# OnPay vs Patriot Payroll

| Attribute | OnPay | Patriot Payroll |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 53.3 (42% (low)) | 53.5 (26% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A subscription payroll service that automates pay runs, tax compliance, and HR administration across U.S. states. Includes employee benefits management, integrations with accounting software, and expert support. | Cloud-based software for processing payroll, managing financial records, and handling employee scheduling and timekeeping. Targets small business owners in the USA with unlimited payroll processing capability. |
| integrations.count | 8 | 2 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Deputy"},{"name":"QuickBooks Desktop"},{"name":"Xero"},{"name":"401(k) retirement plans"},{"name":"Workers compensation"},{"name":"Health insurance providers"},{"name":"Dental insurance"},{"name":"Vision insurance"}]` | `[{"name":"TSheets by QuickBooks"},{"name":"Stripe"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["US"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["US"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Base Plan","summary":"$49/month + $6 per employee","features":["Unlimited pay runs","Federal, state, and local tax filings","W-2 and 1099 generation","Multi-state employment support","HR and compliance tools","Employee benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k, workers comp)","Expert phone, chat, and email support","No implementation or integration fees","Free account setup and data migration"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":49,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"employee","amount":6,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Core payroll and HR service for small businesses","contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $49/month + $6 per employee. Free first month plus onboarding.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://onpay.com/payroll/software/accountants/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T17:46:04.739Z","startingPrice":{"amount":49,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Accounting","summary":"$20/month","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Payroll","summary":"$17/month + $4 per worker","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":17,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"worker","amount":4,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"Time & Attendance"},{"name":"HR Software"},{"name":"Bookkeeping Service"}],"summary":"From $17/month + $4 per worker for payroll; $20/month for accounting. Free 30-day trial, then 50% off for 3 months.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/strategic-pricing-methods-strategies-analysis/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T16:05:03.373Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":17,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | no |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | mid | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":49,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":17,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:38:44.390Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*