Compare APS and Clear Books - Dec 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - APS or Clear Books?

APS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Clear Books, and APS is rated higher (98/100) than Clear Books (81/100). APS offers users more features (7) than Clear Books (5).

Looking for the right Human Resources 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:

APS Vs. Clear Books Limited.

APS: APS is a national workforce management and payroll tax compliance provider committed to delivering value through flexible cloud technology and individualized support. Our cloud-based solution provides payroll, core HR, time & attendance, self-service, and mobile in a single platform which can adapt to meet changing customer needs.

Clear Books Limited.: The Clear Books journey began in 2008 and the story is similar to that of many of our small business customers. Founder, Tim Fouracre, started the company working on his own for 15 months from his living room. Roll forward several years and the company has grown into a vibrant and established business employing 20 brilliant people with thousands of...

Who is more expensive? APS or Clear Books?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Human Resources 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 APS and Clear Books.

APS price starts at $50 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 APS is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Human Resources software. Clear Books price starts at $6.94 per month , When comparing Clear Books to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Human Resources software cost.

Bottom line: APS is more expensive than Clear Books.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared APS Vs. Clear Books based on some of the most important and required Human Resources features.

APS: Benefits Administration, Employee Self-Service, Payroll, Direct Deposit, Payroll Tax Management, W-2 Preparation, Wage Garnishment.

Clear Books: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Purchase Orders, Accounting & Finance.

Target customer size

APS's typical customers include: SMBs, and Clear Books's target customer size include: Small businesses and start ups.