Payroll Congress vs Surf Payroll
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Payroll Congress
Access world-class education and networking at the 2026 Payroll Congress & Expo. Build a customized program from workshops on payroll, tax, finance, HR, and benefits. Stay updated on legislative changes and connect with industry experts.
- Customizable education program
- Workshops on payroll and tax
- Networking opportunities
- Latest legislative updates
- Access to expo information
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Discover the keys to solving your most complex payroll challenges and unlock strategic leadership at the 2026 Payroll Congress & Expo! Join thousands of your colleagues for world-class education in payroll, tax, finance, global mobility, human resources, and benefits. The Payroll Congress app allows attendees to build a customized education program from a wide variety of workshops covering topics pertaining to domestic and foreign payroll, accounts payable, human resources, management, benefits, technology, and career development. Payroll Congress provides crucial payroll updates, unparalleled networking opportunities, and the chance to hear the latest legislative and regulatory changes directly from government representatives and industry experts. Plus, it features the industry's largest payroll, AP, and finance expo.
Surf Payroll
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SURF Payroll makes payroll simple for businesses, employees, and CPAs. Business owners: Run payroll, manage employees and benefits, review expenses, and access paystubs. CPAs: Manage clients, onboard companies, jump into client accounts, track deadlines, create reminders, and sync calendars. Employees: View paystubs, manage your profile, submit expenses, and stay updated. Securely access your account with 2FA, Face ID, Touch ID, and SURF App PIN. One app. One SURF experience. Note: 1. A Surf account is required to use the app. Employers/CPAs must be active Surf customers to sign in. 2. Employees can access the app only if their Employer/CPA uses Surf and has provided them with portal access. Download Surf and simplify your payroll experience today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Surf Payroll at every 10 days against Payroll Congress's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Payroll Congress ships an update every 5 months, Surf Payroll every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Payroll Congress | Surf Payroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | American Payroll Institute, Inc | Jaya Peddineni |
In-app purchases
Payroll Congress
No in-app purchases
Surf Payroll
No in-app purchases
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