My overall experience with Onpay has been wonderful. I sought a payroll software with flexible options for integrating with QBO, and by far, Onpay has the best integration options.

The scheduled pay run doesn’t update as processed on the dashboard or advance to the next run right away. I have an employee that has a monthly deduction that I have to turn on and off.

Anytime there has been any issues, the support staff is very responsive and quickly resolves them.

All feature are very useful and it fully integrates with tsheets and quick books which is good thing.

What I like most about the software is the ease ofnavigation. Being able toggle between areas is helpful to verifying information.

Customer service is outstanding. They have been terrific at walking me through the process and resolving any issues I’ve ever had.

Great service from the team, aleays helpful in answering our questions. We get responses to our emails in good time.

Frustrating while trying to understand whether it would meet my needs or no.

The customer service is amazing when you have an issue.

The pricing is the best in the industry. Very helpful customer service.

Payroll reporting monthly was always a real pain for me.

Great features and functions that work well. Very safe and secure way to handle payroll online.

This software is super easy to use. It really helps to simplify HRs job.

Excellent - payroll is now quick and easy. Support staff is extremely helpful.

Overall experience with OnPay has been wonderful.

Very easy to put hours in and submit payroll. Love that the taxes are withdrawn and done for you.

We recommend this software to our clients because of the ease of use, and inexpensive cost. The QBO integration saves hours of manual data entry.

OnPay is great for my small business. It was very easy to get set-up and transferred from my previous payroll company.

We are in Atlanta so we also love that we can support a local business. We have had a great experience and have recommended Onpay to other business owner friends.

Representatives reached out to me very early on to help me with any questions that I had and even to offer to do as much of the onboarding process as I would like for them to do.

The program is easy to use and if you need help the customer service is friendly and knowledgeable. On top of that it was the most most affordable of all the payroll services I reviewed.

Sometimes the employee profiles are difficult to navigate in order to look up or update info. It's not something that is prohibitive to the use overall though.

Over the years we have realized significant cost savings due to the ease of use of OnPay.

Very easy to use payroll software, without a lot of bells and whistles. This keeps the price down, and is perfect for less than 10 employees.

I have been very pleased with OnPay customer support when needed. Very prompt, responsive and courteous.

The support with this software is superb, it has been professional and extremelt helpful. The cost has been good with no surprises.

Excellent customer service, and ease of use. Fit perfectly for the small companies who is looking simple payroll provider at reasonable cost.

The interface is easy to use on a weekly basis, and if I ever have a question or an issue I need to resolve, customer service is responsive, thorough, and helpful.

I like the ease of use the best. Compared to others this is much easier.

When we do have questions, we can quickly and easily speak with a rep that is easy to understand and help us with helpful answers.

Customer Service was horrible. You could not talk to someone when you wanted to.

It was simple enough, even for a novice user like myself. The fact I could integrate it with my bank account and automatically enter expenses and raise invoices with my own branding etc. was great.

The single most annoying thing about it is the support.

The FreshBooks/Xero integration stopped working around 2017 (I don't know why; each company blames the other).

We were currently using Quickbooks, which had, at the time, very limited cloub-based capability. Xero looked great, was easy to use, and made it possible for our virtual team to work together.

I love how easy it is to sync bank feeds and reconcile transactions. I love the rule feature that allows me to set my routine transactions to the correct COA.

There is more information in the project tabs than what you can obtain in the report which is disappointing.

I believe Xero have captured a very nice niche of the industry with it's very business orientated user interface and simplisitic feel. It makes accounting somewhat fun for the business owner.

Ve not used the full power of Xero yet but so far it’s been great in helping me keep track of real time spending etc. It’s certainly an asset to the business and I’m learning more as I use it.

Finances are easier to keep up to date and more frequently, the software updates are seamless, the reports are great, the integrations are outstanding, and the service is super.

Every feature I need is an extra add on charge. The remember me at login does not work and I have to waste time with 2 step login every time I leave the computer for 5 minutes.

Xero has been a great experience for me. If you want software that can automatically allocate transactions when and where you need them to go, save yourself time and check out Xero.

Great software, price is affordable for small businesses.

Xero is easy to use (with a little direction perhaps) and it's been great for invoicing, payroll, and tracking our finances.

Easy to share with accountants. A thoughtful social enterprise discount given too.

And there are odd glitches in the reporting (cannot recall all the details now, I only have one client left using this app) that I had to watch out for.

Appalling Software - Avoid at all Costs in My Opinion.

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OnPay is a cloud-based payroll solution that helps small businesses automate tax filing and payment workflows. Key features include employee self-onboarding, new hire reporting, automated payroll taxations and scheduled pay runs.


OnPay provides an employee portal for updating information, onboarding and accessing past pay stubs and tax forms. Businesses can track their employees’ PTO, vacation and sick leaves. The solution provides a document vault for storing contracts and employee notes. It offers integration with third-party applications like Xero, QuickBooks, Guideline, Vestwell, and more.


Another employee management feature offered by OnPay is 401(k) planning that helps employees plan for their retirement. The solution manages compliance, deductions and investment portfolios for users. It also allows employees to access their pay stubs and W2 forms online.


OnPay offers services on a monthly subscription basis that includes support via phone and through an online knowledge base.



