# OnPay vs QuickBooks Payroll

| Attribute | OnPay | QuickBooks Payroll |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 53.3 (42% (low)) | 49.3 (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. | End-to-end payroll, HR, and team management system that integrates payment processing, compliance automation, time tracking, and employee benefits. Includes AI-powered automation for routine tasks and phone/chat support. |
| integrations.count | 8 | 8 |
| 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":"Square"},{"name":"Shopify"},{"name":"PayPal"},{"name":"Salesforce"},{"name":"QuickBooks Time"},{"name":"Vestwell"},{"name":"Mineral"},{"name":"Next"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["US"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"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":"Workforce Payroll Simple Start","summary":"$88 + $6.50/employee/mo","features":["1099 E-File","Expert product support via phone and chat","Next-day direct deposit","Team management tools","Document upload and sharing","Employee data management","Background checks","401(k) plans","Mileage tracking","Credit card processing","1099 contractor management"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":88,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"employee","amount":6.5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Basic payroll with accounting tools and team management","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Workforce Payroll Premium","summary":"$203 + $10/employee/mo","features":["Advanced employee data management with history tracking","Automated I-9 verification and compliance","Time off policy management and approval workflows","Automated HR workflows (5 configurations)","Job posting and applicant tracking","Manager role and approval access","Handbook creator and compliance alerts","Benefits enrollment and administration","Mobile time tracking and kiosk options","Cost prediction and job cost analysis","Multiple online sales channel integration"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":203,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"employee","amount":10,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Advanced payroll with comprehensive HR workflows and automation","contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $88 + $6.50/employee/mo. 30-day free trial available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T16:06:18.765Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":88,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | no |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | mid | high |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":49,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":88,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T15:16:45.973Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*