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Knit Payroll vs OnPay
Both stand on nonprofit payroll software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial APIWeb
Knit combines payroll and HR with time-tracking features and named accounting integrations. Review the per-employee costs and base prices, as well as add-on billing, before choosing a plan.
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OnPay brings payroll, HR, benefits and time tracking into one service for small businesses. The stated payroll price is a $49 monthly base fee plus $6 per worker, with one month free to get started.
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| Knit Payroll | OnPay | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Lite: $6 per employee a month | Compliance Resources: $10 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 9 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | knitpeople.com | onpay.com |
| On nonprofit payroll software | #11 of 29 | #7 of 29 |
Knit Payroll: what it does well
- Includes direct deposit, tax filings, and unlimited payrolls.
- HR features include onboarding and employee self-service.
- Lists QuickBooks Online and Xero integrations.
- Offers a 30-day trial without a credit card.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Lite adds a $40 base price to per-employee pricing.
- Complete adds a $50 base price to per-employee pricing.
OnPay: what it does well
- Supports W-2 employees and 1099 contractors together.
- Includes federal, state and local tax filings.
- Approved clocked hours can sync into payroll.
- One-month free start is available.
- Phone, chat and email support.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Payroll costs $49 per month plus $6 per worker.
- Health plan premiums still apply.
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