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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (74.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.00 1 Per Employee Per Month
No pricing available
APS
Star Rating
(819)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.00 1 Per Employee Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansPaycom
Star Rating
(1,519)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (74.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that APS excels in Quality of Support, scoring 9.5 compared to Paycom's 8.5. Reviewers mention that APS's support team is responsive and knowledgeable, making it easier to resolve issues quickly.
- Reviewers mention that APS has a higher Ease of Use score of 9.1 versus Paycom's 8.5. Users say that APS's intuitive interface allows for a smoother onboarding experience, while Paycom's interface can be less user-friendly for new users.
- G2 users highlight that APS's Payroll Entry feature scores 9.3, while Paycom's is slightly lower at 9.1. Reviewers say that APS provides a more streamlined payroll process, reducing errors and saving time during payroll cycles.
- Users on G2 report that APS shines in the area of Compliance with a score of 8.2, while Paycom scores 8.6. However, reviewers mention that Paycom's compliance features are more robust, providing better tools for managing regulatory requirements.
- Reviewers mention that APS's Time Tracking feature scores 9.1, compared to Paycom's 8.7. Users say that APS offers more comprehensive tracking options, making it easier to manage employee hours and project allocations effectively.
- Users report that both products have similar Web Portal scores of 9.2, but APS is noted for its user-friendly design, which reviewers say enhances employee engagement and ease of access to information.
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+)
Paycom
No pricing availableFree Trial
APS
No trial information availablePaycom
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
707
8.7
1,249
Ease of Use
9.1
712
8.5
1,266
Ease of Setup
8.7
561
7.9
713
Ease of Admin
9.1
586
8.3
728
Quality of Support
9.5
709
8.5
1,152
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
585
8.4
724
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
702
8.1
1,208
Features by Category
Core HR
8.0
90
8.5
396
8.9
96
8.8
437
6.3
68
7.9
274
7.6
78
8.4
313
8.2
82
8.6
367
8.4
88
8.6
403
Generative AI
6.5
48
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.7
157
8.1
553
7.4
126
7.4
406
Feature Not Available
7.8
301
8.6
164
8.6
565
8.7
160
8.8
554
8.3
146
8.8
543
8.3
163
8.6
554
8.8
163
8.6
565
Expense Reports
Not enough data
8.8
173
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
137
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
150
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
184
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
112
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
6.9
17
Not enough data
6.7
17
Travel Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9
179
|
Verified
Mobile
Not enough data
9.2
147
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
139
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
97
Not enough data
8.4
109
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
105
|
Verified
Administration
8.2
113
8.4
212
8.3
113
8.6
240
|
Verified
8.3
119
8.6
247
|
Verified
8.2
107
8.8
226
|
Verified
8.9
125
8.8
253
|
Verified
Platform
8.6
129
8.7
265
|
Verified
7.8
100
7.9
207
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
157
8.9
125
8.9
249
|
Verified
8.6
115
8.9
251
|
Verified
6.8
77
Feature Not Available
Employee Self Service
9.2
545
|
Verified
9.2
875
|
Verified
8.6
387
|
Verified
8.7
755
|
Verified
8.4
393
|
Verified
9.0
814
|
Verified
Administration
9.3
547
|
Verified
9.1
808
|
Verified
8.6
454
|
Verified
8.8
826
|
Verified
9.6
535
|
Verified
9.4
854
|
Verified
8.7
318
|
Verified
8.6
530
|
Verified
9.3
514
|
Verified
9.1
779
|
Verified
9.2
437
|
Verified
8.9
667
|
Verified
9.2
452
|
Verified
9.0
765
|
Verified
9.4
466
|
Verified
9.2
764
|
Verified
9.3
440
|
Verified
9.2
759
|
Verified
Taxes
9.3
535
|
Verified
9.0
779
|
Verified
9.3
514
|
Verified
8.9
719
|
Verified
9.3
502
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Integration
8.5
327
|
Verified
8.1
487
8.9
355
|
Verified
8.6
597
8.4
350
|
Verified
8.2
498
8.6
295
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.8
527
|
Verified
8.7
761
|
Verified
9.0
519
|
Verified
8.9
772
|
Verified
9.2
516
|
Verified
8.9
811
|
Verified
9.2
494
|
Verified
8.8
722
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
105
8.8
86
8.1
91
8.8
84
7.0
78
Feature Not Available
8.6
98
8.8
84
8.5
96
8.2
75
8.8
100
9.0
85
8.2
89
8.6
79
7.7
69
8.6
80
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
105
8.8
86
8.1
91
8.8
84
7.0
78
Feature Not Available
8.6
98
8.8
84
8.5
96
8.2
75
8.8
100
9.0
85
8.2
89
8.6
79
8.2
92
8.7
49
7.7
69
8.6
80
7.4
74
7.7
58
Feature Not Available
7.5
59
7.8
69
8.8
64
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.7
157
8.1
553
7.4
126
7.4
406
Feature Not Available
7.8
301
8.6
164
8.6
565
8.7
160
8.8
554
8.3
146
8.8
543
8.3
163
8.6
554
8.8
163
8.6
565
Core Conversational Capabilities - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Interaction
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
Task & Flow Management - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Deployment & Embedding - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Admin & Configuration - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Chatbots
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 & Improvement - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reliability & Safety - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
