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About Wagepoint
What is Wagepoint?
Wagepoint is a Canadian payroll software designed to simplify the payroll process for small businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers. It automates calculations, remittances, and compliance, making every payday simple, accurate, and on time.
Who is it for?
Wagepoint is ideal for Canadian small business owners who want to avoid the hassle of spreadsheets and complex payroll software, as well as for accountants and bookkeepers who manage payroll for multiple clients. It's not designed for large enterprises with complex, multi-country payroll needs.
Key features and benefits
Wagepoint handles automatic tax calculations (CPP, EI, income tax), remittances, and year-end forms like T4s and ROEs. It also offers a secure employee portal, direct deposit, and reporting tools. Its simple pricing plans start at $20 per month, with a free trial available.
Key features
- Auto-calculated pay runs — Pay employees and contractors accurately with automatic calculations for regular pay, bonuses, benefits, and vacation accruals.
- Tax & compliance built-in — Wagepoint automatically calculates and remits federal, provincial, and territorial taxes, plus CPP, EI, and more, keeping you CRA-compliant.
- Employee self-service portal — Give your team access to paystubs, tax forms, and the ability to update personal details, reducing back-and-forth.
- Mobile app (My Wagepoint) — Employees can check pay info and submit time entries from their phone, making payroll management easier on the go.
- Comprehensive reporting — Access payroll registers, tax summaries, workers' comp reports, and year-end forms from one dashboard.
- Direct deposit & ROEs — Streamline payments and generate Records of Employment (ROEs) directly within the platform.
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Wagepoint Pricing
Wagepoint pricing: from $20/mo + $4 per employee.
For comparison: the median starting price in Finance & Accounting is $19/month, measured across 145 tools we track. See the full SaaS Pricing Index →
Solo
$20/mo + $4 per employee/contractor — Best for businesses that run one payroll a month. Includes: one payroll run per month, one pay group, direct deposit, tax calculations, T4s and T4As, records of employment, and reporting dashboard.
Unlimited
$40/mo + $6 per employee/contractor — Most Popular — Pay your team as frequently as you need. Includes: unlimited pay runs per month, unlimited pay groups, direct deposit, tax calculations, T4s and T4As, records of employment, and reporting dashboard.
Start with a free trial — no credit card required.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Wagepoint cost?
Wagepoint pricing starts at $20/mo + $4 per employee for the Solo plan, ideal for one payroll run per month. The Unlimited plan is $40/mo + $6 per employee for unlimited pay runs.
Is Wagepoint free to try?
Yes, Wagepoint offers a free trial. You can start a free trial directly on their website without needing a credit card.
Who is Wagepoint best for?
Wagepoint is best for Canadian small businesses and the accountants/bookkeepers who support them. It's designed for those who want a simple, friendly payroll solution that handles taxes and compliance automatically.
What are the top alternatives to Wagepoint?
Common alternatives include Gusto (though not Canadian-specific), QuickBooks Payroll, ADP, and Ceridian. However, Wagepoint's focus on Canadian payroll with simple pricing makes it stand out.
Does Wagepoint handle Canadian tax remittances?
Yes, Wagepoint automatically calculates and remits federal, provincial, and territorial taxes, including CPP, EI, and income tax, and supports monthly and accelerated remittance schedules.
What is the main limitation of Wagepoint?
Wagepoint is designed for small Canadian businesses; it may not be suitable for large enterprises with complex, multi-country payroll needs. It also has plan limits on pay runs (Solo: 1 per month) and pay groups (Solo: 1).
