Paychex Flex - Top Competitors (Apr 2022)

Paychex Flex Review
ITQlick Score: 85/100
ITQlick Rating:
Pricing: 6.2/10 - high cost
Category: Payroll -> Paychex Flex review -> Paychex Flex competitors
Ranking:Ranked 9 out of 71 Payroll systems
Company: Paychex, Inc.
Pricing: starts at $39 per month
Typical customers: SMBs
Platforms: Desktop, Mobile, Cloud
Links: Paychex Flex review, Paychex Flex pricing guide
Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / updated: Apr 28, 2022

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Paychex Flex vs. Alternatives in 2023

The two main competitors of Paychex Flex software include UltiPro and Ceridian Dayforce. UltiPro software is a complete, cloud-based strategic human resources, talent, and payroll management system whereas Paychex Flex software is a comprehensive web-based, payroll and HR management solution. Whereas Paychex Flex offers 24/7 (Live Rep) support, UltiPro provides Online, Business Hours, and 24/7 (Live Rep) support to its customers.

UltiPro is built and sold by Ultimate Software while Paychex Flex software is designed and sold by Paychex Company. Both platforms are supported on the cloud, SaaS and Web, as well as mobile Android and iOS Native devices.

Just like Paychex Flex software, Ceridian Dayforce software is a complete, cloud platform that integrates payroll, HR, WFM, benefits, and talent management capabilities all in one application.

Paychex Flex software covers small and medium-level businesses but in comparison, Ceridian Dayforce is ideal for any size of business from large, medium or small in any industry. Ceridian Dayforce is a solution by Ceridian Company while Paychex Flex software is designed by Paychex Company.

Paychex Flex alternatives - for small & large Business

Here are the top 4 alternatives to Paychex Flex that are worth checking out: RUN Powered by ADP for SMBs, Optimum Solutions for large size business, SurePayroll for growing companies, and entireHR Software for low budget organizations.

ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
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Paychex ...
ITQlick rating
4.1/5
Score
85/100
Pricing
6.2/10
License pricing
$39 per month
Functionality
21
Best for SMBs
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
Best for Enterprise
Optimum ...
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
5/10
License pricing
$10,000 per license
Functionality
14
Growing
SurePayroll
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
93/100
Pricing
2.8/10
License pricing
$29.99 per month
Functionality
5
Free version
entireHR...
ITQlick rating
4.8/5
Score
80/100
Pricing
3/10
License pricing
$1,000 per month
Functionality
18


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