Workzoom

workzoom.com
HR & Payroll
Weekend Project

All-in-One HR, Payroll, Talent & Workforce Software

How to Replace Workzoom

Overview

Workzoom is a unified people management platform that combines HR, Payroll, Workforce Management, and Talent Development into a single system with one employee record. All four departments share a single database where data entered once flows everywhere it needs to go, eliminating the need for integrations, CSV exports, and manual re-keying.

Features

46 features across 23 categories

Billing(1)

Proration

Mid-month billing proration for hiring and terminations

Also in: Insightly, Airtable, Obsidian

Compliance & Reporting(2)

Complete Audit Trail

Every document, every change, every approval tracked with complete history

Multi-Country Payroll Compliance

Multi-country compliance for Canada (CPP, EI), United States (federal and state taxes), Bahamas (NIB), Jamaica (NIS, NHT, Education Tax), and Trinidad and Tobago (NIS)

Data Management(1)

Data Export

Complete data export in standard formats (CSV, PDF, XML) upon cancellation

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Employee Engagement(1)

Employee Engagement Surveys

Employee engagement survey capabilities

Employee Self-Service(1)

Employee Self-Service Portal

Complete employee self-service portal where staff can view pay stubs, request time off, update personal information, access documents, manage benefits, and track performance goals

HR Administration(1)

Complete Employee Records

Manage comprehensive employee records with document storage and versioning

Implementation(2)

Data Migration

Collaborative data migration from existing systems with mapping and importing typically completed within days

Sandbox Environment

Sandbox environment for testing and validation before going live

Also in: NetSuite, Litify, Zuora

Integration(1)

Single Sign-On

Single sign-on integration with Azure AD, Okta, and OneLogin using SAML 2.0

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Learning & Development(1)

Learning Management System

Learning management with course delivery and tracking

Mobile(1)

Mobile App

iOS and Android mobile app for time clocking and employee self-service

Onboarding(1)

Automated Onboarding Workflows

Automated onboarding workflows that run themselves with 30/60/90 day objectives and scheduled check-ins

Organization Management(1)

Real-Time Organizational Charts

Organizational charts that update in real time

Payroll(4)

Benefits Administration

Benefits administration with automated deduction calculations at current rates

Expense Management

Expense management with approval workflows and integration into payroll line items

Parallel Payroll Runs

Parallel payroll run capability for validation before live conversion

Payroll Processing

Three-step payroll process that validates, audits, and disburses with complete confidence

Performance Management(3)

Compensation Planning Integration

Performance data connects directly to compensation planning and succession decisions

Goal Alignment

Align goals across the organization with performance data connected to compensation planning

Performance Reviews

Performance reviews with configurable workflows and 360 reviews

Recruiting(1)

Applicant Tracking System

Streamlined recruiting with applicant tracking built in

Reporting(1)

Reports and Exports

400+ reports and configurable exports for data analysis

Security(6)

24/7 Monitoring

24/7 monitoring with intrusion detection and continuous availability

Data Encryption at Rest

Data encrypted at rest with AES-256

Data Encryption in Transit

Data encrypted in transit with TLS 1.2

Encrypted Backups

Daily encrypted backups stored offsite

Real-Time Replication

Real-time replication across availability zones separated by at least 100 km

Role-Based Security

Role-based security with field-level control ensuring employees see only what's appropriate for their position

Support(5)

Dedicated Implementation Liaison

Dedicated Workzoom Liaison or Coach supporting you throughout implementation

Early Access to Releases

Early access to upcoming releases in a sandbox environment

In-App Help

In-app help and contextual guidance

Step-by-Step Guides

Step-by-step guides and instructional videos for using the platform

Unlimited Support Tickets

Unlimited support tickets with responsive support team

Talent Management(3)

Career Planning

Career development and career planning tools

Certification Tracking

Certification tracking with expiry alerts and automated position-based alerts

Succession Planning

Succession planning with 9-box talent grids

Time Off Management(1)

Leave Management

Leave management with balance tracking and approvals

Time Tracking(5)

Kiosk Mode

Kiosk mode with PIN entry on shared iPad or laptop

Time Clocking - BiometricPremium

Time clocking via biometric terminals with fingerprint or keycard

Time Clocking - Facial RecognitionPremium

Time clocking via facial recognition

Time Clocking - Mobile

Time clocking via mobile app with GPS geo-fencing

Time Clocking - Web

Time clocking via web interface

Training(1)

Admin Training

Administrator and end user training included in implementation

Workforce Management(2)

Drag-and-Drop Scheduling

Drag-and-drop scheduling with coverage visibility

Overtime Alerts

Overtime alerts before they hit your payroll

Pricing

Core HR Suite

$4/employee/month
  • Recruiting
  • Onboarding
  • Personnel Records Management
  • Organizational Charts
  • Employee Engagement Surveys

Talent Suite

$4/employee/month
  • Performance Reviews with 360 Reviews
  • Learning Management System
  • Career Planning
  • Succession Planning with 9-box Grids

Workforce Suite

$4/employee/month
  • Drag-and-Drop Scheduling
  • Timekeeping (Web, Mobile, Biometric, Facial Recognition)
  • Time Off Management with Balance Tracking and Approvals

Payroll Suite

$4/employee/month
  • Payroll Processing
  • Benefits Administration
  • Expense Management
  • Multi-Country Compliance (Canada, USA, Bahamas, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago)

Complete Platform (All 4 Suites)

Popular
$14/employee/month (capped from $16)
  • Core HR Suite
  • Talent Suite
  • Workforce Suite
  • Payroll Suite
  • All features from all four suites
  • Employee Self-Service Portal
  • Mobile App
  • 400+ Reports
  • Implementation
  • Data Migration
  • Training
  • Ongoing Support
  • All Software Updates

Biometric Terminals - Fingerprint/Keycard

$1,195 per terminal (one-time)
  • Biometric Time Clocking

Facial Recognition Terminals

$1,495 per terminal (one-time)
  • Facial Recognition Time Clocking

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Workzoom

Monthly$4/mo
Yearly$48/yr
5-Year Total$240

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$48
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$144
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$240
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 46 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Workzoom alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 46 features.

Buy Workzoom

Better Value
Monthly cost$40/mo
3-year total$1,440
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

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

Buying Workzoom saves ~$35,520 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 46 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

4 known integrations