Link copied to clipboard # OnPay vs Square Payroll Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/onpay/square-payroll/export.csv) OnPaySquare Payroll[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **OnPay** [ 4.8/5(420) ](https://www.g2.com/products/onpay/reviews#reviews) **Square Payroll** [ 4.2/5(31) ](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews#reviews) Pricing **OnPay** Free Trial **Starting at $49.00** · Simple, Transparent Pricing **Square Payroll** No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **OnPay** 1 month Based on 215 responses **Square Payroll** Not enough reviews yet Return on Investment **OnPay** 6 months Based on 190 responses **Square Payroll** Not enough reviews yet Perceived Cost **OnPay** $$$$$ **Square Payroll** $$$$$ Average Discount **OnPay** 8% **Square Payroll** Not enough reviews yet ![OnPay](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/eec09393e90858d4135b405b6b70efaa/onpay.svg "OnPay") ![Square Payroll](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_fc718299a5ad0f4a179a11a7f82ad8bd/square-payroll.png "Square Payroll") G2 offers free advice on this comparison. 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Pros & Cons **OnPay** [ Ease of Use (57) ](https://www.g2.com/products/onpay/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1354322&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Customer Support (56) ](https://www.g2.com/products/onpay/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1355852&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Poor Customer Support (11) ](https://www.g2.com/products/onpay/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1354406&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Missing Features (10) ](https://www.g2.com/products/onpay/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1355315&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **Square Payroll** [ Ease of Use (3) ](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1442711&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Easy Setup (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1976549&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Lack of Knowledge (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2512885&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Payment Issues (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1976552&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **OnPay** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_3f4597512f6d26a25effbb7bf2e35f89/betterment-at-work.png "Product Avatar Image") Betterment at Work ](https://www.g2.com/products/betterment-at-work/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_c2febb20fe6756809d9d01009d1ed3c1/next-insurance.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Next Insurance ](https://www.g2.com/products/next-insurance/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_6b0135578182be9b7a3554a808a64d72/quickbooks-free.png "Product Avatar Image") QuickBooks Free ](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-free/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_50b93b0f332ffa4a17f0c4c1f6c6464b/quickbooks-online.png "Product Avatar Image") QuickBooks Online ](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-online/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/onpay/integrations) **Square Payroll** Not enough data Screenshots **OnPay** ![OnPay screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1460314/Full-service-payroll-_6_.png) **Square Payroll** No screenshot available Ratings Meets Requirements **OnPay** 9.7 9.7340 **Square Payroll** 9.1 9.125 Ease of Use **OnPay** 9.6 9.6346 **Square Payroll** 9.0 9.025 Ease of Setup **OnPay** 9.4 9.4281 **Square Payroll** Not enough data Ease of Admin **OnPay** 9.6 9.6245 **Square Payroll** Not enough data Quality of Support **OnPay** 9.5 9.5335 **Square Payroll** 8.4 8.421 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **OnPay** 9.7 9.7246 **Square Payroll** Not enough data Product Direction (% positive) **OnPay** 9.4 9.4326 **Square Payroll** 9.0 9.023 Features Payroll[Hide 90 FeaturesShow 90 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.2 298 8.6 21 Employee Self Service Web Portal 9.6(won by 0.6) 263 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 9.0 16 | Verified Benefits Manager 8.8(won by 0.2) 155 8.6 14 | Verified Mobile 8.6(won by 0.3) 177 | Verified 8.3 16 | Verified Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Administration Payroll Entry 9.7(won by 1.4) 282 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.3 18 | Verified Time Off Accrual 8.9 177 | Verified 9.4(won by 0.5) 13 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Direct Deposit 9.8(won by 0.6) 260 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 9.2 19 | Verified Expense Reimbursement 8.8(won by 0.9) 161 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.9 14 | Verified Pre-tax Deductions 9.5(won by 1.1) 207 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.4 15 | Verified Wage Garnishment 8.8(won by 0.9) 138 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.9 14 | Verified Approvals 9.2(won by 0.9) 168 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.3 15 | Verified Check/W-2 Printing 9.6(won by 0.6) 199 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 9.0 16 | Verified Check/W-2 Delivery 9.5(won by 0.5) 185 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 9.0 15 | Verified Split Deposits Not enough data Not enough data Taxes Tax Calculation 9.7(won by 0.7) 271 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 9.0 16 | Verified Tax Filing 9.6(won by 1.0) 256 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.6 17 | Verified Automatic Tax Payment 9.7(won by 0.9) 252 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.8 16 | Verified Integration API / Integration 8.5(won by 0.3) 132 | Verified 8.2 16 | Verified Time Tracking Integration 7.8 111 | Verified 8.0(won by 0.2) 17 | Verified Accounting Integration 8.6(won by 0.7) 150 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.9 15 | Verified Core HR Integration 8.0 117 | Verified 8.8(won by 0.8) 11 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) API Not enough data Not enough data 401(k) Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Expense Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Vacation/Leave Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integration Not enough data Not enough data Platform Payroll Reporting 9.4(won by 0.5) 250 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.9 19 | Verified User, Role, and Access Management 9.5(won by 0.9) 237 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.6 18 | Verified Performance