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Dayforce alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Dayforce alternative is Paylocity (2.4 GPA).

Dayforce compared with 5 alternatives: Workday, Paycom, Paycor, Paylocity and Darwinbox.

Dayforce's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives has a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
DayforceThis toolPaidNoWeb
WorkdayPaidNoWeb, iOS
PaycomPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android
PaycorFrom $99/moNoWeb, iOS, Android
PaylocityPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android
DarwinboxPaidNoWeb

How each one differs from Dayforce

  1. Workday

    Enterprise HR and payroll platform sold through sales

    • Workday also lists an iOS app.
    • Workday does not cover time clock and applicant tracking, which Dayforce does.

    Suits: Large employers that want HR, payroll and finance on one platform

  2. Paycom

    Payroll and HR software on a single database, sold by quote

    • Paycom also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Paycom also covers expense tracking and time off.
    • Paycom does not cover reports, which Dayforce does.

    Suits: Mid-size and large employers that want payroll, time and HR in one system

  3. Paycor

    US payroll and HR software, with published prices under 50 staff

    • Paycor starts at $99 per month, plus $5 per employee.
    • Paycor also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Paycor also covers expense tracking.
    • Paycor does not cover time clock, applicant tracking and employee records, which Dayforce does.

    Suits: US businesses under 50 employees that want to see a price before calling sales

  4. Paylocity

    Payroll, HR, finance and IT platform for US employers, by quote

    • Paylocity also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Paylocity also covers time tracking and expense tracking.
    • Paylocity does not cover time clock, applicant tracking and employee records, which Dayforce does.

    Suits: US companies that want payroll, HR and time tracking in one system

  5. Darwinbox

    Enterprise HCM suite with multi-country payroll

    • Darwinbox also covers time off.
    • Darwinbox does not cover time clock and applicant tracking, which Dayforce does.

    Suits: Large enterprises that want HR, talent and payroll in one suite

Limits worth knowing in Dayforce

  • No prices are published: the payroll page tells buyers to reach out about pricing and licensing.
  • Sold through sales and implementation projects, not self-serve signup.
  • The pages read name no mobile app stores, so only a browser version is listed here.
Dayforce pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Dayforce?

The alternatives to Dayforce in this directory are Workday, Paycom, Paycor, Paylocity and Darwinbox. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Dayforce.

Is there a free alternative to Dayforce?

None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan.

Which Dayforce alternatives work on Android?

The Dayforce listing does not include an Android app. Paycom, Paycor and Paylocity list one.

Which Dayforce alternatives work on iOS?

The Dayforce listing does not include an iOS app. Workday, Paycom, Paycor and Paylocity list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.