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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (74.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (55.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Paycom
Star Rating
(1,519)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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Star Rating
(2,345)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (55.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about UKG ReadySummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that UKG Ready excels in Time, Attendance, and PTO management with a score of 9.0, while Paycom follows closely with 8.8. Reviewers mention that UKG Ready's intuitive interface for tracking time off requests is particularly user-friendly.
- Reviewers mention that UKG Ready's Web Portal received a score of 9.1, slightly lower than Paycom's 9.2. Users on G2 appreciate Paycom's seamless integration of self-service features, allowing employees to manage their information easily.
- Users say that UKG Ready shines in Ease of Setup with a score of 8.5 compared to Paycom's 7.9. Reviewers highlight that UKG Ready's onboarding process is straightforward, making it easier for HR teams to implement the software quickly.
- G2 users report that both products perform well in Payroll Entry, with UKG Ready scoring 9.0 and Paycom at 9.1. However, users mention that Paycom's direct deposit feature is particularly praised for its reliability and speed.
- Reviewers mention that UKG Ready has a slight edge in Quality of Support with a score of 8.8, while Paycom scores 8.5. Users appreciate UKG Ready's responsive customer service, often highlighting quick resolution times for issues.
- Users report that both platforms are strong in Performance and Reliability, with UKG Ready at 8.9 and Paycom at 8.8. However, reviewers mention that UKG Ready's performance during peak times is notably consistent, which is crucial for larger organizations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Paycom
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Paycom
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
1,249
9.1
1,980
Ease of Use
8.5
1,266
8.8
2,008
Ease of Setup
7.9
713
8.5
1,362
Ease of Admin
8.3
728
8.0
584
Quality of Support
8.5
1,152
8.8
1,675
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
724
8.5
560
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
1,208
8.7
1,958
Features by Category
Core HR
8.5
396
8.4
380
8.8
437
9.0
409
7.9
274
Feature Not Available
8.4
313
8.5
350
8.6
367
8.5
354
8.6
403
8.9
296
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
6.7
60
Platform
8.1
553
8.4
559
7.4
406
8.1
420
7.8
301
8.1
399
8.6
565
8.6
539
8.8
554
8.7
528
8.8
543
8.6
488
8.6
554
8.6
537
8.6
565
8.6
529
Expense Reports
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
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Expense Management
6.9
17
Not enough data
6.7
17
Not enough data
Travel Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
8.1
632
Feature Not Available
8.1
636
7.9
179
|
Verified
8.2
629
Mobile
9.2
147
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
139
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
97
Not enough data
8.4
109
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
105
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
212
8.6
712
8.6
240
|
Verified
8.7
769
8.6
247
|
Verified
8.6
730
8.8
226
|
Verified
8.7
684
8.8
253
|
Verified
8.8
769
Platform
8.7
265
|
Verified
8.7
777
7.9
207
|
Verified
8.3
672
8.0
157
8.3
631
8.9
249
|
Verified
8.9
785
8.9
251
|
Verified
8.6
736
Feature Not Available
7.9
635
Employee Self Service
9.2
875
|
Verified
9.1
960
|
Verified
8.7
755
|
Verified
8.7
861
|
Verified
9.0
814
|
Verified
8.7
881
|
Verified
Administration
9.1
808
|
Verified
9.0
963
|
Verified
8.8
826
|
Verified
8.9
977
|
Verified
9.4
854
|
Verified
9.2
923
|
Verified
8.6
530
|
Verified
8.4
741
|
Verified
9.1
779
|
Verified
8.9
851
|
Verified
8.9
667
|
Verified
8.7
832
|
Verified
9.0
765
|
Verified
9.0
901
|
Verified
9.2
764
|
Verified
9.0
806
|
Verified
9.2
759
|
Verified
9.0
803
|
Verified
Taxes
9.0
779
|
Verified
8.9
831
|
Verified
8.9
719
|
Verified
8.7
781
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.7
729
Integration
8.1
487
8.4
744
|
Verified
8.6
597
8.9
802
|
Verified
8.2
498
8.5
731
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.6
754
|
Verified
Platform
8.7
761
|
Verified
8.7
897
|
Verified
8.9
772
|
Verified
8.7
903
|
Verified
8.9
811
|
Verified
8.8
909
|
Verified
8.8
722
|
Verified
8.9
850
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
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
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
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
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
8.1
553
8.4
559
7.4
406
8.1
420
7.8
301
8.1
399
8.6
565
8.6
539
8.8
554
8.7
528
8.8
543
8.6
488
8.6
554
8.6
537
8.6
565
8.6
529
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
8.8
313
8.9
1072
Logistics
8.7
315
8.7
1085
8.8
304
8.7
1066
8.3
265
8.7
969
