Vertex is mainly built for tax compliance (sales tax, VAT, etc.), not full payroll management, so it’s not really a complete payroll solution on its own; you could use it alongside a payroll system to handle tax calculations, but if you’re looking for something all-in-one, tools like ADP, Gusto, or QuickBooks Payroll are much more practical. I’d only go with Vertex if tax complexity is your main concern and you already have payroll covered elsewhere.