Compare Dayforce and Deputy 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (56.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$5.00 1 User Per Month
Dayforce
Star Rating
(947)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about DayforceDeputy
Star Rating
(663)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Deputy excels in user experience, with many users highlighting its intuitive navigation and minimal training requirements. This ease of use allows employees to quickly manage their schedules and shifts, making it a favorite among small businesses.
- Users say that Dayforce provides a comprehensive management tool, integrating both HR and onboarding functionalities. Reviewers appreciate having all their performance information in one place, which enhances their understanding of their work and development.
- According to verified reviews, Deputy outshines Dayforce in implementation speed, with users noting that it requires minimal training for effective usage. This quick onboarding process is particularly beneficial for teams looking to get up and running without extensive downtime.
- Reviewers mention that while Dayforce has strong capabilities for HR management, it sometimes struggles with configuration challenges that can hinder its adaptability to specific workflows. Users have expressed a desire for more flexibility in customizing the platform to meet their unique needs.
- G2 reviewers highlight Deputy's robust features for shift scheduling and attendance tracking, which are automated and help streamline workflows. This functionality is particularly praised for facilitating collaboration among team members, making it a valuable tool for businesses with dynamic scheduling needs.
- Users report that Dayforce's uniform formatting and integration capabilities are beneficial for office staff, but some find the overall user experience less intuitive compared to Deputy. This can lead to a steeper learning curve for new users, especially in navigating its various features.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Dayforce
No pricing availableDeputy
Lite
$5.00
1 User Per Month
Everything you need to get started with scheduling and time tracking
- Basic Scheduling
- Basic Timesheets
- Basic Time Clocking
Free Trial
Dayforce
No trial information availableDeputy
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
815
9.1
550
Ease of Use
8.3
822
9.2
559
Ease of Setup
7.0
509
9.2
465
Ease of Admin
7.9
523
9.1
231
Quality of Support
7.7
741
9.0
486
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
528
9.2
229
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
805
9.3
554
Features by Category
Core HR
7.9
278
Not enough data
8.3
301
Not enough data
4.9
70
Not enough data
7.7
222
Not enough data
7.9
256
Not enough data
7.9
268
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.3
40
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
378
8.1
138
7.5
268
8.2
121
7.6
219
8.7
57
8.3
391
8.8
156
8.0
363
9.1
157
7.9
344
9.0
148
7.6
389
8.7
146
7.8
310
8.7
148
Employee Self Service
8.7
436
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
361
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
405
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.7
418
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
430
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
442
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
122
Not enough data
8.7
421
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
374
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
398
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
363
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
356
|
Verified
Not enough data
Taxes
8.5
401
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
385
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
375
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
7.6
276
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
321
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
285
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
297
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
7.9
408
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
416
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
421
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
366
|
Verified
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.3
239
Not enough data
8.3
217
Not enough data
7.5
189
Not enough data
8.1
195
Not enough data
8.3
193
Not enough data
8.6
247
Not enough data
8.4
203
Not enough data
8.2
174
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.3
239
Not enough data
8.3
217
Not enough data
7.5
189
Not enough data
8.1
195
Not enough data
8.3
193
Not enough data
8.6
247
Not enough data
8.4
203
Not enough data
8.3
183
Not enough data
8.2
174
Not enough data
7.9
154
Not enough data
7.0
40
Not enough data
7.7
47
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.8
31
Not enough data
5.8
31
Not enough data
5.2
30
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
378
8.1
138
7.5
268
8.2
121
7.6
219
8.7
57
8.3
391
8.8
156
8.0
363
9.1
157
7.9
344
9.0
148
7.6
389
8.7
146
7.8
310
8.7
148
Automation
8.3
180
8.7
193
Logistics
8.0
190
8.6
198
8.2
181
8.6
195
8.3
147
8.5
188
Management
8.0
162
8.8
201
8.3
176
9.0
208
8.0
178
8.8
205
8.7
210
9.1
209
8.6
204
9.0
204
8.9
214
9.0
203
8.6
189
8.7
196
Monitoring
8.2
161
8.5
187
8.2
171
8.6
187
7.8
161
8.6
193
Processing
8.8
43
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.4
