Pricing
Cheapest HR Software With Payroll for 10 Employees
Updated June 6, 2026
Bundled 'HR + payroll' suites are convenient but rarely the cheapest, especially at 10 employees. The lowest-cost route is usually focused HR/leave/time software plus a dedicated payroll tool. Here's the honest breakdown.
The honest answer on 'HR + payroll'
Orvella does not run payroll — and pretending otherwise would waste your time. What Orvella does is the HR side cheaply: leave, PTO, approvals, balances, and optional time tracking, from $4/user/month. For 10 people that's around $40/month.
Pair that with a low-cost dedicated payroll provider and you usually beat an all-in-one suite on price while getting a better HR experience.
Why split HR and payroll?
Splitting often wins on both cost and quality for a 10-person team.
Frequently asked questions
Does Orvella include payroll?
No. Orvella handles HR, leave, and time tracking; you pair it with a dedicated payroll provider and export Orvella's hour and leave reports into it.
Is splitting HR and payroll really cheaper for 10 employees?
Often, yes. Focused HR software (~$40/month for 10) plus a low-cost payroll tool frequently beats an all-in-one suite — and gives a better HR experience.
How does data get to payroll?
Orvella exports worked hours, leave, and banked time to CSV, which drops into your payroll workflow.