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Paycor alternatives
Paycor compared with 5 alternatives: Paychex Flex, Paylocity, RUN Powered by ADP, Gusto and Rippling.
Paycor is a paid product, starting at $99 per month, plus $5 per employee. None of the alternatives has a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PaycorThis tool | From $99/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Paychex Flex | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Paylocity | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| RUN Powered by ADP | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Gusto | From $49/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Rippling | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Paycor
- Paid
Paychex Flex
Paychex's payroll, tax filing and HR platform, priced by quote
- Paycor also covers expense tracking.
Suits: US businesses that want payroll taxes filed by a large provider
- Paid
Paylocity
Payroll, HR, finance and IT platform for US employers, by quote
- Paylocity also covers time tracking.
Suits: US companies that want payroll, HR and time tracking in one system
- Paid
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.
- Paycor also covers reports and expense tracking.
Suits: US businesses with up to 49 employees that want taxes filed for them
- From $49/mo
Gusto
Payroll and HR for small businesses, with apps for owners and staff
- Gusto starts at $49 per month, plus $6 per person paid (Simple). Paycor starts at $99 per month, plus $5 per employee.
- Gusto also covers time tracking.
- Paycor also covers reports.
Suits: Small US businesses paying W-2 employees and contractors
- Paid
Rippling
HR, IT and finance platform with US and global payroll, by quote
- Rippling also covers workflow automation and time tracking.
- Paycor also covers reports.
Suits: Growing companies that want HR, payroll and IT in one system
Limits worth knowing in Paycor
- Runs US payroll across all 50 states; payroll in other countries comes through partner apps in Paycor's marketplace.
- Prices are published only for businesses under 50 employees; larger ones get a quote from sales.
- The same page lists setup fees of $59 to $199, shown as waived, and a sign-up step with lower per-employee charges than the main table.
- Time tracking, scheduling, benefits administration and recruiting cost extra on top of the bundles.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Paycor?
The alternatives to Paycor in this directory are Paychex Flex, Paylocity, RUN Powered by ADP, Gusto and Rippling. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Paycor.
Is there a free alternative to Paycor?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.