Compare Hubstaff and Paychex 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.99 2 user minumum Per Month
Contact Vendor for Pricing
Hubstaff
Star Rating
(2,208)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.99 2 user minumum Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansPaychex
Star Rating
(1,645)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Vendor for Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Hubstaff excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive interface and ease of use. Users appreciate features like the ability to easily switch accounts and the auto-stop timer, which helps prevent overtracking time.
- According to verified reviews, Paychex shines in customer support, with users highlighting the helpfulness of their representatives. One user specifically mentioned the quick responses from support staff, which can be crucial for businesses needing immediate assistance.
- Reviewers mention that Hubstaff's time tracking capabilities are robust, providing clear visibility into productivity and project progress. Users enjoy the balance of accountability and flexibility, making it easier to manage time without feeling overwhelmed by the system.
- Users say that Paychex offers a comprehensive solution for managing the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment to retirement. The Hiring module is particularly noted for its effectiveness in managing multiple job openings, which can streamline HR processes.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Hubstaff's reporting features are highly rated, allowing teams to generate insightful reports that aid in decision-making. This capability is often seen as a significant advantage for businesses looking to analyze productivity trends.
- According to recent feedback, while Paychex provides solid payroll features, some users feel it could improve in areas like ease of setup and integration with other tools. This can pose challenges for businesses looking for a seamless experience across their software ecosystem.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Hubstaff
Starter
$4.99
2 user minumum Per Month
- Time tracking
- Timesheets
- Activity levels
Free Trial
Hubstaff
Free Trial is available
Paychex
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,480
8.7
1,315
Ease of Use
9.0
2,014
8.5
1,376
Ease of Setup
9.1
1,312
8.3
986
Ease of Admin
8.6
575
8.5
963
Quality of Support
8.9
1,300
8.3
1,269
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
557
8.5
961
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
1,467
7.5
1,293
Features by Category
Core HR
Not enough data
8.1
114
Not enough data
7.9
107
Not enough data
7.8
53
Not enough data
8.1
77
Not enough data
8.4
114
Not enough data
7.8
115
Generative AI
Not enough data
4.3
5
Platform
8.8
132
7.5
312
8.6
128
7.4
165
8.8
127
Feature Not Available
9.2
131
8.3
400
9.2
131
8.5
410
9.1
129
8.0
292
9.1
133
8.2
401
9.1
129
8.5
424
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
8.5
736
Feature Not Available
8.4
731
Feature Not Available
8.5
727
8.2
75
|
Verified
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
791
8.0
135
|
Verified
8.9
793
7.9
137
|
Verified
8.7
773
8.1
141
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
131
|
Verified
9.0
819
8.3
199
|
Verified
Platform
9.0
871
8.2
217
|
Verified
8.4
729
7.7
99
|
Verified
8.7
726
6.9
35
9.0
857
8.2
208
|
Verified
8.5
739
8.0
149
|
Verified
8.3
725
7.5
76
|
Verified
Employee Self Service
9.2
273
8.6
855
|
Verified
8.9
266
8.0
547
|
Verified
8.4
270
8.3
530
|
Verified
Administration
9.1
275
8.7
861
|
Verified
9.0
269
7.9
563
|
Verified
8.6
268
9.3
933
|
Verified
8.5
259
8.5
407
|
Verified
8.3
260
8.9
780
|
Verified
8.4
260
8.7
564
|
Verified
9.1
256
8.6
458
|
Verified
8.4
252
9.2
783
|
Verified
8.4
250
9.1
832
|
Verified
Taxes
8.1
258
9.1
880
|
Verified
8.1
252
9.0
835
|
Verified
8.0
244
9.1
828
|
Verified
