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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (91.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.00 1 Per Employee Per Month
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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
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Star Rating
(532)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SurePayroll excels in "Payroll Entry" with a score of 9.2, making it easy for small businesses to manage payroll efficiently. In contrast, APS has a slightly higher score of 9.3, but users mention that the difference is minimal and both platforms are user-friendly.
- Reviewers mention that SurePayroll's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.7, which is lower than APS's impressive 9.5. Users on G2 highlight that APS provides more responsive customer service, which can be crucial for businesses needing immediate assistance.
- G2 users indicate that SurePayroll's "Time, Attendance, and PTO" feature is rated at 9.0, which is competitive, but APS's score of 9.1 suggests a slightly better experience. Reviewers say that APS offers more comprehensive tracking options, which can be beneficial for mid-sized businesses.
- Users say that SurePayroll's "Direct Deposit" feature is highly rated at 9.4, but APS outshines it with a score of 9.6. Reviewers mention that APS provides more flexibility in payment options, which is a significant advantage for companies with diverse payroll needs.
- Reviewers mention that SurePayroll's "Compliance" score of 8.1 is decent, but APS's score of 9.2 indicates a stronger focus on regulatory compliance. Users report that APS offers more robust tools for managing compliance, which is essential for businesses in regulated industries.
- Users on G2 highlight that SurePayroll's "Employee Self Service" web portal is rated at 8.7, while APS's portal scores 9.2. Reviewers say that APS's self-service capabilities are more intuitive, allowing employees to manage their information more effectively.
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+)
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Small Business Is Our Business.
Free Trial
APS
No trial information availableSurePayroll
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
707
8.9
447
Ease of Use
9.1
712
8.9
452
Ease of Setup
8.7
561
8.8
311
Ease of Admin
9.1
586
9.1
308
Quality of Support
9.5
709
8.7
447
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
585
9.0
309
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
702
8.0
446
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
545
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Verified
8.7
330
|
Verified
8.6
387
|
Verified
8.0
188
|
Verified
8.4
393
|
Verified
7.9
195
|
Verified
Administration
9.3
547
|
Verified
9.1
369
|
Verified
8.6
454
|
Verified
8.2
191
|
Verified
9.6
535
|
Verified
9.3
356
|
Verified
8.7
318
|
Verified
8.7
183
|
Verified
9.3
514
|
Verified
8.7
265
|
Verified
9.2
437
|
Verified
8.4
140
|
Verified
9.2
452
|
Verified
9.0
251
|
Verified
9.4
466
|
Verified
8.9
261
|
Verified
9.3
440
|
Verified
9.0
245
|
Verified
Taxes
9.3
535
|
Verified
9.1
347
|
Verified
9.3
514
|
Verified
9.1
247
|
Verified
9.3
502
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Integration
8.5
327
|
Verified
8.1
106
|
Verified
8.9
355
|
Verified
8.5
46
8.4
350
|
Verified
8.4
53
8.6
295
|
Verified
8.5
43
Platform
8.8
527
|
Verified
8.9
337
|
Verified
9.0
519
|
Verified
9.0
327
|
Verified
9.2
516
|
Verified
9.1
346
|
Verified
9.2
494
|
Verified
9.0
271
|
Verified
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
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 SurePayroll 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
SurePayroll has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
APS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SurePayroll
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%
Insurance
5.8%
Financial Services
5.2%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
5.0%
Individual & Family Services
4.6%
Accounting
4.4%
Other
75.0%
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
How can I get customer support to adjust the initial payroll entries and to read my reports?
4 Comments
CH
Good luck getting answers. Sure Payroll is the worst!Read more
What’s the difference between an exempt and nonexempt worker?
2 Comments
LS
Nonexempt workers are covered by the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which specified minimum
wage, overtime rules and record-keeping requirements....Read more
What’s the difference between bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll?
1 Comment
BR
Bi-weekly is every 2 weeks with paydate on same day each cycle.
Semi-monthly is twice a month, usually on 1st & 16th, but falls on date, rather than day. If...Read more
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