Pricing
One monthly base, then a flat price per person.
No setup fee, no charge per pay run, no year-end fee for W-2s. Contractors count as people only in the months you pay them. Cancel anytime.
Essentials
For teams in one state who want payroll and taxes handled.
$8 per person / month
plus a $40 monthly base
- Unlimited pay runs
- Federal, state and local tax filing
- W-2s and 1099-NECs
- Employee self-service portal
- Two-day direct deposit
- Email and chat support
Plus
For growing teams with benefits and people in more than one state.
$12 per person / month
plus a $80 monthly base
- Everything in Essentials
- Next-day direct deposit
- Benefits administration and deductions
- Multi-state payroll and registrations
- PTO policies and accruals
- Phone support
Premium
For teams that want an HR expert on call and help with audits.
$18 per person / month
plus a $150 monthly base
- Everything in Plus
- Access to certified HR advisors
- Tax notice resolution
- Custom pay rules and job costing
- Quarterly compliance review
- Priority phone support
What a team of 12 actually pays
| Plan | Base | 12 people | Monthly total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $40 | $96 | $136 |
| Plus | $80 | $144 | $224 |
| Premium | $150 | $216 | $366 |
Questions we get a lot
Is there a minimum team size?
No, but Fernly is designed for 5 to 50 people. Above 50, our Premium plan still works, and we'll tell you honestly when you've outgrown us.
Do you charge to switch mid-year?
No. We import your year-to-date totals and file the quarterly returns for the quarters we cover. Your old provider files the ones before that.
What about annual billing?
Pay annually and the monthly base is waived. The per-person price stays the same.
Still deciding? Talk to our team and we'll price your exact headcount.