Save 50–70% vs eBacon

The Affordable Alternative to eBacon

Same WH-347 and state reports. Pricing on the website starting at $49/month. No setup fees, no managed-service markup.

14-day free trial · No credit card required · Month-to-month · Self-serve

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Works with your existing payroll provider

ADPGustoQuickBooksPaychexUKGPaylocityPaycorRippling+ 4 more via CSV

Why contractors choose an eBacon alternative

eBacon's a solid product. But contractors want tools that feel like 2026, not 2008.

Pricing on the page

$49, $99, or $249/month. Published. Not quoted. You can plan your budget.

File today, not in 2 weeks

Sign up, file your first report this afternoon. No 2-week onboarding cycle.

Lydia's in the corner

eBacon doesn't have an AI assistant. Ours catches wage underpayments, missing data, and compliance problems.

Import instead of type

Pulls data from ADP, Gusto, QuickBooks, and 9 more payroll systems. No manual re-keying.

Same compliance

Official DOL WH-347 PDF plus all 50 state forms. Same compliance, cheaper.

No sales calls

Try it, read the pricing, sign up when you're ready. That's the whole process.

eBacon vs CertifiedPayrollPro

Honest side-by-side.

FeatureeBaconCertifiedPayrollPro
Setup feeVaries$0
Monthly base$200+From $49
Pricing transparencyQuote-basedPublic pricing
Contract lengthAnnual typicalMonth-to-month
Free trialLimited14 days, 3 free reports
Self-serve signupPartialFull
AI compliance assistantNoLydia included
State-specific formsExtra costIncluded (Pro+)
Union payrollIncludedEnterprise plan
Payroll integrationsSome12 providers
Free wage lookupNoYes
Modern mobile UILegacyMobile-first

How to switch from eBacon

Most folks switch in under 3 hours.

1

Start the free trial

14 days free, 3 free reports, no credit card.

2

Export from eBacon

Pull workers, projects, and past payroll out as CSV.

3

Import and map

Drop the CSVs into our wizard. Lydia handles the mapping and validates the data.

4

Parallel run a week

File this week's report in both systems. Compare.

5

Cancel eBacon

Once you're confident, cancel eBacon. Keep the CSV exports for your records.

eBacon Alternative FAQ

How is CertifiedPayrollPro different from eBacon?

We're self-serve with pricing on the website, AI compliance help (Lydia), and no setup fee. eBacon's a managed-service shop with quote-based pricing, higher base cost, and longer onboarding. Both get you a WH-347 — the experience getting there is very different.

Is CertifiedPayrollPro really cheaper than eBacon?

Yeah. We start at $49/mo with no setup fee. eBacon quotes you case-by-case, usually $200+/month, with extra fees for state forms and sub portals. Most contractors save 50-70% switching.

Does CertifiedPayrollPro handle fringe benefits the same way?

Yes. We break out fringes (health, pension, training, vacation) per classification, exactly how Davis-Bacon wants it. Both cash fringe and annualized fringe calculations are supported.

Can I migrate my data from eBacon?

Yep. Export workers, projects, and payroll history from eBacon as CSV. Lydia walks you through column mapping and flags missing or bad data.

Do you support union payroll like eBacon?

Yes, on Enterprise. Union dues, working dues, multi-employer fringe funds, and local union reporting — we've got it.

Is there a free trial?

14 days of full Pro access, 3 free reports, no credit card.

What support is included?

Email support on every plan. Pro and Enterprise get priority. Lydia's there 24/7 for Davis-Bacon questions and walking you through reports.

What happens if I cancel?

Cancel anytime with one click. Your data exports free in CSV/PDF format. No clawbacks, no penalty fees, no 'talk to sales' hoops.

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