Compare Dayforce and Paycor 
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Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (74.3% of reviews)
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Dayforce
Star Rating
(947)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
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Star Rating
(1,272)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (74.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- G2 reviewers report that Paycor excels in user-friendliness, with many users appreciating its intuitive interface and easy access to essential features like pay, benefits, and time tracking all in one place. This is highlighted by feedback mentioning the helpful mobile app and self-service options that simplify employee interactions.
- Users say Dayforce provides a comprehensive management tool that integrates both employee and recruiter profiles seamlessly. Reviewers find this centralization beneficial for performance tracking and development, making it easier to manage HR tasks effectively.
- According to verified reviews, Paycor stands out for its quick implementation process, with users noting that the onboarding wizard is intuitive and helps them get started without hassle. This contrasts with Dayforce, where some users have expressed challenges during the setup phase.
- Reviewers mention that while Dayforce offers strong performance management features, Paycor's ability to calculate work hours accurately and manage PTO requests is particularly praised. Users appreciate how Paycor helps them keep track of their hours and pay, which enhances their overall experience.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Dayforce's ease of use is a significant advantage, especially for HR and onboarding processes. Users enjoy the uniform formatting that allows for consistent views across the platform, which aids in scheduling and integration with office staff.
- Users report that while both platforms have solid support, Paycor's resources and tools are consistently available, making users feel supported throughout their experience. In contrast, Dayforce users have noted that while support is good, it may not always meet their expectations in terms of responsiveness.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
815
8.3
1,021
Ease of Use
8.3
822
8.4
1,059
Ease of Setup
7.0
509
7.7
670
Ease of Admin
7.9
523
7.9
557
Quality of Support
7.7
741
7.5
885
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
528
7.7
568
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
805
7.4
1,029
Features by Category
Core HR
7.9
278
7.5
213
8.3
301
7.6
221
4.9
70
5.8
117
7.7
222
7.0
167
7.9
256
7.5
193
7.9
268
7.3
205
Generative AI
5.3
40
5.7
41
Platform
7.7
378
6.9
499
7.5
268
7.0
409
7.6
219
6.7
233
8.3
391
7.6
516
8.0
363
7.8
509
7.9
344
7.6
450
7.6
389
7.3
503
7.8
310
7.9
508
Employee Self Service
8.7
436
|
Verified
8.5
441
|
Verified
8.2
361
|
Verified
7.6
399
|
Verified
8.3
405
|
Verified
7.8
408
|
Verified
Administration
8.7
418
|
Verified
8.4
437
|
Verified
8.4
430
|
Verified
7.9
422
|
Verified
9.1
442
|
Verified
9.1
441
|
Verified
7.2
122
7.3
319
8.7
421
|
Verified
8.4
430
|
Verified
8.5
374
|
Verified
8.1
401
|
Verified
8.7
398
|
Verified
8.2
390
|
Verified
8.6
363
|
Verified
8.5
403
|
Verified
8.6
356
|
Verified
8.1
404
|
Verified
Taxes
8.5
401
|
Verified
8.1
425
|
Verified
8.3
385
|
Verified
7.9
413
|
Verified
8.4
375
|
Verified
7.8
405
|
Verified
Integration
7.6
276
|
Verified
7.2
325
|
Verified
8.3
321
|
Verified
7.8
356
|
Verified
7.8
285
|
Verified
7.2
321
|
Verified
8.2
297
|
Verified
7.6
323
|
Verified
Platform
7.9
408
|
Verified
7.7
400
|
Verified
8.4
416
|
Verified
7.8
404
|
Verified
8.2
421
|
Verified
7.8
399
|
Verified
8.4
366
|
Verified
8.0
373
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.3
239
7.7
234
8.3
217
7.6
217
7.5
189
6.8
188
8.1
195
7.8
222
8.3
193
7.4
142
8.6
247
8.1
229
8.4
203
7.7
205
8.2
174
7.3
151
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.3
239
7.7
234
8.3
217
7.6
217
7.5
189
6.8
188
8.1
195
