Compare APS and Optimum Payroll 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (63.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.00 1 Per Employee Per Month
No pricing available
APS
Star Rating
(824)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.00 1 Per Employee Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansOptimum Payroll
Star Rating
(11)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that APS excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Optimum Payroll. Users appreciate the quick responses from the help desk and the smooth integration with other software, making it a preferred choice for many mid-sized companies.
- According to verified reviews, APS stands out for its ease of use, with users highlighting its user-friendly interface that is particularly beneficial for new users. In contrast, while Optimum Payroll is also noted for being easy to implement, it does not match the same level of intuitive design that APS offers.
- Users say that APS provides exceptional customer support, with many praising the knowledgeable representatives who are quick to assist with urgent needs, such as onboarding new employees. Optimum Payroll also receives commendations for its customer service, but the depth of support reported for APS appears to be more robust.
- Reviewers mention that APS has a strong performance in critical payroll features, such as direct deposit and tax calculations, scoring notably high in these areas. Optimum Payroll, while functional, does not achieve the same level of satisfaction in these specific features, indicating potential gaps in user experience.
- According to recent user feedback, APS is recognized for its versatility and ability to meet diverse business needs, which is particularly important for mid-sized companies. In comparison, while Optimum Payroll is described as helpful, it may not offer the same breadth of features that cater to varying requirements.
- G2 reviewers highlight that APS's implementation process is praised for being quick and efficient, with users noting the intuitive onboarding wizard. This contrasts with Optimum Payroll, which, although easy to use, may not provide the same level of streamlined setup that APS users experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
APS
Payroll
Starting at $6.00
1 Per Employee Per Month
Per employee per month + $50 base fee per month. $416.67 minimum per month.
+Available at an additional cost
- Payroll Tax Filings and Payments*
- Federal Forms 940 and 941
- State Withholding, Unemployment (if more than one+)
Optimum Payroll
No pricing availableFree Trial
APS
No trial information availableOptimum Payroll
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
710
7.3
10
Ease of Use
9.1
715
7.8
10
Ease of Setup
8.7
564
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.1
589
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.5
712
8.8
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
588
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
705
7.7
10
Features by Category
Core HR
8.0
90
Not enough data
8.9
96
Not enough data
6.3
68
Not enough data
7.6
78
Not enough data
8.2
82
Not enough data
8.4
88
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.5
48
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
157
Not enough data
7.4
126
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
164
Not enough data
8.7
160
Not enough data
8.3
146
Not enough data
8.3
163
Not enough data
8.8
163
Not enough data
Employee Self Service
9.2
546
|
Verified
9.0
5
8.6
388
|
Verified
7.7
5
8.4
393
|
Verified
8.0
5
Administration
9.3
547
|
Verified
8.8
8
8.6
454
|
Verified
8.1
6
9.6
535
|
Verified
8.1
8
8.7
318
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.3
514
|
Verified
7.5
8
9.2
437
|
Verified
7.1
8
9.2
452
|
Verified
7.1
7
9.4
466
|
Verified
7.3
8
9.3
440
|
Verified
7.1
8
Taxes
9.3
535
|
Verified
8.5
8
9.3
514
|
Verified
7.5
8
9.3
502
|
Verified
8.1
6
Integration
8.5
327
|
Verified
5.8
6
8.9
355
|
Verified
7.4
7
8.4
350
|
Verified
6.7
7
8.6
295
|
Verified
8.3
6
Platform
8.8
528
|
Verified
5.5
7
9.0
519
|
Verified
6.2
7
9.2
516
|
Verified
7.9
7
9.2
494
|
Verified
6.7
8
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
105
Not enough data
8.1
91
Not enough data
7.0
78
Not enough data
8.6
98
Not enough data
8.5
96
Not enough data
8.8
100
Not enough data
8.2
89
Not enough data
7.7
69
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
105
Not enough data
8.1
91
Not enough data
7.0
78
Not enough data
8.6
98
Not enough data
8.5
96
Not enough data
8.8
100
Not enough data
8.2
89
Not enough data
8.2
92
Not enough data
7.7
69
Not enough data
7.4
74
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
69
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
157
Not enough data
7.4
126
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
164
Not enough data
8.7
160
Not enough data
8.3
146
Not enough data
8.3
163
Not enough data
8.8
163
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Operations
8.3
74
Not enough data
8.2
70
Not enough data
8.3
71
Not enough data
8.2
75
Not enough data
7.7
50
Not enough data
Performance reviews
7.0
36
Not enough data
7.1
36
Not enough data
7.5
36
Not enough data
Goals
7.2
38
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feedback
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data
8.3
36
Not enough data
8.3
38
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
6.3
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Sourcing
8.2
55
Not enough data
8.2
59
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.0
59
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
157
Not enough data
7.4
126
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
164
Not enough data
8.7
160
Not enough data
8.3
146
Not enough data
8.3
163
Not enough data
8.8
163
Not enough data
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.4
83
Not enough data
8.3
85
Not enough data
8.7
90
Not enough data
7.3
68
Not enough data
8.0
81
Not enough data
8.0
80
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.6
91
Not enough data
7.3
52
Not enough data
7.2
57
Not enough data
8.3
84
Not enough data
8.2
84
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.4
61
Not enough data
8.0
69
Not enough data
8.1
73
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
157
Not enough data
7.4
126
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
164
Not enough data
8.7
160
Not enough data
8.3
146
Not enough data
8.3
163
Not enough data
8.8
163
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.2
77
Not enough data
8.6
85
Not enough data
Time Tracking
9.1
128
Not enough data
8.2
105
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
9.1
122
Not enough data
Administration
8.2
113
Not enough data
8.3
113
Not enough data
8.3
119
Not enough data
8.2
107
Not enough data
8.9
125
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
129
Not enough data
7.8
100
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
125
Not enough data
8.6
115
Not enough data
6.8
77
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
157
Not enough data
7.4
126
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
164
Not enough data
8.7
160
Not enough data
8.3
146
Not enough data
8.3
163
Not enough data
8.8
163
Not enough data
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.7
38
Not enough data
8.2
44
Not enough data
9.0
57
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
8.0
42
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
45
Not enough data
9.0
51
Not enough data
7.5
38
Not enough data
7.8
43
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
APS and Optimum Payroll are categorized as Payroll
Unique Categories
APS is categorized as Healthcare HR, HCM Software, Benefits Administration, Core HR, Performance Management, Time Tracking, Workforce Management, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and Onboarding
Optimum Payroll is categorized as Time & Attendance
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
APS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Optimum Payroll
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
Non-Profit Organization Management
10.8%
Hospital & Health Care
6.9%
Religious Institutions
6.2%
Restaurants
5.0%
Construction
3.8%
Other
67.2%
Staffing and Recruiting
18.2%
Consulting
9.1%
Warehousing
9.1%
Sports
9.1%
Media Production
9.1%
Other
45.5%
Discussions
accruals
2 Comments
RM
Hi Steffan,
Thank you for reaching out regarding accruals. I have passed your feedback on to our Customer Success team so they can reach out.
Have a...Read more
Will the employee start date become anything more?
1 Comment
RM
Hi Hope,
We do not currently have anything planned for changes to the usage of the employee start date. However, we will pass your feedback along to our...Read more
Optimum Payroll has no discussions with answers
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