# OnPay, Patriot Software vs SurePayroll Comparison

| | OnPay | Patriot Software | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 413 | 630 | 532 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (97.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (96.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (91.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $49.00 | Starting at $17.00 Per Month | Contact SurePayroll | 

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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)

### SurePayroll

Pros:
- Helpful (4 reviews)
- Payroll (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (5 reviews)
- Date Issues (4 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | OnPay | Patriot Software | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.7 (336 reviews) | 9.6 (506 reviews) | 8.9 (447 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.6 (342 reviews) | 9.6 (511 reviews) | 8.9 (452 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (277 reviews) | 9.2 (340 reviews) | 8.8 (311 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.6 (240 reviews) | 9.6 (294 reviews) | 9.1 (308 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.5 (331 reviews) | 9.7 (495 reviews) | 8.7 (447 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.7 (242 reviews) | 9.7 (292 reviews) | 9.0 (309 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.3 (323 reviews) | 9.5 (492 reviews) | 8.0 (446 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

### SurePayroll

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: SurePayroll

Price: Contact SurePayroll

Description: Small Business Is Our Business.



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

#### 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 |
| **SurePayroll** | N/A | N/A |

#### Core HR

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Organization Management** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time, Attendance, and PTO** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Management** | 7.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Salary Structures** | 9.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 9.4 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Administration** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

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

#### Platform

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.9 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.9 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.5 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.8 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 9.4 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.6 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.7 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OnPay** | 9.2/10 | 294 |
| **Patriot Software** | 9.2/10 | 429 |
| **SurePayroll** | 8.7/10 | 387 |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | 9.6 (263 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (301 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (330 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Benefits Manager** | 8.8 (156 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (68 reviews) | 8.0 (188 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile** | 8.7 (177 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (151 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (195 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Administration

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | 9.7 (279 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.6 (386 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (369 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | 8.9 (176 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (183 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (191 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Direct Deposit** | 9.7 (259 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (269 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (356 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | 8.8 (162 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (162 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (183 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | 9.5 (207 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (240 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (265 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | 8.8 (139 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (117 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (140 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Approvals** | 9.2 (169 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (185 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (251 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | 9.6 (199 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (277 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (261 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Delivery** | 9.5 (184 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 9.0 (245 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | 9.7 (270 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.7 (363 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (347 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Tax Filing** | 9.6 (254 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.8 (323 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (247 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | 9.7 (252 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.7 (303 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 

#### Integration

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | 8.6 (133 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (106 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | 7.8 (112 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (117 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (46 reviews) | 
| **Accounting Integration** | 8.6 (150 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (127 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (53 reviews) | 
| **Core HR Integration** | 8.1 (118 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (91 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (43 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | 9.4 (250 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (333 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (337 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.5 (238 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (104 reviews) | 9.0 (327 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 9.8 (254 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.7 (365 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (346 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Scalability** | 9.6 (230 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (284 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (271 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

### Benefits Administration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OnPay** | 8.8/10 | 99 |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **SurePayroll** | N/A | N/A |

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | 8.9 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | 8.9 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | 9.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | 9.3 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | 9.1 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | 9.4 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | 9.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | 8.9 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | 8.9 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | 9.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | 9.3 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | 9.1 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | 9.4 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Dashboards** | 9.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | 9.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations / APIs** | 8.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 6.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 6.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | 6.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.9 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.9 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.5 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.8 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 9.4 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.6 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.7 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Contractor Payments

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OnPay** | N/A | N/A |
| **Patriot Software** | 9.1/10 | 25 |
| **SurePayroll** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.5 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | 9.4 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Administration

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.5 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.2 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Payment Content

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | Not enough data | 9.4 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Invoicing Tool** | Not enough data | 8.5 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Wage access** | Not enough data | 8.8 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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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)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | OnPay | Patriot Software | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 97.5% | 96.2% | 91.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 2.5% | 2.0% | 4.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 

### 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%

#### SurePayroll

- **Insurance:** 5.8%
- **Financial Services:** 5.2%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.0%
- **Individual & Family Services:** 4.6%
- **Accounting:** 4.4%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.9%
- **Construction:** 3.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.7%
- **Real Estate:** 3.7%
- **Computer Software:** 3.5%
- **Other:** 56.5%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to OnPay

- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12905 reviews)
- [Gusto](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (10977 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 (5717 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5379 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 (5539 reviews)

### Alternatives to Patriot Software

- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12905 reviews)
- [Gusto](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (10977 reviews)
- [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.g2.com/products/run-powered-by-adp/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (5717 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)
- [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 SurePayroll

- [Gusto](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (10977 reviews)
- [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.g2.com/products/run-powered-by-adp/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (5717 reviews)
- [UKG Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2197 reviews)
- [QuickBooks Desktop Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-desktop-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1766 reviews)
- [APS](https://www.g2.com/products/aps-aps/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (826 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5379 reviews)
- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12905 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)
- [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1673 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."

### SurePayroll

- Title: [How can I get customer support to adjust the initial payroll entries and to read my reports?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-get-customer-support-to-adjust-the-initial-payroll-entries-and-to-read-my-reports) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I would go on their chat option & see what that representative says OR call their # before Christmas comes and they are closed so you can get some answers. I..."
- Title: [What’s the difference between an exempt and nonexempt worker?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-s-the-difference-between-an-exempt-and-nonexempt-worker) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Nonexempt workers are covered by the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which specified minimum 

wage, overtime rules and record-keeping requirements...."
- Title: [Which software is best for payroll?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/surepayroll-which-software-is-best-for-payroll) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Sure Payroll is the best but you may try Zoho as well."
- Title: [Is SurePayroll a legitimate company?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-surepayroll-a-legitimate-company) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [Does SurePayroll integrate with QuickBooks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-surepayroll-integrate-with-quickbooks) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes you may integrate Sure payroll with many popular accounting softwares such as QuickBooks, Xero etc."

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