1. Buy your own PC
Pick a Windows touch PC that fits the counter or lobby. We recommend an all-in-one POS PC from Amazon if you do not already have one.
Product
iThinhPayroll
For nail salon owners and business owners who run payroll themselves: issue employee checks and file state and federal tax from the desk.
Issue employee checks
Print checks from your own desk — no payroll bureau required for payday.
State and federal tax
File with the state and the IRS from the same payroll run.
Owner-run payroll
Built for salon and business owners who do payroll themselves.
iThinhPayroll screenshots
Run payroll, print employee checks, file state and federal tax.
Runs on any Windows touch PC you buy
You do not buy a locked kiosk from us. Use a Windows 10 or 11 PC with a touch screen — all-in-one counter PCs, lobby tablets with Windows, or a regular touch laptop.
2. Install the app
Download the Windows installer on this website, or get the same app from the Microsoft Store. Both work on the PC you purchased.
3. iOS coming soon
Windows is ready today. iPhone and iPad apps for POS, Salon Management, Check-In, and Payroll are coming soon. The free SalonClient guest app is already on the App Store.
Recommended printer, scanner, and PC
We do not sell hardware. These Amazon searches match what our Windows apps already support: USB ESC/POS receipt printers and USB barcode scanners.
Amazon listings change. Look for USB, 80mm thermal / ESC/POS on printers, and HID keyboard-wedge USB on scanners. iThinhTech is not an Amazon seller.
Product Details
Understand who this product is for, what workflows it covers, and the outcomes you can expect.
Who it is for
Small businesses with multiple stores or pay structures that outgrow spreadsheets.
What you can run
Pay runs, employee records, store-level scheduling alignment, and accounting handoff.
Expected outcomes
Less manual payroll work, clearer compliance posture, and faster month-end close.
Honest comparison: iThinhPayroll vs ADP, Gusto, QuickBooks Desktop & Drake
See where each platform fits before you commit. iThinhPayroll is built for owners who run payroll themselves across multiple stores—not for enterprise HR departments or tax-preparer workflows.
Four salons, three pay models, one owner
Maria operates four nail salons with W-2 technicians, hourly front-desk staff, and 1099 booth renters. She tried cloud payroll that charged per employee per location, then QuickBooks Desktop with a payroll add-on that required switching company files for each EIN. ADP quotes came back higher than her margin could support. Drake was her accountant's tax tool—not something her store managers could touch.
With iThinhPayroll: she keeps up to 10 company profiles on Growth, aligns shift schedules before each pay run, and exports accounting-ready totals without re-keying spreadsheets. Monthly software cost stays predictable while headcount grows.
Swipe the table to compare →
| What to evaluate | iThinhPayroll | ADP | Gusto | QuickBooks Desktop | Drake Tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Multi-store owners running their own pay cycles | Mid-size and enterprise HR teams | Cloud-first SMBs with HR/benefits focus | Businesses already on QuickBooks accounting | Tax professionals preparing returns |
| Typical cost (~25 employees) | From ~$22/mo base; 25 employees included on Starter/Growth* | Often $150+/mo+ with per-employee fees | Often ~$40–$80+/mo+ depending on tier | Desktop license + payroll subscription fees | Tax software licensing—not owner payroll |
| Multiple company files, one plan | 3–10+ EINs by tier | Enterprise packages; often per-entity pricing | Typically one company per account | Separate company files to manage | N/A—client tax prep workflow |
| Desktop offline install | Windows + macOS installers | Mostly cloud / managed service | Cloud-first; limited offline | Desktop-native | Desktop tax prep |
| Owner-run pay cycles | Designed for operators, not just accountants | Often delegated to HR/payroll admin | Owner-friendly cloud workflow | Owner-friendly with QB experience | Accountant / preparer tool |
| W-2 + 1099 hybrid pay | Hourly, salary & contractors together | Supported | Supported | Supported via payroll add-on | Tax reporting focus, not pay runs |
| Multi-state tax tables | Automated updates in-app | Full-service compliance | Automated cloud updates | Via Intuit payroll services | Strong for filing, not running payroll |
| Scheduling tied to pay runs | Shift alignment before payroll | Workforce modules (add-on cost) | Time tools vary by plan | Third-party or manual | Not applicable |
| Salon & retail operator focus | Built for nail supply & salon workflows | Generic HR platform | Generic SMB platform | Accounting-first | Tax-preparer-first |
| iThinhTech POS & scheduling tie-in | Unified account & billing | ||||
| Accounting handoff | Included on Growth & Pro tiers | Reports & integrations available | QuickBooks / Xero sync | Native QuickBooks ledger | Import from payroll exports |
| Typical setup effort | Moderate—companies, employees & pay policies | Higher—sales-led onboarding | Lower—guided cloud setup | Moderate—QB + payroll configuration | Pro training required |
*Pricing shown on this page reflects iThinhPayroll published tiers. Competitor pricing varies by plan, headcount, and add-ons—verify current quotes before purchasing. ADP, Gusto, QuickBooks, and Drake are trademarks of their respective owners.
Choose iThinhPayroll when…
You operate multiple stores, mix W-2 and 1099 pay, and want predictable desktop payroll without enterprise HR overhead.
Consider ADP or Gusto when…
You need full-service HR, benefits administration, or enterprise compliance teams—and budget for per-employee scaling.
Keep QuickBooks Desktop or Drake when…
Your accountant already runs the books in QB or prepares returns in Drake—but you still need an owner-friendly tool to run weekly pay.
Need an offline installer?
Install iThinhPayroll on Windows without an app store—ideal for office desktops and trial setups.
64-bit Windows 10 or later. Microsoft WebView2 Runtime required.
Need an offline installer?
Install iThinhPayroll on macOS without an app store—ideal for office Macs and trial setups.
macOS 15 or later on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4).
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iThinhPayroll pricing
Three tiers for growing teams—upgrade when your footprint expands.
Starter Payroll
Up to 3 companies and 25 employees.
$21.95/mo
- 3 companies included
- 25 employees included
- +$10/mo per extra employee block
Growth Payroll
Up to 10 companies; accounting add-on included.
$41.95/mo
- 10 companies included
- 25 employees included
- +$10/mo per extra employee block
Pro Payroll
Unlimited companies and employees.
$71.95/mo
- Unlimited companies
- Unlimited employees
- Extra employees included