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Cleo Pay vs PayWow
Both stand on contractor payment software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Cleo Pay brings invoice handling, approvals, vendor onboarding, payments, and QuickBooks Online sync into one accounts-payable workflow. Check the plan’s payment allowance and additional-payment charge against expected volume.
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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.
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| Cleo Pay | PayWow | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $79 a month | Contractor Payroll — Pro: $9 a month |
| Plans published | 8 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cleo-pay.com | paywow.com |
| On contractor payment software | #1 of 26 | #5 of 26 |
Cleo Pay: what it does well
- Invoices can be forwarded by email or uploaded as photos.
- Approvals can be set by amount, GL code, or vendor.
- Scheduled ACH transfers have trackable statuses.
- QuickBooks Online syncs data in both directions.
- Vendors can onboard through a web link without app fees.
What to know first
- Get Paid does not include outbound payments.
- Basic includes 15 monthly payments.
- Extra payments cost $3 each on Basic.
- Paid plans require a monthly subscription.
PayWow: what it does well
- 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
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