--- title: About Paid | Free payroll for small businesses description: Paid offers business owners fast, reliable, comprehensive payroll at no cost - with premium features to engage and retain employees like high-yield checking, free debit cards, and retention-based bonuses. image: https://hellopaid.com/hubfs/Paid_Share_Graphic.png --- [![](https://hellopaid.com/hubfs/Paid%20Logo.svg)](https://hellopaid.com/) - [Meet Paid](https://hellopaid.com/meet-paid) - [Platform](https://hellopaid.com/paid-platform-features) - [Pricing](https://hellopaid.com/pricing) - [About Us](https://hellopaid.com/about-us) - [FAQs](https://hellopaid.com/frequently-asked-questions) [Get Started](https://hubs.la/Q02W_pCW0) [Sign In](https://app.hellopaid.com/sign-in) Get Free Payroll [Sign In](https://app.hellopaid.com/sign-in) - [Meet Paid](https://hellopaid.com/meet-paid) - [Platform](https://hellopaid.com/paid-platform-features) - [Pricing](https://hellopaid.com/pricing) - [About Us](https://hellopaid.com/about-us) - [FAQs](https://hellopaid.com/frequently-asked-questions) [Get Free Payroll](https://hubs.la/Q02W_pCW0) [Sign In](https://app.hellopaid.com/sign-in) Get Free Payroll [Sign In](https://app.hellopaid.com/sign-in) ![Group ](https://hellopaid.com/hubfs/Group%201%20(3)-1.png) [Get Free Payroll](https://hellopaid.com/about-us#signup-form-section) ###### About Us # Our mission is to connect employers and employees through compensation. Paid gives business owners fast, reliable, comprehensive payroll at no cost - with premium features to engage employees and increase retention. [Get Started](https://hubs.la/Q02W_pCW0) ![About Paid](https://hellopaid.com/hubfs/About%20Paid.png) ###### Q&A ### Hear from our co-founder ![Rob Frohwein](https://hellopaid.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Rob%20Frohwein.png?width=500&height=316&name=Rob%20Frohwein.png "Rob Frohwein") ##### Why should payroll always be free? **Rob Frohwein** [Watch Now](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I167e4TsDhw) ### Questions? ## **We’ve got answers.** ![Keep-Briefcase-Green-Icon](https://hellopaid.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Keep%20Icons/Keep-Briefcase-Green-Icon.png?width=80&height=80&name=Keep-Briefcase-Green-Icon.png) FAQs FAQs How is Paid free? We believe core payroll should be free. Paid is able to offer free core payroll services due to the benefits offered to your business and your employees. Our revenue is generated through premium features and services that are complementary to payroll and that help optimize your business’s success and employee engagement. When employers and employees are in complete alignment and leveraging premium services for their mutual benefit - *payroll can be free*. Are there any fees? There are no fees. Our core payroll services are completely free for employers. Optional premium features and additional services for both employers and employees are clearly outlined and priced, with no surprises. [**Learn more about Paid's premium features.**](https://hellopaid.com/premium-features) What core features does Paid offer for free? Paid offers all essential payroll features, including (but not limited to) direct deposit, employee database, tax filing, compliance tracking, benefits & PTO, and W2 & 1099 generation. What additional features does Paid offer? Paid will soon offer optional premium features within the platform, including just-in-time funding, real-time pay for employees, smarter retention bonuses, flexible pay schedules, and more. [**Learn more about Paid's premium features.**](https://hellopaid.com/premium-features) Additional FAQs **[Additional FAQs](https://hellopaid.com/frequently-asked-questions)** Paid is a d/b/a of Keep Financial Technologies, Inc. ("Keep"). Keep is a financial technology company and is not a bank. Banking services are provided by Thread Bank, Member FDIC. The Paid Mastercard Debit Card is issued by Thread Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard U.S.A. Inc. and may be used anywhere Mastercard cards are accepted. FDIC insurance is available for funds on deposit through Thread Bank, Member FDIC. Pass-through insurance coverage is subject to conditions. Your deposits qualify for up to $3,000,000 in FDIC insurance coverage when placed at program banks in the Thread Bank deposit sweep program. Your deposits at each program bank become eligible for FDIC insurance up to $250,000, inclusive of any other deposits you may already hold at the bank in the same ownership capacity. You can access the terms and conditions of the sweep program at [https://go.thread.bank/sweepdisclosure](https://go.thread.bank/sweepdisclosure) and a list of program banks https://go.thread.bank/programbanks. Please contact customerservice@thread.bank with questions regarding the sweep program. Pass-through insurance coverage is subject to conditions. © 2025 Keep Financial Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. - [Privacy](https://hellopaid.com/privacy-policy) - [Terms](https://hellopaid.com/terms-and-conditions) - [Help Center](https://help.hellopaid.com/hc/en-us) - [About Paid](https://hellopaid.com/about-us)