Wingspan
Automate the business of flexible work.
Overview
Wingspan is a payroll platform built from the ground up for businesses that run on contractors and freelancers. It automates the entire contractor lifecycle, from onboarding and compliance verification (W-9s, TIN checks) to payments and year-end 1099 tax filing. The platform aims to save finance and operations teams significant time while improving the contractor experience with faster payments and access to benefits.
✨ Key Features
- Contractor Onboarding Automation
- W-9 and 1099 Compliance
- Automated Payments (ACH, Instant Pay)
- Invoice Generation and Management
- Worker Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
- Background Checks
- eSignature for Contracts
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Purpose-built specifically for the contractor workforce.
- Focus on automating the entire contractor lifecycle, not just payments.
- Offers access to benefits for contractors.
- Strong compliance features for 1099 management.
Unique Value: Wingspan provides a single, automated system to manage the entire contractor relationship, saving businesses time on administration and reducing compliance risk, while also improving the contractor experience.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Automating the onboarding and payment of 1099 contractors at scale.
- Streamlining 1099-NEC form creation, filing, and delivery.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Companies that primarily have W-2 employees and only a few contractors.
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike general payroll systems, Wingspan is hyper-focused on the unique needs of managing a contingent workforce, offering deeper features for onboarding, compliance, and benefits for 1099 workers.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: N/A
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