8.8
313
Logistics
Not enough data
8.7
315
Not enough data
8.8
304
Not enough data
8.3
265
Management
Not enough data
8.1
247
Not enough data
8.4
274
Not enough data
8.5
309
Not enough data
9.0
347
Not enough data
8.9
343
Not enough data
9.2
354
Not enough data
8.9
312
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.5
257
Not enough data
8.7
296
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Processing
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Compliance
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Integration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Reporting
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Customization
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.7
35
HR Content
Not enough data
8.5
38
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.8
39
Logistics
Not enough data
9.0
38
Not enough data
9.2
39
Not enough data
7.5
34
Management
Not enough data
7.6
33
Not enough data
8.5
36
Not enough data
7.8
36
Not enough data
8.5
39
Not enough data
8.7
38
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.3
29
Not enough data
7.3
29
Basics
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Content
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.1
8
Performance
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.8
106
Not enough data
8.8
122
Not enough data
8.6
106
Not enough data
8.6
130
Not enough data
8.7
123
Not enough data
8.7
129
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
77
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.6
74
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
75
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.5
73
Not enough data
8.1
70
Not enough data
8.1
70
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Background Check Administration
Not enough data
8.4
244
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
140
Not enough data
8.9
143
Background Check Data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
151
Background Check Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
126
Not enough data
9.0
144
Not enough data
8.9
131
AI Insight Check - Background Check
Not enough data
6.7
21
AI Investigation and Verification - Background Check
Not enough data
6.7
21
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.8
122
Not enough data
8.7
105
Not enough data
8.6
130
Not enough data
8.7
123
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.6
106
Not enough data
8.7
129
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.6
130
Not enough data
8.7
129
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
18
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
8.5
16
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.3
16
Platform
7.7
157
8.1
553
7.4
126
7.4
406
Feature Not Available
7.8
301
8.6
164
8.6
565
8.7
160
8.8
554
8.3
146
8.8
543
8.3
163
8.6
554
8.8
163
8.6
565
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
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.9
66
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
68
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.1
69
Not enough data
9.2
68
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
9.1
68
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
68
Not enough data
9.2
66
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Performance
Not enough data
8.9
68
Not enough data
8.9
63
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.7
200
Not enough data
8.5
198
Not enough data
8.8
224
Not enough data
9.0
309
Not enough data
8.9
237
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
265
Not enough data
8.9
265
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Benchmarking and Equity - Compensation Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
79
Not enough data
8.2
83
Platform
7.7
157
8.1
553
7.4
126
7.4
406
Feature Not Available
7.8
301
8.6
164
8.6
565
8.7
160
8.8
554
8.3
146
8.8
543
8.3
163
8.6
554
8.8
163
8.6
565
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
8.1
21
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
21
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.7
21
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
13
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.1
11
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.5
44
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
8.7
45
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.7
43
Not enough data
8.4
41
Not enough data
8.4
42
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
41
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
8.3
41
Not enough data
8.5
41
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Performance reviews
7.0
36
8.2
125
|
Verified
7.1
36
8.5
95
7.5
36
8.6
142
|
Verified
Goals
7.2
38
8.3
133
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
82
Feedback
Feature Not Available
8.5
86
Feature Not Available
8.0
69
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Data
8.3
36
8.5
154
|
Verified
8.3
38
8.7
143
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
6.3
5
7.0
33
6.3
5
6.8
32
Payments
Not enough data
7.9
25
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Financial wellness
Not enough data
7.3
23
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
8.1
24
Administration
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
8.6
25
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
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
Platform - Compensation Planning
Not enough data
8.2
20
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
19
Not enough data
8.5
20
Not enough data
8.5
20
Additional Features - Compensation Planning
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
7.6
7
6.8
37
7.4
7
6.7
37
7.9
7
6.8
38
Sourcing
8.2
55
Feature Not Available
8.2
59
8.3
270
7.8
10
