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Market Segments
Mid-Market (62.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (75.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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No pricing available
ExponentHR
Star Rating
(16)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (62.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(1,835)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (75.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Paycom excels in user experience, with many users appreciating its intuitive interface. One user highlighted how easy it is to navigate the platform, stating, "I like that Paycom is user-friendly and easy to navigate," which helps ensure compliance and accurate reporting.
- According to verified reviews, Paycom's implementation process is notably smooth, with users mentioning that the initial setup is very easy. This is a significant advantage for companies looking to get up and running quickly, as one user noted the intuitive onboarding wizard.
- Users say that ExponentHR offers a straightforward experience for both management and employees, with feedback indicating that it is "very user friendly and easy to navigate." This simplicity can be beneficial for organizations with less complex HR needs.
- Reviewers mention that while Paycom has a higher overall satisfaction score, ExponentHR shines in specific areas like performance management and attendance tracking, with users noting its effectiveness in managing employee attendance sheets.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Paycom provides robust support, with a quality of support score that reflects users' positive experiences. One user appreciated the ability to find all company resources easily, which enhances the overall support experience.
- According to recent feedback, ExponentHR's ease of access to important documents like W2s and check stubs is a strong point, making it convenient for employees to manage their information. However, the overall lower number of reviews suggests that Paycom's broader user base may provide more reliable insights into its performance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ExponentHR
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ExponentHR
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
11
8.6
1,273
Ease of Use
8.2
12
8.5
1,370
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
7.8
731
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.3
742
Quality of Support
8.0
10
8.5
1,174
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.3
738
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
12
8.1
1,232
Features by Category
Core HR
8.5
10
8.5
398
9.2
10
8.8
438
8.3
5
7.9
274
Not enough data
8.4
313
8.6
7
8.6
367
8.9
9
8.6
404
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.1
555
Not enough data
7.4
407
Not enough data
7.8
303
Not enough data
8.6
569
9.0
5
8.8
556
Not enough data
8.8
544
Not enough data
8.6
555
7.3
5
8.6
567
Expense Reports
Not enough data
8.8
173
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
137
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
150
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
184
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
112
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
6.9
17
Not enough data
6.7
17
Travel Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
180
|
Verified
Mobile
Not enough data
9.2
147
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
139
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.1
98
Not enough data
8.4
109
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
105
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
213
Not enough data
8.6
242
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
248
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
228
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
254
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.7
266
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
208
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
158
Not enough data
8.9
251
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
252
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
9.2
881
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
763
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
819
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
816
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
831
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
859
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
536
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
784
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
673
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
768
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
768
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
764
|
Verified
Taxes
Not enough data
9.0
785
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
723
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Integration
Not enough data
8.1
492
Not enough data
8.6
601
Not enough data
8.2
501
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.7
764
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
776
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
820
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
726
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.8
86
Not enough data
8.8
84
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
84
Not enough data
8.2
75
Not enough data
9.0
85
Not enough data
8.6
79
Not enough data
8.6
80
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.8
86
Not enough data
8.8
84
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
84
Not enough data
8.2
75
Not enough data
9.0
85
Not enough data
8.6
79
Not enough data
8.7
49
Not enough data
8.6
80
Not enough data
7.7
58
Not enough data
7.5
59
Not enough data
8.8
64
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.1
555
Not enough data
7.4
407
Not enough data
7.8
303
Not enough data
8.6
569
9.0
5
8.8
556
Not enough data
8.8
544
Not enough data
8.6
555
7.3
5
8.6
567
Core Conversational Capabilities - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Interaction
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
