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Thera

Payroll and payments platform for startups, small businesses, and global teams

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Thera is a payroll and payments platform that brings US payroll, contractor payments, and employer of record services into a single system, alongside finance tools such as business banking, spend management, invoicing, and accounting services. It addresses the need to hire and pay workers across jurisdictions while handling tax filings, compliance, and benefits administration.

The platform includes US Payroll, Contractor Management, Employer of Record, Contractor Pro, an API for automating onboarding and payments, and a White Label option. Finance modules cover Cash, Spend, Invoicing, and Accounting. Integrations include QuickBooks, Simply Insured, Thatch, Next Insurance, Human Interest, and Accrue 401(k), with Xero listed as coming soon. Additional capabilities include role-based access control, inbuilt HR tools, reporting, and a dedicated Slack support channel. Thera AI is listed as coming soon, and Thera Rewards, a payroll-based points program, is in development.

Thera is aimed at startups, small businesses, agencies, and global teams. Pricing is presented by module: US Payroll is available by custom quote, Contractor Management and Employer of Record are offered on monthly or yearly plans, and a free custom quote is available for businesses.

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