Compare ScaleFactor and APS - Dec 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Dec 22, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ScaleFactor or APS?

APS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ScaleFactor, and APS is rated higher (98/100) than ScaleFactor (77/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

Looking for the right Core Accounting 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:

ScaleFactor Vs. APS

ScaleFactor: ScaleFactor is the smart finance software that is changing the way modern businesses operate. By automating complex bookkeeping tasks and translating financial information into usable business insights, we are enabling business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs to focus on what they love: running and growing their business.

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? ScaleFactor or APS?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Core Accounting 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 ScaleFactor and APS.

ScaleFactor price starts at $399 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 ScaleFactor is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Core Accounting software. APS price starts at $50 per month , When comparing APS to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Core Accounting software cost.

Bottom line: APS is more expensive than ScaleFactor.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared ScaleFactor Vs. APS based on some of the most important and required Core Accounting features.

ScaleFactor: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Purchase Orders, Payment Management, Time and Expense Tracking, Payroll.

APS: Benefits Administration, Employee Self-Service, Payroll, Direct Deposit, Payroll Tax Management.

Target customer size

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



ScaleFactor

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

starts at $399 per month

ScaleFactor is a growing cloud-based Budgeting-Forecasting software, it is designed to support small and medium size business. ScaleFactor received a rating of 4.5 from ITQlick team. The software cost is consid...

Categories: Accounting & Finance, Fixed Asset Management, Recurring Billing, Billing & Invoicing.

APS

ITQlick rating
(4.6/5)

starts at $50 per month

Our technology is designed to make workforce management easier. HR, payroll, attendance, recruiting, applicant tracking, onboarding, and ACA compliance all live in a unified database to simplify your everyday t...

Categories: Check Printing, Tax Preparation, Self-Service Portal, Benefits Administration, Payroll.

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ScaleFactor: 7 Features

Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Billing & Invoicing
Purchase Orders
Payment Management
Time and Expense Tracking
Payroll

APS: 7 Features

Benefits Administration
Employee Self-Service
Payroll
Direct Deposit
Payroll Tax Management
W-2 Preparation
Wage Garnishment
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
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4.5/5
Score
77/100
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5/10
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$399 per month
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4.6/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
$50 per month
Functionality
13
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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.