DailyPay vs Dosh

DailyPay is an earned-wage access service for eligible employees. It connects with payroll and timesheet systems and uses timesheet data to determine earnings available for transfer. Employees can request next-business-day access, listed as available within 1–3 business days, or choose instant access. Bank transfer is the listed transfer method, and eligibility rules apply. The employee app is available on Android and iOS, with web access also provided. The next-business-day option has no fee for the transfer choice shown on the official fees page. Instant-transfer fees vary by employer and are shown there as a flat fee. DailyPay lists a free plan and also provides pricing on request. Transfer options depend on the employer and applicable eligibility rules. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in New York, New York, United States. Payroll and timesheet integration make the service dependent on the employer’s systems and the earnings information they provide.

Dosh is an earned wage access platform for employees of participating companies. It connects to an employer’s payroll system to track wages as they accrue, allowing eligible employees to request up to 25% of their monthly salary before payday. By default, employees may request one advance per week, though employers can configure a different limit. Dosh charges a flat 10% transaction fee on the amount requested. The amount accessed and fee are deducted from normal pay on the next payday and itemised on the payslip. Approved funds are sent to a bank account or mobile wallet, often within minutes. Dosh describes wage access as not a loan and says it involves no credit check or interest. Employees need a participating employer with integrated payroll, a South African ID, mobile number, bank account, and three months of bank statements to sign up. The Android app is available on Google Play; Dosh says iOS is coming soon. The company says it uses encryption, access controls, and audit trails, and does not sell personal data. Dosh says the benefit costs employers nothing to run.