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Paycom alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Paycom alternative is Paylocity (2.4 GPA).
Paycom compared with 8 alternatives: Paylocity, Paycor, RUN Powered by ADP, Paychex Flex, Rippling and 3 more.
Paycom'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
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PaycomThis tool | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Paylocity | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Paycor | From $99/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| RUN Powered by ADP | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Paychex Flex | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Rippling | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Darwinbox | Paid | No | Web |
| Dayforce | Paid | No | Web |
| Workday | Paid | No | Web, iOS |
How each one differs from Paycom
Paylocity
Payroll, HR, finance and IT platform for US employers, by quote
- Paylocity also covers time tracking and reports.
- Paylocity does not cover time clock, applicant tracking, employee records and time off, which Paycom does.
Suits: US companies that want payroll, HR and time tracking in one system
Paycor
US payroll and HR software, with published prices under 50 staff
- Paycor starts at $99 per month, plus $5 per employee.
- Paycor also covers reports.
- Paycor does not cover time clock, applicant tracking, employee records and time off, which Paycom does.
Suits: US businesses under 50 employees that want to see a price before calling sales
RUN Powered by ADP
ADP's payroll and HR service for US businesses of 1 to 49 people
- RUN Powered by ADP also covers time tracking.
- RUN Powered by ADP does not cover expense tracking, time clock, applicant tracking, employee records and time off, which Paycom does.
Suits: US businesses with up to 49 employees that want taxes filed for them
Paychex Flex
Paychex's payroll, tax filing and HR platform, priced by quote
- Paychex Flex also covers reports.
- Paychex Flex does not cover expense tracking, time clock, applicant tracking, employee records and time off, which Paycom does.
Suits: US businesses that want payroll taxes filed by a large provider
Rippling
HR, IT and finance platform with US and global payroll, by quote
- Rippling also covers workflow automation and time tracking.
- Rippling does not cover time clock, applicant tracking, employee records and time off, which Paycom does.
Suits: Growing companies that want HR, payroll and IT in one system
Darwinbox
Enterprise HCM suite with multi-country payroll
- Darwinbox lists no iOS and Android apps, which Paycom has.
- Darwinbox also covers reports.
- Darwinbox does not cover expense tracking, time clock and applicant tracking, which Paycom does.
Suits: Large enterprises that want HR, talent and payroll in one suite
Dayforce
HR, payroll, time and talent suite for large employers
- Dayforce lists no iOS and Android apps, which Paycom has.
- Dayforce also covers reports.
- Dayforce does not cover expense tracking and time off, which Paycom does.
Suits: Large and multinational employers that want payroll, time and HR from one vendor
Workday
Enterprise HR and payroll platform sold through sales
- Workday lists no Android app, which Paycom has.
- Workday also covers reports.
- Workday does not cover expense tracking, time clock, applicant tracking and time off, which Paycom does.
Suits: Large employers that want HR, payroll and finance on one platform
Limits worth knowing in Paycom
- No prices are published: every quote is customized, and the pricing page is a contact form.
- Paycom says its Core package is the minimum every client uses, with other tools added on top.
- Each customer is assigned a dedicated specialist rather than self-serve setup.
- Paycom lists Global HCM as covering over 190 countries; whether payroll runs there is not stated on the pages read.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Paycom?
The alternatives to Paycom in this directory are Paylocity, Paycor, RUN Powered by ADP, Paychex Flex, Rippling, Darwinbox, Dayforce and Workday. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Paycom.
Is there a free alternative to Paycom?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan.
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.





