Compare DeskTime and Paychex
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$7.00 1 User / Month
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DeskTime
Star Rating
(401)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$7.00 1 User / Month
Free Trial is 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 excels in providing a comprehensive payroll solution, with users appreciating its ability to track pay and deductions seamlessly. One user highlighted the convenience of having a one-stop shop for payroll and HR needs, which simplifies the overall management process.
- Users say that DeskTime stands out for its automatic time tracking capabilities, which operate across all applications used within a company. This feature allows for precise accountability, as it automatically records when users start and stop working, providing valuable insights into productivity.
- Reviewers mention that Paychex offers a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to navigate payroll functions. Users have noted the clarity of seeing their paycheck in real time, which enhances their overall experience and satisfaction with the platform.
- According to verified reviews, DeskTime provides detailed performance insights, distinguishing between active and idle time without requiring manual input. This feature helps management assess employee productivity effectively, making it a valuable tool for optimizing team performance.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Paychex has a strong presence in the small business market, it sometimes faces challenges in meeting specific workflow needs, with some users mentioning configuration difficulties during setup.
- Users report that DeskTime's ease of setup is a significant advantage, with many praising its intuitive onboarding process. This allows teams to get started quickly and efficiently, which is particularly beneficial for businesses looking to implement time tracking without extensive delays.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DeskTime
Pro
$7.00
1 User / Month
- Automatic time tracking
- App tracking
- Mobile app
Free Trial
DeskTime
Free Trial is available
Paychex
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
355
8.7
1,347
Ease of Use
9.1
359
8.4
1,411
Ease of Setup
9.3
263
8.3
1,017
Ease of Admin
9.1
224
8.5
996
Quality of Support
9.0
303
8.3
1,300
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
218
8.5
994
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
341
7.5
1,321
Features by Category
Core HR
Not enough data
8.1
113
Not enough data
7.8
106
Not enough data
7.8
52
Not enough data
8.1
76
Not enough data
8.4
113
Not enough data
7.7
114
Generative AI
Not enough data
4.3
5
Platform
Not enough data
7.5
312
Not enough data
7.4
165
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
400
Not enough data
8.5
409
Not enough data
8.0
292
Not enough data
8.2
401
Not enough data
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
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
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
8.6
143
8.0
134
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
136
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.1
140
|
Verified
8.6
204
7.9
130
|
Verified
8.9
237
8.3
198
|
Verified
Platform
8.8
240
8.2
216
|
Verified
8.0
189
7.7
98
|
Verified
8.3
191
6.9
34
8.9
248
8.2
207
|
Verified
8.2
197
8.0
148
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
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
Not enough data
7.5
312
Not enough data
7.4
165
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
400
Not enough data
8.5
409
Not enough data
8.0
292
Not enough data
8.2
401
Not enough data
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
8.4
87
7.4
26
Logistics
8.7
87
8.0
31
8.7
88
7.6
28
8.3
85
6.9
26
Management
8.4
87
6.7
20
8.6
88
7.5
21
8.5
86
7.8
26
9.0
94
8.1
31
9.0
91
8.2
31
8.9
93
8.4
32
Feature Not Available
7.7
29
Monitoring
Feature Not Available
7.7
26
8.7
90
7.7
27
Feature Not Available
7.2
27
Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
6.7
20
Not enough data
6.6
49
Not enough data
7.5
21
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Platform
Not enough data
7.5
312
Not enough data
7.4
165
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
400
Not enough data
8.5
409
Not enough data
8.0
292
Not enough data
8.2
401
Not enough data
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
Platform Basics
8.7
24
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.7
24
Not enough data
Platform Content
7.8
24
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
15
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.8
24
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
5.0
8
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
5.6
8
Goals
Not enough data
6.0
8
Not enough data
6.2
7
Feedback
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
6.0
7
Data
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
6.7
9
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Reports
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Cleaning
Not enough data
6.4
13
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
5.7
9
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.1
45
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Monitoring
9.0
209
Not enough data
9.3
216
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
201
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Activity Monitoring - Employee Monitoring
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
195
Not enough data
8.5
178
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feedback
8.5
180
Not enough data
Productivity Analytics - Employee Monitoring
9.0
76
Not enough data
9.0
78
Not enough data
7.0
10
Not enough data
7.8
68
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)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sourcing
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
Not enough data
8.0
14
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
Not enough data
7.5
312
Not enough data
7.4
165
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
400
Not enough data
8.5
409
Not enough data
8.0
292
Not enough data
8.2
401
Not enough data
8.4
423
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.0
106
Not enough data
8.2
114
Not enough data
8.2
95
Not enough data
7.6
47
Not enough data
7.0
46
Not enough data
7.1
45
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
129
Not enough data
7.5
51
Not enough data
7.9
60
Not enough data
7.8
82
Not enough data
7.9
100
Platform Data
Not enough data
7.6
56
Not enough data
7.9
77
Not enough data
7.6
64
Platform
Not enough data
7.5
312
Not enough data
7.4
165
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
400
Not enough data
8.5
409
Not enough data
8.0
292
Not enough data
8.2
401
Not enough data
8.4
423
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
6.6
49
Not enough data
8.3
116
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Corporate Learning Management SystemsHide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Delivery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Interface
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
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
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
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Time Tracking
8.9
257
8.3
217
8.9
270
8.3
131
8.7
235
8.4
94
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.2
75
|
Verified
Mobile Time Tracking
8.7
240
8.3
150
Administration
8.6
143
8.0
134
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
136
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.1
140
|
Verified
8.6
204
7.9
130
|
Verified
8.9
237
8.3
198
|
Verified
Platform
8.8
240
8.2
216
|
Verified
8.0
189
7.7
98
|
Verified
8.3
191
6.9
34
8.9
248
8.2
207
|
Verified
8.2
197
8.0
148
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.5
75
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
7.5
312
Not enough data
7.4
165
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
400
Not enough data
8.5
409
Not enough data
8.0
292
Not enough data
8.2
401
Not enough data
8.4
423
Platform
Not enough data
7.5
312
Not enough data
7.4
165
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
400
Not enough data
8.5
409
Not enough data
8.0
292
Not enough data
8.2
401
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
7.5
312
Not enough data
7.4
165
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
400
Not enough data
8.5
409
Not enough data
8.0
292
Not enough data
8.2
401
Not enough data
8.4
423
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
DeskTime and Paychex are categorized as Time & Attendance and Time Tracking
Unique Categories
DeskTime is categorized as Employee Scheduling and Employee Monitoring
Paychex is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, PEO Providers, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Benefits Administration, Performance Management, Payroll, Workforce Management, Background Check, HR Analytics, Corporate Learning Management Systems, Employee Perks, Onboarding, Core HR, Expense Management, HCM Software, and Employee Recognition
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DeskTime
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
Information Technology and Services
22.0%
Computer Software
14.1%
Marketing and Advertising
8.6%
Financial Services
3.5%
Accounting
2.5%
Other
49.2%
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
What can be tracked with DeskTime?
2 Comments
EC
Time Spent on:
- Software/Applications Installed
- Visited Websites
- Processes Running
Read more
What are the main features of employee tracking software?
2 Comments
MS
Activity tracking.
Idle time tracking.
Login/Logout tracking.
Work Scheduling.
Tracking reports.Read more
What is the use of DeskTime app?
2 Comments
JM
The DeskTime app enables employees & contractors to easily track time worked and get accurate reports on productivity. It is designed for the employer and...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
