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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (70.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
£3.00
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Access PeopleHR
Star Rating
(307)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (70.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
£3.00
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansPaychex
Star Rating
(1,633)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Paychex excels in providing a user-friendly interface, making it easy for users to navigate payroll and benefits. One user highlighted the ability to see their paycheck in real time, which enhances transparency and satisfaction.
- Users say that Access PeopleHR offers a straightforward experience for managing leave and accessing company documents. Reviewers appreciate the ease of checking the calendar for employee absences, which simplifies planning and communication within teams.
- According to verified reviews, Paychex stands out for its customization options. Users have praised the ability to tailor dashboards and reports to their specific needs, with one user noting the helpfulness of dedicated account representatives in creating custom reports.
- Reviewers mention that while Access PeopleHR is effective for mid-market companies, it may not match the comprehensive payroll features that Paychex provides. Users have expressed a desire for more robust payroll functionalities, which Paychex delivers effectively.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Paychex's implementation process is generally smooth, with many users appreciating the intuitive onboarding wizard that helps new users get started quickly. This contrasts with some feedback for Access PeopleHR, where users noted a need for more guidance during setup.
- Users report that Paychex's support quality is a significant advantage, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. In comparison, Access PeopleHR users have indicated that support could be improved, with some expressing a desire for quicker response times.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Access PeopleHR
Starter
£3.00
All of your essential people management needs packaged to make your small business more efficient
- Digitise employee records
- Copilot – gen AI to speed up everyday HR tasks (Core AI)
- Document management and e-signatures
Free Trial
Access PeopleHR
Free Trial is available
Paychex
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
7.9
243
8.7
1,307
Ease of Use
8.2
245
8.5
1,368
Ease of Setup
8.2
163
8.3
977
Ease of Admin
8.3
108
8.5
956
Quality of Support
7.6
198
8.3
1,260
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
100
8.5
955
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
242
7.5
1,284
Features by Category
Core HR
7.4
128
8.1
113
7.9
140
7.8
106
5.8
95
7.8
52
6.7
102
8.1
76
7.4
105
8.4
113
6.4
99
7.7
114
Generative AI
5.1
54
4.3
5
Platform
6.7
157
7.5
312
6.3
150
7.4
165
6.4
143
Feature Not Available
7.4
158
8.3
400
7.7
157
8.5
409
7.4
148
8.0
292
7.1
159
8.2
401
7.2
159
8.4
423
Expense Reports
Not enough data
8.4
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
19
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Travel Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
16
|
Verified
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
75
|
Verified
Mobile
Not enough data
7.6
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
7.8
24
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
26
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.0
135
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
137
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
141
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
131
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
199
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
217
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
99
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
35
Not enough data
8.2
208
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
149
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
76
|
Verified
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
8.6
853
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
546
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
529
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
857
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
562
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
931
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
406
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
779
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
563
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
455
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
782
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
830
|
Verified
Taxes
Not enough data
9.1
878
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
834
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
826
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
7.8
262
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
302
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
306
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
265
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
860
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
839
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
872
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
726
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.2
233
Not enough data
8.0
196
Not enough data
7.0
112
Not enough data
8.3
172
Not enough data
8.5
190
Not enough data
8.3
225
Not enough data
8.4
210
Not enough data
7.9
152
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.2
233
Not enough data
8.0
196
Not enough data
7.0
112
Not enough data
8.3
172
Not enough data
8.5
190
Not enough data
8.3
225
Not enough data
8.4
210
Not enough data
8.3
222
Not enough data
7.9
152
Not enough data
7.6
102
Not enough data
5.8
19
Not enough data
6.7
23
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
6.7
157
7.5
312
6.3
150
7.4
165
6.4
143
Feature Not Available
7.4
158
8.3
400
7.7
157
8.5
409
7.4
148
8.0
292
7.1
159
8.2
401
7.2
159
8.4
423
Compliance
Not enough data
6.7
10
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
6.7
10
Platform