Management
8.1
247
8.5
1018
8.4
274
8.8
1034
8.5
309
8.9
1052
9.0
347
9.0
1118
8.9
343
8.9
1103
9.2
354
9.1
1138
8.9
312
8.8
1034
Monitoring
8.5
257
8.8
997
8.7
296
8.8
1000
Feature Not Available
8.8
984
Processing
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Compliance
8.6
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Integration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Reporting
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Customization
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
HR Content
8.5
38
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
Logistics
9.0
38
Not enough data
9.2
39
Not enough data
7.5
34
Not enough data
Management
7.6
33
Not enough data
8.5
36
Not enough data
7.8
36
Not enough data
8.5
39
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.3
29
Not enough data
7.3
29
Not enough data
Basics
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
Content
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
Performance
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.8
106
Not enough data
8.8
122
Not enough data
8.6
106
Not enough data
8.6
130
Not enough data
8.7
123
Not enough data
8.7
129
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
77
Not enough data
Platform Data
8.6
74
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
75
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.5
73
Not enough data
8.1
70
Not enough data
8.1
70
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Background Check Administration
8.4
244
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
140
Not enough data
8.9
143
Not enough data
Background Check Data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
151
Not enough data
Background Check Additional Functionality
8.5
126
Not enough data
9.0
144
Not enough data
8.9
131
Not enough data
AI Insight Check - Background Check
6.7
21
Not enough data
AI Investigation and Verification - Background Check
6.7
21
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.8
122
Not enough data
8.7
105
Not enough data
8.6
130
Not enough data
8.7
123
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.6
106
Not enough data
8.7
129
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.6
130
Not enough data
8.7
129
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
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
Not enough data
Platform
8.1
553
8.4
559
7.4
406
8.1
420
7.8
301
8.1
399
8.6
565
8.6
539
8.8
554
8.7
528
8.8
543
8.6
488
8.6
554
8.6
537
8.6
565
8.6
529
Platform Basics
8.9
66
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
68
Not enough data
Platform Content
9.1
69
Not enough data
9.2
68
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
9.1
68
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.2
68
Not enough data
9.2
66
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Performance
8.9
68
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
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
Not enough data
Benchmarking and Equity - Compensation Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
79
Not enough data
8.2
83
Not enough data
Platform
8.1
553
8.4
559
7.4
406
8.1
420
7.8
301
8.1
399
8.6
565
8.6
539
8.8
554
8.7
528
8.8
543
8.6
488
8.6
554
8.6
537
8.6
565
8.6
529
Platform Content
8.1
20
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
8.1
21
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.2
21
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.8
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
Platform Content
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
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
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.5
44
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.7
43
Not enough data
8.4
41
Not enough data
8.4
42
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
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
Not enough data
Performance reviews
8.2
125
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
95
Not enough data
8.6
142
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
8.3
133
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
82
Not enough data
Feedback
8.5
86
Not enough data
8.0
69
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data
8.5
154
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
143
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
7.0
33
Not enough data
6.8
32
Not enough data
Payments
7.9
25
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Financial wellness
7.3
23
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
8.1
24
Not enough data
Administration
8.3
25
Not enough data
8.6
25
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
Platform - Compensation Planning
8.2
20
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
19
Not enough data
8.5
20
Not enough data
8.5
20
Not enough data
Additional Features - Compensation Planning
8.6
20
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
6.8
37
7.3
15
6.7
37
7.3
15
6.8
38
7.7
14
Sourcing
Feature Not Available
8.1
158
8.3
270
8.0
172
7.6
46
7.3
17
7.9
50
8.1
