OnPay

PAYROLL + HR

The best payroll for solopreneurs & self-employed business owners

With OnPay’s intuitive software backed by expert support, getting payroll right is a breeze.

 

Your first month is free.

Rated #1 by the pros

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Best for Small
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OnPay reviews from solopreneur clients

EXPERTS AVAILABLE

“Great customer service during onboarding and helping get everything set up. It was my business’ first time running payroll, and it felt so nice to have experts available to help answer my questions and make sure everything was tee’d up appropriately.”

– Sarahann Y., Viewpoints Project

FLEXIBLE AND UNDERSTANDING

“OnPay is the only payroll company that I’ve used that has been so flexible and so understanding. I appreciate the flexibility, and it keeps us rolling and my employees happy because I never have to miss payroll.”

 

– Nicki J, NickiFit

BEST CUSTOMER SUPPORT

“Starting up a new company, they have been tremendous setting up payroll and handling taxes. Their customer support is the best I have dealt with any company that I have been involved with over the last 40 years. I would recommend OnPay to anyone.”

– Phil W., Floco Process

BEST VALUE FOR SMALL BUSINESS

“I did so much research to get the best value payroll for my small business and found OnPay to be the best choice! It’s been about two years and still love how simple and cost effective the platform is.”

– Ruth, Ruthie's Marketing Inc.

FAQs about payroll for solopreneurs & S corps

  • How long does it take to set up an account and start running payroll?

    You can get set up super fast. We’ll just need some basic information about your new business and our team can help you with your setup. Our team will do all the heavy lifting — from setting up your dashboard to entering any prior wages, and can have you up and running in a matter of days.

  • Is there any free payroll software for small businesses?

    While you may be able to find payroll software that’s free to use, this can potentially leave employers facing tax headaches or compliance issues come year-end. OnPay handles all of the payroll calculations and tax filings for you, and we give you your first month free.

  • Is it worth doing your own payroll?

    Absolutely! A lot of business owners handle payroll themselves with the support of a reliable payroll software. OnPay’s payroll software makes it easy to view reports, pay yourself by direct deposit or check, and even run payroll from your phone. It’s payroll on your terms, wherever and whenever you need it.