and Reliability 9.8(won by 1.0) 255 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.8 20 | Verified Scalability 9.6(won by 1.6) 229 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.0 19 | Verified Payroll Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Compensation Management Not enough data Not enough data Timesheet Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Benefits Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Payroll Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Cash Flow Management Not enough data Not enough data Team Management Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Attendance Management Not enough data Not enough data Deduction Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Reimbursement Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Receipt Management Not enough data Not enough data Time Off Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Expense Management Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Employee Profiles Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data W-2 Preparation Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Country Not enough data Not enough data Employee Database Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Employee Self Service Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Multi-State Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Tax Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Time Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Web-based Deployment Not enough data Not enough data Payroll Outsourcing Not enough data Not enough data Expense Claims Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Currency Not enough data Not enough data Corporate/Business Not enough data Not enough data Chatbot Not enough data Not enough data 1099 Preparation Not enough data Not enough data Auto Update Not enough data Not enough data Time & Attendance Not enough data Not enough data AI/Machine Learning Not enough data Not enough data Employee Onboarding Not enough data Not enough data Batch Processing Not enough data Not enough data Accounting Not enough data Not enough data For Accountants Not enough data Not enough data For CPA Firms Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Location Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data For Small Businesses Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Automation Not enough data Not enough data Core HR[Hide 120 FeaturesShow 120 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.6 97 Not enough data Core HR Organization Management 8.9(won by default) 22 Not enough data Time, Attendance, and PTO 8.6(won by default) 19 Not enough data Expense Management 7.3(won by default) 14 Not enough data Salary Structures 9.1(won by default) 20 Not enough data Compliance 9.4(won by default) 20 Not enough data Benefits Administration 9.2(won by default) 14 Not enough data Goal Management Not enough data Not enough data Benefits Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Recruitment Management Not enough data Not enough data Payroll Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Time Off Management Not enough data Not enough data Compensation Management Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Timesheet Management Not enough data Not enough data Talent Management Not enough data Not enough data Commission Management Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Summarization 6.3(won by default) 5 Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Applicant Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Time & Attendance Not enough data Not enough data Predictive Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Learning & Development Not enough data Not enough data Employee Database Not enough data Not enough data Employee Engagement Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Sick Leave Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Mobile App Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Onboarding Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data 360 Degree Feedback Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Succession Planning Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Surveys & Feedback Not enough data Not enough data Offboarding Not enough data Not enough data Employee Profiles Not enough data Not enough data For Cloud Not enough data Not enough data Employee Training Not enough data Not enough data Time Off Requests Not enough data Not enough data Platform Customization 8.9(won by default) 66 Not enough data Integration APIs 8.9(won by default) 49 Not enough data User, Role, and Access Management 9.5(won by default) 70 Not enough data Activity Dashboard 9.7(won by default) 83 Not enough data Internationalization Feature Not Available Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Goal Management Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Management Not enough data Not enough data Action Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Benefits Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Recruitment Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Orientation Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Help Desk Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Payroll Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Description Management Not enough data Not enough data Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Assessment Management Not enough data Not enough data Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integration Not enough data Not enough data Initiative Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Community Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Referral Management Not enough data Not enough data Candidate Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Advertising Management Not enough data Not enough data Application Management Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Management Not enough data Not enough data Discount Management Not enough data Not enough data Pipeline Management Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Storage Management Not enough data Not enough data Compensation Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Application Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Competency Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Description Management Not enough data Not enough data Evaluation Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Benefits Administration[Hide 135 FeaturesShow 135 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.7 99 Not enough data Benefits Administration Platform Features Benefits Record Management 8.9(won by default) 25 Not enough data Enrollment Planning 8.9(won by default) 21 Not enough data