Alternatives · Payroll
Eddy alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Eddy alternative for most people is OnPay (2.6 GPA), first in our ranking of payroll services.
Eddy compared with 6 alternatives: Gusto, OnPay, Justworks, Paycor, Patriot Payroll and 1 more.
Eddy is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $50 per month, plus $4 per person (HR only; payroll is a paid add-on). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| EddyThis tool | Free trial · from $50/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Gusto | From $49/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| OnPay | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Justworks | From $50/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Paycor | From $99/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Patriot Payroll | Free trial · from $17/mo | Trial only | Web |
| BrightPay | Free trial · from £7.00/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Eddy starts at $50 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 6 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Gusto and OnPay.
Justworks and Paycor score higher without starting lower. Patriot Payroll and BrightPay start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Eddy
Gusto
Payroll and HR for small businesses, with apps for owners and staff
- Gusto starts at $49 per month, plus $6 per person paid (Simple).
- Gusto also covers time tracking and expense tracking.
- Gusto does not cover time clock, applicant tracking, employee records and time off, which Eddy does.
Suits: Small US businesses paying W-2 employees and contractors
OnPay
US payroll with published prices, plus HR and time add-ons
- OnPay starts at $49 per month, plus $6 per worker paid.
- OnPay also covers time tracking and reports.
- OnPay does not cover time clock, applicant tracking, employee records and time off, which Eddy does.
Suits: Small US businesses that want to know the price without a sales call
Justworks
Pay, benefits and HR platform for employers, with an app for staff
- Justworks starts at $50 per month, plus $8 per employee (Payroll).
- Justworks also covers time tracking and expense tracking.
- Justworks does not cover time clock, applicant tracking, employee records and time off, which Eddy does.
Suits: Smaller employers that want benefits normally offered by large ones
Paycor
US payroll and HR software, with published prices under 50 staff
- Paycor starts at $99 per month, plus $5 per employee.
- Paycor also covers reports and expense tracking.
- Paycor does not cover time clock, applicant tracking, employee records and time off, which Eddy does.
Suits: US businesses under 50 employees that want to see a price before calling sales
Patriot Payroll
Low-cost online payroll for small US businesses
- Patriot Payroll starts at $17 per month, plus $4 per worker paid (half price for the first 3 months).
- Patriot Payroll lists no iOS and Android apps, which Eddy has.
- Patriot Payroll also covers time tracking and reports.
- Patriot Payroll does not cover time clock, applicant tracking, employee records and time off, which Eddy does.
Suits: Very small US businesses that want a low monthly base fee
BrightPay
UK cloud payroll with HMRC submissions and auto-enrolment
- BrightPay starts at £7.00 per month, billed annually (£8.25 billed monthly), + VAT.
- BrightPay lists no iOS and Android apps, which Eddy has.
- BrightPay does not cover time clock and applicant tracking, which Eddy does.
Suits: UK small businesses that run their own payroll
Limits worth knowing in Eddy
- Payroll is a separate add-on at $50 per month plus $6 per person, charged on top of the $50 or $75 HR base fee and its per-person charge.
- Payroll is available in the US only.
- The hiring tool is another add-on at $199 per month.
- Next-day pay costs extra, and phone, chat and email support run on limited live hours.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Eddy?
The alternatives to Eddy in this directory are Gusto, OnPay, Justworks, Paycor, Patriot Payroll and BrightPay. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Eddy.
Is there a free alternative to Eddy?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. OnPay, Patriot Payroll and BrightPay offer a free trial.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.