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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.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 35 sources, most recently checked

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OnPay alternatives, closest first

  1. Paychex FlexSimilarity 88
  2. QuickBooks PayrollSimilarity 70
  3. GustoSimilarity 65

Alternatives by reason for switching

  • Lower published price

    Patriot Payroll

    From $162 a month at 25 employees vs $199 for OnPay (starting prices).

    $37/mo + $5/employee/mo (Full Service Payroll plan)1

  • More native integrations

    Rippling

    Rippling lists 650+ integrations; OnPay’s integration marketplace shows 9 listings (we counted them on Nov 4, 2026).

    650+2

  • Built for larger companies

    Paycor

    Serves enterprise companies; OnPay does not list enterprise among the sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises3

  • Higher LeadChange Score

    QuickBooks Payroll

    8.5/10 in Payroll Software vs 7.6 for OnPay; Patriot Payroll (8.7), listed above for another reason, score higher still.

What should your next provider do better than OnPay?

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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.

  1. Paychex Flex

    vs OnPay: Paychex Flex: from $39/mo + $5/employee; OnPay: from $49/mo + $6/employee (Payroll Essentials plan). Payroll Software score 7.2 vs 7.6.

    Similarity88 of 100

    From $39/mo + $5/employee/mo (up to 19 employees)4

  2. QuickBooks Payroll

    vs OnPay: From $225 vs $199 a month at 25 employees (starting prices). Payroll Software score 8.5 vs 7.6.

    Similarity70 of 100

    From $50/mo + $7/employee/mo5

  3. Gusto

    vs OnPay: Same starting price as OnPay: from $199 a month at 25 employees. Payroll Software score 8.1 vs 7.6.

    Similarity65 of 100

    From $49/mo + $6/employee/mo6

  4. Patriot Payroll

    vs OnPay: From $162 vs $199 a month at 25 employees (starting prices). Payroll Software score 8.7 vs 7.6.

    Similarity60 of 100

    From $37/mo + $5/employee/mo (Full Service Payroll plan)1

  5. Square Payroll

    vs OnPay: From $185 vs $199 a month at 25 employees (starting prices). Payroll Software score 7.7 vs 7.6.

    Similarity55 of 100

    From $35/mo + $6/employee/mo7

  6. SurePayroll

    vs OnPay: From $204 vs $199 a month at 25 employees (starting prices). Payroll Software score 4.9 vs 7.6.

    Similarity55 of 100

    From $29/mo + $7/employee/mo (Full Service plan)8

  7. ADP RUN Powered by ADP

    vs OnPay: ADP RUN Powered by ADP: quote-only; OnPay: from $49/mo + $6/employee (Payroll Essentials plan). Payroll Software score 5.1 vs 7.6.

    Similarity53 of 100
  8. Wave Payroll

    vs OnPay: From $190 vs $199 a month at 25 employees (starting prices). Not scored yet in Payroll Software; OnPay scores 7.6.

    Similarity48 of 100

    From $40/mo + $6/employee/mo9

  9. Paycor

    vs OnPay: Paycor: quote-only; OnPay: from $49/mo + $6/employee (Payroll Essentials plan). Payroll Software score 6.3 vs 7.6.

    Similarity39 of 100
  10. Netchex

    vs OnPay: Netchex: quote-only; OnPay: from $49/mo + $6/employee (Payroll Essentials plan). Payroll Software score 4.8 vs 7.6.

    Similarity37 of 100

Why buyers look beyond OnPay

  1. A short integrations list

    The app directory lists nine partners, including QuickBooks Online, Xero, JazzHR and Vestwell.

  2. Time tracking and HR cost extra

    Geofenced clock-in, PTO dashboards and org charts come with the Time Tracking and HR add-ons.

  3. You remit garnishments yourself

    OnPay withholds garnishments from post-tax pay and records them, but it does not send the payment to the agency: the employer remits it by check, ACH or online.

