Paycom

paycom.com
HR & Payroll
Weekend Project

Automate decisions so you can focus on the extraordinary

How to Replace Paycom

Overview

Paycom is a comprehensive HR and Payroll Full-Solution automation software that enables employees to enter and manage their own HR and payroll in a single database. It eliminates time-consuming administrative tasks and decision fatigue through automation, freeing HR teams to focus on strategic initiatives. The platform combines automated payroll, time-off management, AI-powered data access, and dedicated service support.

Features

12 features across 9 categories

AI(1)

IWant AI EngineAI

Command-driven AI engine that searches employee profiles and management dashboards to deliver instant answers about employee data without hunting through multiple systems

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Automation(2)

Beti Automated Payroll

Automatically builds payroll and empowers employees to find and fix errors before payroll is run. Pulls hours, expenses, and deductions live. Reduces payroll processing time by 90%

GONE Automated Time-off Decisions

Automates the entire time-off request decision-making process to prevent staffing gaps and ensure business continuity

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Data Management(2)

Real-time Data Synchronization

Data changes made in one tool automatically populate throughout the entire software without manual reentry

Truly Single Database

Seamless single database that eliminates data silos and ensures data consistency across all HR and payroll functions without reentry

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Mobile(1)

Mobile App

User-friendly mobile application that simplifies time-consuming HR and payroll tasks into one-step processes

Also in: monday.com, Smartsheet, Calendly

Reporting(1)

Direct Data Exchange

Award-winning feature that shows real-time ROI of the software within the software, tracking employee usage and identifying optimization opportunities through an easy-to-use dashboard

Also in: monday.com, Smartsheet, 1Password

Security(1)

Enhanced Security Program

Protects against email, voice, and QR code phishing attacks with ISO- and SOC-certified security standards and non-outsourced servers

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Airtable

Self-Service(2)

Employee Self-Service HR

Allows employees to manage their own HR information and data directly in the system

Employee Self-Service Payroll

Allows employees to enter and manage their own payroll information directly in the system

Support(1)

Dedicated Account Management

Assigned dedicated service team devoted to client success with responsive support, no phone trees or ticket systems, and minimal wait time

Also in: Obsidian, 1Password, Bitwarden

User Experience(1)

Unified User Interface

Single interface with no app hopping or multiple logins required, providing seamless user experience across all HR and payroll functions

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Paycom. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Paycom alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 12 features.

Buy Paycom

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Paycom saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 12 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.