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Paycom
Star Rating
(5,798)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (74.9% of reviews)
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Star Rating
(389)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.9% of reviews)
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Zoho People excels in user-friendliness, with many users praising its intuitive interface and easy navigation. One user highlighted how the platform keeps all employee information and HR tasks in one place, simplifying attendance and leave management.
- Users say that Paycom offers a straightforward experience, making it easy for employees to understand processes. Reviewers appreciate having access to everything they need for work, including tax information and schedules, which enhances their overall satisfaction with the platform.
- According to verified reviews, Zoho People stands out for its quick setup process, with users noting that the initial onboarding was smooth and efficient. This ease of setup is a significant advantage for organizations looking to implement HR solutions without extensive delays.
- Reviewers mention that Paycom has a slight edge in time tracking capabilities, with users finding it easy to complete timesheets and manage attendance. This feature is particularly beneficial for companies that require precise tracking of employee hours and project time.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Zoho People has a strong focus on integration with other Zoho apps, some users feel it could improve in customization options. This feedback suggests that while the platform is reliable, there may be limitations for organizations with unique workflow needs.
- Users report that Paycom's support quality is commendable, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. This aspect is crucial for businesses that rely on timely assistance to resolve issues and maintain smooth operations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Paycom
No pricing availableZoho People
FREE
Free Trial
- Employee database management
- Time-off management (Leave)
Free Trial
Paycom
No trial information availableZoho People
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
1,281
8.9
306
Ease of Use
9.1
3,279
8.9
307
Ease of Setup
7.8
735
8.6
142
Ease of Admin
8.2
743
8.4
75
Quality of Support
8.5
1,182
8.3
288
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
739
8.5
75
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
1,240
9.6
287
Features by Category
Core HR
8.5
398
9.0
134
8.8
438
9.0
145
7.9
274
8.5
120
8.4
313
8.6
102
|
Verified
8.6
367
8.7
121
8.6
404
8.9
120
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
8.4
57
Platform
8.1
555
8.4
126
7.4
407
8.4
113
7.8
303
8.2
112
8.6
569
9.0
123
8.8
556
8.9
125
8.8
544
8.4
120
8.6
555
8.8
123
8.6
567
8.9
124
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
8.3
127
Feature Not Available
8.0
114
7.9
180
|
Verified
8.1
122
Mobile
9.2
147
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
139
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
8.1
98
Not enough data
8.4
109
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
105
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
213
8.7
140
8.6
242
|
Verified
8.8
148
8.6
248
|
Verified
8.8
142
8.8
228
|
Verified
8.7
138
8.8
254
|
Verified
8.9
150
Platform
8.7
266
|
Verified
8.8
143
8.0
208
|
Verified
8.3
127
8.0
158
8.3
130
8.9
251
|
Verified
8.9
147
8.9
252
|
Verified
8.6
139
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Employee Self Service
9.2
882
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
764
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
823
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
817
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
832
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
862
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
536
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
785
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
673
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
770
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
769
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
764
|
Verified
Not enough data
Taxes
9.0
786
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
723
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Integration
8.1
492
Not enough data
8.6
601
Not enough data
8.2
501
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
8.7
764
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
776
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
821
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
726
|
Verified
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.9
87
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
8.9
87
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
555
8.4
126
7.4
407
8.4
113
7.8
303
8.2
112
8.6
569
9.0
123
8.8
556
8.9
125
8.8
544
8.4
120
8.6
555
8.8
123
8.6
567
8.9
124
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
314
Not enough data
Logistics
8.7
317
Not enough data
8.8
305
Not enough data
8.3
266
Not enough data
Management
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
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.5
258
Not enough data
8.7
297
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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
39
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
HR Content
8.5
39
Not enough data
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
Logistics
9.0
39
Not enough data
9.2
40
Not enough data
7.5
35
Not enough data
Management
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
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.3
30
Not enough data
7.4
30
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
131
Not enough data
8.7
123
Not enough data
8.7
130
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
245
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