Integration
8.7
250
7.8
264
|
Verified
9.2
256
7.7
303
|
Verified
8.8
251
7.7
307
|
Verified
8.8
252
7.6
266
|
Verified
Platform
9.3
252
8.6
862
|
Verified
9.3
250
8.6
841
|
Verified
9.4
252
8.7
877
|
Verified
9.3
247
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
190
Not enough data
8.2
226
Not enough data
8.4
211
Not enough data
7.9
152
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
190
Not enough data
8.2
226
Not enough data
8.4
211
Not enough data
8.3
223
Not enough data
7.9
152
Not enough data
7.6
102
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
8.8
132
7.5
312
8.6
128
7.4
165
8.8
127
Feature Not Available
9.2
131
8.3
400
9.2
131
8.5
410
9.1
129
8.0
292
9.1
133
8.2
401
9.1
129
8.5
424
Compliance
Not enough data
6.7
10
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
9.0
288
7.3
25
Logistics
9.1
294
7.9
30
9.0
291
7.5
27
9.0
284
6.7
25
Management
9.0
284
6.5
19
9.0
283
7.4
20
8.9
288
7.7
25
9.2
286
8.0
30
9.2
285
8.1
30
9.2
286
8.4
31
9.1
281
7.6
28
Monitoring
8.9
282
7.6
25
9.0
280
7.6
26
9.0
286
7.1
26
Cost Tracking
8.8
116
Not enough data
8.6
111
Not enough data
8.5
110
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
62
Not enough data
9.3
62
Not enough data
8.7
58
Not enough data
9.2
60
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
8.8
58
Not enough data
8.9
59
Not enough data
Platform Data
9.0
62
Not enough data
8.9
57
Not enough data
8.7
55
Not enough data
9.0
58
Not enough data
Setup
9.2
107
Not enough data
9.2
105
Not enough data
9.0
103
Not enough data
9.0
107
Not enough data
Management
9.0
104
Not enough data
8.9
101
Not enough data
8.9
103
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
101
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
9.3
21
Not enough data
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
6.8
21
Not enough data
6.6
50
Not enough data
7.6
22
|
Verified
Platform
8.8
132
7.5
312
8.6
128
7.4
165
8.8
127
Feature Not Available
9.2
131
8.3
400
9.2
131
8.5
410
9.1
129
8.0
292
9.1
133
8.2
401
9.1
129
8.5
424
Background Check Administration
Not enough data
8.0
21
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
8.6
91
Not enough data
9.2
89
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
Platform Performance
8.9
92
Not enough data
8.8
91
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
8.3
89
Not enough data
8.1
85
Not enough data
8.3
89
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
89
Not enough data
8.0
89
Not enough data
8.5
90
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
89
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.2
112
Not enough data
9.4
115
Not enough data
9.1
114
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.9
111
Not enough data
8.8
107
Not enough data
8.8
107
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
112
Not enough data
8.9
109
Not enough data
8.7
106
Not enough data
9.1
110
Not enough data
8.9
107
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
Platform Basics
9.3
92
Not enough data
9.2
94
Not enough data
Platform Administration
9.1
93
Not enough data
9.2
90
Not enough data
9.3
90
Not enough data
Platform Payment Content
9.3
91
Not enough data
9.2
94
Not enough data
9.3
92
Not enough data
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
7.5
245
Not enough data
7.6
247
Not enough data
7.5
246
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.8
643
Not enough data
9.0
657
Not enough data
8.1
591
Not enough data
8.9
682
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Logging
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
561
Not enough data
8.1
538
Not enough data
8.2
554
Not enough data
Feedback
8.7
616
Not enough data
8.6
558
Not enough data
Productivity - Employee Monitoring
9.1
264
Not enough data
9.3
268
Not enough data
8.9
259
Not enough data
8.6
255
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
8.0
15
Not enough data
8.2
13
