Compare ClearCompany and Paychex
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (68.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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ClearCompany
Star Rating
(506)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (68.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Paychex
Star Rating
(1,690)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Paychex offers a clean and user-friendly interface, making it easy for users to manage payroll and benefits in one central location. However, some users have noted that it can struggle with specific workflow needs, leading to configuration challenges.
- Users say that ClearCompany excels in providing an intuitive platform for both HR and hiring leaders, with workflows that are easy to set up and adjust. This adaptability has made the adoption process smooth across teams, which is a significant advantage for organizations looking to streamline their hiring processes.
- Reviewers mention that Paychex shines in its customization options, allowing users to tailor dashboards and reports to their specific needs. Users appreciate the ability to reach out to dedicated account representatives for assistance in creating custom reports, enhancing their overall experience.
- According to verified reviews, ClearCompany is praised for its comprehensive approach to HR management, combining performance control and onboarding processes seamlessly. Users find the platform's straightforward navigation and reasonable interface particularly beneficial, requiring no technical expertise to use effectively.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Paychex has a solid reputation for payroll management, it may not be as robust in HR analytics compared to ClearCompany, which has received higher ratings in this area. ClearCompany's focus on performance management and analytics tools has been well-received by users looking for deeper insights.
- Users report that both platforms have similar review activity in recent months, but ClearCompany's higher star rating indicates a stronger overall satisfaction among its users. This suggests that ClearCompany may be better positioned to meet the evolving needs of mid-market organizations compared to Paychex, which primarily serves small businesses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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ClearCompany
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
420
8.7
1,347
Ease of Use
9.1
422
8.4
1,411
Ease of Setup
8.5
301
8.3
1,017
Ease of Admin
8.9
309
8.5
996
Quality of Support
9.2
406
8.3
1,300
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
305
8.5
994
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
400
7.5
1,321
Features by Category
Core HR
9.2
8
8.1
113
Not enough data
7.8
106
Not enough data
7.8
52
10.0
5
8.1
76
Not enough data
8.4
113
9.7
5
7.7
114
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
4.3
5
Platform
8.5
263
7.5
312
8.3
192
7.4
165
7.9
107
Feature Not Available
8.9
276
8.3
400
8.9
262
8.5
409
8.4
201
8.0
292
8.3
256
8.2
401
8.7
275
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
Generative AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
134
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
136
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
140
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
130
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
198
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
216
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
98
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
34
Not enough data
8.2
207
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
148
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
75
|
Verified
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
8.6
856
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
548
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
529
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
881
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
563
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
935
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
407
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
783
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
564
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
456
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
783
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
833
|
Verified
Taxes
Not enough data
9.1
885
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
840
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
831
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
7.7
266
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
302
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
305
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
264
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
867
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
841
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
887
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
729
|
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
189
Not enough data
8.2
227
Not enough data
8.4
212
Not enough data
7.9
151
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
189
Not enough data
8.2
227
Not enough data
8.4
212
Not enough data
8.3
222
Not enough data
7.9
151
Not enough data
7.6
101
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
8.5
263
7.5
312
8.3
192
7.4
165
7.9
107
Feature Not Available
8.9
276
8.3
400
8.9
262
8.5
409
8.4
201
8.0
292
8.3
256
8.2
401
8.7
275
8.4
423
Compliance
Not enough data
