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Head-to-head · Earned Wage Access Software

Payactiv vs Hastee

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Payactiv #1 in Earned Wage Access Software —/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Payactiv
Higher score Hastee #6 in Earned Wage Access Software 8.0/10 From £50/mo ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Hastee

Payactiv leads on 1 check, Hastee on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHastee · 8.0/10
  • Free planonly Payactiv

Our editors rank Payactiv at #1 and Hastee at #6 for earned wage access software; Payactiv has no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.

Payactiv offers free plan; Hastee doesn't.

Payactiv is the better fit for employers wanting broad, mature EWA coverage. Hastee is the better fit for employers wanting analytics and configurable access.

  • Payactiv fits best

    Employers wanting broad, mature EWA coverage

  • Hastee fits best

    Employers wanting analytics and configurable access

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Side by side

Feature Payactiv —/10 Visit ↗ Hastee 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score — 8.0
Ranking #1 in Earned Wage Access Software #6 in Earned Wage Access Software
Best for Employers wanting broad, mature EWA coverage Employers wanting analytics and configurable access
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations 70+ integrations 80+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Payactiv 5/5 · Hastee 5/5
Employee mobile app ✓ ✓
Instant wage transfer ✓ ✓
Payroll integration ✓ ✓
Timesheet integration ✓ ✓
Eligibility rules ✓ ✓
Specs
Earnings data source Timesheet Not published
Transfer methods Bank Bank
Our review
Pros
  • Supports bank, card, payroll card, and Walmart cash pickup transfers
  • Connects with ADP, Paychex, Kronos, payroll, and time systems
  • Adds bill pay, budgeting, savings, counseling, and other financial tools
  • Configurable eligibility, limits, and thresholds
  • Payroll, time-and-attendance, and workforce-management integrations
  • Employer insights, savings, education, and AI financial assistant
Cons
  • Transaction fees and transfer options vary by location and employer program
  • Its broad financial feature set may exceed a narrowly focused EWA need
  • Integration work may require APIs, sandbox environments, or payroll coordination
  • No free plan
  • H.Go does not include earned wage access
  • Full earned wage access is limited to the Custom Plan
Our verdict

Payactiv provides earned wage access for employers and their workforces, letting employees access part of their earned but unpaid wages before payday. Employees can view worked hours and accessible earnings in the Payactiv app, then…

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Hastee provides earned wage access and financial wellbeing tools for employers and their employees. Employees can access part of their accrued wages before payday, track earnings in real time, use automated withdrawals, and manage…

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  1. PayactivEarned Wage Access Software —Free plan
  2. HasteeEarned Wage Access Software 8.0From £50/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Payactiv — where it wins

    • Supports bank, card, payroll card, and Walmart cash pickup transfers
    • Connects with ADP, Paychex, Kronos, payroll, and time systems
    • Adds bill pay, budgeting, savings, counseling, and other financial tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Transaction fees and transfer options vary by location and employer program
    • Its broad financial feature set may exceed a narrowly focused EWA need
    • Integration work may require APIs, sandbox environments, or payroll coordination

  • Hastee — where it wins

    • Configurable eligibility, limits, and thresholds
    • Payroll, time-and-attendance, and workforce-management integrations
    • Employer insights, savings, education, and AI financial assistant

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan
    • H.Go does not include earned wage access
    • Full earned wage access is limited to the Custom Plan
  • Payactiv—/10 · Free plan

    A broad EWA platform combining wage access, payroll integrations, and financial tools.

    Visit PayactivFull verdict →
  • Hastee8.0/10 · From £50/mo

    A configurable earned wage access platform with analytics, integrations, and wellbeing tools.

    Visit HasteeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026