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HRIS Software

HRIS Software Comparison

Every HRIS product we track, side by side: LeadChange Score, published pricing and verified features, each value checked against the vendor’s own documentation.

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By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 90 sources, facts checked

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HRIS Software comparison table

HRIS Software comparison: LeadChange Score, pricing and verified features
ProductScorePricing modelOpen APISOC 2 Type IIMobile appsAutomatic tax filing
Rippling1–59.3Base fee + per employeeYesYesiOS, AndroidYes
BambooHR6–109.2Per employeeYesYesiOS, AndroidYes
Zoho People11–148.9Per userYesYesiOS, AndroidNot disclosed
Namely15–188.6Per employeeYesNot disclosedYesYes
Leapsome19–217.5Per employeeYesYesNot disclosedNot disclosed
HR Cloud22–256.4Quote onlyYesYesiOS, AndroidNo
HiBob26–286.1Per employeeYesYesiOS, AndroidNot disclosed
Paychex Flex29–326.1Base fee + per employeeYesNot disclosedPaychex Flex app (iOS), Paychex Flex app (Android), Paychex Flex Time Kiosk appYes
Workable33–36Primarily an applicant tracking system; HRIS module is secondary6.1Tiered plansYesYesiOS, AndroidNot disclosed
OnPay37,386.0Base fee + per employeeNot disclosedYesNot disclosedYes
Gusto39–415.7Base fee + per employeeYesNot disclosediOS (Gusto Mobile), Android (Gusto Mobile)Yes
Deel42–44Primarily an employer of record (EOR) provider; HRIS module is secondary5.6Per employeeYesYesNot disclosedYes
Paylocity45–495.6Base fee + per employeeYesYesiOS, Android, Apple WatchYes
Paycom50–525.5Quote onlyNot disclosedNot disclosedYesYes
UKG Ready53–555.5Quote onlyNot disclosedYesYesYes
Workday HCM56–585.3Quote onlyNot disclosedYesYesNot disclosed
Paycor59–62Primarily payroll software; HRIS module is secondary4.1Quote onlyYesYesYesYes
ADP RUN Powered by ADP63–653.2Quote onlyYesNot disclosedRUN Powered by ADP app (iOS), RUN Powered by ADP app (Android)Yes
Netchex66–68Primarily payroll software; HRIS module is secondary3.1Quote onlyYesNot disclosedYesYes
ADP Workforce Now69–72Not scoredQuote onlyYesNot disclosedYesYes
Dayforce73–77Not scoredQuote onlyYesYesYesYes
Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM78,79Not scoredQuote onlyYesNot disclosedNot disclosedNot disclosed
isolved People Cloud80–82Not scoredQuote onlyYesNot disclosedYesYes
SAP SuccessFactors83–86Not scoredQuote onlyYesYesYesNot disclosed
Kallidus Sapling87–89Not scoredQuote onlyYesYesNot disclosedNot disclosed

Not disclosed = the vendor doesn’t publish it.

Price comparison

HRIS Software starting prices
ProductStarting pricePricing modelPricing details
Zoho People$3/user/mo11Per userZoho People plans and prices
Deel$5/employee/mo90Per employeeDeel pricing
Leapsome$7/employee/mo (Agentic HRIS Foundation plan)19Per employeeLeapsome plans and prices
Namely$9/employee/mo15Per employeeWhat Namely costs
BambooHR$250/mo flat up to 25 employees, then $10.25/employee/mo6Per employeeWhat BambooHR costs
OnPay$120/mo + $7/employee/mo37Base fee + per employeeOnPay pricing
Gusto$180/mo + $22/employee/mo (Premium plan)39Base fee + per employeeGusto plans and prices
Workable$99/mo (Standard (HR) plan, up to 20 employees)33Tiered plansWorkable ATS pricing
RipplingSee plansRippling plans and prices
Paychex FlexSee plansPaychex Flex pricing
HR CloudQuote onlyQuote onlyHR Cloud plans and prices
HiBobQuote onlyPer employeeWhat HiBob costs
PaylocityQuote onlyBase fee + per employeePaylocity plans and prices
PaycomQuote onlyQuote onlyPaycom pricing
UKG ReadyQuote onlyQuote onlyWhat UKG Ready costs
Workday HCMQuote onlyQuote onlyWhat Workday HCM costs
PaycorQuote onlyQuote onlyPaycor plans and prices
ADP RUN Powered by ADPQuote onlyQuote onlyADP RUN Powered by ADP plans and prices
NetchexQuote onlyQuote onlyNetchex pricing
ADP Workforce NowQuote onlyQuote onlyWhat ADP Workforce Now costs
DayforceQuote onlyQuote onlyDayforce pricing
Oracle Fusion Cloud HCMQuote onlyQuote onlyOracle Fusion Cloud HCM plans and prices
isolved People CloudQuote onlyQuote onlyWhat isolved People Cloud costs
SAP SuccessFactorsQuote onlyQuote onlyWhat SAP SuccessFactors costs
Kallidus SaplingQuote onlyQuote onlyKallidus Sapling plans and prices

Lowest published monthly price of a plan for HRIS software, cheapest first at 25 employees. “See plans”: priced on another basis; “Quote only”: no published price.

