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Paycom vs UKG Pro

Paycom6.5/10

UKG Pro6.0/10

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The short answer

Both sell by quote. Paycom runs HR and payroll on a single database for small, midsize and enterprise employers, and its team implements most clients within three months.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 11 sources, most recently checked

Paycom

Best for
US employers that want payroll, HR, time and hiring in one database and one login

Choose Paycom if

  • You want employees to review, fix and approve their own paychecks before payroll runs.
  • You want daily pay by direct deposit or a payroll card.
  • You are a small or midsize employer.
  • You want the vendor’s own team to implement, usually within three months.

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UKG Pro

Best for
Large employers wanting HR, payroll and time in one suite

Choose UKG Pro if

  • You need scheduling and strategic workforce planning in the HCM.
  • You run shift work in healthcare, retail, hospitality, the public sector or logistics.
  • You want SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR stated by the vendor.
  • You want an HR service delivery module for employee self-service.

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Paycom wins 1UKG Pro wins 02 ties

Paycom vs UKG Pro by dimension
DimensionPaycomUKG Pro
PricingNeither publishes prices. Paycom quotes a Core set per suite plus Complete tools and a one-time implementation fee. Quote only1Quote onlyQuote only
Fit and supportPaycom serves every company size with a dedicated specialist. UKG Pro targets enterprises, so it is less suited to small businesses. Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises2Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesEnterprises
SecurityPaycom lists five ISO certifications, including 27001, and SAML 2.0 sign-on. UKG Pro states SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR, with SAML, OIDC, WS-Federation and SWA sign-on. Yes3ISO 27001SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR

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Key differences

Where Paycom and UKG Pro differ (5)
AttributePaycomUKG Pro
Best forSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises2Enterprises4
Single sign-onSAML 2.03SAML, OIDC, WS-Federation, SWA5
Founded1998220206
HeadquartersOklahoma City, Oklahoma2Lowell, Massachusetts and Weston, Florida, US6
OwnershipPublicly traded2Private equity-backed6
Show 6 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (6)
AttributePaycomUKG Pro
Pricing modelQuote only1Quote only7
Price transparencyQuote only1Quote only7
DeploymentCloud2Cloud7
Mobile apps84
ISO 2700139
Automatic tax filing1011

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Neither publishes prices. Paycom quotes a Core set per suite plus Complete tools and a one-time implementation fee.

Capabilities. Both cover payroll, HR, talent and time. UKG Pro adds scheduling, strategic workforce planning, HR service delivery and compliance modules; Paycom adds employee-run paycheck checks and daily pay.

Integrations. UKG Pro offers an API and webhooks. Paycom sends general ledger reports for direct import and enrollment feeds to benefit carriers. Neither publishes an integration count.

Fit and support. Paycom serves every company size with a dedicated specialist. UKG Pro targets enterprises, so it is less suited to small businesses.

Security. Paycom lists five ISO certifications, including 27001, and SAML 2.0 sign-on. UKG Pro states SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR, with SAML, OIDC, WS-Federation and SWA sign-on.

Neither one?

Paylocity

Paylocity has the highest LeadChange Score in HCM Software after excluding these two (6.8/10).

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Frequently asked questions

Is UKG a good payroll company?

UKG Pro runs payroll across 160+ countries with automated compliance tools and customizable reports. It is built for enterprises, so it is less suited to small businesses.

Who is Paycom’s biggest competitor?

In our HCM category, Paycom sits next to Paylocity, ADP Workforce Now, UKG Pro, Workday HCM and Dayforce. Against UKG Pro, Paycom reaches smaller employers and lets employees approve their own paychecks.

Is Paycom or UKG better for a midsize company?

Paycom lists midsize employers among its targets and implements most clients within three months. UKG Pro targets enterprises, with scheduling and workforce planning built for large shift-based workforces.

How much do Paycom and UKG Pro cost?

Both quote every client. Paycom builds the quote from a Core set per suite plus any Complete tools, with a one-time implementation fee.

Do Paycom and UKG Pro support global payroll?

Yes. Paycom lists Global HCM in over 190 countries; UKG Pro lists global payroll across 160+ countries.

What AI do Paycom and UKG Pro use?

Paycom’s IWant searches employee, applicant and policy data by command, and GONE decides time-off requests from your rules. UKG Pro uses Bryte AI.

Which is better for small businesses, Paycom or UKG Pro?

Paycom lists small businesses among the sizes it is built for; UKG Pro is built for enterprises.

Is Paycom or UKG Pro more secure?

Both Paycom and UKG Pro state ISO 27001. UKG Pro states SOC 2 Type II and GDPR (unverified for Paycom).

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Sources

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Quotes from the sources
  1. Paycom Paycom pricing (Paycom)“Paycom provides customized pricing, so organizations pay only for what they need.” “With Paycom, each quote is customized to the functionality a company needs and the number of employees.”
  2. Paycom paycom.com/about“Paycom supports small, medium and enterprise-sized companies across the education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, retail and transportation industries and more.” “Founded 1998 Public company Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: PAYC)”
  3. Paycom paycom.com/about/security“Five (27001, 22301, 9001, 27701 and 42001)” “We also offer SAML 2.0 (SSO) so clients can manage through their chosen identity provider application.”
  4. UKG Pro ukg.com/products/ukg-pro“UKG Pro Human Capital Management (HCM) software helps enterprise organizations streamline HR, payroll, and talent in one seamless suite” “Can employees access UKG Pro on mobile? Yes, UKG Pro offers mobile access so employees and managers can handle timekee”
  5. Okta okta.com/integrations/ukg-pro“SAML SWA WS-Federation OIDC”
  6. Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UKG“Founded April 1, 2020; 6 years ago” “UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) is an American multinational technology company with dual headquarters in Lowell, Massachusetts, and Weston, Florida.”
  7. Software Advice softwareadvice.com/scheduling/ukg-pro-profile“Get Price Quote” “For Cloud”
  8. Paycom paycom.com/payroll-hr-mobile-app“Paycom’s single, user-friendly app gives your workforce 24/7 access to manage its data and tasks with ease”
  9. UKG Trust Center trustcenter.ukg.com“COMPLIANCE ISO/IEC 27001” “COMPLIANCE SOC 1 Type 2 5 COMPLIANCE SOC 2 Type 2”
  10. Paycom paycom.com/software/payroll“Paycom handles payroll taxes, garnishments and filings — helping protect your business from costly penalties — all within a single payroll management software.”
  11. UKG ukg.com/products/features/payroll“UKG offers tax filing, W-2/1099 distribution, check printing, garnishment processing, reconciliation reporting, and new-hire reporting.”

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