The short answer
Both sell by custom quote. Paycom serves small, midsize and enterprise employers on one database, and its Beti lets employees review and approve their own paychecks before payroll runs.
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Paycom wins 2Dayforce wins 12 ties
| Dimension | Paycom | Dayforce |
|---|---|---|
| PricingNeither publishes prices: Paycom quotes each client and adds a one-time implementation fee to the quote, and Dayforce also quotes every account. Quote only | Quote only | Quote only |
| CapabilitiesDayforce runs HR, payroll and global payroll, workforce management, talent and planning on a single employee record, with pay calculated continuously as time is captured. Paycom covers payroll, talent acquisition, talent management, time and labor and HR on one database. HR, Payroll and global payroll, Workforce management (scheduling, time), Talent (skills, recruiting, succession), Planning and analytics, On-demand pay | 10 of 12 core capabilities | 11 of 12 core capabilities |
| IntegrationsPaycom offers general ledger exports through GL Concierge and enrollment feeds to benefit carriers. Dayforce keeps HR, pay, time and talent on one record. Neither publishes an integrations marketplace. Beti: employees review, fix and approve their own paychecks before payroll runs, Everyday daily pay by direct deposit or Vault Visa payroll card, GL Concierge general ledger reports for direct import, Benefits to Carrier enrollment feeds, Direct Data Exchange: usage and ROI dashboard, Global HCM in over 190 countries | 0 documented | 5 documented |
| Fit and supportPaycom serves small, midsize and enterprise employers, assigns a dedicated specialist and implements most organizations within three months. Dayforce targets mid-market and enterprise employers with dedicated customer success teams. Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Mid-market companies, enterprises |
| SecurityPaycom states ISO 27001 and SAML 2.0 single sign-on. Dayforce is less suited to buyers who need a named certification on the vendor's own pages. Yes | ISO 27001 | SOC 2, GDPR |
| Attribute | Paycom | Dayforce |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Mid-market companies, enterprises |
| Support channels | Dedicated specialist, Live operators, Help Center | Dedicated customer success teams, Powerpay support team, Dayforce customer community, Global assistance |
| Typical implementation | Most organizations are implemented within three months | Standardized implementation methodology; no published timeline |
| Founded | 1998 | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Minneapolis, Minnesota, US |
| Ownership | Publicly traded | Private equity-backed |
| Attribute | Paycom | Dayforce |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Quote only | Quote only |
| Price transparency | Quote only | Quote only |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Mobile apps | ||
| Single sign-on | SAML 2.0 | |
| Automatic tax filing |
Pricing. Neither publishes prices: Paycom quotes each client and adds a one-time implementation fee to the quote, and Dayforce also quotes every account.
Capabilities. Dayforce runs HR, payroll and global payroll, workforce management, talent and planning on a single employee record, with pay calculated continuously as time is captured. Paycom covers payroll, talent acquisition, talent management, time and labor and HR on one database.
Integrations. Paycom offers general ledger exports through GL Concierge and enrollment feeds to benefit carriers. Dayforce keeps HR, pay, time and talent on one record. Neither publishes an integrations marketplace.
Fit and support. Paycom serves small, midsize and enterprise employers, assigns a dedicated specialist and implements most organizations within three months. Dayforce targets mid-market and enterprise employers with dedicated customer success teams.
Security. Paycom states ISO 27001 and SAML 2.0 single sign-on. Dayforce is less suited to buyers who need a named certification on the vendor's own pages.
Paylocity has the highest LeadChange Score in HCM Software after excluding these two (6.8/10).
Paycom lists small businesses among its customers; Dayforce targets mid-market and enterprise employers.
Neither publishes prices. Paycom quotes each client and includes a one-time implementation fee in the quote; Dayforce quotes every account.
Dayforce is owned by Thoma Bravo and is based in Minneapolis. Paycom is a public company based in Oklahoma City.
Both: Dayforce lists payroll in over 200 countries and territories, and Paycom's Global HCM covers over 190 countries.
Yes. Paycom offers daily pay by direct deposit or a Vault Visa payroll card, and Dayforce offers on-demand pay for employees.
Only Paycom states ISO 27001. Only Dayforce states SOC 2 Type II and GDPR.
Paycom ranks #4 of 10 in our HCM software ranking. Besides Dayforce, the highest-scored are Paylocity, ADP Workforce Now, and SAP SuccessFactors. Every alternative, matched to the reason you might switch: Paycom alternatives.
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