7.8
222
8.3
193
7.4
142
8.6
247
8.1
229
8.4
203
7.7
205
8.3
183
7.4
116
8.2
174
7.3
151
7.9
154
7.0
159
7.0
40
6.3
92
7.7
47
7.4
101
Generative AI
5.8
31
5.8
33
5.8
31
5.6
34
5.2
30
5.5
34
Platform
7.7
378
6.9
499
7.5
268
7.0
409
7.6
219
6.7
233
8.3
391
7.6
516
8.0
363
7.8
509
7.9
344
7.6
450
7.6
389
7.3
503
7.8
310
7.9
508
Automation
8.3
180
7.7
279
Logistics
8.0
190
7.5
288
8.2
181
7.6
277
8.3
147
7.6
249
Management
8.0
162
7.3
255
8.3
176
7.6
259
8.0
178
7.7
279
8.7
210
7.9
291
8.6
204
7.7
288
8.9
214
8.5
292
8.6
189
7.9
274
Monitoring
8.2
161
7.7
265
8.2
171
7.7
269
7.8
161
7.6
259
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
Basics
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.6
11
Content
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Logistics
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
9.1
108
Platform
7.7
378
6.9
499
7.5
268
7.0
409
7.6
219
6.7
233
8.3
391
7.6
516
8.0
363
7.8
509
7.9
344
7.6
450
7.6
389
7.3
503
7.8
310
7.9
508
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.8
59
Not enough data
8.3
60
Not enough data
8.0
58
Not enough data
8.6
60
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
8.1
57
Not enough data
8.2
58
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.0
60
Not enough data
8.2
59
Not enough data
8.0
59
Not enough data
8.0
59
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
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Platform Performance
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.7
5
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
7.7
59
8.3
33
Feature Not Available
8.6
35
8.1
57
8.5
38
8.1
57
Operations
Not enough data
8.0
46
Not enough data
8.1
44
Not enough data
8.0
46
Not enough data
8.0
46
Not enough data
7.5
43
Platform Basics
7.8
62
Not enough data
7.6
56
Not enough data
7.6
57
Not enough data
Platform Content
7.6
52
Not enough data
7.0
45
Not enough data
7.2
44
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.4
45
Not enough data
7.9
56
Not enough data
7.0
44
Not enough data
7.3
45
Not enough data
7.1
50
Not enough data
Performance reviews
7.1
46
7.8
84
7.3
61
7.9
91
7.9
51
8.1
94
Goals
7.5
71
8.0
95
7.1
65
8.1
86
Feedback
7.3
63
7.8
91
7.4
56
7.8
87
7.1
49
7.9
91
6.4
47
8.2
90
Data
7.1
57
8.0
91
7.4
56
7.9
87
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
6.7
14
Not enough data
6.4
14
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.3
30
Recruitment Platform - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
8.2
16
Not enough data
7.6
15
Not enough data
7.2
15
Not enough data
7.3
16
Not enough data
7.0
15
Not enough data
7.4
15
Recruitment AI - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
6.8
15
Not enough data
6.4
15
Not enough data
7.2
15
Agentic AI - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
6.2
13
Not enough data
6.2
13
Not enough data
6.2
13
Resource Planning - Workforce Planning
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Human Resources - Workforce Planning
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
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)
Not enough data
4.8
8
Not enough data
4.8
8
Not enough data
5.0
8
Sourcing
Not enough data
7.7
196
Not enough data
7.9
189
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
6.7
9
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
Not enough data
7.8
166
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
6.1
9
Platform
7.7
378
6.9
499
7.5
268
7.0
409
7.6
219
6.7
233
8.3
391
7.6
516
8.0
363
7.8
509
7.9
344
7.6
450
7.6
389
7.3
503
7.8
310
7.9
508
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
5.2
8
Not enough data
5.2
8
Not enough data
5.2
8
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
6.1
21
Not enough data
6.2
21
Not enough data
6.0
22
Not enough data
6.1
22
Not enough data
6.2
22
Platform Content
7.9
196
7.3
219
7.9
195
7.4
209
7.8
177
7.9
214
7.9
120
6.8
158
7.8
147
6.9
133
7.7
148
6.8
130
Platform Additional Functionality
8.5
205
8.0
237
7.9
142
Feature Not Available
7.6
126
7.2
168
8.2
187
7.8
207
8.0
182
7.8
219
Platform Data
7.8
141
6.9
163
