Asure vs Paycom (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Paycom grades higher than Asure: 2.0 against 1.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Paycom grades higher on features and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Which one is for you
Pick Asure if
- Fits if you are a US employer who wants payroll, time tracking and benefits from one vendor
- Works for businesses that might later hand payroll to a managed service
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you want a price up front, because none is published
- Skip it if you employ outside the US, since the pages describe a US employer focus
- Watch out: AsureCentral and AsureWorks are separate delivery models, so check which one a quote covers
- Not for you if you want a free plan or trial, as none is listed
Pick Paycom if
- Fits if you want payroll, time and hiring from one vendor
- Works for employers who want a dedicated specialist to set it up
Look elsewhere if
- Watch out: no prices are published, and every quote is custom
- Watch out: Core is the minimum every client uses, with other tools added on top
- Not for you if you want self-serve setup, as each customer is assigned a specialist
- Skip it if you want a free plan or a trial, as neither is listed
How we grade them
| 1.6GPAAsureWeak | 2.0GPAPaycomFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNo price is published; the site offers Get Pricing and Talk to an Expert, so it sits at C. | CNo price is published; every quote is customised and the pricing page is a contact form. |
| Free plan and trial | FNothing is free: no free plan and no trial are listed, so the way in is paying. | FNo free plan and no trial are on record for this listing. |
| Features | CPayroll, time and attendance, recruiting, benefits and an AI assistant. The self-run platform and the managed service are separate ways to buy it, and the pages describe US employers only. | BPayroll, time and labor, talent acquisition, benefits and compliance, and employee self-service. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating is on record, and you pick a delivery model and set up payroll before using it. | CNo store rating on record. Each customer gets a dedicated specialist and a managed set-up. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only on the listing, with no apps and no integrations named. | BWeb, iOS and Android, with no integrations named. |
| Best for | US payroll with an optional done-for-you service | payroll and HR in one database for mid-size employers |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Asure and Paycom. How we grade
Where they differ
- Paycom also covers expense tracking.
In commonWebPayrollTime clockApplicant trackingEmployee recordsTime off
At a glance
| Asure | Paycom | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Asure Software | Paycom Payroll LLC |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Asure
- No prices are published; the site offers Get Pricing and Talk to an Expert.
- Managed AsureWorks service and self-run AsureCentral are separate delivery models.
- The vendor's pages describe a US employer focus.
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.
Key features
Asure
- AsureCentral platform
- Process payroll, manage employee records, track time, administer benefits and give employees self-service access.
- AsureWorks managed service
- Asure specialists handle payroll, tax filings, HR compliance and benefits administration on the employer's behalf.
- Time and attendance
- Tracks employee hours and leave accruals.
- Recruiting and benefits
- Recruiting, benefits administration, health insurance and 401(k) plans are listed alongside payroll.
- Luna AI assistant
- An embedded assistant answers employee questions and helps managers act.
Paycom
- Self-starting payroll
- Payroll begins automatically each pay period, checks live employee data for errors and guides employees to correct them before it is submitted.
- Time and labor management
- Time and attendance, time clocks and terminals, geofencing, time-off requests, scheduling and labor allocation, with approved time flowing into payroll.
- Talent acquisition
- Applicant tracking, onboarding, background checks and E-Verify, with candidate data carried into the employee record without re-entry.
- Benefits and compliance
- Benefits administration with carrier connections and COBRA, plus ACA reporting, garnishment administration and payroll tax management.
- Employee self-service and mobile app
- Employees see their own pay and HR data in the Paycom app, which has listings on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Plans
Asure
Pricing could not be confirmed. See asuresoftware.com.
Paycom
Pricing could not be confirmed. See paycom.com.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Asure or Paycom?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Asure has no price we could confirm, and Paycom has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, Asure or Paycom?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither Asure nor Paycom has a free plan.
Which platforms do Asure and Paycom run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Paycom lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.