44
Not enough data
Compliance
8.6
43
Not enough data
8.7
42
Not enough data
8.6
42
Not enough data
Integration
8.5
41
Not enough data
8.1
41
Not enough data
8.1
29
Not enough data
Reporting
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
38
Not enough data
8.5
38
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
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 - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
7.4
41
Not enough data
7.8
51
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.7
51
Not enough data
7.8
47
Not enough data
7.9
56
Not enough data
Platform Content
7.8
47
Not enough data
7.4
39
Not enough data
7.1
43
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.6
23
Not enough data
Platform Basics
6.7
5
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
6.8
10
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
6.1
9
Not enough data
6.3
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Talent Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.6
42
Not enough data
8.3
33
Not enough data
8.6
35
Not enough data
8.5
38
Not enough data
Platform Basics
7.8
62
8.5
167
7.6
56
9.0
172
7.6
57
8.9
172
Platform Content
7.6
52
8.7
166
7.0
45
8.2
151
7.2
44
Feature Not Available
Platform Additional Functionality
7.4
45
8.4
161
7.9
56
9.0
167
7.0
44
8.4
155
7.3
45
8.5
162
7.1
50
Feature Not Available
Performance reviews
7.1
46
Not enough data
7.3
61
Not enough data
7.9
51
Not enough data
Goals
7.5
71
Not enough data
7.1
65
Not enough data
Feedback
7.3
63
Not enough data
7.4
56
Not enough data
7.1
49
Not enough data
6.4
47
Not enough data
Data
7.1
57
Not enough data
7.4
56
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
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
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
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 - Onboarding
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 Content
7.9
196
Not enough data
7.9
195
Not enough data
7.8
177
Not enough data
7.9
120
Not enough data
7.8
147
Not enough data
7.7
148
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.5
205
Not enough data
7.9
142
Not enough data
7.6
126
Not enough data
8.2
187
Not enough data
8.0
182
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.8
141
Not enough data
7.7
156
Not enough data
7.7
92
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
378
8.1
138
7.5
268
8.2
121
7.6
219
8.7
57
8.3
391
8.8
156
8.0
363
9.1
157
7.9
344
9.0
148
7.6
389
8.7
146
7.8
310
8.7
148
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.0
142
Not enough data
8.3
203
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.1
29
Not enough data
8.1
32
Not enough data
8.1
29
Not enough data
Platform Content
7.4
28
Not enough data
7.3
27
Not enough data
7.4
31
Not enough data
7.2
23
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.1
24
Not enough data
7.4
31
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
7.2
24
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
378
8.1
138
7.5
268
8.2
121
7.6
219
8.7
57
8.3
391
8.8
156
8.0
363
9.1
157
7.9
344
9.0
148
7.6
389
8.7
146
7.8
310
8.7
148
Time Tracking
8.7
309
9.4
227
8.1
204
9.0
196
7.9
172
8.8
182
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9
142
Feature Not Available
7.9
136
Mobile Time Tracking
8.6
264
9.3
191
Administration
7.9
202
8.5
171
8.1
236
8.8
174
7.7
219
8.8
175
7.9
191
Feature Not Available
8.2
253
8.9
189
Platform
7.9
238
8.7
183
7.6
166
8.3
149
7.9
137
8.6
77
8.1
241
9.0
187
8.0
221
8.9
178
Feature Not Available
7.8
133
Platform
7.7
378
8.1
138
7.5
268
8.2
121
7.6
219
8.7
57
8.3
391
8.8
156
8.0
363
9.1
157
7.9
344
9.0
148
7.6
389
8.7
146
7.8
310
8.7
148
Platform
7.7
378
8.1
138
7.5
268
8.2
121
7.6
219
8.7
57
8.3
391
8.8
156
8.0
363
9.1
157
7.9
344
9.0
148
7.6
389
8.7
146
7.8
310
8.7
148
Workforce Management Platform Features
8.0
153
8.4
189
8.3
241
9.3
220
8.6
293
9.3
212
8.3
263
8.8
204
7.8
162
8.3
177
7.9
126
7.9
167
8.1
182
8.4
173
8.7
263
8.8
185
8.2
160
8.9
200
7.7
193
8.8
199
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Dayforce and Deputy are categorized as Time & Attendance, Employee Scheduling, Time Tracking, Core HR, Workforce Management, and Payroll
Unique Categories
Dayforce is categorized as HR Compliance, Multi-Country Payroll, Training Management Systems, Onboarding, Employee Engagement, Benefits Administration, Performance Management, HCM Software, Talent Intelligence, and Compensation Planning
Deputy is categorized as Business Instant Messaging
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Dayforce
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Deputy
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
Retail
10.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.0%
Hospital & Health Care
5.8%
Financial Services
3.8%
Information Technology and Services
3.2%
Other
71.2%
Hospitality
15.0%
Retail
11.6%
Hospital & Health Care
8.4%
Food & Beverages
7.3%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.6%
Other
53.1%
Discussions
Can you make the website more mobile compatible?
2 Comments
AN
We value your feedback! Are you referring to Ceridian.com or Dayforce?
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What is Deputy used for?
1 Comment
DN
Deputy’s workforce management platform includes best-in-class employee scheduling, streamlined hiring and onboarding, time and attendance tracking, team...Read more
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