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Payactiv

Best Payactiv Alternatives

6 products that do the same job as Payactiv, matched to the reason you might switch, with similarity scores and published prices.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 30 sources, most recently checked

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Payactiv alternatives, closest first

  1. DailyPaySimilarity 85
  2. RainSimilarity 85
  3. TapcheckSimilarity 85

Alternatives by reason for switching

  • More native integrations

    Tapcheck

    300+ native integrations listed by the vendor vs 150+ for Payactiv.

    300+1

  • Built for small businesses

    DailyPay

    Serves small businesses by its own description; Payactiv does not state which company sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, enterprises2

  • Built for SMB to enterprise

    ZayZoon

    Serves businesses from SMB to enterprise by its own description; Payactiv does not state which company sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises3

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Payactiv 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 Payactiv.

  1. DailyPay

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

    Similarity85 of 100

    From $0/employee/mo4

  2. Rain

    vs Payactiv: Rain: prices published for other plans; Payactiv: from $0/employee/mo. Earned Wage Access score 6.3 vs 8.7.

    Similarity85 of 100
  3. Tapcheck

    vs Payactiv: Tapcheck: from $0/employee/mo; Payactiv: from $0/employee/mo. Earned Wage Access score 8.0 vs 8.7.

    Similarity85 of 100

    From $0/employee/mo5

  4. Branch

    vs Payactiv: Branch: from $0/employee/mo; Payactiv: from $0/employee/mo. Not scored yet in Earned Wage Access; Payactiv scores 8.7.

    Similarity80 of 100

    From $0/employee/mo6

  5. ZayZoon

    vs Payactiv: ZayZoon: from $0/employee/mo; Payactiv: from $0/employee/mo. Earned Wage Access score 7.3 vs 8.7.

    Similarity80 of 100

    From $0/employee/mo7

  6. Instant Financial

    vs Payactiv: Instant Financial: from $0/employee/mo; Payactiv: from $0/employee/mo. Not scored yet in Earned Wage Access; Payactiv scores 8.7.

    Similarity70 of 100

    From $0/employee/mo8

Why buyers look beyond Payactiv

  1. Free instant pay needs its card

    Real-time transfers are free only to a Payactiv Visa Card with a direct deposit of at least $200 per pay period.

  2. No stated company sizes

    Payactiv publishes industries it serves but no target company sizes or headquarters.

Payactiv vs its closest alternatives

Earned Wage Access comparison: LeadChange Score, pricing and verified features
ProductScoreStarting price per employeePricing modelSOC 2 Type IIMobile appsISO 27001
Payactiv9–118.7$0/employee/moFreeYesiOS, AndroidYes
DailyPay4,12,139.3$0/employee/moFreeYesiOS, AndroidYes
Rain14–166.3See plansFreeYesiOS, AndroidYes
Tapcheck58.0$0/employee/moFreeNot verifiediOS, AndroidNot verified
Branch6,17,18Not scored$0/employee/moFreeYesiOS, AndroidYes
ZayZoon3,7,19,207.3$0/employee/moFreeYesiOS, AndroidNot verified
Instant Financial8,21Not 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 Payactiv?

Among products built for the same job in Earned Wage Access, the closest to Payactiv are DailyPay (85% similar), Rain (85% similar), and Tapcheck (85% similar), by the categories, company sizes and pricing model they share. DailyPay vs Payactiv: DailyPay: from $0/employee/mo; Payactiv: from $0/employee/mo. Earned Wage Access score 9.3 vs 8.7.

Which Payactiv alternatives publish their prices?

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

Which Payactiv alternative lets employees reach the most pay?

DailyPay lets employees transfer up to 100% of the balance available now, up to $1,000 a day, and Tapcheck makes up to 70% of net pay available after each shift.

Why do teams look for Payactiv alternatives?

The fit limits documented for Payactiv: free instant pay needs its card and no stated company sizes. The “Why buyers look beyond Payactiv” section explains each one from its source.

Which Payactiv alternatives integrate with ADP?

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

Is DailyPay better than Payactiv?

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

Which Payactiv alternative scores highest?

DailyPay scores highest at 9.3/10, 85% similar to Payactiv; Payactiv scores 8.7.

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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. DailyPay dailypay.com/about-us“Introduced a self-serve On-Demand Pay solution designed specifically with small businesses in mind.”
  3. 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.”
  4. DailyPay dailypay.com/earned-wage-access“There is zero cost for employers to implement or maintain DailyPay.”
  5. 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.”
  6. Branch branchapp.com/use-cases/earned-wage-access“Offering EWA comes at no cost to your business.”
  7. ZayZoon zayzoon.com/employers“ZayZoon doesn’t cost you a cent.”
  8. 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.”
  9. Payactiv payactiv.com“Payactiv Earned Wage Access is offered to employers at no cost.”
  10. 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”
  11. Payactiv payactiv.com/employees“Get Payactiv from the App Store or Google Play”
  12. 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.”
  13. 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.”
  14. Rain rainapp.com/impact“YMCA of Southern Nevada adds Rain’s earned wage access with zero cost and no extra work.”
  15. Rain rainapp.com“Certified to SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO/IEC 27001 standards.”
  16. 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.”
  17. Branch security.branchapp.com“SOC 2 Type 2 ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Branch is reviewed and trusted by”
  18. 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.”
  19. ZayZoon zayzoon.com/security“ZayZoon has a SOC 2 Type II report.”
  20. ZayZoon zayzoon.com/employees“Plus, the app is available for desktop and mobile on all iOS and Android devices.”
  21. Instant Financial apps.apple.com/us/app/instant-financial/id1061399931“Access earned wages before payday and receive tips within 24 hours of your shift.”
  22. DailyPay get.dailypay.com/our-fees“Clear and transparent pricing”
  23. 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).”
  24. Tapcheck tapcheck.com/pricing“Small Business plan FREE”
  25. 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.”
  26. Payactiv payactiv.com/program-pricing“As a Certified B Corp and Public Benefit Corporation, we are dedicated to giving you transparent and fair pricing.”
  27. Payactiv payactiv.com/earned-wage-access
  28. Tapcheck tapcheck.com/marketplace
  29. Branch branchapp.com/integrations
  30. ZayZoon zayzoon.com/our-story

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