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
8.1
15
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
8.8
132
7.5
312
8.6
128
7.4
165
8.8
127
Feature Not Available
9.2
131
8.3
400
9.2
131
8.5
410
9.1
129
8.0
292
9.1
133
8.2
401
9.1
129
8.5
424
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
130
Not enough data
7.5
52
Not enough data
7.9
61
Not enough data
7.8
83
Not enough data
7.9
101
Platform Data
Not enough data
7.7
57
Not enough data
7.9
78
Not enough data
7.6
64
Platform
8.8
132
7.5
312
8.6
128
7.4
165
8.8
127
Feature Not Available
9.2
131
8.3
400
9.2
131
8.5
410
9.1
129
8.0
292
9.1
133
8.2
401
9.1
129
8.5
424
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
6.6
50
Not enough data
8.3
117
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
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
9.2
986
8.3
218
9.3
1001
8.4
132
8.9
885
8.4
95
Client Invoicing
8.5
736
Feature Not Available
8.4
731
Feature Not Available
8.5
727
8.2
75
|
Verified
Mobile Time Tracking
9.0
910
8.3
151
Administration
8.6
791
8.0
135
|
Verified
8.9
793
7.9
137
|
Verified
8.7
773
8.1
141
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
131
|
Verified
9.0
819
8.3
199
|
Verified
Platform
9.0
871
8.2
217
|
Verified
8.4
729
7.7
99
|
Verified
8.7
726
6.9
35
9.0
857
8.2
208
|
Verified
8.5
739
8.0
149
|
Verified
8.3
725
7.5
76
|
Verified
Platform
8.8
132
7.5
312
8.6
128
7.4
165
8.8
127
Feature Not Available
9.2
131
8.3
400
9.2
131
8.5
410
9.1
129
8.0
292
9.1
133
8.2
401
9.1
129
8.5
424
Platform
8.8
132
7.5
312
8.6
128
7.4
165
8.8
127
Feature Not Available
9.2
131
8.3
400
9.2
131
8.5
410
9.1
129
8.0
292
9.1
133
8.2
401
9.1
129
8.5
424
Workforce Management Platform Features
8.6
118
8.8
31
8.9
122
8.0
27
9.4
127
8.6
68
8.8
119
8.4
67
8.4
118
8.4
29
8.7
115
Feature Not Available
9.1
119
8.8
41
9.1
116
9.0
59
8.6
115
7.7
27
8.7
115
8.2
38
Platform
8.8
132
7.5
312
8.6
128
7.4
165
8.8
127
Feature Not Available
9.2
131
8.3
400
9.2
131
8.5
410
9.1
129
8.0
292
9.1
133
8.2
401
9.1
129
8.5
424
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Hubstaff and Paychex are categorized as Time & Attendance, Time Tracking, Workforce Management, and Payroll
Unique Categories
Hubstaff is categorized as Contractor Payments, Contractor Management, Absence Management, Project Cost Management, Employee Scheduling, Employee Monitoring, and Workflow Management
Paychex is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, PEO Providers, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Benefits Administration, Performance 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
Hubstaff
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
15.4%
Computer Software
14.4%
Marketing and Advertising
8.3%
Real Estate
3.5%
Accounting
3.3%
Other
55.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.0%
Construction
6.2%
Hospital & Health Care
4.7%
Real Estate
3.9%
Retail
3.9%
Other
74.4%
Discussions
Is Hubstaff legal?
5 Comments
BS
Yes, it is.Read more
What is Hubstaff used for?
4 Comments
NG
Time tracking of employees, comes in very handy when your setup is WFHRead more
How does Hubstaff measure activity?
3 Comments
KJ
Activity measures how active users are on their mouse and keyboard.
51-100% You're in the zone. Way to go!
21-50% Depending on the work, this is a...Read more
We have reduced employees, yet still pay the same bi-monthly fee. Shouldn't it be lower?
7 Comments
EG
There is probably a base rate, determined by a minimum number of employees. As long as you have more than the minimum number of employees, the fee would be...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
Could you gear the instructions to the CLIENT instead of the PayChex representative?
2 Comments
EG
Paychex provided a printout that we give to employees that tells them how to set up their accounts. When I set up the company's online account a few years...Read more
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