Copper vs OnPay: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of Copper and OnPay — fees, features, ease, support, and which one fits your business. Scored on the same rubric.
Short answer: OnPay wins on our scorecard (8.1/10 vs 7.7/10).
| Scored on | Copper | OnPay |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 9 |
| Ease of use | 9 | 7 |
| Fees & pricing | 7 | 9 |
| Customer support | 6 | 7 |
| Features | 8 | 8 |
| Basic Plan (per user/mo, annual) | $29 | — |
| Professional Plan (per user/mo, annual) | $69 | — |
| Business Plan (per user/mo, annual) | $134 | — |
| Base Monthly Fee | — | $40.00 |
| Per Employee Fee | — | $6.00 |
| Setup Fee | — | $0.00 |
| Year-end W-2/1099s | — | Included |
Copper in one paragraph
The premier CRM choice for small teams that live in Gmail and want to eliminate manual data entry.
Skip it if: You use Microsoft 365 or Outlook as your primary business email and calendar suite.
OnPay in one paragraph
OnPay is the best value-for-money payroll provider for U.S. small businesses that want flat, predictable pricing and full-service tax compliance.
Skip it if: Skip it if you need to pay international contractors or require a native mobile app to run payroll from your phone.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Copper or OnPay?
On our five-axis scorecard, OnPay scores higher (8.1/10 vs 7.7/10). OnPay is the best value-for-money payroll provider for U.S. small businesses that want flat, predictable pricing and full-service tax compliance.
Who should skip Copper?
You use Microsoft 365 or Outlook as your primary business email and calendar suite.
Who should skip OnPay?
Skip it if you need to pay international contractors or require a native mobile app to run payroll from your phone.