Third-Party Carrier Integration 8.5(won by default) 14 Not enough data Document Management 9.3(won by default) 25 Not enough data Total Compensation Statements 9.3(won by default) 28 Not enough data Self-Service Portal 9.1(won by default) 31 Not enough data Regulatory Compliance 9.4(won by default) 24 Not enough data Mobile Benefits Access 9.1(won by default) 20 Not enough data Timesheet Management Not enough data Not enough data Payroll Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Recruitment Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Deduction Management Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Compensation Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Attendance Management Not enough data Not enough data Retirement Plan Management Not enough data Not enough data Provider Management Not enough data Not enough data Online Benefits Enrollment Not enough data Not enough data Employee Portal Not enough data Not enough data Benefits Administration Platform Features Benefits Record Management 8.9(won by default) 25 Not enough data Enrollment Planning 8.9(won by default) 21 Not enough data Third-Party Carrier Integration 8.5(won by default) 14 Not enough data Document Management 9.3(won by default) 25 Not enough data Total Compensation Statements 9.3(won by default) 28 Not enough data Self-Service Portal 9.1(won by default) 31 Not enough data Regulatory Compliance 9.4(won by default) 24 Not enough data Benefits Dashboards 9.0(won by default) 19 Not enough data Mobile Benefits Access 9.1(won by default) 20 Not enough data Integrations / APIs 8.5(won by default) 19 Not enough data Internationalization 7.8(won by default) 9 Not enough data Mobility 9.3(won by default) 10 Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Generation 6.3(won by default) 8 Not enough data AI Text Summarization 6.3(won by default) 8 Not enough data AI Image-to-Text 6.3(won by default) 8 Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality ACA Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Vacation/Leave Tracking Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Leave Tracking Not enough data Not enough data COBRA Administration Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Employee Database Not enough data Not enough data Time Off Requests Not enough data Not enough data Employee Benefits Administration Not enough data Not enough data Configurable Workflow Not enough data Not enough data Sick Leave Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Life Insurance Administration Not enough data Not enough data Health Insurance Administration Not enough data Not enough data Benefits Administration Outsourcing Not enough data Not enough data Disability Insurance Administration Not enough data Not enough data Attendance Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Applicant Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data FMLA Administration Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Employee Onboarding Not enough data Not enough data HSA/FSA Administration Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Platform Customization 8.9(won by default) 66 Not enough data Integration APIs 8.9(won by default) 49 Not enough data User, Role, and Access Management 9.5(won by default) 70 Not enough data Activity Dashboard 9.7(won by default) 83 Not enough data Internationalization Feature Not Available Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Goal Management Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Management Not enough data Not enough data Action Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Benefits Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Recruitment Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Orientation Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Help Desk Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Payroll Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Description Management Not enough data Not enough data Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Assessment Management Not enough data Not enough data Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integration Not enough data Not enough data Initiative Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Community Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Referral Management Not enough data Not enough data Candidate Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Advertising Management Not enough data Not enough data Application Management Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Management Not enough data Not enough data Discount Management Not enough data Not enough data Pipeline Management Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Storage Management Not enough data Not enough data Compensation Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Application Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Competency Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Description Management Not enough data Not enough data Evaluation Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Show 1 feature category with incomplete data Contractor Payments[Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Platform Basics Performance Not enough data Not enough data Portal Not enough data Not enough data Platform Basics - Contractor Payments AI Agent Not enough data Not enough data Platform Administration Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Platform Payment Content Document management Not enough data Not enough data Invoicing Tool Not enough data Not enough data Wage access Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![OnPay](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/eec09393e90858d4135b405b6b70efaa/onpay.svg "OnPay")](https://www.g2.com/products/onpay/reviews) OnPay Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 97.6% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 2.4% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 0% [![Square Payroll](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_fc718299a5ad0f4a179a11a7f82ad8bd/square-payroll.png "Square Payroll")](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews) Square Payroll Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 80.6% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 16.1% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 3.2% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 97.6% 80.6% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 2.4% 16.1% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 0% 3.2% Reviewers' Industry [![OnPay](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/eec09393e90858d4135b405b6b70efaa/onpay.svg "OnPay")](https://www.g2.com/products/onpay/reviews) OnPay Accounting 7.1% Non-Profit