# OnPay, Patriot Software vs Gusto Comparison

| | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 413 | 630 | 10,980 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (97.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (96.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (83.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $49.00 | Starting at $17.00 Per Month | Starting at $49.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### OnPay

Pros:
- Ease of Use (57 reviews)
- Customer Support (56 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (11 reviews)
- Missing Features (10 reviews)

### Patriot Software

Pros:
- Ease of Use (56 reviews)
- Customer Support (53 reviews)

Cons:
- Payroll Issues (15 reviews)
- Delays (6 reviews)

### Gusto

Pros:
- Ease of Use (5640 reviews)
- Payroll Ease (2984 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (614 reviews)
- Poor Customer Support (601 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.7 (336 reviews) | 9.6 (506 reviews) | 9.4 (7809 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.6 (342 reviews) | 9.6 (511 reviews) | 9.5 (8048 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (277 reviews) | 9.2 (340 reviews) | 9.3 (6609 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.6 (240 reviews) | 9.6 (294 reviews) | 9.3 (2385 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.5 (331 reviews) | 9.7 (495 reviews) | 9.0 (6485 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.7 (242 reviews) | 9.7 (292 reviews) | 9.1 (2382 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.3 (323 reviews) | 9.5 (492 reviews) | 9.2 (7750 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### OnPay

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Simple, Transparent Pricing

Price: Starting at $49.00

Description: Our monthly, transparent pricing starts at just $49 plus $6 per person each month — the best value among premium payroll providers. No hidden fees. Price includes:

Key Features:
- Unlimited monthly pay runs
- Tax filings and payments  (including W-2s)
- A full set of HR tools

[Learn more about OnPay](https://www.g2.com/products/onpay/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Patriot Software

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Basic Payroll

Price: Starting at $17.00 Per Month

Description: $17/mo + $4 per employee or 1099 contractor paid. Run payroll and handle your own taxes.

Key Features:
- Free direct deposit
- Free employee portal
- Unlimited payrolls

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Gusto

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Simple Plan

Price: Starting at $49.00 Per Month

Description: For small businesses or s-corps needing basic payroll.

Key Features:
- Full-service single-state payroll including W-2s and 1099s
- Basic support
-  Employee profiles and self-service

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Core HR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OnPay** | 8.8/10 | 97 |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 2959 |

#### Core HR

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Organization Management** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (916 reviews) | 
| **Time, Attendance, and PTO** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (968 reviews) | 
| **Expense Management** | 7.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (806 reviews) | 
| **Salary Structures** | 9.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (853 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | 9.4 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (883 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Administration** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (892 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 6.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.2 (474 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.9 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (2280 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.9 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (2090 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.5 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (2328 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.8 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (2417 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.4 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (2289 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 9.6 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (2333 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.7 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (2296 reviews) | 

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OnPay** | 9.2/10 | 294 |
| **Patriot Software** | 9.2/10 | 429 |
| **Gusto** | 9.1/10 | 7046 |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | 9.6 (263 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (301 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (5545 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Benefits Manager** | 8.8 (156 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (68 reviews) | 8.9 (4864 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile** | 8.7 (177 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (151 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (4891 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Administration

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | 9.7 (279 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.6 (386 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (5389 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | 8.9 (176 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (183 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (4839 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Direct Deposit** | 9.7 (259 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (269 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.6 (5274 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | 8.8 (162 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (162 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (4515 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | 9.5 (207 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (240 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4721 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | 8.8 (139 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (117 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (4175 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Approvals** | 9.2 (169 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (185 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (4393 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | 9.6 (199 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (277 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4576 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Delivery** | 9.5 (184 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 9.2 (4561 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | 9.7 (270 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.7 (363 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (5113 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Tax Filing** | 9.6 (254 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.8 (323 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4926 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | 9.7 (252 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.7 (303 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 

#### Integration

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | 8.6 (133 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (4234 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | 7.8 (112 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (117 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (4156 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Accounting Integration** | 8.6 (150 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (127 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (4211 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Core HR Integration** | 8.1 (118 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (91 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (3903 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Platform

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | 9.4 (250 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (333 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (4694 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.5 (238 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (104 reviews) | 9.2 (4624 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 9.8 (254 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.7 (365 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (5270 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Scalability** | 9.6 (230 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (284 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4552 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

### Benefits Administration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OnPay** | 8.8/10 | 99 |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | 8.7/10 | 2959 |

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | 8.9 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (1365 reviews) | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | 8.9 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (1316 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (1222 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | 9.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (1342 reviews) | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | 9.3 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (1310 reviews) | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | 9.1 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (1356 reviews) | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | 9.4 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (1278 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | 9.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (1255 reviews) | 