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
7.3
8
Support
Not enough data
6.2
10
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
7.2
10
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
6.5
12
Not enough data
6.5
11
Automation
Not enough data
7.3
25
Logistics
Not enough data
7.9
30
Not enough data
7.5
27
Not enough data
6.7
25
Management
Not enough data
6.5
19
Not enough data
7.4
20
Not enough data
7.7
25
Not enough data
8.0
30
Not enough data
8.1
30
Not enough data
8.4
31
Not enough data
7.6
28
Monitoring
Not enough data
7.6
25
Not enough data
7.6
26
Not enough data
7.1
26
Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
6.8
21
Not enough data
6.6
50
Not enough data
7.6
22
|
Verified
Platform
6.7
157
7.5
312
6.3
150
7.4
165
6.4
143
Feature Not Available
7.4
158
8.3
400
7.7
157
8.5
409
7.4
148
8.0
292
7.1
159
8.2
401
7.2
159
8.4
423
Background Check Administration
Not enough data
8.0
21
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Background Check Data
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
7.8
9
Background Check Additional Functionality
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
5.2
7
AI Insight Check - Background Check
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
AI Investigation and Verification - Background Check
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance reviews
6.9
59
|
Verified
5.0
8
6.6
57
|
Verified
6.9
9
6.5
60
|
Verified
5.6
8
Goals
6.8
59
|
Verified
6.0
8
6.3
59
|
Verified
6.2
7
Feedback
6.7
58
6.5
9
6.4
59
6.5
8
6.7
62
6.5
8
6.2
58
6.0
7
Data
6.8
58
|
Verified
6.7
8
7.0
60
|
Verified
6.7
9
Agentic AI - Performance Management
4.0
18
Feature Not Available
3.6
18
Feature Not Available
Reports
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Cleaning
Not enough data
6.4
13
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
5.7
9
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
3.6
12
Not enough data
3.1
12
Not enough data
3.5
11
Not enough data
Sourcing
6.4
39
Not enough data
6.1
38
Not enough data
4.4
13
Not enough data
5.8
15
Not enough data
4.7
13
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
7.0
40
Not enough data
5.9
13
Not enough data
6.7
14
Not enough data
4.6
13
Not enough data
5.1
13
Not enough data
4.7
13
Not enough data
6.0
13
Not enough data
Platform
6.7
157
7.5
312
6.3
150
7.4
165
6.4
143
Feature Not Available
7.4
158
8.3
400
7.7
157
8.5
409
7.4
148
8.0
292
7.1
159
8.2
401
7.2
159
8.4
423
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
3.5
11
Not enough data
3.5
11
Not enough data
3.6
11
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.0
106
Not enough data
8.2
114
Not enough data
8.2
95
Not enough data
7.6
47
Not enough data
7.0
46
Not enough data
7.1
45
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
130
Not enough data
7.5
52
Not enough data
7.9
61
Not enough data
7.8
83
Not enough data
7.9
101
Platform Data
Not enough data
7.7
57
Not enough data
7.9
78
Not enough data
7.6
64
Platform
6.7
157
7.5
312
6.3
150
7.4
165
6.4
143
Feature Not Available
7.4
158
8.3
400
7.7
157
8.5
409
7.4
148
8.0
292
7.1
159
8.2
401
7.2
159
8.4
423
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
6.6
50
Not enough data
8.3
117
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Delivery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Interface
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.3
218
Not enough data
8.4
132
Not enough data
8.4
95
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
75
|
Verified
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.3
151
Administration
Not enough data
8.0
135
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
137
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
141
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
131
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
199
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
217
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
99
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
35
Not enough data
8.2
208
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
149
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
76
|
Verified
Platform
6.7
157
7.5
312
6.3
150
7.4
165
6.4
143
Feature Not Available
7.4
158
8.3
400
7.7
157
8.5
409
7.4
148
8.0
292
7.1
159
8.2
401
7.2
159
8.4
423
Platform
6.7
157
7.5
312
6.3
150
7.4
165
6.4
143
Feature Not Available
7.4
158
8.3
400
7.7
157
8.5
409
7.4
148
8.0
292
7.1
159
8.2
401
7.2
159
8.4
423
Workforce Management Platform Features
6.2
94
8.8
31
6.0
96
8.0
27
7.1
105
8.6
68
8.2
119
8.4
67
6.6
103
8.4
29
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
6.7
100
8.8
41
7.1
105
9.0
59
6.0
96
7.7
27
6.4
102
8.2
38
Platform
6.7
157
7.5
312
6.3
150
7.4
165
6.4
143
Feature Not Available
7.4
158
8.3
400
7.7
157
8.5
409
7.4
148
8.0
292
7.1
159
8.2
401
7.2
159
8.4
423
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Access PeopleHR and Paychex are categorized as Core HR, HCM Software, Payroll, Workforce Management, and Performance Management
Unique Categories
Access PeopleHR is categorized as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Access PeopleHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Paychex
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
10.8%
Financial Services
9.3%
Retail
4.6%
Hospital & Health Care
4.6%
Computer Software
3.5%
Other
67.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.0%
Construction
6.2%
Hospital & Health Care
4.7%
Real Estate
4.0%
Retail
3.9%
Other
74.2%
Discussions
What makes a good HR system?
1 Comment
DH
Move to HR DuoRead more
Access PeopleHR has no more discussions with answers
We have reduced employees, yet still pay the same bi-monthly fee. Shouldn't it be lower?
7 Comments
EG
There is probably a base rate, determined by a minimum number of employees. As long as you have more than the minimum number of employees, the fee would be...Read more
Paycheck Stubs
3 Comments
EG
15 minutes does not seem like an inordinate amount of time for a payroll to be processed, especially if you are submitting it on a day when a multitude of...Read more
How can we get more training on reporting? Or custom reporting
2 Comments
NO
There are tutorials in the portal as well as you were assigned a dedicated specialist. either should be able to assist your in making custom reports.Read more
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