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Compare OnPay vs. ADP RUN

OnPayADP Run
Pricing
Monthly feeStarting at $49 per month + $6 per personNo published price. Negotiate with sales.
Setup and data migration Included Additional fees
Full-service payroll
Automated federal and state tax filings and payments Included Included
Unlimited pay runs Included Additional fees
Edit or cancel a pay run Included Additional fees
Multiple pay rates and schedules Included Included
Multi-state payroll Included Included
Garnishments Included Included
Accounting and time tracking integrations Included Included
Year-end filings, W-2s, and 1099s Included Additional fees
Accuracy guarantee Included Not available
Onboarding and Employee Self-Service
Employee self-onboarding Included Included fees
Employee self-service portal Included Included
Document e-sign for I-9s and W-4s Included Included
Send and sign offer letters electronically Included Additional fees
Employee lifetime account access Included Not available
HR and Team Management
Manage and track time off With HR Add-on Additional fees
Org charts With HR Add-on Included
Document storage and audits With HR Add-on Additional fees
Custom onboarding workflows With HR Add-on Not available
Benefits and Compliance
Integrated workers' comp plans Pay premiums only Additional fees
Medical, dental, and vision plans Pay premiums only Additional fees
Integrated 401(k) plan Pay premiums only Additional fees
Broker of record Available Through ADP Partners
Customer Support
Expert phone support Included Included
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ONPAY REVIEWS

“OnPay has a very good intuitive interface and they have responsive, knowledgeable, patient support. Therefore, I get payroll done as quickly as possible and they handle the difficult things like filing taxes and executing direct deposit, that would otherwise take a lot of time. Moving from ADP to OnPay has been an EXCELLENT decision.”

— Daniel, Allegheney Yukon Partners

Decide what payroll features you need

Every small business has different needs, so make sure you know exactly what you’ll be getting. Most notably, take a closer look to understand everything ADP and OnPay do to simplify paying and managing your team. And if you need to go above and beyond payroll, make sure you understand how much HR, benefits, and integrations with accounting software will all cost so there are no surprises later.

  • What can you expect when it comes to payroll calculations and tax filings?

    A good payroll service lets you handle all of your workers in the same pay run — in as many states as you need. And there should be no extra fees for additional pay runs. Remember that the tax rates and filing requirements vary at the federal, state, and local level. Selecting a provider that guarantees accurate calculations will give you extra peace of mind knowing things are done right.

     

    With OnPay, you can pay W-2 and 1099 workers all in the same pay run. And with over 30 years of payroll experience, we’ll get things right for every business and locale ⁠— guaranteed.

  • What kind of support will I receive during onboarding?

    It’s a good idea to confirm who will handle new employee onboarding. Some providers leave this up to the employer.

     

    OnPay gives you all of the tools to streamline onboarding. You can send offer letters and new hire documents for e-signature right from the app.

  • Will a provider handle new hire reporting for me?

    Great question! Not every provider will report new workers to the appropriate state or district. Both OnPay and Run by ADP report new hires when they come onboard.

     

    When you hire new workers, OnPay reports new hires on your behalf to all fifty states, plus DC. New hire reporting is typically completed every Friday by the close of business.

  • Can I have multiple pay schedules and pay items?

    Whether you have one pay schedule or multiple, you’ll need a payroll platform that can support how often you plan to pay workers. The software should handle all of the calculations, withholdings, and deductions ⁠— including those for special pay types like tips, commissions, or bonuses.

     

    With OnPay, you get unlimited pay runs and schedules included for one low monthly price. You can even run an off cycle payroll, and cancel or edit a pay run as needed. And with our accuracy guarantee, you can relax knowing that all of the calculations are done right.

  • How should a provider handle HR and compliance?

    A great payroll software will help you keep track of more than just payday. Many offer HR features for storing important employee paperwork, managing and approving time off, and more. They should also be able to help with benefits and workers’ comp, but double check to make sure there aren’t extra fees for plan integration or administration.

     

    OnPay offers you a full suite of HR features to simplify people management. And with fully integrated workers’ comp and benefits, you can stay compliant and take great care of your team.