Task & Flow Management - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Deployment & Embedding - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Admin & Configuration - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
System
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 - AI Chatbots
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
Monitoring & Improvement - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reliability & Safety - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
8.8
314
Logistics
Not enough data
8.7
317
Not enough data
8.8
305
Not enough data
8.3
266
Management
Not enough data
8.1
249
Not enough data
8.4
277
Not enough data
8.5
311
Not enough data
9.0
349
Not enough data
8.9
345
Not enough data
9.2
356
Not enough data
8.9
313
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.5
258
Not enough data
8.7
297
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Processing
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Compliance
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Integration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Reporting
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Customization
Not enough data
8.7
39
Not enough data
8.8
36
HR Content
Not enough data
8.5
39
Not enough data
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.8
40
Logistics
Not enough data
9.0
39
Not enough data
9.2
40
Not enough data
7.5
35
Management
Not enough data
7.6
34
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
7.8
37
Not enough data
8.5
40
Not enough data
8.7
39
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.3
30
Not enough data
7.4
30
Basics
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Content
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.1
8
Performance
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.8
106
Not enough data
8.8
122
Not enough data
8.6
106
Not enough data
8.6
131
Not enough data
8.7
123
Not enough data
8.7
130
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
77
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.6
74
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
75
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.5
73
Not enough data
8.1
70
Not enough data
8.1
70
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Background Check Administration
Not enough data
8.4
245
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
141
Not enough data
8.9
144
Background Check Data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
152
Background Check Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
127
Not enough data
9.0
145
Not enough data
8.9
132
AI Insight Check - Background Check
Not enough data
6.8
22
AI Investigation and Verification - Background Check
Not enough data
6.8
22
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.8
122
Not enough data
8.7
105
Not enough data
8.6
131
Not enough data
8.7
123
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.6
106
Not enough data
8.7
130
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.6
131
Not enough data
8.7
130
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
18
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
8.5
16
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.3
16
Platform
Not enough data
8.1
555
Not enough data
7.4
407
Not enough data
7.8
303
Not enough data
8.6
569
9.0
5
8.8
556
Not enough data
8.8
544
Not enough data
8.6
555
7.3
5
8.6
567
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.0
67
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
69
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.1
70
Not enough data
9.2
69
Not enough data
8.7
68
Not enough data
9.1
69
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
69
Not enough data
9.2
67
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Performance
Not enough data
8.9
69
Not enough data
9.0
64
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.7
200
Not enough data
8.5
198
Not enough data
8.8
224
Not enough data
9.0
309
Not enough data
8.9
237
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
265
Not enough data
8.9
265
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Benchmarking and Equity - Compensation Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
79
Not enough data
8.2
83
Platform
Not enough data
8.1
555
Not enough data
7.4
407
Not enough data
7.8
303
Not enough data
8.6
569
9.0
5
8.8
556
Not enough data
8.8
544
Not enough data
8.6
555
7.3
5
8.6
567
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
8.2
22
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
22
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.6
22
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
13
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.1
11
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.5
44
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
8.7
45
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.7
43
Not enough data
8.4
41
Not enough data
8.4
42
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
41
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
8.3
41
Not enough data
8.5
41
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Performance reviews
Not enough data
8.2
125
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
95
Not enough data
8.6
142
|
Verified
Goals
Not enough data
8.3
133
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
82
Feedback
Not enough data
8.5
86
Not enough data
8.0
69
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Data
Not enough data
8.5
154
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
143
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
7.0
33
Not enough data
6.8
32
Payments
Not enough data
8.0
26
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Financial wellness
Not enough data
7.4
24
Not enough data
7.9
25
Not enough data
8.2
25
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
26
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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
Platform - Compensation Planning
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
8.5
21
Not enough data
8.6
21
Additional Features - Compensation Planning
Not enough data
8.6
21
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
6.8
37
Not enough data
6.7
37
Not enough data
6.8
38
Sourcing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
271
Not enough data
7.6
46
Not enough data
7.9
51
Not enough data
7.7
48
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
