OnPayvsWave Payroll
How 10 AI models weigh OnPay against Wave Payroll on the 1 buying question where both came up.
- OnPay
- 90%of answers named it
- Wave Payroll
- 58%of answers named it
- Placed higher
- 32–6times OnPay vs Wave Payroll, over 38 model rankings that listed either
- Models leaning
- 8–2toward OnPay vs Wave Payroll
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 | Wave Payroll | Placed higher | Leans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 5.5 | 67% | 42% | 3–0 | OnPay |
| GPT-6 Luna | 100% | 58% | 4–0 | OnPay |
| Gemini 4 Argon | 100% | 25% | 4–0 | OnPay |
| Qwen 3.8 Flash | 100% | 67% | 4–0 | OnPay |
| DeepSeek V4 Pro | 100% | 83% | 4–0 | OnPay |
| GLM-5.3 | 100% | 42% | 4–0 | OnPay |
| Kimi K3 | 100% | 100% | 4–0 | OnPay |
| MiniMax M3 | 92% | 100% | 0–4 | Wave Payroll |
| Mistral Large 4 | 42% | 50% | 1–2 | Wave Payroll |
| Nemotron 3 Ultra | 100% | 17% | 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 Wave Payroll
One reason per model, from the shared questions
- Claude Haiku 5.5
Low-cost option for freelancers and very small businesses.
- GPT-6 Luna
A straightforward option for very small businesses, with availability and features varying by location.
- Qwen 3.8 Flash
Affordable option for businesses already on Wave.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro
Low cost, tight integration with Wave's free accounting tools.
- Kimi K3
Low-cost option for freelancers and microbusinesses, but lacks robust HR tools.
- MiniMax M3
Free payroll option for very small teams needing simplicity.
- Mistral Large 4
Cheapest option for tiny teams that pay contractors or run payroll in-house occasionally.
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 | Wave Payroll |
|---|---|---|
| Best payroll software | 90% #3 | 58% #7 |