PayWow

Web · Android · iPhone · paid plans from $9/mo

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.5

  • Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
  • Open codeNo open-source code on record
  • Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
  • DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

PayWow provides payroll and compliance tools for small businesses, including employers with single-digit workforces. Complete Payroll covers employees and contractors; the service says it withholds and deposits taxes and electronically files quarterly and annual federal and state forms. Employees can enter their own details through a portal, and the offering includes new-hire reporting. The myPayWow app supports shift clock-ins and outs, time-off requests, and location-based clocking. Contractors can receive payment by direct deposit or check, with automatic 1099 filing. A trucking solution supports load tracking and driver pay by mile, load, or specified rates. Contractor Payroll Basic is listed at 0.00 USD per month and includes unlimited contractors, limited reports, and check payments. Pro costs 9.00 USD per month plus $1.49 per direct deposit; Complete Payroll costs 25.00 USD per month plus $4 per employee or contractor. Android, iOS, and web platforms are listed, but PayWow says it is currently not accepting new signups and directs interested users to support.

Who it is for

It is designed for small employers needing payroll and compliance tools, including businesses paying contractors or trucking drivers. It is not currently accepting new signups, so prospective users should contact its support team.

What is good

  • Complete Payroll covers employees and contractors
  • Contractors can be paid by check or direct deposit
  • Includes automatic 1099 filing
  • Employee portal supports self-entry of information
  • Trucking solution tracks loads and driver pay

What to know first

  • PayWow is currently not accepting new signups
  • Pro adds $1.49 per direct deposit
  • Complete Payroll adds $4 per employee or contractor

Verdict

PayWow lists payroll, tax filing, contractor payments, employee self-service, and industry-specific trucking tools. Its current signup restriction is a significant consideration for businesses looking for payroll software now.

PayWow plans and pricing

All plans
Contractor Payroll — Basic Free $0/Monthly Unlimited contractors · Limited reports · Pay by check paywow.com · 2 Oct 2026
Contractor Payroll — Pro $9/mo $9/Monthly + $1.49 per direct deposit Unlimited contractors · Extensive reports · Contractor portal · Integrations paywow.com · 2 Oct 2026
Complete Payroll $25/mo $25/Monthly + $4 per employee/contractor Payroll for employees and contractors paywow.com · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on contractor payment software

Free plan
Yes
Payment schedules
scheduled
Tax form support
Yes
Contractor self-service
Yes

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