Managed Payroll vs. OnPay
OnPay is straightforward, single-tier software built for small businesses who do not mind running payroll themselves. BEG delivers the fully managed outcome, no login required, for a comparable cost.
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Why Buyers Leave OnPay
OnPay is easy to use, but easy still means someone on your team logs in every pay period, reviews the run, and approves it. That time does not disappear because the software is simple.
OnPay support is solid for a small software company, but there is no dedicated specialist assigned to your account who already knows your payroll history and quirks.
As you add employees across states, multi-state compliance and registrations still require your attention to verify. OnPay assists the process; it does not own it for you.
Side by Side
| Factor | BEG Managed Payroll | OnPay |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost (50 employees) | $1,250-$2,250 all-in | $1,900-$2,400+ depending on add-ons |
| Who runs payroll | BEG: fully managed | You, inside OnPay |
| Hidden fees | None -- one flat PEPM | Base fee plus per-employee charges |
| Migration required | No -- works in your system or isolved | Already set up in OnPay |
| Ideal company size | Growing companies, 10-500 employees | Very small businesses, single location |
| Dedicated contact | Yes -- one BEG specialist | General support team, no named rep |
The BEG Difference
Common objection: "We just got OnPay set up and do not want to start over."
You do not have to migrate anything. BEG can manage payroll operations directly inside your current OnPay account, keeping the same platform and employee experience while we take over the processing, filings, and exception handling. If you later want a full HCM platform, we handle a move to isolved with zero disruption.
Common objection: "OnPay pricing seems simple already, why switch?"
OnPay pricing is simple to read, but it still scales per employee and still requires your team to run the cycle. BEG is $25-$45 PEPM, all-inclusive, and nobody on your staff touches payroll. The comparison is not just price, it is the hours you get back every pay period.
Common objection: "I want to know our real cost before switching."
Send us your last three OnPay invoices and we calculate your true cost per employee per month, including any add-ons. The audit is free and yours to keep whether or not you become a BEG client.
The Math
BEG managed payroll is $25-$45 per employee per month, all-inclusive. One flat rate that covers every cycle, every filing, every year-end form.
Onboarding Capacity
To guarantee a flawless first payroll cycle, BEG limits new managed payroll onboards to 3 per month. Get your quote this week to secure your slot in the next available onboarding cohort.
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Common Questions
Yes. BEG can operate inside your current OnPay environment as your managed payroll provider, handling processing, compliance, and employee questions without requiring a platform change.
OnPay uses a published base fee plus a per-employee charge that scales with headcount and add-ons. BEG managed payroll is $25-$45 PEPM all-inclusive, with BEG running every cycle rather than your team.
Not necessarily. If you want to stay in OnPay, BEG manages inside it. If you want to move to isolved, BEG handles the full data migration with no disruption to your payroll cycle.
BEG runs the entire cycle end to end: processing, tax filings, W-2s, garnishments, new hire reporting, and year-end close. With OnPay, your team still logs in to review and approve each run.
Yes. OnPay works well for small, simple payrolls. As headcount and state complexity grow, BEG takes the entire function off your plate at a comparable all-in cost.
Managed Payroll by Industry
Industry-specific payroll compliance and processing, fully managed at $25-$45 PEPM.
Industry-specific payroll compliance and processing, fully managed at $25-$45 PEPM.
Industry-specific payroll compliance and processing, fully managed at $25-$45 PEPM.
Industry-specific payroll compliance and processing, fully managed at $25-$45 PEPM.
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