Organization Management 6.9% Health, Wellness and Fitness 4.4% Retail 4.4% Financial Services 4.2% Other 72.9% [![Square Payroll](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_fc718299a5ad0f4a179a11a7f82ad8bd/square-payroll.png "Square Payroll")](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews) Square Payroll Food & Beverages 29.0% Retail 16.1% Accounting 6.5% Marketing and Advertising 6.5% Luxury Goods & Jewelry 3.2% Other 38.7% FAQs ## OnPay vs Square Payroll FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 16, 2026 ### What is the difference between OnPay vs Square Payroll? OnPay stands out for its higher G2 rating, stronger support, and ease of setup compared to Square Payroll. | [OnPay](https://www.g2.com/products/onpay/reviews) | [Square Payroll](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 4.8/5 (415 reviews) | 4.2/5 (31 reviews) | | Small-Business | Small-Business | | 9.4 | — | | 9.5 | 8.4 | | Ease of Use (57 all-time mentions) | Ease of Use (3 all-time mentions) | ### How do the pricing models of OnPay and Square Payroll compare? OnPay is considered the stronger value by reviewers, with higher satisfaction on price and cost-related dimensions. - **OnPay:** Reviewers consistently highlight OnPay's transparent, predictable, and competitive pricing, with many noting the absence of hidden fees and strong value for the services provided. - **Square Payroll:** Reviewers mention Square Payroll as convenient but note concerns about unexpected changes and additional fees, with some describing it as "a little expensive." - **Switching-reason:** Several reviewers switched from Square Payroll to OnPay due to OnPay's more affordable and straightforward pricing structure. ### What are the best alternatives to OnPay and Square Payroll? The top 3 alternatives to OnPay and Square Payroll are Gusto, Rippling, and Paychex. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [OnPay](https://www.g2.com/products/onpay/reviews) | 4.8/5 (415 reviews) | Small-Business | Transparent, competitive pricing | Ease of Use (57 all-time mentions) | | [Square Payroll](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews) | 4.2/5 (31 reviews) | Small-Business | Convenient, but some note unexpected fees | Ease of Use (3 all-time mentions) | | [Gusto](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) | 4.6/5 (12,443 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — | | [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) | 4.8/5 (13,255 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — | | [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) | 4.1/5 (1,734 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — | ### Which Payroll features should I prioritize when comparing OnPay and Square Payroll? Buyers should prioritize ease of use, customer support, implementation experience, pricing transparency, and payroll management features when comparing OnPay and Square Payroll. - **Ease of Use:** OnPay (57 all-time mentions), Square Payroll (3 all-time mentions) - **Customer Support:** OnPay (56 all-time mentions), Square Payroll (qualitative support mentions) - **Implementation/Onboarding:** OnPay (28 all-time mentions for Easy Onboarding), Square Payroll (1 recent mention) - **Pricing Transparency:** OnPay (12 all-time mentions for Affordable), Square Payroll (recent reviews note concerns about unexpected fees) - **Payroll Management:** OnPay (25 all-time mentions), Square Payroll (2 all-time mentions) ### What are the pros and cons of OnPay vs Square Payroll? OnPay's headline strength is ease of use and customer support, while Square Payroll's is convenience for small businesses already using Square. - **OnPay strengths:** Ease of use (57 all-time mentions), customer support (56 all-time mentions), easy onboarding (28 all-time mentions), transparent pricing (12 all-time mentions), and time-saving features. - **OnPay trade-offs:** Some reviewers mention limited customization and occasional onboarding delays. - **Square Payroll strengths:** Convenience for businesses using Square, ease of use (3 all-time mentions), and straightforward payroll processing for hourly workers. - **Square Payroll trade-offs:** Reviewers note issues with tax handling, lack of customization, confusing interface for some, and concerns about unexpected fees or changes. ### Is OnPay or Square Payroll better for small businesses? OnPay is the better fit for small businesses, with a higher G2 rating and more positive small-business reviewer sentiment. - **OnPay:** Small-Business segment, reviewers highlight ease of use, affordability, and strong support for small organizations. - **Square Payroll:** Small-Business segment, reviewers note convenience but mention trade-offs in support and pricing. ### Which Payroll platform has better integrations? OnPay and Square Payroll are at parity for integrations, with both products mentioned for integrating with Guideline and QuickBooks Online in recent reviews. - **OnPay:** Recent reviews mention integrations with Guideline and QuickBooks, with positive sentiment about accounting and benefits administration connections. - **Square Payroll:** Reviewers cite integration with Guideline and QuickBooks Online, but note lack of support for QuickBooks Desktop and limited export options. ### How do OnPay and Square Payroll compare on customer support? OnPay outperforms Square Payroll on Quality of Support by a margin of 1.1 points (OnPay 9.5, Square Payroll 8.4). - **OnPay:** Reviewers consistently praise responsive, knowledgeable, and proactive customer support, with 56 all-time mentions. - **Square Payroll:** Support experiences are mixed, with some reviewers noting helpful phone support and others citing lack of knowledge or slow response times. ### Which is easier to implement, OnPay or Square Payroll? OnPay leads on Ease of Setup with a score of 9.4, while Square Payroll lacks a published score but receives mixed qualitative feedback. - **OnPay:** Reviewers highlight easy and intuitive setup, with 25 all-time mentions for Easy Setup and 28 for Easy Onboarding. - **Square Payroll:** Some reviewers describe straightforward setup, but others report a convoluted onboarding process and confusing interface. ### Which product has better Direct Deposit? OnPay and Square Payroll both offer strong Direct Deposit capabilities, with reviewers noting reliable performance for both products. - **OnPay:** Direct Deposit is frequently cited as a benefit in recent reviews, with positive feedback on reliability and ease of use. - **Square Payroll:** Reviewers mention Direct Deposit as a core feature, with positive sentiment about its integration and convenience for employees. 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