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Compare Harvest and Paycom 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (74.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Harvest
Star Rating
(830)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansPaycom
Star Rating
(1,608)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (74.9% 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 Harvest excels in ease of use, with users appreciating its intuitive interface and straightforward time tracking features. One user highlighted how it allows for real-time visualization of work processes, making it a productive tool for managing projects.
- Users say that Paycom shines in its reporting capabilities, particularly with its Report Center. Reviewers have noted the flexibility to create customized reports, which is a significant advantage for those needing to manage data requests efficiently.
- According to verified reviews, Harvest is praised for its quick implementation process, with many users finding the onboarding wizard intuitive and easy to navigate. This contrasts with Paycom, where some users have mentioned challenges during setup, indicating a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that Paycom offers a comprehensive solution for managing the employee lifecycle, integrating everything from recruiting to payroll. This holistic approach helps minimize errors and improve compliance, which is a significant benefit for mid-market companies.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Harvest provides excellent performance and reliability, with users reporting high satisfaction in tracking time to projects and tasks. This reliability is crucial for teams that depend on accurate time management for billing and project tracking.
- Users express that while both platforms have strong support, Harvest's quality of support is slightly higher, with users noting responsive assistance and helpful resources. In contrast, Paycom's support, while adequate, has received mixed feedback regarding responsiveness.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Paycom
No pricing availableFree Trial
Harvest
Free Trial is available
Paycom
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
744
8.7
1,262
Ease of Use
9.1
743
8.5
1,279
Ease of Setup
9.0
268
7.9
724
Ease of Admin
8.8
249
8.3
733
Quality of Support
8.7
450
8.5
1,164
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
217
8.4
729
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
721
8.1
1,221
Features by Category
Core HR
Not enough data
8.5
396
Not enough data
8.8
437
Not enough data
7.9
274
Not enough data
8.4
313
Not enough data
8.6
367
Not enough data
8.6
403
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
568
Not enough data
8.8
556
Not enough data
8.8
544
Not enough data
8.6
555
Not enough data
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
8.7
351
Feature Not Available
8.4
267
Feature Not Available
8.3
323
7.9
179
|
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
8.2
97
Not enough data
8.4
109
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
105
|
Verified
Administration
8.5
325
8.4
212
8.5
333
8.6
241
|
Verified
8.4
343
8.6
247
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
227
|
Verified
8.7
362
8.8
253
|
Verified
Platform
8.4
389
8.7
265
|
Verified
8.3
262
7.9
207
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
157
9.1
417
8.9
250
|
Verified
8.6
317
8.9
251
|
Verified
7.7
219
Feature Not Available
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
9.2
878
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
759
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
817
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
810
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
830
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
857
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
533
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
782
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
670
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
767
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
766
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
762
|
Verified
Taxes
Not enough data
9.0
782
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
721
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Integration
Not enough data
8.1
489
Not enough data
8.6
600
Not enough data
8.2
500
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.7
763
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
775
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
814
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
724
|
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
568
Not enough data
8.8
556
Not enough data
8.8
544
Not enough data
8.6
555
Not enough data
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
Cost Tracking
8.6
172
Not enough data
8.5
181
Not enough data
8.5
175
Not enough data
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
568
Not enough data
8.8
556
Not enough data
8.8
544
Not enough data
8.6
555
Not enough data
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
568
Not enough data
8.8
556
Not enough data
8.8
544
Not enough data
8.6
555
Not enough data
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
270
Not enough data
7.6
46
Not enough data
7.9
50
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
568
Not enough data
8.8
556
Not enough data
8.8
544
Not enough data
8.6
555
Not enough data
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
339
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
568
Not enough data
8.8
556
Not enough data
8.8
544
Not enough data
8.6
555
Not enough data
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
9.3
622
9.0
146
9.2
619
8.1
128
8.9
542
7.5
111
Client Invoicing
8.7
351
Feature Not Available
8.4
267
Feature Not Available
8.3
323
7.9
179
|
Verified
Mobile Time Tracking
9.4
564
8.7
122
Administration
8.5
325
8.4
212
8.5
333
8.6
241
|
Verified
8.4
343
8.6
247
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
227
|
Verified
8.7
362
8.8
253
|
Verified
Platform
8.4
389
8.7
265
|
Verified
8.3
262
7.9
207
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
157
9.1
417
8.9
250
|
Verified
8.6
317
8.9
251
|
Verified
7.7
219
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
568
Not enough data
8.8
556
Not enough data
8.8
544
Not enough data
8.6
555
Not enough data
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
568
Not enough data
8.8
556
Not enough data
8.8
544
Not enough data
8.6
555
Not enough data
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
568
Not enough data
8.8
556
Not enough data
8.8
544
Not enough data
8.6
555
Not enough data
8.6
567
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Harvest and Paycom are categorized as Time Tracking
Unique Categories
Harvest is categorized as Project Cost Management
Paycom is categorized as Compensation Planning, Training Management Systems, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), 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, Core HR, Onboarding, Harassment Prevention Training, and AI Agents for HR
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Harvest
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
Marketing and Advertising
28.0%
Information Technology and Services
14.5%
Computer Software
8.2%
Design
3.9%
Internet
2.8%
Other
42.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.6%
Hospital & Health Care
6.7%
Information Technology and Services
4.4%
Retail
3.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
2.9%
Other
75.4%
Discussions
What is the ultimate intention for the use of harvest?
3 Comments
JC
Track your time and manage the hours spent on each project. You can even start a timer when you start a task. Read more
What is the best way to keep my team actively logging time?
2 Comments
JS
Have them use a browser plugin that will allow them to more easily manage time. Training and ease of use are the best way to drive adoption. If you have...Read more
What is the easiest way to manage changing pay rate in many projects for a single client?
1 Comment
EC
I believe you can go to Team >Click on yourself>Edit profile>Basic Info. Change your billable rate in there and it should appy to all your projects. Read more
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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