Compare Ascentis and StratEx - Aug 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Ascentis or StratEx?

StratEx is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Ascentis, and Ascentis is rated higher (93/100) than StratEx (76/100). Ascentis offers users more features (15) than StratEx (5). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Ascentis!

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:

Ascentis Software Corporation Vs. StratEx

Ascentis Software Corporation: Ascentis offers a comprehensive suite of on-demand HRIS/HRMS HR software, employee self-service, online payroll, applicant tracking system, and time and attendance software solutions. Our HRIS software/ HR management software, online payroll services, recruiting software, and online timesheet products are easy to set up, use, and are fully backed b...

StratEx: Adam is responsible for leading StratEx's sales and partnership efforts, as well as working closely with Sami to craft and execute the Company's ongoing strategic initiatives. Prior to StratEx, Adam held senior sales management positions with numerous technology startups. When he's not busy thinking up the next big enhancement that is guaranteed...

Who is more expensive? Ascentis or StratEx?

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 Ascentis and StratEx.

Ascentis price starts at $5.40 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Ascentis HR is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Payroll software. StratEx price starts at $165 per month , When comparing StratEx to its competitors, the software is rated 8 - higher than the average Payroll software cost.

Bottom line: StratEx is more expensive than Ascentis.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Ascentis Vs. StratEx based on some of the most important and required Payroll features.

Ascentis: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Benefits Administration, Employee Self-Service, HR Management, LMS, Payroll, Performance Record, Recruiting, Software Customization.

StratEx: Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Applicant Tracking, Payroll Tax Management, Employee Database.

Target customer size

Ascentis HR is intended for mid-sized companies counting between 100 to 2500 workers. Customers of the software mainly include small and medium businesses with backgrounds in a diverse range of industries.