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Best DailyPay Alternatives

6 products that do the same job as DailyPay, with similarity scores and published prices.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 29 sources, most recently checked

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DailyPay alternatives, closest first

  1. RainSimilarity 100
  2. TapcheckSimilarity 100
  3. BranchSimilarity 90

Alternatives by reason for switching

  • More native integrations

    Tapcheck

    300+ native integrations listed by the vendor vs 180 for DailyPay.

    300+1

  • Built for mid-sized companies

    ZayZoon

    Serves mid-sized companies; DailyPay does not list them among the sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises2

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DailyPay alternatives, closest first

Products built for the same job come first, then products that also cover it, each group by similarity: the share of categories (50%), company sizes served (30%) and pricing model (20%) a product shares with DailyPay.

  1. Rain

    vs DailyPay: Rain: prices published for other plans; DailyPay: from $0/employee/mo. Earned Wage Access score 6.3 vs 9.3.

    Similarity100 of 100
  2. Tapcheck

    vs DailyPay: Tapcheck: from $0/employee/mo; DailyPay: from $0/employee/mo. Earned Wage Access score 8.0 vs 9.3.

    Similarity100 of 100

    From $0/employee/mo3

  3. Branch

    vs DailyPay: Branch: from $0/employee/mo; DailyPay: from $0/employee/mo. Not scored yet in Earned Wage Access; DailyPay scores 9.3.

    Similarity90 of 100

    From $0/employee/mo4

  4. ZayZoon

    vs DailyPay: ZayZoon: from $0/employee/mo; DailyPay: from $0/employee/mo. Earned Wage Access score 7.3 vs 9.3.

    Similarity90 of 100

    From $0/employee/mo5

  5. Payactiv

    vs DailyPay: Payactiv: from $0/employee/mo; DailyPay: from $0/employee/mo. Earned Wage Access score 8.7 vs 9.3.

    Similarity85 of 100

    From $0/employee/mo6

  6. Instant Financial

    vs DailyPay: Instant Financial: from $0/employee/mo; DailyPay: from $0/employee/mo. Not scored yet in Earned Wage Access; DailyPay scores 9.3.

    Similarity70 of 100

    From $0/employee/mo7

Why buyers look beyond DailyPay

  1. Instant transfers cost a fee

    Instant transfers carry a flat fee for the employee, set in the employer’s contract, unless they go to a DailyPay Card with direct deposit.

  2. Coaching from a third party

    DailyPay says its financial coaching is offered by a third party from which DailyPay may receive compensation.

DailyPay vs its closest alternatives

Earned Wage Access comparison: LeadChange Score, pricing and verified features
ProductScoreStarting price per employeePricing modelSOC 2 Type IIMobile appsISO 27001
DailyPay8–109.3$0/employee/moFreeYesiOS, AndroidYes
Rain11–136.3See plansFreeYesiOS, AndroidYes
Tapcheck38.0$0/employee/moFreeNot verifiediOS, AndroidNot verified
Branch4,14,15Not scored$0/employee/moFreeYesiOS, AndroidYes
ZayZoon2,5,16,177.3$0/employee/moFreeYesiOS, AndroidNot verified
Payactiv6,18,198.7$0/employee/moFreeYesiOS, AndroidYes
Instant Financial7,20Not scored$0/employee/moFreeNot verifiediOS, AndroidNot verified

Not verified = we have no sourced value for it yet.

Alternatives to similar products

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to DailyPay?

Among products built for the same job in Earned Wage Access, the closest to DailyPay are Rain, Tapcheck, and Branch (90% similar), by the categories, company sizes and pricing model they share. Rain vs DailyPay: Rain: prices published for other plans; DailyPay: from $0/employee/mo. Earned Wage Access score 6.3 vs 9.3.

Which DailyPay alternatives publish their prices?

Of the alternatives to DailyPay, Rain, Tapcheck, Branch, ZayZoon, Payactiv, and Instant Financial publish list prices for at least one plan. DailyPay publishes its prices too.

Which DailyPay alternative scores highest?

Payactiv scores highest at 8.7/10; DailyPay scores 9.3. Closest to DailyPay: Rain (6.3). For small businesses: Tapcheck (8.0).

Why do teams look for DailyPay alternatives?

The fit limits documented for DailyPay: instant transfers cost a fee and coaching from a third party. The “Why buyers look beyond DailyPay” section explains each one from its source.

