Shlomi Lavi /
Dec 22, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - BrightPay or APS?
APS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than BrightPay, and APS is rated higher (98/100) than BrightPay (89/100). APS offers users more features (7) than BrightPay (3).
Looking for the right Small Business 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:
Thesaurus Software Vs. APS
Thesaurus Software: Payroll Manager is the payroll software market leader in Ireland. Having been tried, tested and evolved for over two decades, our customers use Payroll Manager to pay hundreds of thousands of employees every month. If you want a mature and reliable payroll software solution with a proven track record and a national support network, look no further.
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.
Who is more expensive? BrightPay or APS?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Small Business 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 BrightPay and APS.
BrightPay price starts at $59 per year , On a scale between 1 to 10 BrightPay is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Small Business Payroll software. APS price starts at $50 per month , When comparing APS to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Small Business Payroll software cost.
Bottom line: APS is more expensive than BrightPay.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared BrightPay Vs. APS based on some of the most important and required Small Business Payroll features.
BrightPay: Payroll Scheduling, Payroll Tax Management, Vacation Accrual Tracking.
APS: Benefits Administration, Employee Self-Service, Payroll, Direct Deposit, Payroll Tax Management.
Target customer size
BrightPay's typical customers include: SMBs, and APS's target customer size include: SMBs.