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Employee Management

Leave Tracking

HR Management

Employee Onboarding

Customizable Reports

Document Storage

Access Controls/Permissions

Activity Tracking

Vacation/Leave Tracking

Policy Management

Electronic Signature

Sick Leave Tracking

Collaboration Tools

Template Management

Employee Self Service

Process/Workflow Automation

Self Service Portal

Configurable Workflow

Time Off Requests

Orientation Workflow Management

Payroll Outsourcing

Compliance Management

Training Management

Role-Based Permissions

E-Verify/I-9 Forms

Wage Garnishment

Workflow Management

Tax Compliance

Time Off Management

Activity Dashboard

Employee Database

Check Printing

Data Visualization

Reminders

Employee Handbook

Customizable Templates

W-2 Preparation

Benefits Management

Audit Management

Real Time Reporting

Compliance Tracking

401(k) Tracking

Reporting/Analytics

Employee Profiles

Payroll Reporting

Payroll Management

Direct Deposit

Multi-State

Employee Portal

Archiving & Retention

Third-Party Integrations

Learning & Development

Onboarding

Task Management

Document Management

Electronic Forms

For Accountants

For Cloud

For Small Businesses

Web-based Deployment

Approval Process Control

Real Time Data

Forms Management

Alerts/Notifications

Reporting & Statistics

Mac OS

Web browser (OS agnostic)

Windows 10

Base fee of $40 + $6 per employee per month. Plus, get your first month free!

Email/Help Desk

FAQs/Forum

Knowledge Base

Phone Support

Chat

Self-Employed

2-10

11-50

51-200

201-500

OnPay 

Live Online

Webinars

Documentation

Videos

Xero has more than 200,000 users across the world. The invoicing application allows users to design their own custom invoices, automatically send invoices and import banking transactions to monitor when bills are paid.

ShortDescription

Xero is a global small business platform with 3.95 million subscribers which includes core accounting, payroll, workforce management, expenses and projects. Xero also has an extensive ecosystem of connected apps and connections to banks and other financial institutions, helping small businesses access a range of solutions from within its open platform to help them run their business and manage their finances. Xero is a FIFA Women’s Football partner.

About Xero accounting software 

Xero provides small business owners, accountants and bookkeepers with powerful online accounting software and access to up-to-date financial data. It’s designed to make life better for small businesses, their advisors and communities around the world. It connects businesses with their bank, their advisor, accounting tools, payment services and third-party apps, so everything is securely available at any time, on any device. 
Benefits for small businesses
Xero’s beautiful, easy-to-use small business accounting software automates and streamlines many day-to-day tasks, including bank reconciliation, quoting, invoicing, making and collecting payments, tax, managing employees, expenses, projects and payroll. Businesses can view  up-to-date numbers on the Xero dashboard, in reports, and in analytics. It’s easy for businesses to see how they’re tracking, stay in control of cash flow and make informed decisions. 
Because Xero is cloud-based, businesses can work with their data easily from anywhere as well as collaborate with their accountant and bookkeeper. Many features are available on mobile, so people can run their business on the go.

Support and learning

Xero’s offers free 24/7 support, learning, and discussions at Xero Central, backed by a team of expert support staff. Customers are also invited to put forward and vote on product ideas.

Responsible data use commitments

Xero takes a defense-in-depth approach to protecting its systems and customer data. Data is protected by multiple layers of security, including encryption when it’s transferred and stored, and subject to strict privacy controls. Xero uses multi-factor authentication; software updates are free; and Xero does regular data backups.
Xero is certified as compliant with ISO/IEC 27001:2013, complies with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, and produces Service Organization Control (SOC 2) reports.

Xero App Store

Xero connects with more than 1000 third-party apps designed to solve everyday business challenges, get data flowing between Xero and other apps, and provide a more complete view of how a business is performing. The Xero App Store is the place to easily find, try and connect apps that are certified by Xero and reviewed by users.

Pricing plans and free trial

Xero offers a free trial of its accounting software for 30 days, and a range of pricing plans designed to suit different needs. Subscriptions to Xero are invoiced monthly. 
 Accountants and bookkeepers get free access to Xero online accounting software and to Xero HQ when they sign up (for free) as Xero partners.
Xero for accountants and bookkeepers
Accountants and bookkeepers gain access to smart practice management software with tools for streamlined workflows, efficient compliance, and a cloud-based single accounting ledger for every client. They can collaborate within Xero with their colleagues or with clients, automate manual tasks, and access client records at any time. 
Xero’s integrated practice management software includes Xero HQ, Xero Practice Manager, Xero Workpapers and Xero Tax. 

Xero the company

Xero is a global company with offices in seven countries and over 3.95 million subscribers. It’s a leader in online accounting across New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom, and has won multiple awards for its software and services. Xero is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX).

Document Templates

Revenue Recognition

Cataloging/Categorization

Product Identification

Case Management

Forecasting

Tax Management

Purchase Order Management

Electronic Payments

Invoice History

Status Tracking

Payment Processing

Multi-Channel Management

Price/Margin Management

Recurring/Subscription Billing

Due Date Tracking

Time Tracking

Asset Accounting

Nonprofits

Charting

Progress Tracking

Job Costing

General Ledger

Bank Reconciliation

Financial Analysis

Mobile Payments

Contract/License Management

Ad hoc Reporting

Retail Inventory Management

Financial Management

Order Management

Project Billing

Credit Card Processing

Invoice Management

Transaction History

CPA Firms

Project Management

Customizable Invoices

Cash Flow Management

Customer Database

Calendar Management

Reorder Management

Shipping Management

Accrual Accounting

Automated Quoting

Warehouse Management

Data Import/Export

Automatic Billing

Inventory Optimization

Accounting

Email Templates

Consolidation/Roll-Up

Duplicate Payment Alert

Contact Management

Audit Trail

For Government

Overrun Reporting

For CPA Firms

Hourly Billing

Multi-Currency

Mobile Access

Online Payments

Cost Tracking

Fixed Asset Management

Early: $5.50/month
Growing: $16/month
Established: $31/month

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