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | 8.9 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (1365 reviews) | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | 8.9 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (1316 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (1222 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | 9.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (1342 reviews) | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | 9.3 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (1310 reviews) | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | 9.1 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (1356 reviews) | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | 9.4 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (1278 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Dashboards** | 9.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (932 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | 9.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (1255 reviews) | 
| **Integrations / APIs** | 8.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (1060 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (976 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (1042 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 6.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.2 (839 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 6.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.2 (836 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | 6.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.1 (831 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.9 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (2280 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.9 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (2090 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.5 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (2328 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.8 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (2417 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.4 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (2289 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 9.6 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (2333 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.7 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (2296 reviews) | 

### Time & Attendance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OnPay** | N/A | N/A |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | 9.1/10 | 167 |

#### Automation

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Process Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (45 reviews) | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards & Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Data Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (39 reviews) | 
| **Lanuguage Options** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Schedule Creation Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (25 reviews) | 
| **Schedule Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (42 reviews) | 
| **Employee Leave Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 
| **User Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **User Role Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (17 reviews) | 
| **Employee Information** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (34 reviews) | 
| **Employee Information Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Regulations Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (10 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (11 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (15 reviews) | 

### Contractor Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OnPay** | N/A | N/A |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 202 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (185 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (194 reviews) | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (185 reviews) | 

#### Platform Performance

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (192 reviews) | 
| **Application Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (178 reviews) | 

#### Platform Functionality

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (188 reviews) | 
| **Requalification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (181 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (179 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (183 reviews) | 
| **Pre-qualifiation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (175 reviews) | 
| **Onsite Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (172 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (158 reviews) | 

### Performance Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OnPay** | N/A | N/A |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | 10.0/10 | 7 |

#### Performance reviews

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **360 Reviews** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Review Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Goals

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Goal-Setting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Company Goals And OKRs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Feedback

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Requesting Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **1-On-1 Meetings** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Public Praise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards And Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Historical Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Performance Management

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Contractor Payments

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OnPay** | N/A | N/A |
| **Patriot Software** | 9.1/10 | 25 |
| **Gusto** | 8.9/10 | 837 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.5 (24 reviews) | 9.2 (772 reviews) | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | 9.4 (24 reviews) | 9.2 (777 reviews) | 

#### Platform Administration

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (710 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.5 (21 reviews) | 9.1 (757 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 8.9 (762 reviews) | 

#### Platform Payment Content

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | Not enough data | 9.4 (19 reviews) | 9.0 (761 reviews) | 
| **Invoicing Tool** | Not enough data | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 8.4 (651 reviews) | 
| **Wage access** | Not enough data | 8.8 (17 reviews) | 9.1 (736 reviews) | 

### HCM Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OnPay** | N/A | N/A |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OnPay** | N/A | N/A |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Recruiting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OnPay** | N/A | N/A |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Acquisition Suites

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OnPay** | N/A | N/A |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Onboarding

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OnPay** | N/A | N/A |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 2957 |

#### Agentic AI - Onboarding

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (246 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (247 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (253 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (252 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (249 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Forms Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1162 reviews) | 
| **E-Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1202 reviews) | 
| **E-Signature** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (1205 reviews) | 
| **Background Checks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (1097 reviews) | 
| **Offer Letter Approvals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1106 reviews) | 
| **Offer Letter Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (1098 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Self-Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (1175 reviews) | 
| **Automated Team Introductions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1093 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (1073 reviews) | 
| **Automated Onboarding Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1125 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1149 reviews) | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time-to-Productivity Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (1020 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding Process Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1061 reviews) | 
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1044 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.9 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (2280 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.9 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (2090 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.5 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (2328 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.8 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (2417 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.4 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (2289 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 9.6 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (2333 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.7 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (2296 reviews) | 

#### Recruiting and Onboarding

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interview Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (993 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1217 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll)

**Unique to OnPay (2):** [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/benefits-administration), [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr)

**Unique to Patriot Software (1):** [ Contractor Payment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-payments)

**Unique to Gusto (8):** [ Contractor Payment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-payments), [Contractor Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-management), [Time & Attendance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-attendance), [Onboarding Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/onboarding-software), [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/benefits-administration), [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr), [HCM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hcm-software), [Performance Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/performance-management)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | OnPay | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 97.5% | 96.2% | 83.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 2.5% | 2.0% | 15.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 

### By Industry

#### OnPay

- **Accounting:** 7.2%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 6.7%
- **Retail:** 4.5%
- **Financial Services:** 4.2%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.2%
- **Construction:** 3.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.2%
- **Real Estate:** 3.0%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.7%
- **Computer Software:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 58.2%

