OnPayvsSquare Payroll
How 10 AI models weigh OnPay against Square Payroll on the 1 buying question where both came up.
- OnPay
- 90%of answers named it
- Square Payroll
- 80%of answers named it
- Placed higher
- 31–6times OnPay vs Square Payroll, over 37 model rankings that listed either
- Models leaning
- 8–1toward OnPay vs Square Payroll; 1 even
Which models prefer which
Share of each model's answers that named each product, and how often its ranking put one above the other (a product listed beats one left off) · On the 1 shared question, every wording
| Model | OnPay | Square Payroll | Placed higher | Leans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 5.5 | 67% | 67% | 2–2 | Even |
| GPT-6 Luna | 100% | 92% | 4–0 | OnPay |
| Gemini 4 Argon | 100% | 100% | 4–0 | OnPay |
| Qwen 3.8 Flash | 100% | 75% | 4–0 | OnPay |
| DeepSeek V4 Pro | 100% | 100% | 4–0 | OnPay |
| GLM-5.3 | 100% | 92% | 4–0 | OnPay |
| Kimi K3 | 100% | 92% | 4–0 | OnPay |
| MiniMax M3 | 92% | 100% | 0–4 | Square Payroll |
| Mistral Large 4 | 42% | 0% | 1–0 | OnPay |
| Nemotron 3 Ultra | 100% | 83% | 4–0 | OnPay |
What the models say about OnPay
One reason per model, from the shared questions
- Claude Haiku 5.5
Transparent flat pricing and unlimited payroll runs for small employers.
- GPT-6 Luna
Straightforward pricing and capable payroll features make it a strong value for smaller teams.
- Gemini 4 Argon
Simple flat-rate pricing with strong support for niche industries like agriculture and nonprofits.
- Qwen 3.8 Flash
Simple flat-rate pricing and solid service for very small teams.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro
Transparent flat pricing with full payroll, HR, and benefits for one fee.
- GLM-5.3
Very affordable, unlimited pay runs, surprisingly full features.
- Kimi K3
Excellent value for payroll plus HR, with straightforward pricing and responsive support.
- MiniMax M3
Affordable, straightforward payroll with unlimited pay runs.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra
Simple, affordable, and transparent pricing; excellent customer service.
What the models say about Square Payroll
One reason per model, from the shared questions
- Claude Haiku 5.5
Low-cost, straightforward option, especially for Square users.
- GPT-6 Luna
Particularly convenient for small employers already using Square for point-of-sale or contractor payments.
- Gemini 4 Argon
Ideal for retail and restaurants needing tight POS integration and hourly tip tracking.
- Qwen 3.8 Flash
Great for retail/food businesses already running payments on Square.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro
Simple flat rate, great for retail/restaurant hourly workers using Square POS.
- GLM-5.3
Ideal for businesses already using Square; simple contractor handling.
- Kimi K3
Great for hourly or contractor-heavy teams; integrates with Square point-of-sale.
- MiniMax M3
Best fit for restaurants and retail with seamless POS integration.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra
Ideal for Square POS users
Tracked since October 25, 2026. Each time the panel answers these questions again, both shares are added here.
Question by question
Share of all answers that named each, every wording pooled, with its place among every product named · Both-named questions first
| Question | OnPay | Square Payroll |
|---|---|---|
| Best payroll software | 90% #3 | 80% #5 |