Wheelhouse Pricing Explorer
Wheelhouse Pricing Explorer
Compare plans, estimate costs, and see how Wheelhouse stacks up in 2025.
Cost Estimator
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Key Takeaways
- Starter: $49/mo base + $8/person
- Growth: $99/mo base + $12/person (most popular)
- Scale: $199/mo base + $16/person
- Annual billing = 16.7% off (2 months free)
- No contractor fees — only active employees count
- All-in-one: Payroll + HR + Benefits + Time
Plans & Prices
| Plan | Base | Per Person | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $49/mo | $8/mo | 1–25 employees |
| Growth | $99/mo | $12/mo | 25–100 employees |
| Scale | $199/mo | $16/mo | 100–500 employees |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | 500+ employees |
Competitor Comparison (15 employees, Growth tier)
| Tool | Tier | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelhouse | Growth | $279 |
| Rippling | Unity | ~$450+ |
| Gusto | Plus | $200 |
| Justworks | Plus | $99/person (~$1,485) |
| Bambee | Premium | $499 flat |
Gotchas
- Base fee applies even at 0 employees
- Benefits administration extra on Starter
- International contractor payments +$25/run
Average Ratings
G2 Rating: 4.8 / 5 (1,800+ reviews)
Capterra: 4.9 / 5 (1,200+ reviews)
Based on verified reviews as of Nov 2025.
Common Complaints
- Benefits setup can take 2–3 weeks
- Support wait times during open enrollment
- No native 1099-NEC e-filing on Starter
Common Praises
- Modern UI, extremely fast onboarding
- Built-in PEO option (no separate broker)
- Excellent time tracking & PTO sync
Plans & Prices
| Plan | Base | Per Person/mo | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $49 | $8 | Payroll, HR, basic benefits admin |
| Growth | $99 | $12 | Time tracking, advanced reporting, multi-state |
| Scale | $199 | $16 | Dedicated CSM, API access, custom fields |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | White-glove onboarding, SLA, priority support |
Annual billing = 2 months free. All plans include unlimited payroll runs and live chat support.