# OnPay: what AI models say (September 2026)

Source: Memetik Index, https://www.memetik.ai/vendors/onpay
Website: https://onpay.com

OnPay was named in 26 of 50 AI answers across 1 category. Best position: Payroll for startups, 52% answer share, ranked #6, named first in 0%.

## What OnPay is

OnPay provides payroll, HR, and benefits software for new, small, and mid-size businesses. It is intended for businesses that need to manage employee pay and related people processes in one product.

It supports direct deposit for payroll payments and includes features for hiring and onboarding. Businesses can manage paid time off, use built-in reporting, and connect OnPay with other systems through integrations.

(From OnPay's own website, read 2026-09-02.)

## By category

| Category | Rank | Answer share | Named first | Models |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll for startups (https://www.memetik.ai/index/startup-payroll) | #6 of 14 | 52% | 0% | GPT-5.6 Sol, ChatGPT, GPT-5.6 Luna, Claude Opus 5, Claude, Claude Fable 5, Gemini, Perplexity, Sonar Reasoning Pro |

## What the models said

> "Choose Gusto or OnPay if you want simple, affordable, highly-rated payroll without extra complexity."
> — Claude, Payroll for startups

> "Choose OnPay if transparent pricing and inexpensive multistate payroll are priorities."
> — GPT-5.6 Sol, Payroll for startups

> "Choose OnPay or Patriot if minimizing monthly software overhead is the top priority."
> — Gemini, Payroll for startups

> "If your startup is U.S.-only and has 10 employees, I’d narrow it to Gusto if you want the best balance of usability and features, or OnPay if price matters most."
> — Perplexity, Payroll for startups