Wave vs Online Paystub Generator: Which Payroll Software Is Better?

Both Wave and Online Paystub Generator are leading payroll software solutions, but which one is better for you and your business?

Below we compare Wave and Online Paystub Generator across nearly 50 different data points to help you make find the right one.

Wave vs Online Paystub Generator Reviews

	Wave	Online Paystub Generator
Trustpilot Rating	1.6	3.7
Number of Trustpilot Reviews	126	1
iPhone App Rating	4.5	not available
Number of iPhone App Reviews	5700	not available
Android App Rating	3.7	not available
Number of Android App Reviews	22900	not available

	Wave	Online Paystub Generator
Free Trial	Yes	n/a
Free Trial Length	1 month	n/a
Cheapest Plan Name	Self service states	Stub
Cheapest Plan Cost Per Month	$n/a	$n/a
Mid Priced Plan Name	n/a	n/a
Mid Priced Plan Cost Per Month	$n/a	$n/a
Top Plan Name	Tax service states	n/a
Top Plan Cost Per Month	$40	$n/a

Features	Wave	Online Paystub Generator
Target Business Size	Small business	Small business
Unlimited Payrolls	✘	✘
Automated Tax Filing & Payments	✔	✘
E-sign I-9 & W-4	✘	✘
Live Customer Support	✔	✔
Third-Party Integrations	✔	✘
Ability To Manage Employee Benefits	✔	✘
Employee Access To Platform	✔	✘
Direct Deposit	✔	✘
Expense Reimbursement	✔	✘
Time Off Accrual	✔	✘
Pre-Tax Deductions	✔	✘
Wage Garnishment	✔	✘
Background Checks	✘	✘
Check Printing	✔	✘
Check Delivery	✘	✘
API	✘	✘

Wave makes filing your own payroll taxes easy
36 states are self-serve, which means you’ll have to pay and file the paperwork yourself. Wave makes it easy by showing you what information and how much money you’ll need per payroll.

Wave handles your payroll taxes
14 states include tax services with the option to automatically transfer tax payments and file the paperwork with your state tax office and the IRS (this excludes 1099 Filings).

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	Wave	Online Paystub Generator
Pros	User-Friendly Interface Accurate Payroll Calculation Free Service
Cons	Slow Performance Poor Customer Service Limited Payroll Features