Compare Paychex and Zoho Recruit 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (81.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Vendor for Pricing
$30/Recuiter/Month
Paychex
Star Rating
(1,646)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Vendor for Pricing
Learn more about PaychexZoho Recruit
Star Rating
(1,828)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$30/Recuiter/Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Zoho Recruit excels in customization, allowing users to tailor workflows and candidate stages to fit their unique hiring processes. This flexibility is highlighted by a user who appreciates how the system feels tailored rather than restrictive, making it easier to manage the entire hiring process in one place.
- Users say that Paychex offers a comprehensive solution for managing the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to retirement. One reviewer noted the impressive Hiring module, which simplifies the management of multiple job openings, showcasing its strength in providing an all-in-one platform.
- Reviewers mention that Zoho Recruit's user-friendly interface and ease of setup contribute to a smoother onboarding experience. Users have praised the platform for keeping job openings and candidates organized without the hassle of managing separate files, which enhances day-to-day usability.
- According to verified reviews, Paychex stands out for its responsive customer support, with users highlighting the helpfulness of representatives who provide timely answers to questions. This level of support can be crucial for small businesses navigating the complexities of hiring.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while both platforms have similar scores for ease of use, Zoho Recruit slightly edges out with a more intuitive design that helps users feel more in control of their hiring processes. This is particularly beneficial for those who manage hiring alongside other responsibilities.
- Users report that Zoho Recruit's robust features for sourcing and candidate identification significantly enhance the recruitment process, with one user noting the ability to keep everything in one place, which streamlines their workflow. In contrast, Paychex has received mixed feedback in this area, indicating room for improvement.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Zoho Recruit
STANDARD EDITION
$30
/Recuiter/Month
Free Edition Features +
- Product Customization
- Field Level Security
- Custom Links
Free Trial
Paychex
No trial information availableZoho Recruit
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
1,315
8.7
1,422
Ease of Use
8.5
1,376
8.5
1,439
Ease of Setup
8.3
986
8.2
1,163
Ease of Admin
8.5
963
8.4
1,111
Quality of Support
8.3
1,269
8.1
1,255
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
961
8.5
1,048
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
1,293
9.0
1,340
Features by Category
Core HR
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
Not enough data
Generative AI
4.3
5
Not enough data
Platform
7.5
312
8.3
695
|
Verified
7.4
165
8.1
534
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
527
|
Verified
8.3
400
8.5
684
|
Verified
8.5
410
8.6
700
|
Verified
8.0
292
8.2
577
|
Verified
8.2
401
8.4
630
|
Verified
8.5
424
8.5
697
|
Verified
Expense Reports
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
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Travel Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
Mobile
7.6
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
13
Not enough data
7.8
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.5
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.0
134
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
136
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
140
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
130
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
198
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
216
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
98
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
34
Not enough data
8.2
207
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
148
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
Employee Self Service
8.6
854
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
546
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
529
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.7
860
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
562
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
932
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
407
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
779
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
563
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
457
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
782
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
831
|
Verified
Not enough data
Taxes
9.1
879
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
834
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
827
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
7.8
263
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
302
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
306
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
265
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
861
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
840
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
876
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
728
|
Verified
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.2
232
Not enough data
7.9
195
Not enough data
7.0
112
Not enough data
8.3
172
Not enough data
8.5
189
Not enough data
8.2
225
Not enough data
8.4
210
Not enough data
7.9
151
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.2
232
Not enough data
7.9
195
Not enough data
7.0
112
Not enough data
8.3
172
Not enough data
8.5
189
Not enough data
8.2
225
Not enough data
8.4
210
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
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
7.5
312
8.3
695
|
Verified
7.4
165
8.1
534
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
527
|
Verified
8.3
400
8.5
684
|
Verified
8.5
410
8.6
700
|
Verified
8.0
292
8.2
577
|
Verified
8.2
401
8.4
630
|
Verified
8.5
424
8.5
697
|
Verified
Compliance
6.7
10
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
6.7
10
Not enough data
Platform
6.5
9
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
Support
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
Not enough data
Automation
7.4
26
Not enough data
Logistics
8.0
31
Not enough data
7.6
28
Not enough data
6.9
26
Not enough data
Management
6.7
20
Not enough data
7.5
21
Not enough data
7.8
26
Not enough data
8.1
31
Not enough data
8.2
31
Not enough data
8.4
32
Not enough data
7.7
29
Not enough data
Monitoring
7.7
26
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
7.2
27
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
6.7
20
8.3
668
|
Verified
6.6
49
8.4
629
|
Verified
7.5
21
|
Verified
8.8
748
|
Verified
Platform
7.5
312
8.3
695
|
Verified
7.4
165
8.1
534
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
527
|
Verified
8.3
400
8.5
684
|
Verified
8.5
410
8.6
700
|
Verified
8.0
292
8.2
577
|
Verified
8.2
401
8.4
630
|
Verified
8.5
424
8.5
697
|
Verified
Background Check Administration
8.0
20
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
Background Check Data
7.8
9
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
Background Check Additional Functionality
6.7
8
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
5.2
7
Not enough data
AI Insight Check - Background Check
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
AI Investigation and Verification - Background Check