7.0
11
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
6.5
9
Support
Not enough data
6.2
10
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
6.5
11
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
6.0
13
Not enough data
6.0
12
Automation
Not enough data
7.4
26
Logistics
Not enough data
8.0
31
Not enough data
7.6
28
Not enough data
6.9
26
Management
Not enough data
6.7
20
Not enough data
7.5
21
Not enough data
7.8
26
Not enough data
8.1
31
Not enough data
8.2
31
Not enough data
8.4
32
Not enough data
7.7
29
Monitoring
Not enough data
7.7
26
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
7.2
27
Basics
8.9
19
Not enough data
9.7
18
Not enough data
9.1
22
Not enough data
Content
9.3
21
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.4
20
Not enough data
Logistics
9.3
17
Not enough data
9.8
20
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
9.3
147
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
263
7.5
312
8.3
192
7.4
165
7.9
107
Feature Not Available
8.9
276
8.3
400
8.9
262
8.5
409
8.4
201
8.0
292
8.3
256
8.2
401
8.7
275
8.4
423
Platform Basics
9.4
14
Not enough data
9.7
15
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
Platform Data
9.6
15
Not enough data
9.5
16
Not enough data
Platform Content
9.5
16
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
134
6.7
20
9.3
147
Not enough data
9.3
152
7.5
21
|
Verified
9.6
15
Not enough data
9.6
13
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
263
7.5
312
8.3
192
7.4
165
7.9
107
Feature Not Available
8.9
276
8.3
400
8.9
262
8.5
409
8.4
201
8.0
292
8.3
256
8.2
401
8.7
275
8.4
423
Basics
9.5
28
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.8
24
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
9.6
33
Not enough data
9.4
19
Not enough data
9.4
27
Not enough data
Content
9.7
28
Not enough data
9.6
29
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.7
134
6.7
20
8.9
149
6.6
49
9.3
152
7.5
21
|
Verified
Platform
8.5
263
7.5
312
8.3
192
7.4
165
7.9
107
Feature Not Available
8.9
276
8.3
400
8.9
262
8.5
409
8.4
201
8.0
292
8.3
256
8.2
401
8.7
275
8.4
423
Background Check Administration
Not enough data
8.0
20
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
Training & eLearning
8.8
65
Not enough data
8.4
45
Not enough data
8.6
59
Not enough data
8.5
64
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.8
65
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
8.6
59
Not enough data
8.5
64
Not enough data
8.0
57
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.0
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
Operations
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Platform
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Benchmarking and Equity - Compensation Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
263
7.5
312
8.3
192
7.4
165
7.9
107
Feature Not Available
8.9
276
8.3
400
8.9
262
8.5
409
8.4
201
8.0
292
8.3
256
8.2
401
8.7
275
8.4
423
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
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
Performance reviews
9.1
15
|
Verified
5.0
8
8.8
14
|
Verified
6.9
9
9.4
15
|
Verified
5.6
8
Goals
9.6
15
|
Verified
6.0
8
8.9
12
6.2
7
Feedback
9.2
15
|
Verified
6.5
9
9.1
13
6.5
8
7.9
8
6.5
8
8.5
11
6.0
7
Data
8.3
17
|
Verified
6.7
8
9.0
13
|
Verified
6.7
9
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Basics
8.0
11
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
Training & Learning
8.3
13
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
Data & Analytics
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
8.1
13
6.8
11
8.5
14
6.9
12
8.5
13
6.8
12
8.7
15
8.2
12
Cleaning
7.8
12
6.4
13
8.0
11
7.6
11
8.3
12
8.0
11
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
6.9
9
Feature Not Available
5.7
9
Generative AI
Not enough data
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
Generative AI
7.4
23
Not enough data
Recruitment Platform - Recruitment Platforms
7.9
13
Not enough data
6.4
13
Not enough data
7.0
14
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
5.4
13
Not enough data
6.8
13
Not enough data
Recruitment AI - Recruitment Platforms
5.7
12
Not enough data
6.3
14
Not enough data
6.0
13
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Recruitment Platforms
6.1
12
Not enough data
6.3
12
Not enough data
6.1
12
Not enough data
Learning Content - Ethics and Compliance Learning
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
Ethics - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Certifications - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform - Compensation Planning
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
Additional Features - Compensation Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
7.4
14
Not enough data
7.0
14
Not enough data
7.3
14
Not enough data
Sourcing
8.7
168
7.9
14
8.8
158
8.1
12
8.0
20
Not enough data
8.8
22
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.8
147
8.0
14
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
7.3
21
Not enough data
8.0
20
Not enough data
7.2
18
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
263
7.5
312
8.3
192
7.4
165
7.9
107
Feature Not Available
8.9
276
8.3
400
8.9
262
8.5
409
8.4
201
8.0
292
8.3
256
8.2
401
8.7
275
8.4
423
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
7.1
14
Not enough data
7.3
16
Not enough data
7.1
14
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
5.5
7
Feature Not Available
6.0
7
Not enough data
6.0
7
Feature Not Available
5.7
7
Not enough data
5.7
7
Feature Not Available
Platform Content
9.1
79
8.0
106
9.1
83
8.2
114
9.4
85
8.2
95
9.0
59
7.6
47
9.3
77
7.0
46
9.2
76
7.1
45
Platform Additional Functionality
