Updated for 2026
Pay Stub Generator Comparison 2026
See how Paystub Pilot stacks up against other pay stub generators on pricing, features, and coverage.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
We compared pricing, features, and coverage across the most popular online pay stub generators.
| Feature | Paystub PilotPaystub Pilot | SecurePayStubs | 123PayStubs | ThePayStubs | StubCreator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per-Stub Price | $2.49 | $2.99 | $3.99 | $8.99+ | $4.99 |
| Subscription Plan | $14.99/mo | — | — | — | — |
| Annual Plan | $149.99/yr | — | — | — | — |
| US States Covered | All 50 | All 50 | All 50 | All 50 | All 50 |
| Canadian Provinces | All 13 | — | — | — | — |
| PDF Templates | 12 | 1 | 1 | 3+ | 2 |
| W-2 Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 1099 Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batch Generation | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Company Logo | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Saved Profiles | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| No Account Required | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Direct Deposit Slip | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
Pricing and features based on publicly available information as of April 2026. Subject to change.
Where Paystub Pilot Differs
The comparison comes down to price, preview behavior, repeat-use features, and whether you need Canadian province and territory support.
Lower per-stub price
At $2.49 per stub, Paystub Pilot is below the listed per-stub price of the competitors in this table. Subscriptions are available for repeat users.
Repeat-use tools
Saved profiles, dashboard history, batch ZIP downloads, company logos, direct deposit slips, and multiple templates are built for people who generate more than one stub.
Preview and coverage
Single-stub users can preview before payment without an account. The calculator covers all 50 US states and all 13 Canadian provinces and territories.
Comparison Notes
Paystub Pilot vs SecurePayStubs
SecurePayStubs lists a $2.99 per-stub price. Paystub Pilot is $2.49 per stub and adds optional subscriptions, Canadian coverage, batch generation, saved profiles, and twelve templates.
Paystub Pilot vs 123PayStubs
123PayStubs lists a $3.99 per-stub price. Paystub Pilot is lower per stub and includes multiple templates, subscription options, and Canadian province and territory support.
Paystub Pilot vs ThePayStubs
ThePayStubs starts at a higher listed per-stub price and offers multiple templates. Paystub Pilot adds subscriptions, batch generation, preview-before-payment, and Canadian province support.
Paystub Pilot vs StubCreator
StubCreator lists a $4.99 per-stub price and two templates. Paystub Pilot is lower per stub and includes subscriptions, batch generation, more templates, and Canadian coverage.
Preview a Stub Before You Decide
The easiest way to compare is to generate the watermarked preview and inspect the tax lines, layout, and totals before paying.