#### Patriot Software

- **Accounting:** 11.2%
- **Construction:** 5.1%
- **Retail:** 5.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.6%
- **Financial Services:** 3.9%
- **Real Estate:** 3.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.7%
- **Insurance:** 2.7%
- **Law Practice:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 55.8%

#### Gusto

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.7%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.0%
- **Accounting:** 4.8%
- **Computer Software:** 4.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.8%
- **Mental Health Care:** 4.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.3%
- **Medical Practice:** 3.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.6%
- **Construction:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 55.7%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to OnPay

- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12906 reviews)
- [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1702 reviews)
- [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.g2.com/products/run-powered-by-adp/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (5719 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5379 reviews)
- [SurePayroll](https://www.g2.com/products/surepayroll/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (532 reviews)
- [QuickBooks Workforce](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-workforce/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (497 reviews)
- [APS](https://www.g2.com/products/aps-aps/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (826 reviews)
- [Justworks](https://www.g2.com/products/justworks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1126 reviews)
- [Paycor](https://www.g2.com/products/paycor/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (1333 reviews)
- [BambooHR](https://www.g2.com/products/bamboohr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5544 reviews)

### Alternatives to Patriot Software

- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12906 reviews)
- [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.g2.com/products/run-powered-by-adp/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (5719 reviews)
- [QuickBooks Desktop Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-desktop-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1766 reviews)
- [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1702 reviews)
- [SurePayroll](https://www.g2.com/products/surepayroll/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (532 reviews)
- [APS](https://www.g2.com/products/aps-aps/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (826 reviews)
- [UKG Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2197 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5379 reviews)
- [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4229 reviews)
- [Wagepoint](https://www.g2.com/products/wagepoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (56 reviews)

### Alternatives to Gusto

- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12906 reviews)
- [Paycor](https://www.g2.com/products/paycor/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (1333 reviews)
- [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6499 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5379 reviews)
- [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1702 reviews)
- [Namely](https://www.g2.com/products/namely/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (331 reviews)
- [Dayforce](https://www.g2.com/products/dayforce/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (957 reviews)
- [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4229 reviews)
- [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1674 reviews)
- [APS](https://www.g2.com/products/aps-aps/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (826 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### OnPay

- Title: [Is OnPay a good payroll fit for agricultural businesses? ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-onpay-a-good-payroll-fit-for-agricultural-businesses) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, OnPay is an excellent fit for agricultural businesses. We handle both Form 941 and Form 943 tax filings at no extra cost — it is completely included in..."
- Title: [Is OnPay just payroll software, or can it also help with other tasks like onboarding, HR, and benefits administration?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-onpay-just-payroll-software-or-can-it-also-help-with-other-tasks-like-onboarding-hr-and-benefits-administration) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes — OnPay can help with much more than payroll, especially if you’re looking to bring more of your back-office workflows into one system. In addition to..."

### Patriot Software

- Title: [What does a payroll software do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/patriot-payroll-what-does-a-payroll-software-do) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It takes care of paying employees by tracking hours, sending direct deposits, and withholding the appropriate taxes."
- Title: [Does Patriot software integrate with QuickBooks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-patriot-software-integrate-with-quickbooks) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes! Patriot Payroll integrates with both Quickbooks Online and Quickbooks Desktop software."
- Title: [What software do payroll companies use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-software-do-payroll-companies-use) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Patriot"
- Title: [If you discontinue your subscription will you still have access to the data stored within the application.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24076-if-you-discontinue-your-subscription-will-you-still-have-access-to-the-data-stored-within-the-application) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Thanks for your question. While I can't answer for other software companies I can say that Patriot does not block or delete your data after your subscription..."
- Title: [Is the below possible?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14697-is-the-below-possible) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Nothing internally that I know of, but we use GSuite and set up reminders that way."

### Gusto

- Title: [Is gusto payroll safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-gusto-payroll-safe) — 4 comments, 7 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, it is secure"
- Title: [Is there an app for Gusto payroll?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-an-app-for-gusto-payroll) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No, only for employees. You can only run payroll using a browser."
- Title: [What is Gusto used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-gusto-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "payroll"
- Title: [What is gusto payroll?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-gusto-payroll) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Gusto payroll is a web client platform where you can perform payment for an employees or contractor for your owned business. Simply it is your accounting..."
- Title: [Why doesn't Gusto take responsibility and rectify the pay problems that they have caused?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/25111-why-doesn-t-gusto-take-responsibility-and-rectify-the-pay-problems-that-they-have-caused) — 2 comments, 3 upvotes *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi there, we see you've been in touch with several customer support advocates and managers to help go through the situation as well as provide options for..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/onpay-vs-patriot-software-vs-gusto)