9.3
73
8.4
129
9.1
59
7.5
51
Feature Not Available
7.9
60
9.2
80
7.8
82
9.2
84
7.9
100
Platform Data
8.8
65
7.6
56
9.1
73
7.9
77
9.2
55
7.6
64
Platform
8.5
263
7.5
312
8.3
192
7.4
165
7.9
107
Feature Not Available
8.9
276
8.3
400
8.9
262
8.5
409
8.4
201
8.0
292
8.3
256
8.2
401
8.7
275
8.4
423
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.9
149
6.6
49
9.2
121
8.3
116
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
8.3
51
Not enough data
8.0
49
Not enough data
8.2
64
Not enough data
8.4
55
Not enough data
Course Delivery
8.5
63
Not enough data
8.5
69
Not enough data
8.7
68
Not enough data
Course Management
7.9
49
Not enough data
8.6
63
Not enough data
8.8
61
Not enough data
8.4
56
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
7.3
24
Not enough data
7.3
25
Not enough data
7.3
25
Not enough data
Interface
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.3
40
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.8
65
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
8.4
45
Not enough data
8.6
59
Not enough data
8.5
64
Not enough data
8.0
57
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.6
16
Feature Not Available
6.7
16
Feature Not Available
6.4
15
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Basics
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.3
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
263
7.5
312
8.3
192
7.4
165
7.9
107
Feature Not Available
8.9
276
8.3
400
8.9
262
8.5
409
8.4
201
8.0
292
8.3
256
8.2
401
8.7
275
8.4
423
Platform Basics
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
Platform Content
9.5
20
Not enough data
9.1
22
Not enough data
9.4
19
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
Platform Performance
8.8
18
Not enough data
9.0
19
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.3
23
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.3
217
Not enough data
8.3
131
Not enough data
8.4
94
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
150
Administration
Not enough data
8.0
134
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
136
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
140
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
130
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
198
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
216
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
98
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
34
Not enough data
8.2
207
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
148
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
75
|
Verified
Platform
8.5
263
7.5
312
8.3
192
7.4
165
7.9
107
Feature Not Available
8.9
276
8.3
400
8.9
262
8.5
409
8.4
201
8.0
292
8.3
256
8.2
401
8.7
275
8.4
423
Platform
8.5
263
7.5
312
8.3
192
7.4
165
7.9
107
Feature Not Available
8.9
276
8.3
400
8.9
262
8.5
409
8.4
201
8.0
292
8.3
256
8.2
401
8.7
275
8.4
423
Workforce Management Platform Features
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.0
27
Not enough data
8.6
68
Not enough data
8.4
67
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
41
Not enough data
9.0
59
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
8.2
38
Platform
8.5
263
7.5
312
8.3
192
7.4
165
7.9
107
Feature Not Available
8.9
276
8.3
400
8.9
262
8.5
409
8.4
201
8.0
292
8.3
256
8.2
401
8.7
275
8.4
423
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ClearCompany and Paychex are categorized as HCM Software, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Corporate Learning Management Systems, Candidate Relationship Management, Performance Management, Onboarding, HR Analytics, and Core HR
Unique Categories
ClearCompany is categorized as Recruitment Platforms, Training Management Systems, Learning Experience Platforms (LXP), Recruitment Marketing, Compensation Management, Employee Engagement, Compensation Planning, Job Description Management, Ethics and Compliance Learning, Healthcare HR, Customer Education, and Diversity Recruiting
Paychex is categorized as Time Tracking, PEO Providers, Time & Attendance, Benefits Administration, Payroll, Workforce Management, Background Check, Employee Perks, Expense Management, and Employee Recognition
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ClearCompany
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
Hospital & Health Care
10.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.9%
Staffing and Recruiting
4.5%
Human Resources
4.1%
Information Technology and Services
3.9%
Other
70.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.0%
Construction
6.2%
Hospital & Health Care
4.8%
Real Estate
4.0%
Retail
3.9%
Other
74.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is there a way to combine applicant profiles manually (if the software does not catch it)?
2 Comments
AP
Yes! Once you are in the applicants profile, look at the tab that says POSSIBLE DUPLICATES.
Once you find the correct one, click CONFIRM AS DUPLICATE....Read more
What is ClearCompany used for?
1 Comment
PK
ClearCompany is an HR software used for recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee engagement. It helps companies hire better, manage...Read more
Would like to put in new job description for different jobs in company how do I do that
1 Comment
SB
You should talk to your Customer Service Manager about this! You could create different requisitions and different applications based on your needs. I would...Read more
We have reduced employees, yet still pay the same bi-monthly fee. Shouldn't it be lower?
7 Comments
LP
I believe the service fee is through a range employee count not individually.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
