Automated payroll runs and direct deposits for teams under 10.
Small business owners with tiny teams are stuck using error-prone spreadsheets for payroll and compliance because expensive HR software doesn't scale down for them.
MicroPayout schedules bi-weekly payroll, calculates pay from timesheets, and integrates with banks for direct deposits. It ensures compliance with overtime and minimum wage rules automatically. Tiny teams get enterprise-grade automation without the bloat.
Small business owners with tiny teams (1-10 employees)
Seamless bank payout integration at micro-scale pricing, focused solely on execution.
professional
Employees log hours via simple app or approval workflow.
One-click to run payroll, calc taxes/deductions.
Plaid integration for ACH payouts.
Pre-run checks for labor law violations.
View past runs, export for taxes.
Salaried + hourly mixing.
Alerts for approvals/runs.
W-2 ready CSVs.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| plaid_account_id | text | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| org_id | uuid | No |
| bank_account | text | Yes |
| pay_type | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| org_id | uuid | No |
| run_date | timestamp | No |
| total_payout | int | No |
| status | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| employee_id | uuid | No |
| hours | int | No |
| week_ending | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
/api/organizations/:id/bankLink Plaid
/api/timesheetsLog hours
/api/payroll-runsTrigger run
/api/payroll-runsList runs
No payouts
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 80 | 2.5% | $70 | $840 |
| Month 6 | 1,000 | 7% | $2,450 | $29,400 |
Direct deposits for small teams. Compliant, simple, $35/mo.
Target local biz Facebook groups with 'free payroll run' offer. Email 20 from Clutch.co small agencies. Buildinpublic on Twitter for beta testers committing to $35/mo.
Integrations
Min fees too high for tiny
Flat $35 for payouts
Accounting tie-in
Limited states
Full US coverage simple
Plaid-linked payout history data + scheduled automation lock-in
ACH fees dropping, more SMBs going digital post-pandemic.
Plaid integration fails
Sandbox testing + fallback manual
High payout volume costs
Pass-through fees
Success: 3 willing to pay
Success: $100 MRR
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