141
Not enough data
8.9
144
Not enough data
Background Check Data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
152
Not enough data
Background Check Additional Functionality
8.5
127
Not enough data
9.0
145
Not enough data
8.9
132
Not enough data
AI Insight Check - Background Check
6.8
22
Not enough data
AI Investigation and Verification - Background Check
6.8
22
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.8
122
Not enough data
8.7
105
Not enough data
8.6
131
Not enough data
8.7
123
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.6
106
Not enough data
8.7
130
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.6
131
Not enough data
8.7
130
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
555
8.4
126
7.4
407
8.4
113
7.8
303
8.2
112
8.6
569
9.0
123
8.8
556
8.9
125
8.8
544
8.4
120
8.6
555
8.8
123
8.6
567
8.9
124
Operations
Not enough data
9.3
32
Not enough data
8.9
31
Not enough data
8.7
31
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
9.1
30
Platform Basics
9.0
67
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
69
Not enough data
Platform Content
9.1
70
Not enough data
9.2
69
Not enough data
8.7
68
Not enough data
9.1
69
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.2
69
Not enough data
9.2
67
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Performance
8.9
69
Not enough data
9.0
64
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
555
8.4
126
7.4
407
8.4
113
7.8
303
8.2
112
8.6
569
9.0
123
8.8
556
8.9
125
8.8
544
8.4
120
8.6
555
8.8
123
8.6
567
8.9
124
Platform Content
8.2
21
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
8.2
22
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.3
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
22
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.6
22
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
8.7
97
|
Verified
8.5
95
8.6
95
|
Verified
8.6
142
|
Verified
8.6
96
|
Verified
Goals
8.3
133
|
Verified
8.7
98
|
Verified
8.3
82
8.5
98
|
Verified
Feedback
8.5
86
8.5
98
|
Verified
8.0
69
8.5
97
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Data
8.5
154
|
Verified
8.9
98
|
Verified
8.7
143
|
Verified
8.6
96
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
7.0
33
7.5
14
6.8
32
7.1
14
Payments
8.0
26
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Financial wellness
7.4
24
Not enough data
7.9
25
Not enough data
8.2
25
Not enough data
Administration
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
8.9
25
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
8.3
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
Not enough data
Additional Features - Compensation Planning
8.6
21
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
6.8
37
Not enough data
6.7
37
Not enough data
6.8
38
Not enough data
Sourcing
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
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
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
Not enough data
Platform
8.1
555
8.4
126
7.4
407
8.4
113
7.8
303
8.2
112
8.6
569
9.0
123
8.8
556
8.9
125
8.8
544
8.4
120
8.6
555
8.8
123
8.6
567
8.9
124
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
6.8
37
Not enough data
6.9
38
Not enough data
6.7
37
Not enough data
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
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
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
555
8.4
126
7.4
407
8.4
113
7.8
303
8.2
112
8.6
569
9.0
123
8.8
556
8.9
125
8.8
544
8.4
120
8.6
555
8.8
123
8.6
567
8.9
124
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
131
Not enough data
8.7
123
Not enough data
8.7
130
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
148
8.8
162
8.1
129
8.5
153
7.5
112
8.5
144
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
8.3
127
Feature Not Available
8.0
114
7.9
180
|
Verified
8.1
122
Mobile Time Tracking
8.7
123
8.9
145
Administration
8.4
213
8.7
140
8.6
242
|
Verified
8.8
148
8.6
248
|
Verified
8.8
142
8.8
228
|
Verified
8.7
138
8.8
254
|
Verified
8.9
150
Platform
8.7
266
|
Verified
8.8
143
8.0
208
|
Verified
8.3
127
8.0
158
8.3
130
8.9
251
|
Verified
8.9
147
8.9
252
|
Verified
8.6
139
Feature Not Available
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
8.1
555
8.4
126
7.4
407
8.4
113
7.8
303
8.2
112
8.6
569
9.0
123
8.8
556
8.9
125
8.8
544
8.4
120
8.6
555
8.8
123
8.6
567
8.9
124
Platform
8.1
555
8.4
126
7.4
407
8.4
113
7.8
303
8.2
112
8.6
569
9.0
123
8.8
556
8.9
125
8.8
544
8.4
120
8.6
555
8.8
123
8.6
567
8.9
124
Workforce Management Platform Features
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.6
169
8.8
110
9.1
269
9.2
124
8.9
258
9.2
125
Feature Not Available
8.7
115
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.6
195
8.6
114
9.1
250
8.7
115
8.6
171
8.6
99
8.8
188
8.7
113
Platform
8.1
555
8.4
126
7.4
407
8.4
113
7.8
303
8.2
112
8.6
569
9.0
123
8.8
556
8.9
125
8.8
544
8.4
120
8.6
555
8.8
123
8.6
567
8.9
124
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Paycom and Zoho People are categorized as Time Tracking, Workforce Management, Performance Management, and Core HR
Unique Categories
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, Course Authoring, HR Compliance, Time & Attendance, eLearning Content, Payroll, Microlearning Platforms, Onboarding, Harassment Prevention Training, and AI Agents for HR
Zoho People is categorized as Healthcare HR
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Paycom
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zoho People
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
9.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.5%
Manufacturing
4.0%
Automotive
3.8%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.5%
Other
74.0%
Information Technology and Services
29.1%
Computer Software
10.5%
Marketing and Advertising
5.5%
Financial Services
4.7%
Staffing and Recruiting
3.9%
Other
46.3%
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
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