Alternatives · Payroll
Workday alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Workday alternative is Paylocity (2.4 GPA).
Workday compared with 8 alternatives: Dayforce, Paycom, Paylocity, Rippling, Paycor and 3 more.
Workday's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives has a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
How each one differs from Workday
Dayforce
HR, payroll, time and talent suite for large employers
- Dayforce lists no iOS app, which Workday has.
- Dayforce also covers time clock and applicant tracking.
Suits: Large and multinational employers that want payroll, time and HR from one vendor
Paycom
Payroll and HR software on a single database, sold by quote
- Paycom also lists an Android app.
- Paycom also covers expense tracking, time clock, applicant tracking and time off.
- Paycom does not cover reports, which Workday does.
Suits: Mid-size and large employers that want payroll, time and HR in one system
Paylocity
Payroll, HR, finance and IT platform for US employers, by quote
- Paylocity also lists an Android app.
- Paylocity also covers time tracking and expense tracking.
- Paylocity does not cover employee records, which Workday does.
Suits: US companies that want payroll, HR and time tracking in one system
Rippling
HR, IT and finance platform with US and global payroll, by quote
- Rippling also lists an Android app.
- Rippling also covers workflow automation, time tracking and expense tracking.
- Rippling does not cover reports and employee records, which Workday does.
Suits: Growing companies that want HR, payroll and IT 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 lists an Android app.
- Paycor also covers expense tracking.
- Paycor does not cover employee records, which Workday does.
Suits: US businesses under 50 employees that want to see a price before calling sales
Darwinbox
Enterprise HCM suite with multi-country payroll
- Darwinbox lists no iOS app, which Workday has.
- Darwinbox also covers time off.
Suits: Large enterprises that want HR, talent and payroll in one suite
greytHR
HR and payroll software for businesses in India
- greytHR starts at ₹2,495 per month, including 50 employees.
- greytHR lists no iOS app, which Workday has.
- greytHR also covers time clock and time off.
- greytHR does not cover reports, which Workday does.
Suits: Indian companies replacing spreadsheets for payroll and compliance
Moorepay
UK payroll software and outsourced payroll, with HR add-ons
- Moorepay lists no iOS app, which Workday has.
- Moorepay also covers time off.
Suits: UK employers that want payroll run to HMRC rules, in-house or outsourced
Limits worth knowing in Workday
- No prices are published; the payroll page points to Contact Sales and Request a Demo, so cost is by quote.
- Aimed at enterprise buyers rather than small businesses.
- Its payroll page lists a U.S. payroll datasheet and describes global payroll as native and partner systems connected through APIs, so coverage varies by country.
- The Workday mobile app is a free App Store download for people whose employer uses Workday.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Workday?
The alternatives to Workday in this directory are Dayforce, Paycom, Paylocity, Rippling, Paycor, Darwinbox, greytHR and Moorepay. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Workday.
Is there a free alternative to Workday?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. greytHR offers a free trial.
Which Workday alternatives work on Android?
The Workday listing does not include an Android app. Paycom, Paylocity, Rippling and Paycor 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.