Payroll comparisons

PayHr vs Wagepoint: pay frequency and monthly plans

By PayHr · September 29, 2026 · 4 min read

Choose between PayHr and Wagepoint by counting the people you pay and the runs you need. PayHr Manual has a $0 service fee; optional automation charges for each person on each run. Wagepoint’s monthly plans can become more economical when you run payroll frequently. Here is how that difference affects a small team’s budget.

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PayHr vs Wagepoint: pay frequency and monthly plans — illustrated payroll comparison.

Which option fits your business?

For an Ontario business that wants to prepare payroll and handle payments itself, PayHr Manual is the starting point to evaluate. For a team that wants paid automation, compare the annual calendar: Wagepoint Unlimited costs less than PayHr automation in our ten-person, twice-monthly example. Five people paid twice monthly produce the opposite recurring-fee result, before setup and optional documents.

Pricing and assumptions

Wagepoint’s pricing page lists Solo at $20 monthly plus $4 per person for one run, and Unlimited at $40 plus $6 per person with unlimited runs. Year-end forms are included. For two runs, this example uses Unlimited.

Recurring service-fee examples: PayHr vs Wagepoint
Scenario	PayHr Manual	PayHr automation	Wagepoint
5 employees, 2 runs	Free ($0)	$60	$70
10 employees, 2 runs	Free ($0)	$120	$100
5 employees, 4 runs	Free ($0)	$120	$70

PayHr Manual — Free ($0 service fee). Unlimited employees, contractors and manual pay runs, with manual T4/T4A and ROE workflows. Your team arranges and verifies wage payments, tax remittances and manual submissions; bank or adviser charges may still apply. Paid automation is optional.

Examples compare service fees before tax, wages, employer contributions and remittances. They exclude promotions, optional filings and extras unless stated. All employees are paid on every run; there are no contractors. These are budgeting examples, not equivalent service packages or provider quotes.

What PayHr includes

PayHr has free manual payroll and optional automated payments at $6 per person per automated run, plus a one-time $25 automation setup fee. Optional automated ROEs cost $5 each and T4/T4A filings $15 each. Manual document workflows remain free. Review the full PayHr pricing before choosing automation.

PayHr’s employee workflow is Ontario-first; Quebec payroll is not supported. A payment method is saved during workspace setup. Payroll approval records the run and does not itself transfer wages or remit taxes. Compare the work you retain as well as the fee.

When a monthly plan becomes attractive

At ten employees and two runs, the illustrated Wagepoint recurring fee is lower. At five employees and two runs, PayHr automation is lower before setup and optional documents. Neither observation establishes a universal winner. Add a bonus run and the usage-based total changes while an unlimited-run subscription may stay the same.

Map every regular and off-cycle run for the coming year. Then ask how the provider bills inactive people, contractors and corrections. Check which plan supports separate pay groups before assuming the cheapest tier fits.

What to check before choosing

Use a sample payroll to review the funding deadline, approval handoff and year-end process. If you prefer free manual payroll, confirm who will send payments and check remittances. If you prefer a monthly package, compare the annual fee with the value of the included tasks.

For a broader shortlist, see our Canadian payroll pricing comparison and pay-frequency cost guide.

What a bonus run does to a five-person budget

Consider a five-person business that normally pays twice a month and adds a full-team bonus run in December. PayHr automation costs $60 in an ordinary month and $90 in the bonus month.

At unchanged rates, 25 full-team runs cost $750 over the year, plus the $25 setup fee if newly activated and any optional filings. Wagepoint Unlimited’s illustrated $70 monthly charge totals $840 for twelve months. That $90 recurring-fee difference narrows once you add PayHr setup and document choices. PayHr Manual remains $0 in software service fees, but the business still has to complete payment and submission tasks.

Illustrative scenario, not a customer case study. Costs use the assumptions and source rates stated in this guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is PayHr always cheaper than Wagepoint?

No. Headcount, frequency and optional services change the result. At ten people and two automated runs monthly, the recurring examples are $120 for PayHr automation and $100 for Wagepoint Unlimited. PayHr Manual is free, with more payment work retained by your team.

Should a monthly payroll use Wagepoint Unlimited?

Not necessarily. Solo is the relevant plan to investigate when one monthly run and one pay group cover your needs. The Unlimited examples here deliberately model more frequent payroll.

General information, not individual tax or legal advice. Check current CRA guidance and the rules for your situation. Product details reflect the linked PayHr guides.