7.6
46
7.8
10
7.9
50
7.5
10
7.7
48
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.0
59
8.4
251
8.0
10
7.9
46
8.2
10
8.0
47
7.6
9
7.0
44
7.8
9
7.1
44
8.1
8
7.4
44
8.3
8
7.6
46
Platform
7.7
157
8.1
553
7.4
126
7.4
406
Feature Not Available
7.8
301
8.6
164
8.6
565
8.7
160
8.8
554
8.3
146
8.8
543
8.3
163
8.6
554
8.8
163
8.6
565
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
7.9
7
6.8
37
7.9
7
6.9
38
7.4
7
6.7
37
Agentic AI - Onboarding
7.5
10
6.8
50
7.5
10
6.9
50
7.7
10
6.8
50
7.7
10
6.8
49
7.8
10
6.9
50
Platform Content
8.4
83
8.5
420
8.3
85
8.8
451
8.7
90
9.0
458
7.3
68
8.5
339
8.0
81
8.4
340
8.0
80
8.4
326
Platform Additional Functionality
8.6
91
9.0
497
7.3
52
Feature Not Available
7.2
57
8.4
364
8.3
84
8.8
422
8.2
84
8.8
450
Platform Data
7.4
61
Feature Not Available
8.0
69
8.8
375
8.1
73
8.6
273
Platform
7.7
157
8.1
553
7.4
126
7.4
406
Feature Not Available
7.8
301
8.6
164
8.6
565
8.7
160
8.8
554
8.3
146
8.8
543
8.3
163
8.6
554
8.8
163
8.6
565
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.2
77
8.2
333
8.6
85
8.8
481
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Conversational Automation - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Automation - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Predictive Analytics - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance & Policy - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Multi‑System Integration - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Proactive Intervention - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agent Governance - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
Not enough data
8.6
94
Not enough data
8.7
92
Not enough data
8.9
98
Not enough data
8.6
82
Course Delivery
Not enough data
8.9
106
Not enough data
8.9
111
Not enough data
9.1
95
Course Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
86
Not enough data
8.8
90
Not enough data
8.9
74
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Interface
Not enough data
8.9
76
Not enough data
8.6
77
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.8
106
Not enough data
8.8
122
Not enough data
8.6
106
Not enough data
8.7
105
Not enough data
8.6
130
Not enough data
8.7
123
Not enough data
8.7
129
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
6.7
10
Not enough data
6.7
10
Time Tracking
9.1
128
9.0
143
8.2
105
8.1
126
Feature Not Available
7.5
111
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9
179
|
Verified
Mobile Time Tracking
9.1
122
8.7
120
Administration
8.2
113
8.4
212
8.3
113
8.6
240
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Verified
8.3
119
8.6
247
|
Verified
8.2
107
8.8
226
|
Verified
8.9
125
8.8
253
|
Verified
Platform
8.6
129
8.7
265
|
Verified
7.8
100
7.9
207
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
157
8.9
125
8.9
249
|
Verified
8.6
115
8.9
251
|
Verified
6.8
77
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - AI Agents
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
Platform
7.7
157
8.1
553
7.4
126
7.4
406
Feature Not Available
7.8
301
8.6
164
8.6
565
8.7
160
8.8
554
8.3
146
8.8
543
8.3
163
8.6
554
8.8
163
8.6
565
Platform
7.7
157
8.1
553
7.4
126
7.4
406
Feature Not Available
7.8
301
8.6
164
8.6
565
8.7
160
8.8
554
8.3
146
8.8
543
8.3
163
8.6
554
8.8
163
8.6
565
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.7
38
Feature Not Available
8.2
44
8.6
169
9.0
57
9.1
269
8.5
54
8.9
258
8.0
42
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9
45
8.6
195
9.0
51
9.1
250
7.5
38
8.6
171
7.8
43
8.8
188
Platform
7.7
157
8.1
553
7.4
126
7.4
406
Feature Not Available
7.8
301
8.6
164
8.6
565
8.7
160
8.8
554
8.3
146
8.8
543
8.3
163
8.6
554
8.8
163
8.6
565
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
APS and Paycom are categorized as Payroll, HCM Software, Benefits Administration, Core HR, Performance Management, Time Tracking, Workforce Management, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and Onboarding
Unique Categories
APS is categorized as Healthcare HR
Paycom is categorized as Compensation Planning, Training Management Systems, AI Chatbots, Background Check, Employee Scheduling, Benefits Support, Expense Management, Corporate Learning Management Systems, Multi-Country Payroll, HR Service Delivery, Earned Wage Access, Compensation Management, Job Search Sites, Career Management, Course Authoring, HR Compliance, Time & Attendance, eLearning Content, Microlearning Platforms, Harassment Prevention Training, and AI Agents for HR
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
APS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Paycom
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
6.8%
Religious Institutions
6.1%
Restaurants
4.9%
Construction
3.9%
Other
67.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.6%
Hospital & Health Care
6.7%
Information Technology and Services
4.3%
Retail
3.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
2.9%
Other
75.4%
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
What kind of employee training does Paycom provide and what’s the implementation process?
3 Comments
AL
"Paycom reps have shown up on-site and given training. However, on the business side of things, they can be lacking. The reference guides kind of miss the...Read more
What is your experience with the software?
2 Comments
AG
Our experience was positive. Coming from ADP, Paycom was a complete package and simplified our systems. We've definitely saved a lot of money that way....Read more
Has anyone used the Expense management tool? Has it served to be useful?
2 Comments
DL
Multi project management is a crucial part of running a successful business. Companies https://www.epicflow.com/features/competence-management/ are often...Read more
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