7.7
156
7.1
145
7.7
92
7.3
162
Platform
7.7
378
6.9
499
7.5
268
7.0
409
7.6
219
6.7
233
8.3
391
7.6
516
8.0
363
7.8
509
7.9
344
7.6
450
7.6
389
7.3
503
7.8
310
7.9
508
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.0
142
7.7
215
8.3
203
8.1
234
Course Authoring
Not enough data
7.7
57
Not enough data
7.5
52
Not enough data
7.7
55
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Course Delivery
Not enough data
7.6
62
Not enough data
8.0
61
Not enough data
7.5
54
Course Management
Not enough data
6.8
44
Not enough data
7.5
54
Not enough data
7.7
50
Not enough data
7.8
56
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
46
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Interface
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.9
42
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
7.9
49
8.6
42
7.7
59
Not enough data
7.9
53
8.3
33
Feature Not Available
8.6
35
8.1
57
8.5
38
8.1
57
Not enough data
8.0
52
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.8
16
Not enough data
5.8
16
Not enough data
5.8
16
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
6.7
8
Platform Basics
8.1
29
7.5
72
8.1
32
7.9
72
8.1
29
7.3
73
Platform Content
7.4
28
7.3
75
7.3
27
7.2
73
7.4
31
7.3
75
7.2
23
Feature Not Available
Platform Additional Functionality
8.1
24
7.6
71
7.4
31
7.3
75
7.8
24
7.9
77
7.2
24
7.2
75
Platform
7.7
378
6.9
499
7.5
268
7.0
409
7.6
219
6.7
233
8.3
391
7.6
516
8.0
363
7.8
509
7.9
344
7.6
450
7.6
389
7.3
503
7.8
310
7.9
508
Platform Basics
Not enough data
6.7
42
Not enough data
7.3
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
44
|
Verified
Platform Content
Not enough data
6.9
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
40
|
Verified
Platform Performance
Not enough data
7.3
48
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.6
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
47
|
Verified
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
7.5
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
49
|
Verified
Time Tracking
8.7
309
Not enough data
8.1
204
Not enough data
7.9
172
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
8.6
264
Not enough data
Administration
7.9
202
Not enough data
8.1
236
Not enough data
7.7
219
Not enough data
7.9
191
Not enough data
8.2
253
Not enough data
Platform
7.9
238
Not enough data
7.6
166
Not enough data
7.9
137
Not enough data
8.1
241
Not enough data
8.0
221
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
378
6.9
499
7.5
268
7.0
409
7.6
219
6.7
233
8.3
391
7.6
516
8.0
363
7.8
509
7.9
344
7.6
450
7.6
389
7.3
503
7.8
310
7.9
508
Platform
7.7
378
6.9
499
7.5
268
7.0
409
7.6
219
6.7
233
8.3
391
7.6
516
8.0
363
7.8
509
7.9
344
7.6
450
7.6
389
7.3
503
7.8
310
7.9
508
Workforce Management Platform Features
8.0
153
6.7
61
8.3
241
7.4
93
8.6
293
8.1
126
8.3
263
7.9
125
7.8
162
7.4
94
7.9
126
7.1
39
8.1
182
7.3
104
8.7
263
8.0
125
8.2
160
7.2
61
7.7
193
7.5
99
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Dayforce and Paycor are categorized as Time & Attendance, Training Management Systems, Onboarding, Employee Engagement, Benefits Administration, Core HR, Workforce Management, Payroll, Performance Management, HCM Software, and Compensation Planning
Unique Categories
Dayforce is categorized as HR Compliance, Multi-Country Payroll, Employee Scheduling, Time Tracking, and Talent Intelligence
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Dayforce
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Paycor
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%
Hospital & Health Care
7.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.4%
Manufacturing
5.0%
Computer Software
4.7%
Information Technology and Services
3.4%
Other
73.6%
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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Can we go back to a Dedicated Customer Service Rep?
3 Comments
KA
This would be a huge benefit from my perspective. Every time we call with question, it would be helpful to get someone who knows us.Read more
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