Alternatives · Payroll
PaycheckCity alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best PaycheckCity alternative for most people is OnPay (2.6 GPA), first in our ranking of payroll services. The best free one is Payroll4Free (2.2 GPA).
PaycheckCity compared with 5 alternatives: Patriot Payroll, OnPay, Wagepoint, Gusto and Payroll4Free.
PaycheckCity is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19 per month, billed as one annual payment of $228. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PaycheckCityThis tool | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Patriot Payroll | Free trial · from $17/mo | Trial only | Web |
| OnPay | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Wagepoint | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Gusto | From $49/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Payroll4Free | Free plan | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
PaycheckCity starts at $19 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Patriot Payroll.
OnPay, Wagepoint and Gusto score higher without starting lower.
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 PaycheckCity
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 also covers time tracking.
Suits: Very small US businesses that want a low monthly base fee
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 lists iOS and Android apps.
- OnPay also covers time tracking.
Suits: Small US businesses that want to know the price without a sales call
Wagepoint
Canadian payroll with T4s, ROEs and optional time tracking
- Wagepoint starts at $20 per month, plus $4 per employee or contractor.
- Wagepoint also covers time clock and time off.
Suits: Canadian small businesses that want flat, published payroll pricing
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 lists iOS and Android apps.
- Gusto also covers time tracking and expense tracking.
- Gusto does not cover reports, which PaycheckCity does.
Suits: Small US businesses paying W-2 employees and contractors
Payroll4Free
Free online payroll for US businesses paying nine or fewer people
- Payroll4Free has a free plan, which PaycheckCity lacks.
- Payroll4Free also covers time off.
Suits: US businesses with nine or fewer people on payroll, paid monthly or less often
Limits worth knowing in PaycheckCity
- It does no direct deposit, tax filing or tax payment; you print checks and file and remit yourself.
- State forms are not completed; only federal W-2, 940 and 941 are prepared.
- Self-service only, with help articles and a chat box.
- There is no employee portal.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to PaycheckCity?
The alternatives to PaycheckCity in this directory are Patriot Payroll, OnPay, Wagepoint, Gusto and Payroll4Free. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with PaycheckCity.
Is there a free alternative to PaycheckCity?
Yes. Payroll4Free has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which PaycheckCity alternatives work on Android?
The PaycheckCity listing does not include an Android app. OnPay and Gusto list one.
Which PaycheckCity alternatives work on iOS?
The PaycheckCity listing does not include an iOS app. OnPay and Gusto list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.