Which DailyPay alternatives integrate with ADP?

Rain, Tapcheck, Branch, ZayZoon, and Payactiv document an integration with ADP, like DailyPay.

Is Payactiv better than DailyPay?

Payactiv scores 8.7/10 in Earned Wage Access against 9.3 for DailyPay; which fits better depends on your headcount, budget and the modules you need. Feature by feature: DailyPay vs Payactiv.

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Sources

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Quotes from the sources
  1. Tapcheck tapcheck.com/why-tapcheck“With an industry-best 300+ integrations, Tapcheck works seamlessly with your payroll and time software.”
  2. ZayZoon zayzoon.com/earned-wage-access“For SMB and enterprise, mom-n’-pop and franchise” “It’s free for employers, works with your existing payroll, and can be activated in as little as 10 minutes.”
  3. Tapcheck tapcheck.com“Tapcheck is 100% free for employers to offer and employees pay only a single, ATM-like fee for transfers.” “Download the mobile app for on-demand pay. Now on iOS and Android.”
  4. Branch branchapp.com/use-cases/earned-wage-access“Offering EWA comes at no cost to your business.”
  5. ZayZoon zayzoon.com/employers“ZayZoon doesn’t cost you a cent.”
  6. Payactiv payactiv.com“Payactiv Earned Wage Access is offered to employers at no cost.”
  7. Instant Financial instant.co/employers“No. There is no cost to the employer to integrate Instant.” “For employees, standard withdrawals are free every time. They do have the option to access their funds via instant transfer for a small fee.”
  8. DailyPay dailypay.com/earned-wage-access“There is zero cost for employers to implement or maintain DailyPay.”
  9. DailyPay dailypay.com/on-demand-pay“DailyPay follows industry-leading data security standards, such as PCI DSS, SOC 2 Type II, and ISO 27001 to maintain a secure environment for your financial data.”
  10. DailyPay apps.apple.com/us/app/dailypay-on-demand-pay/id1399085077“DailyPay gives you access to your earned pay, plus tools to save money and monitor your credit, all in one place.”
  11. Rain rainapp.com/impact“YMCA of Southern Nevada adds Rain’s earned wage access with zero cost and no extra work.”
  12. Rain rainapp.com“Certified to SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO/IEC 27001 standards.”
  13. Rain rainapp.com/help-desk“After your employer announces your new benefit, head over to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and download Rain Instant Pay.”
  14. Branch security.branchapp.com“SOC 2 Type 2 ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Branch is reviewed and trusted by”
  15. Branch branchapp.com/wl-partners/company“We manage all app store submissions, updates, and maintenance across iOS and Android, freeing your development team to focus elsewhere.” “Branch is available at no cost to companies and offers free options for workers.”
  16. ZayZoon zayzoon.com/security“ZayZoon has a SOC 2 Type II report.”
  17. ZayZoon zayzoon.com/employees“Plus, the app is available for desktop and mobile on all iOS and Android devices.”
  18. Payactiv payactiv.com/trust-center“Payactiv is ISO 27001 certified and SOC 2 Type II attested, and operates under PCI DSS and CCPA-aligned practices”
  19. Payactiv payactiv.com/employees“Get Payactiv from the App Store or Google Play”
  20. Instant Financial apps.apple.com/us/app/instant-financial/id1061399931“Access earned wages before payday and receive tips within 24 hours of your shift.”
  21. Rain rainapp.com/integrations“Through the Rain App, employees can transfer up to 50% of current period earnings to their bank account (free) or any card (small fee).”
  22. Tapcheck tapcheck.com/pricing“Small Business plan FREE”
  23. ZayZoon intercom.help/zayzoon/en/articles/1546880-how-much-does-zayzoon-cost-united-states“For American employees, ZayZoon costs a flat transaction fee of $5 USD per payout.”
  24. Payactiv payactiv.com/program-pricing“As a Certified B Corp and Public Benefit Corporation, we are dedicated to giving you transparent and fair pricing.”
  25. DailyPay get.dailypay.com/our-fees“Clear and transparent pricing”
  26. Tapcheck tapcheck.com/marketplace
  27. Branch branchapp.com/integrations
  28. ZayZoon zayzoon.com/our-story
  29. Payactiv payactiv.com/earned-wage-access

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