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OnPay vs Silae

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

Simple, affordable payroll.

Payroll software for French accountants.

The verdict

Both OnPay and Silae are credible payroll tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Choose OnPay if you want a lower starting price (from $40/mo) and a higher overall rating (4.8/5). Simple, affordable payroll.

Silae — Payroll software for French accountants.

OnPay vs Silae: side by side

DimensionOnPaySilae
Starting priceFrom $40/moWinnerCustom
Free planNoNo
Pricing modelSubscriptionSubscription
Best forSmbAccountants, Fr Smb
PlatformsWebWeb
Rating4.8/5Winner4.2/5

OnPay key facts

Vendor
OnPay
Pricing
Subscription — From $40/mo
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web
Best for
Smb
Editor rating
4.8 / 5
Founded
2007
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA, USA

Silae key facts

Vendor
Silae
Pricing
Subscription — Custom
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web
Best for
Accountants, Fr Smb
Editor rating
4.2 / 5
Founded
2008
Headquarters
Aix-en-Provence, France

Frequently asked questions

Is OnPay better than Silae?

Neither is universally better — OnPay edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is OnPay or Silae cheaper?

OnPay is the more affordable of the two to get started, at from $40/mo. OnPay starts at from $40/mo; Silae starts at custom.

Can OnPay replace Silae?

Yes for most teams — both are payroll tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.