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OnPay vs Patriot Software

Compare with for 10 people.

OnPay
55%
match · $588/yr
Patriot Software
76%
match · $204/yr

Patriot Software is the better fit.

It costs $384 less a year for 10 people.

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Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.

OnPay
Entry plan
Flat price, whole team$49.00
× 12 months$588.00
Per year
$4.90 per person / mo
$588

Patriot Software
Entry plan
Smaller bill
Flat price, whole team$17.00
× 12 months$204.00
Per year
$1.70 per person / mo
$204

Choose a tool

OnPay

From $49
G2 4.8 · 415 reviews

Small businesses that want low-cost, full-service payroll across one or several states, with human support for every customer.

Patriot Software

From $17
G2 4.8 · 630 reviews

Very small businesses with simple payroll that want the lowest monthly bill, including owners comfortable filing their own payroll taxes.

Side by side

OnPayPatriot Software
Pricing$49/mo + $6/workerFrom $17/mo + $4/worker
G2 Rating4.8 (415 reviews)4.8 (630 reviews)
Best ForSmall businesses that want low-cost, full-service payroll across one or several states, with human support for every customer.Very small businesses with simple payroll that want the lowest monthly bill, including owners comfortable filing their own payroll taxes.

Pros and cons

OnPay

Pros

  • Multi-state and local taxes included in the base plan
  • Same phone, chat and email support for all clients
  • Free setup and data migration
  • One simple plan with published pricing

Cons

  • HR and time tracking cost extra
  • Smaller integration ecosystem than Gusto or Rippling
  • No published international contractor or EOR offering

Patriot Software

Pros

  • Lowest published list prices here
  • Basic plan for do-it-yourself tax filing
  • Employees and contractors in one payroll
  • Inexpensive HR and time add-ons

Cons

  • No built-in benefits brokerage
  • Fewer automations and integrations than larger platforms
  • Basic plan leaves tax filing to you

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