OnPay has been named the #1 product in G2’s Summer 2026 Payroll Results Index, ranking ahead of every product in the category, including Gusto and Rippling. Business owners consistently point to simple account setup and a rapid return on investment (ROI) as key differentiators.
The Results Index is published by G2, the world’s largest software marketplace. It isn’t an editorial pick or a paid placement. It’s calculated entirely from verified customer reviews, across four dimensions:
- Estimated return on investment
- Time to go live
- Likelihood to recommend
- How well the product meets requirements
Two numbers tell most of the story. OnPay customers report reaching ROI in under six months, against a category average of eleven. And they’re live and running payroll in a little over two weeks, while the average payroll product takes more than two months to implement.
“Payroll software only earns its keep once it’s running, and running well,” said Patrick Beahm, VP of Product at OnPay. “Customers are telling G2 they’re live with OnPay in a couple of weeks and seeing a return on their investment within six months. That’s the whole point of how we build.”
The numbers, exactly as G2 reports them
| Measure | OnPay | Payroll category average |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated ROI | 5.65 months | 11.04 months |
| Time to go live | 0.55 months | 2.09 months |
| Likelihood to recommend | 96% | 89% |
| Meets requirements | 98% | 91% |
| Average user adoption | 90% | 83% |
See the full report: G2 Summer 2026 Payroll Results Index, calculated from verified customer reviews.
OnPay also earned G2’s Summer 2026 Best Results badge in the payroll category, based on 408 verified customer reviews and a 4.8 out of 5 rating.
