Compare 1099-Etc and UltiPro Payroll - Jan 2023

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jan 31, 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - 1099-Etc or UltiPro Payroll?

UltiPro Payroll is more expensive to implement (TCO) than 1099-Etc, and 1099-Etc is rated higher (79/100) than UltiPro Payroll (76/100). UltiPro Payroll offers users more features (18) than 1099-Etc (3).

Looking for the right Payroll solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Advanced Micro Solutions Inc. Vs. Ultimate Software

Advanced Micro Solutions Inc.: Advanced Micro Solutions was originally incorporated as Edmond Software, Inc. in 1985. Edmond Software, based in Edmond, Oklahoma, was started by a software engineer and a CPA that saw a need for a payroll/W-2/1099 program that would cover the entire spectrum of payroll related processing, from W-2/1099 preparation, to after-the-fact payroll, t...

Ultimate Software: At Ultimate Software, we have always put our people first. This idea permeates our culture to its core. For over 20 years, it has driven us to create the innovative products and services we offer today. As a result, we enable our clients to put their people first—helping them build the people-centric environments they need to grow and meet their bu...

Who is more expensive? 1099-Etc or UltiPro Payroll?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Payroll software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for 1099-Etc and UltiPro Payroll.

1099-Etc price starts at $99 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 1099-Etc is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Payroll software. UltiPro Payroll price starts at $600 per year , When comparing UltiPro Payroll to its competitors, the software is rated 8 - higher than the average Payroll software cost.

Bottom line: UltiPro Payroll is more expensive than 1099-Etc.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared 1099-Etc Vs. UltiPro Payroll based on some of the most important and required Payroll features.

1099-Etc: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

UltiPro Payroll: Appraisal Performance, Benefits Administration, Employee Self-Service, HR Management, LMS.

Target customer size

The software is a viable solution for businesses of all sizes hailing from a variety of industries. and UltiPro Payroll's target customer size include: Medium and large size businesses.



1099-Etc

ITQlick rating
(4.7/5)

starts at $99 per license

1099-Etc is a payroll management solution for businesses of all sizes. Its capabilities include accounting integration, check printing, payroll tax management, and others. The software was designed and launched...

Categories: Core Accounting.

UltiPro Payroll

ITQlick rating
(4/5)

starts at $600 per year

UltiPro Payroll software is a cloud-based HCM (human capital management) solution that enables organizations to manage their payroll, HR, and talent needs.

Categories: Applicant Tracking, Attendance Tracking, Benefits Administration, Compensation Management, Employee Recognition.

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1099-Etc: 3 Features

Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support

UltiPro Payroll: 18 Features

Appraisal Performance
Benefits Administration
Employee Self-Service
HR Management
LMS
Payroll
Performance Record
Recruiting
Software Customization
Timesheet
Applicant Tracking
Email Notifications
Pre-Employment Testing
Basic Reports
Data Import/Export
Online Customer Support
HR Management
Payroll
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
Functionality score
Software review
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1099-Etc
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
79/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$99 per license
Functionality
4
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UltiPro ...
ITQlick rating
4/5
Score
76/100
Pricing
8/10
License pricing
$600 per year
Functionality
47
ADP RUN
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
94/100
Pricing
2.6/10
License pricing
$59 per employee/month + $4 per employee
Functionality
18
Ascentis
ITQlick rating
4.2/5
Score
93/100
Pricing
5.8/10
License pricing
$5.40 per user/month
Functionality
32
SurePayroll
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
93/100
Pricing
2.8/10
License pricing
$29.99 per month
Functionality
5

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