OnPay vs its closest alternatives

Payroll Software comparison: LeadChange Score, pricing and verified features
ProductScoreStarting price per employeeStarting base feePricing modelFree trialAPISOC 2 Type II
OnPay10–127.6$6/employee/mo$49/moBase fee + per employeeYesNot verifiedYes
Paychex Flex4,137.2$5/employee/mo (under 20 employees)$39/mo (under 20 employees)Base fee + per employeeNot verifiedYesNot verified
QuickBooks Payroll5,14–168.5$7/employee/mo$50/moBase fee + per employeeYesNoYes: Yes (company-level, product not named)
Gusto6,17,188.1$6/employee/mo$49/moBase fee + per employeeNoYesNot verified
Patriot Payroll1,198.7$5/employee/mo$37/moBase fee + per employeeYesNot verifiedYes
Square Payroll7,207.7$6/employee/mo$35/moBase fee + per employeeNot verifiedNot verifiedYes
SurePayroll8,214.9$7/employee/mo$29/moBase fee + per employeeNoNot verifiedNot verified
ADP RUN Powered by ADP22,235.1Not verifiedNot verifiedQuote onlyNoYesNot verified

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

Alternatives to similar products

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to OnPay?

Among products built for the same job in Payroll Software, the closest to OnPay 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: Paychex Flex: from $39/mo + $5/employee; OnPay: from $49/mo + $6/employee (Payroll Essentials plan). Payroll Software score 7.2 vs 7.6.

What is a cheaper alternative to OnPay?

Patriot Payroll: From $162 a month at 25 employees vs $199 for OnPay (starting prices).

Which OnPay alternatives publish their prices?

Of the alternatives to OnPay, Paychex Flex, QuickBooks Payroll, Gusto, Patriot Payroll, Square Payroll, SurePayroll, Wave Payroll, and Rippling publish list prices for at least one plan. OnPay publishes its prices too.

Which OnPay alternative scores highest?

Patriot Payroll scores highest at 8.7/10; OnPay scores 7.6. Closest to OnPay: Paychex Flex (88% similar, 7.2).

Why do teams look for OnPay alternatives?

The fit limits documented for OnPay: A short integrations list, time tracking and HR cost extra, and you remit garnishments yourself. The “Why buyers look beyond OnPay” section explains each one from its source.

Which OnPay alternatives integrate with QuickBooks Online?

Paychex Flex, QuickBooks Payroll, Gusto, Patriot Payroll, and 5 more document an integration with QuickBooks Online, like OnPay.

Which OnPay alternatives offer a free trial?

Of the alternatives to OnPay, QuickBooks Payroll, Patriot Payroll, and Wave Payroll list a free trial, as OnPay does.

Is Patriot Payroll better than OnPay?

Patriot Payroll scores 8.7/10 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.

How this page was made

  • What it is built from

    53 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Nov 14, 2026.

  • Method

    Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.5. Read the methodology

  • Independent review

    Our independent review of Nov 4, 2026 asked for changes. How we review

  • Hands-on testing

    We have not tested OnPay hands-on: this page uses public information only.

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Sources

The 35 pages this page's facts come from. The date beside each is our last check of the facts taken from it (the oldest, when they differ). The numbers beside the figures above link here.

