HR news worth knowing, by email. Free.