20
7.7
48
7.4
16
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.4
251
8.1
160
7.9
46
8.0
21
8.0
47
8.5
19
7.0
44
7.3
16
7.1
44
7.6
18
7.4
44
7.6
16
7.6
46
7.8
20
Platform
8.1
553
8.4
559
7.4
406
8.1
420
7.8
301
8.1
399
8.6
565
8.6
539
8.8
554
8.7
528
8.8
543
8.6
488
8.6
554
8.6
537
8.6
565
8.6
529
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
6.8
37
7.6
15
6.9
38
7.1
15
6.7
37
6.9
15
Agentic AI - Onboarding
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
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.5
420
Not enough data
8.8
451
Not enough data
9.0
458
Not enough data
8.5
339
Not enough data
8.4
340
Not enough data
8.4
326
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
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
Not enough data
Platform Data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
375
Not enough data
8.6
273
Not enough data
Platform
8.1
553
8.4
559
7.4
406
8.1
420
7.8
301
8.1
399
8.6
565
8.6
539
8.8
554
8.7
528
8.8
543
8.6
488
8.6
554
8.6
537
8.6
565
8.6
529
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.2
333
Not enough data
8.8
481
Not enough data
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
8.6
94
Not enough data
8.7
92
Not enough data
8.9
98
Not enough data
8.6
82
Not enough data
Course Delivery
8.9
106
Not enough data
8.9
111
Not enough data
9.1
95
Not enough data
Course Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
86
Not enough data
8.8
90
Not enough data
8.9
74
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Interface
8.9
76
Not enough data
8.6
77
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
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
130
Not enough data
8.7
123
Not enough data
8.7
129
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
6.7
10
Not enough data
6.7
10
Not enough data
Time Tracking
9.0
143
9.1
929
8.1
126
8.7
813
7.5
111
8.6
744
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
8.1
632
Feature Not Available
8.1
636
7.9
179
|
Verified
8.2
629
Mobile Time Tracking
8.7
120
9.0
795
Administration
8.4
212
8.6
712
8.6
240
|
Verified
8.7
769
8.6
247
|
Verified
8.6
730
8.8
226
|
Verified
8.7
684
8.8
253
|
Verified
8.8
769
Platform
8.7
265
|
Verified
8.7
777
7.9
207
|
Verified
8.3
672
8.0
157
8.3
631
8.9
249
|
Verified
8.9
785
8.9
251
|
Verified
8.6
736
Feature Not Available
7.9
635
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
8.1
553
8.4
559
7.4
406
8.1
420
7.8
301
8.1
399
8.6
565
8.6
539
8.8
554
8.7
528
8.8
543
8.6
488
8.6
554
8.6
537
8.6
565
8.6
529
Platform
8.1
553
8.4
559
7.4
406
8.1
420
7.8
301
8.1
399
8.6
565
8.6
539
8.8
554
8.7
528
8.8
543
8.6
488
8.6
554
8.6
537
8.6
565
8.6
529
Workforce Management Platform Features
Feature Not Available
8.2
271
8.6
169
8.3
311
9.1
269
9.2
396
8.9
258
8.9
376
Feature Not Available
8.3
291
Feature Not Available
8.2
267
8.6
195
8.5
310
9.1
250
8.8
369
8.6
171
8.3
273
8.8
188
8.2
301
Platform
8.1
553
8.4
559
7.4
406
8.1
420
7.8
301
8.1
399
8.6
565
8.6
539
8.8
554
8.7
528
8.8
543
8.6
488
8.6
554
8.6
537
8.6
565
8.6
529
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Paycom and UKG Ready are categorized as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Time Tracking, HCM Software, Workforce Management, Time & Attendance, Payroll, and Core HR
Unique Categories
Paycom is categorized as Compensation Planning, Training Management Systems, AI Chatbots, Benefits Administration, Background Check, Employee Scheduling, Benefits Support, Expense Management, Corporate Learning Management Systems, Multi-Country Payroll, HR Service Delivery, Earned Wage Access, Compensation Management, Job Search Sites, Career Management, Course Authoring, HR Compliance, Performance Management, eLearning Content, Microlearning Platforms, Onboarding, Harassment Prevention Training, and AI Agents for HR
UKG Ready has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Paycom
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
UKG Ready
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
7.6%
Hospital & Health Care
6.7%
Information Technology and Services
4.3%
Retail
3.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
2.9%
Other
75.4%
Hospital & Health Care
11.2%
Retail
6.0%
Education Management
4.3%
Manufacturing
3.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.7%
Other
71.0%
Discussions
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
Best practice for refunding garnishments & bonus over payments
9 Comments
BJ
I had no idea it could be done like that. How would you handle refunding a bonus paid in error? Oh..................THANK YOU!Read more
Using calendar in Kronos in other applications
3 Comments
LP
Did you ever get any good answers here. I would love for time off requests to flow to the calendar (outlook) as showing OOO. Read more
Is there an easier way to enter things like raises with multiple job codes
3 Comments
KB
We used an import for our minimum wage job rate that went up last year and now this Jan. There is an import for the Primary code and a separate one for the...Read more
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