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EarnIn for Employers vs Immediate

Both stand on earned wage access software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

EarnIn for Employers

Free plan AndroidiPhone

EarnIn for Employers offers employees access to earned pay without requiring payroll-system integration, according to the company. Availability, earnings, and transfer limits apply, and employers are directed to schedule a demo.

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Immediate

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

ImmediatePay connects employee access to earned pay with employer payroll workflows for tips and off-cycle payments. Eligibility depends on an employer invitation, and transfer timing varies by method.

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The facts

EarnIn for EmployersImmediate
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, iPhoneAndroid, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planFree or on requestFree or on request
Plans published11
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websiteget.earnin.comjoinimmediate.com
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EarnIn for Employers: what it does well

  • No employer cost or risk, according to EarnIn
  • Requires no payroll or HCM integration
  • Does not change payroll processes, according to EarnIn
  • Cash Out has no interest or mandatory fees
  • Includes credit monitoring and savings features

What to know first

  • Services may not be available in all states
  • Lightning Speed may be unavailable at times
  • Transfers may take up to 30 minutes
  • Access is subject to earnings and transfer limits

Immediate: what it does well

  • Employers pay free
  • Offers free access through merchant cards, paycards, and next-day ACH
  • Supports cashless tips and off-cycle employer payments
  • Lists integrations with eight payroll systems
  • Available on Android, iOS, and web

What to know first

  • Employees need a participating employer to enroll
  • Early wage access may carry a nominal flat fee
  • ACH timing depends on the bank’s operating hours

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