Payroll · Updated for 2026

OnPay Review

OnPay offers flat-rate, full-service payroll with strong support for specialty industries — agriculture, restaurants, nonprofits, and clergy.

Editorial score
4.6/5
Starting price
$40/mo + $6/employee
Best for
SMBs with farm, restaurant, nonprofit, or church payroll needs
Category
Payroll
Quick answer

Is OnPay worth it?

OnPay is a flat-fee payroll provider that competes head-on with Gusto, with deeper specialty industry support (farm payroll Form 943, clergy housing allowances, restaurant tipped wages, nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax exemptions). Benefits administration and HR tools are included.

Pros

  • Single transparent price for all features
  • Specialty industries supported out of the box
  • Free benefits administration
  • Strong CPA partner program
  • Top-rated customer support

Cons

  • Single plan — no premium upsell tier
  • Less brand recognition than Gusto
  • App ecosystem smaller than Gusto
  • Limited international support
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What customers say

Aggregated from verified user reviews on G2, Capterra, Trustpilot, and GetApp. Refreshed quarterly.

Aggregate rating
4.8/5
across 1,290 verified reviews
"OnPay handles our farm payroll including Form 943 without a second thought. None of the bigger names supported it as cleanly."
Henry L. · Owner
10–50 employees
Verified on Capterra
"One flat price for everything — benefits, payroll, HR. No upsells, no surprises."
Maria R. · Operations Director
Verified on G2
"Brand is smaller than Gusto but the product is on par or better, and pricing is identical. Worth a serious look."
Verified buyer · Founder
Verified on G2

OnPay pricing

Most popular
All-in-one
$40+ $6/ee/mo
Best for: Full-service payroll, taxes, benefits, HR

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FAQ

OnPay vs Gusto?

Same price point. OnPay wins on specialty industry support and simplicity; Gusto wins on brand, ecosystem, and modern UX.

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