OnPay alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave OnPay: no international payroll, and basic HR and reporting for larger companies. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces OnPay, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Gusto currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Homebase	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	5 of 5	57.2

1. HomebaseTop pick
Best for: Small businesses with hourly staff that need scheduling and a time clock
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from OnPay
Free scheduling and time clock with add-on payroll.
Pros
Free plan for one location and up to 10 staff
Scheduling, time clock and messaging in one app
Payroll runs straight from timesheets
Cons
Per-location pricing adds up for multi-site businesses
Basic HR features
Mainly for the US and Canada
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How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Homebase a good OnPay alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
1 location, up to 10 employees
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Essentials plan
$30/location/month
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All-in-One plan
$120/location/month
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Free trial
14 days (All-in-One)
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Workers supported
3.5 million in 2025
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The best OnPay alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best OnPay alternative for most people

Gusto

Better-known payroll and benefits with more HR features.

Best OnPay alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Homebase

Free scheduling and time clock with add-on payroll.

Best OnPay alternative for iPhone and Android

Paychex Flex

Larger provider with dedicated specialists.

Best OnPay alternative for working in the browser

Justworks

PEO option with pooled benefits.

OnPay alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to OnPay?

Gusto ranks first right now. Better-known payroll and benefits with more HR features. Paychex Flex and Justworks follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to OnPay?

Yes. Homebase (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to OnPay?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from OnPay?

The complaints we hear most: no international payroll; basic HR and reporting for larger companies; smaller ecosystem than Gusto.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces OnPay, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.