Workpay alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Workpay in B2B, ranked by how closely they match what Workpay actually does — not just by category.
How this list was built: every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Workpay. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Workpay's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Workpay?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RoboHR | — | Summer 2009 | — | Inactive |
| Bolto | AI Powered All-In-One Payroll, HR + Recruiting | Summer 2023 | 20 | Active |
| Fithub | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Insoshi | — | Winter 2008 | — | Inactive |
| Cadence | Delightful team-building events for remote companies | Winter 2020 | 2 | Inactive |
| Plane | #1 easiest-to-use payroll for startups | Winter 2017 | 30 | Active |
| Goodly | Student loan repayment as an employee benefit. | Summer 2018 | 5 | Inactive |
| noHQ | International contractor and multi country payroll | Winter 2021 | 2 | Inactive |
| Rippling | One place to run all your HR, IT, and Finance. Globally. | Winter 2017 | 2500 | Active |
| Agentnoon | Org design and workforce planning platform to drive org transformation | Winter 2022 | 16 | Active |
| Runa | Automating payroll for Latin America. | Winter 2018 | 100 | Active |
| SalaryBox | Gusto for India | Summer 2021 | 40 | Active |
Is Workpay still active?
Workpay is still operating, so switching is a choice rather than a forced migration. Compare on fit and price rather than urgency.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Workpay. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Workpay's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.