Quotes from the sources
  1. Patriot Software patriotsoftware.com/pricing“Basic Payroll is $17/month + $4 per worker paid; Full Service Payroll is $37/month + $5 per worker paid.” “Our payroll is a flat monthly fee + per worker paid fee. Run as many payrolls as you need. We'll bill you in arrears each month.”
  2. Rippling rippling.com/products/it“650+ integrations with your favorite apps”
  3. Paycor paycor.com/plans-pricing“50-1000 EMPLOYEES”
  4. Paychex paychex.com/payroll/paychex-flex-essentials“Our most affordable option: Only $39/mo. + $5 per employee … Rest easy knowing your federal, state, and identified local payroll taxes will be calculated, paid, and filed on your behalf. *Additional fees may apply. … Get your required employee and independent contractor tax forms for tax season. **Available at additional cost.”
  5. Intuit quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/pricing/bundle“WORKFORCE PAYROLL Pay your team and get payroll taxes done for you. $50 + $7/employee” “Find the right payroll plan for you”
  6. Gusto gusto.com/product/pricing“Simple Run basic payroll in one state. $49/mo + $6/mo per person” “Simple, transparent pricing Payroll, benefits, and HR all in one place. No hidden fees. Cancel any time.”
  7. Square squareup.com/us/en/payroll/pricing“For full-service payroll, the cost is $35 per month, plus $6 per person paid per month. For contractor-only payroll, the cost is $6 per person paid per month.”
  8. SurePayroll (Paychex) surepayroll.com/payroll“Pay employees in minutes, easily access reports, and get payroll taxes filed and deposited automatically.” “Billed monthly. Cancel anytime.”
  9. Wave waveapps.com/payroll“$40 USD base fee+ $6 per active employee+ $6 per independent contractor paid” “No set-up fees or hidden charges.”
  10. OnPay onpay.com/payroll/software/costs-pricing“Payroll Essentials $49 base + $6/worker per month” “Get started at just $49 base + $6/worker per month. No hidden fees, ever.”
  11. OnPay onpay.com“Get one month free”
  12. OnPay onpay.com/security“Third-party Certification: OnPay holds third-party auditor certification with the AICPA’s SOC program and is SOC 2 Type II compliant.”
  13. Paychex paychex.com/integrations“Plus, Paychex APIs and developer resources make building applications, connections, and solution integrations easier than ever.”
  14. Intuit quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/one-employee“Free trial applies to the monthly base price for the first thirty (30) days of new subscriptions to QuickBooks Online and/or Workforce.”
  15. Intuit developer.intuit.com/app/developer/payroll-time/docs/faq“For the rest of the Workforce APIs, access to this data is currently restricted to approved partners only. To request access, open a support ticket.”
  16. Intuit assurance.intuit.com“Badges ISO 27001:2022 SOC 1 Type I SOC 2 Type II PCI:DSS”
  17. Gusto Payroll (Gusto)“We’ve got all kinds of plans for all sizes of business. Explore all the options. You’ll pay nothing ‘til you’re ready to run payroll.”
  18. Gusto docs.gusto.com“Leverage Gusto's API to build your own in-app payroll solution, customized for your users' needs, with Gusto Embedded.”
  19. Patriot Software patriotsoftware.com/about“As a SOC 2 Type II compliant organization, we follow rigorous data protection standards and adhere to all required federal privacy, anti-fraud, and security regulations.”
  20. Square trust.squareup.com“SOC 2 Type II”
  21. SurePayroll (Paychex) surepayroll.com/pricing“During your first 12 months with SurePayroll, every alternating month will be free.” “SEE YOUR NO-SURPRISE MONTHLY PRICE”
  22. ADP adp.com/what-we-offer/payroll/payroll-for-1-49-employees/payroll-packages.aspx“Payroll costs are influenced by several variables, including how often you run payroll, the number of employees or contractors you pay and how frequently your workforce changes. Pricing may also increase if you add HR tools, benefits administration or more advanced compliance support, such as garnishment management or State Unemployment Insurance.” “Switch your payroll & HR before November 26th and get up to 6 months FREE!* *See terms & conditions Get Pricing Small Business Payroll Overview Payroll Packages Switching to ADP Payroll for One See our self-led demo to see how easy payroll and HR can be.”
  23. ADP marketplace-cdn.adp.com/dev-portal/pdf/protected/RUN_Powered_by_ADP_API_Catalog“The Marketplace API Catalog for RUN Powered By ADP lists APIs supported by RUN Powered By ADP”
  24. Paychex paychex.com/payroll/compare-payroll-solutions“Basic Essential Payroll & HR Request Pricing Foundations AI & HR Features Best Value Request Pricing Advanced Enhanced Service Needs Request Pricing Complete Premium Services Request Pricing”
  25. Square squareup.com/us/en/payroll/small-business“Transparent pricing with no hidden fees or long-term commitments.”
  26. Rippling rippling.com/solutions/small-businesses“Starting at $8 per user per month ... Plus, a $40 per month base fee. Contact us today to get a free quote.” “Rippling's small business plans start at $8 per user per month for payroll. The final cost depends on which other products you add, such as benefits administration, time and attendance, or IT device management.”
  27. OnPay onpay.com/app-directory
  28. Paychex pages.paychex.com/intuit.html
  29. Gusto gusto.com/product
  30. Patriot Software patriotsoftware.com/payroll
  31. Square squareup.com/help/us/en/article/6299-sync-square-payroll-with-quickbooks-online
  32. ADP support.adp.com/adp_payroll/content/hybrid/GL/RUN_GL_Guide_QBO.pdf
  33. Paycor marketplace.paycor.com/en-US/apps/462836/quickbooks
  34. Netchex netchex.com/quickbooks
  35. Rippling rippling.com/app-shop/app/quickbooks-online

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