Workstream

workstream.us
HR & Payroll
Weekend Project

HR and Payroll for hourly businesses

How to Replace Workstream

Overview

Workstream is an all-in-one platform that combines hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and payroll management for hourly, multi-location teams. Built specifically for restaurants and hourly businesses, it uses AI to automate workflows and simplify team management while ensuring compliance across multiple locations.

Features

48 features across 23 categories

AI/Compliance(1)

Payroll Compliance FilteringAIPremium

AI-powered filtering to identify payroll compliance issues

AI/Hiring(1)

VoiceAI Candidate ScreeningAI

AI-powered screening of job applicants and automated interview scheduling

AI/Payroll(1)

AI-Assisted PayrollAIPremium

AI assistant to help with payroll tasks and optimization

Also in: QuickBooks

AI/Reporting(1)

Payroll AI ReportAIPremium

AI-generated payroll reports and insights

AI/Scheduling(1)

AI SchedulingAI

AI-powered schedule optimization and creation

Benefits(4)

Automated EnrollmentPremium

Automated benefits enrollment for employees

Benefits AdministrationPremium

Manage employee benefits including medical, dental, and 401k

Medical, Dental, 401kPremium

Manage medical, dental, and retirement benefit plans

Self-Service Employee PortalPremium

Portal for employees to manage their benefits and information

Also in: Justworks, Wagmo, 1Password

Compliance(3)

Compliance Alerts & ReportsPremium

Real-time alerts and reports for compliance violations

Compliance ShieldPremium

Comprehensive compliance monitoring and protection suite

Labor Compliance MonitoringPremium

Automated monitoring of labor law compliance across locations

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Compliance/Benefits(1)

ACA Eligibility TrackingPremium

Track employee ACA (Affordable Care Act) eligibility

Compliance/Reporting(2)

Compliance Heat MapsPremium

Visual heat maps showing compliance issues across locations

IRS ReportingPremium

Generate required IRS reports and filings

Customization(1)

Custom FeaturesPremium

Custom feature development for specific business needs

HR(3)

Company Handbooks

Create and manage digital company handbooks

Offboarding

Manage employee exit process and documentation

Rehire Prior Employees

Quickly rehire previously employed staff members

HR/Compliance(1)

W-4, I-9, E-Verify

Manage tax forms, identity verification, and employment eligibility

HR/Onboarding(2)

Documents & Signatures

Digital document collection and electronic signatures

Mobile Onboarding

Complete employee onboarding process on mobile devices

Hiring(7)

Active Sourcing

Proactive job candidate sourcing

Applicant Messaging

Send messages to job applicants

Applicant Tracking System

Track and manage job applicants through the hiring pipeline

Interview Scheduling

Automated scheduling of candidate interviews

Job Board Posting

Post jobs to 25,000+ job boards and unlimited Indeed listings

Talent Network

Access to talent pool for hiring

Text-to-Apply

Allow candidates to apply via text message

Integrations(2)

Custom IntegrationsPremium

Build custom integrations with third-party systems

POS IntegrationPremium

Integration with point-of-sale systems

Payroll(4)

Full-Service PayrollPremium

Complete payroll processing and management

Mobile Pay StubsPremium

Employees can access pay stubs via mobile app

Payroll SetupPremium

Initial payroll configuration and setup

Single Multi-EIN LoginPremium

Manage multiple EINs from a single dashboard

Payroll/Benefits(1)

Payroll DeductionsPremium

Automated payroll deduction processing for benefits

Payroll/Compliance(1)

Tax FilingPremium

Automated tax filing and reporting

Payroll/Reporting(1)

Payroll ReportsPremium

Generate custom payroll reports and analytics

Reporting(1)

Advanced ReportingPremium

Advanced analytics and custom reporting capabilities

Security/Admin(1)

Advanced PermissionsPremium

Granular role-based access control and permissions

Team Management(5)

Bulk Import Team

Import multiple employees at once

Mobile Worker App

Mobile application for employees to access information and perform tasks

Surveys

Send surveys to employees for feedback collection

Team Management Chat

Built-in team communication and messaging

Team Roster

View and manage complete team member information

Time & Scheduling(3)

Shift Scheduling

Create and manage employee work schedules

Shift Swapping

Allow employees to swap shifts with each other

Time Clock

Digital time tracking and clock in/out

Pricing

Hiring

Custom
  • AI-Assisted Hiring
  • Applicant tracking system
  • VoiceAI screening
  • AI hiring automations
  • Text-to-apply
  • Talent network
  • Applicant messaging
  • Interview scheduling
  • Post to 25,000+ job boards
  • Unlimited Indeed job listings

Essentials

Custom
  • Everything in Hiring
  • Mobile onboarding
  • Documents & signatures
  • Company handbooks
  • Rehire prior employees
  • W-4, I-9, E-verify
  • Offboarding
  • Team Management Chat
  • Team roster
  • Bulk import team
  • Mobile worker app
  • Surveys

All-in-one

Custom
  • Everything in Essentials
  • Full-service payroll
  • Single multi-EIN login
  • Payroll reports
  • Mobile pay stubs
  • Tax filing
  • POS integration
  • AI-Assisted Payroll
  • Payroll AI report
  • Labor compliance monitoring
  • Compliance alerts & reports
  • Payroll compliance filtering
  • Compliance heat maps

Premium Benefits & Custom

Custom
  • Everything in All-in-one
  • ACA eligibility tracking
  • Automated enrollment
  • Self-service employee portal
  • Medical, dental, 401k
  • Payroll deductions
  • IRS reporting
  • Custom features
  • Custom integrations
  • Advanced reporting
  • Advanced permissions

Time & Scheduling

Custom
  • Time Tracking
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Shift Swapping

Compliance Shield

Custom
  • Labor compliance monitoring
  • Built-in alerts
  • Compliance heat maps

Cost Calculator

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

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Workstream alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 48 features.

Buy Workstream

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

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Workstream saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 48 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

1 known integrations

POS Integration