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Best OnPay Alternatives
10 products that do the same job as OnPay, matched to the reason you might switch, with similarity scores and published prices.
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Alternatives by reason for switching
Lower published price
More native integrations
Built for larger companies
Serves enterprise companies; OnPay does not list enterprise among the sizes it serves.
Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises
Higher LeadChange Score
8.8/10 in Payroll Software vs 7.6 for OnPay.
OnPay 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 OnPay.
Built for the same job
Paychex Flex
vs OnPay: $164 vs $199 a month at 25 employees. Payroll Software score 8.1 vs 7.6.
QuickBooks Payroll
vs OnPay: $225 vs $199 a month at 25 employees. Payroll Software score 8.8 vs 7.6.
Gusto
vs OnPay: Same list price as OnPay: $199 a month at 25 employees. Payroll Software score 8.1 vs 7.6.
Patriot Payroll
vs OnPay: $117 vs $199 a month at 25 employees. Payroll Software score 9.3 vs 7.6.
Square Payroll
vs OnPay: $185 vs $199 a month at 25 employees.
SurePayroll
vs OnPay: $120 vs $199 a month at 25 employees. Payroll Software score 5.0 vs 7.6.
ADP RUN Powered by ADP
vs OnPay: Quote-only pricing; OnPay publishes its prices. Payroll Software score 3.8 vs 7.6.
Similarity53 of 100
Paycor
vs OnPay: Quote-only pricing; OnPay publishes its prices. Payroll Software score 6.3 vs 7.6.
Similarity39 of 100
Netchex
vs OnPay: Quote-only pricing; OnPay publishes its prices. Payroll Software score 4.8 vs 7.6.
Similarity37 of 100
Also cover what OnPay does
Paylocity
vs OnPay: Quote-only pricing; OnPay publishes its prices. Payroll Software score 5.6 vs 7.6.
Similarity57 of 100
Why buyers look beyond OnPay
A short integrations list
The app directory lists nine partners, including QuickBooks Online, Xero, JazzHR and Vestwell.
Time tracking and HR cost extra
Geofenced clock-in, PTO dashboards and org charts come with the Time Tracking and HR add-ons.
Weekday phone hours
Phone support runs 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday.
OnPay vs its closest alternatives
| Product | Score | Starting price per employee | Starting base fee | Pricing model | Free trial | Open API | SOC 2 Type II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 7.6 | $6/employee/mo | $49/mo | Base fee + per employee | Not verified | ||
 | 8.1 | $5/employee/mo | $39/mo | Base fee + per employee | Not verified | Not verified | |
 | 8.8 | $7/employee/mo | $50/mo | Base fee + per employee | |||
| Gusto | 8.1 | $6/employee/mo | $49/mo | Base fee + per employee | Not verified | ||
| 9.3 | $4/employee/mo | $17/mo | Base fee + per employee | Not verified | ||
| Not scored | $6/employee/mo | $35/mo | Base fee + per employee | Not verified | Not verified | |
| 5.0 | $4/employee/mo | $20/mo | Base fee + per employee | Not verified | Not verified | |
| 3.8 | Not verified | Not verified | Quote only | Not verified |
OnPay comparisons
Alternatives to similar products
Frequently asked questions
What are the best alternatives to OnPay?
The closest alternatives to OnPay in Payroll Software are Paychex Flex (88% similar), QuickBooks Payroll (70% similar), and Gusto (65% similar), by the categories, company sizes and pricing model they share. Paychex Flex vs OnPay: $164 vs $199 a month at 25 employees. Payroll Software score 8.1 vs 7.6.
What is a cheaper alternative to OnPay?
Patriot Payroll: $117 a month at 25 employees vs $199 for OnPay.
Which OnPay alternatives publish their prices?
Of the alternatives to OnPay, Paychex Flex, QuickBooks Payroll, Gusto, Patriot Payroll, Square Payroll, and SurePayroll publish list prices for at least one plan. OnPay publishes its prices too.
Which OnPay alternative scores highest?
QuickBooks Payroll (70% similar to OnPay), with a LeadChange Score of 8.8/10 in Payroll Software against 7.6 for OnPay, among the 3 closest alternatives. For small businesses, Gusto (8.1/10) is the top-scored alternative that lists them as a target.
Why do teams look for OnPay alternatives?
The fit limits documented for OnPay: A short integrations list, time tracking and HR cost extra, and weekday phone hours. The “Why buyers look beyond OnPay” section explains each one from its source.
Which OnPay alternatives integrate with QuickBooks Online?
Patriot Payroll, Square Payroll, and Netchex list QuickBooks Online among their notable integrations, like OnPay.
Which OnPay alternatives offer a free trial?
Of the alternatives to OnPay, QuickBooks Payroll and Patriot Payroll list a free trial, as OnPay does.
Is Patriot Payroll better than OnPay?
Patriot Payroll scores 9.3/10 in Payroll Software against 7.6 for OnPay; which fits better depends on your headcount, budget and the modules you need. Feature by feature: OnPay vs Patriot Payroll.
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