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
6.7
20
8.3
668
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
648
|
Verified
6.6
49
8.4
629
|
Verified
7.5
21
|
Verified
8.8
748
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Recruiting Automation
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Platform
7.5
312
8.3
695
|
Verified
7.4
165
8.1
534
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
527
|
Verified
8.3
400
8.5
684
|
Verified
8.5
410
8.6
700
|
Verified
8.0
292
8.2
577
|
Verified
8.2
401
8.4
630
|
Verified
8.5
424
8.5
697
|
Verified
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
5.0
8
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
5.6
8
Not enough data
Goals
6.0
8
Not enough data
6.2
7
Not enough data
Feedback
6.5
9
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
Data
6.7
8
Not enough data
6.7
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Candidate Management
Not enough data
8.7
156
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
151
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
138
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
153
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
131
|
Verified
Communication
Not enough data
8.5
143
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
149
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
144
|
Verified
Onboarding
Not enough data
8.6
134
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
138
|
Verified
Analytics
Not enough data
8.7
147
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
143
|
Verified
Reports
6.8
11
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
Cleaning
6.4
13
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
5.7
9
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
7.7
64
Recruitment Platform - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Recruitment AI - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Agentic AI - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
7.1
8
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.0
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Sourcing
8.0
15
8.3
619
8.2
13
8.2
574
Not enough data
8.4
27
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.6
26
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.1
15
8.4
603
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
9.2
31
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.7
24
Not enough data
8.6
27
Platform
7.5
312
8.3
695
|
Verified
7.4
165
8.1
534
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
527
|
Verified
8.3
400
8.5
684
|
Verified
8.5
410
8.6
700
|
Verified
8.0
292
8.2
577
|
Verified
8.2
401
8.4
630
|
Verified
8.5
424
8.5
697
|
Verified
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.3
22
Agentic AI - Onboarding
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
Not enough data
Platform Content
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
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
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
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.6
56
Not enough data
7.9
77
Not enough data
7.6
64
Not enough data
Platform
7.5
312
8.3
695
|
Verified
7.4
165
8.1
534
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
527
|
Verified
8.3
400
8.5
684
|
Verified
8.5
410
8.6
700
|
Verified
8.0
292
8.2
577
|
Verified
8.2
401
8.4
630
|
Verified
8.5
424
8.5
697
|
Verified
Recruiting and Onboarding
6.6
49
8.4
629
|
Verified
8.3
116
Not enough data
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
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.4
106
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
118
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
110
|
Verified
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.6
101
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
110
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
104
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
105
|
Verified
Platform Performance
Not enough data
8.7
116
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
109
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
108
|
Verified
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.6
125
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
105
|
Verified
Time Tracking
8.3
217
Not enough data
8.3
131
Not enough data
8.4
94
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
8.3
150
Not enough data
Administration
8.0
134
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
136
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
140
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
130
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
198
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
216
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
98
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
34
Not enough data
8.2
207
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
148
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
7.5
312
8.3
695
|
Verified
7.4
165
8.1
534
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
527
|
Verified
8.3
400
8.5
684
|
Verified
8.5
410
8.6
700
|
Verified
8.0
292
8.2
577
|
Verified
8.2
401
8.4
630
|
Verified
8.5
424
8.5
697
|
Verified
Platform
7.5
312
8.3
695
|
Verified
7.4
165
8.1
534
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
527
|
Verified
8.3
400
8.5
684
|
Verified
8.5
410
8.6
700
|
Verified
8.0
292
8.2
577
|
Verified
8.2
401
8.4
630
|
Verified
8.5
424
8.5
697
|
Verified
Workforce Management Platform Features
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
Not enough data
Platform
7.5
312
8.3
695
|
Verified
7.4
165
8.1
534
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
527
|
Verified
8.3
400
8.5
684
|
Verified
8.5
410
8.6
700
|
Verified
8.0
292
8.2
577
|
Verified
8.2
401
8.4
630
|
Verified
8.5
424
8.5
697
|
Verified
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Paychex and Zoho Recruit are categorized as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Unique Categories
Paychex is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Time Tracking, PEO Providers, Time & Attendance, 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
Zoho Recruit is categorized as Recruitment Marketing, Staffing, Recruiting Automation, and Recruitment Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Paychex
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zoho Recruit
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
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.0%
Construction
6.2%
Hospital & Health Care
4.7%
Real Estate
3.9%
Retail
3.9%
Other
74.4%
Staffing and Recruiting
31.4%
Information Technology and Services
11.1%
Human Resources
10.1%
Computer Software
5.1%
Management Consulting
2.8%
Other
39.5%
Discussions
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
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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
How do I integrate zoho with slack?
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PB
they have integrations for a lot of zoho services, none for Zoho Recruit at the moment.Read more
What is Zoho Recruit?
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Official Response from Zoho Recruit
Zoho Recruit is an easy-to-use Applicant Tracking System (ATS) that helps staffing agencies and recruiting departments track job openings, resumes,...Read more
What is the difference between staffing agencies version and internal recruitment version?
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Official Response from Zoho Recruit
Except for Client and Contact Management in the staffing agencies version all modules remain the same for both the versions.
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