Not enough data
8.4
251
Not enough data
7.9
46
Not enough data
8.1
48
Not enough data
7.0
44
Not enough data
7.1
44
Not enough data
7.4
44
Not enough data
7.6
46
Platform
Not enough data
8.1
555
Not enough data
7.4
407
Not enough data
7.8
303
Not enough data
8.6
569
9.0
5
8.8
556
Not enough data
8.8
544
Not enough data
8.6
555
7.3
5
8.6
567
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
6.8
37
Not enough data
6.9
38
Not enough data
6.7
37
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
6.8
50
Not enough data
6.9
50
Not enough data
6.8
50
Not enough data
6.8
49
Not enough data
6.9
50
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.5
420
Not enough data
8.8
452
Not enough data
9.0
458
Not enough data
8.5
340
Not enough data
8.4
340
Not enough data
8.4
326
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
497
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
364
Not enough data
8.8
422
Not enough data
8.8
450
Platform Data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
375
Not enough data
8.6
273
Platform
Not enough data
8.1
555
Not enough data
7.4
407
Not enough data
7.8
303
Not enough data
8.6
569
9.0
5
8.8
556
Not enough data
8.8
544
Not enough data
8.6
555
7.3
5
8.6
567
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
8.2
333
Not enough data
8.8
481
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Conversational Automation - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Automation - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Predictive Analytics - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance & Policy - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Multi‑System Integration - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Proactive Intervention - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agent Governance - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
Not enough data
8.6
94
Not enough data
8.7
92
Not enough data
8.9
98
Not enough data
8.6
82
Course Delivery
Not enough data
8.9
106
Not enough data
8.9
111
Not enough data
9.1
95
Course Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
86
Not enough data
8.8
90
Not enough data
8.9
74
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Interface
Not enough data
8.9
76
Not enough data
8.6
77
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.8
106
Not enough data
8.8
122
Not enough data
8.6
106
Not enough data
8.7
105
Not enough data
8.6
131
Not enough data
8.7
123
Not enough data
8.7
130
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
6.7
10
Not enough data
6.7
10
Time Tracking
Not enough data
9.0
148
Not enough data
8.1
129
Not enough data
7.5
112
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
180
|
Verified
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.7
123
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
213
Not enough data
8.6
242
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
248
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
228
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
254
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.7
266
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
208
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
158
Not enough data
8.9
251
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
252
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - AI Agents
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
Platform
Not enough data
8.1
555
Not enough data
7.4
407
Not enough data
7.8
303
Not enough data
8.6
569
9.0
5
8.8
556
Not enough data
8.8
544
Not enough data
8.6
555
7.3
5
8.6
567
Platform
Not enough data
8.1
555
Not enough data
7.4
407
Not enough data
7.8
303
Not enough data
8.6
569
9.0
5
8.8
556
Not enough data
8.8
544
Not enough data
8.6
555
7.3
5
8.6
567
Workforce Management Platform Features
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
169
Not enough data
9.1
269
Not enough data
8.9
258
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
195
Not enough data
9.1
250
Not enough data
8.6
171
Not enough data
8.8
188
Platform
Not enough data
8.1
555
Not enough data
7.4
407
Not enough data
7.8
303
Not enough data
8.6
569
9.0
5
8.8
556
Not enough data
8.8
544
Not enough data
8.6
555
7.3
5
8.6
567
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ExponentHR and Paycom are categorized as Core HR
Unique Categories
ExponentHR has no unique categories
Paycom is categorized as Compensation Planning, Training Management Systems, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Time Tracking, AI Chatbots, Benefits Administration, Background Check, Employee Scheduling, Benefits Support, Expense Management, Corporate Learning Management Systems, Multi-Country Payroll, HCM Software, HR Service Delivery, Earned Wage Access, Compensation Management, Job Search Sites, Career Management, Workforce Management, Course Authoring, HR Compliance, Performance Management, Time & Attendance, eLearning Content, Payroll, Microlearning Platforms, Onboarding, Harassment Prevention Training, and AI Agents for HR
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ExponentHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Paycom
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
25.0%
Marketing and Advertising
18.8%
Utilities
6.3%
Supermarkets
6.3%
Staffing and Recruiting
6.3%
Other
37.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.5%
Hospital & Health Care
7.0%
Information Technology and Services
4.2%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.0%
Retail
3.0%
Other
75.3%
Discussions
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What kind of employee training does Paycom provide and what’s the implementation process?
3 Comments
AL
"Paycom reps have shown up on-site and given training. However, on the business side of things, they can be lacking. The reference guides kind of miss the...Read more
What is your experience with the software?
2 Comments
AG
Our experience was positive. Coming from ADP, Paycom was a complete package and simplified our systems. We've definitely saved a lot of money that way....Read more
Has anyone used the Expense management tool? Has it served to be useful?
2 Comments
DL
Multi project management is a crucial part of running a successful business. Companies https://www.epicflow.com/features/competence-management/ are often...Read more
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