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Frequently asked questions

Which HRIS software has the highest LeadChange Score?

Of the 25 HRIS software products in this comparison, the highest LeadChange Scores belong to Rippling (9.3/10), BambooHR (9.2), and Zoho People (8.9).

What is the cheapest HRIS software?

Zoho People lists the lowest price among the HRIS products compared here: $3 per user a month, billed annually, or $75 for 25 people. Deel ($125) and Leapsome ($175) come next at that size; quote-only products are not included.

Do HRIS platforms publish their prices?

Of the 25 products compared, 7 publish a list price we can compare and 15 are quote-only (HR Cloud, HiBob, Paylocity, Paycom, and 11 more).

Which HRIS platforms offer a free trial?

Rippling, BambooHR, Zoho People, Leapsome, Workable, and OnPay list a free trial, according to their vendors: 6 of the 25 compared.

Which HRIS platforms in this comparison have SOC 2 Type II?

Rippling, BambooHR, Zoho People, Leapsome, HR Cloud, and 11 more state SOC 2 Type II compliance; Rippling, Zoho People, Leapsome, and 7 more also hold ISO 27001. That is 16 of the 25 products in this comparison.

Which HRIS platforms in this comparison have a mobile app?

Rippling, BambooHR, Zoho People, Namely, HR Cloud, and 15 more confirm a mobile app; 5 of the 25 products in this comparison do not document one.

Which HRIS platforms in this comparison support single sign-on?

Rippling, BambooHR, Zoho People, Leapsome, HR Cloud, and 11 more document single sign-on; 9 of the 25 products in this comparison do not.

How we research

Ranked by the LeadChange Score, computed only from verified facts: capability coverage (30%), pricing and value (20%), integrations and API (15%), security (15%), fit and support (10%) and data confidence (10%), times a category fit. Products with too few verified facts are not scored yet and come last. Payment never changes a score or a position.

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Sources

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  1. Rippling rippling.com/pricing“While most Rippling products are billed on a simple per-employee, per-month basis, some may be charged at (or include) a monthly basis fee.”
  2. Rippling developer.rippling.com/llms.txt“Rippling’s current public API is the REST Platform API v2 on `https://rest.ripplingapis.com`. ... Authenticate customer and internal integrations with a Bearer API token. Authenticate App Shop partner apps with OAuth 2.0.”
  3. Rippling rippling.com/trust/security“Rippling's SOC 2 Type 2 report covers the trust services categories of Security, Confidentiality, and Availability, and is audited annually.”
  4. Rippling (Apple App Store listing) apps.apple.com/us/app/rippling-hr-it-finance/id1231325957“Rippling makes it easy to access your benefits, request time off, submit expenses, view paystubs, share passwords, and more—all from your phone. ... Requires iOS 16.4 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.”
  5. Rippling rippling.com/products/payroll“Click “run” and let Rippling handle the rest. We automatically calculate payroll taxes and file them with the correct federal, state, and local agencies at precisely the right time.”
  6. BambooHR bamboohr.com/pricing“For companies with more than 25 employees, our HR software is priced on a per-employee, per-month basis. BambooHR pricing starts at $10.25 USD per employee per month for Core, $17.50 USD per employee per month for Pro, and $25 USD per employee per month for Elite. Volume discounts are applied automatically”
  7. BambooHR documentation.bamboohr.com/docs/getting-started“The BambooHR API is a RESTful Internet protocol built around making semantically meaningful HTTPS requests”
  8. BambooHR trust.bamboohr.com“SOC 2 Type 2”
  9. BambooHR bamboohr.com/platform/hr-data-and-reporting/mobile-app“Yes, the BambooHR Mobile App is free to download. You’ll need an active BambooHR account provided by your employer to access its features and functionality.”
  10. BambooHR bamboohr.com/platform/payroll“Yes. BambooHR handles federal, state, and local payroll tax filing for your US-based employees.”
  11. Zoho Corporation zoho.com/people/zohopeople-pricing.html“ESSENTIAL HR US$3 US$3 /user/month billed annually”
  12. Zoho Corporation zoho.com/people/api/overview.html“Forms API Cases API Timesheet API Onboarding API Announcements API Leave Tracker API Attendance API”
  13. Zoho zoho.com/compliance.html“Zoho is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant.”
  14. Zoho Corporation zoho.com/people/peopleapp.html“Zoho People's iOS and Android apps let employees, managers and HR executives seamlessly perform their HR activities even when they're remote.”
  15. Namely namely.com/lp/pricing“Pricing for Namely Now starts at $9 per employee per month!”
  16. Namely developers.namely.com“The Namely API is a REST-based API that returns JSON-encoded responses and uses standard HTTP response codes, authentication, and verbs.”
  17. Namely namely.com/hr/employee-mobile-app“The mobile app delivers essential tools that empower employees to manage time, pay, and personal information from anywhere.”
  18. Namely namely.com/payroll“Tax Compliance and Filing”
  19. Leapsome leapsome.com/pricing“Start with the HR platform foundation, then add the modules that support your people priorities. One price per employee per month, no setup fees.” “Pro $10 $5/employee/month”
  20. Leapsome leapsome.com/product/integrations“And in the unlikely event you don't see yours? We support custom API and SFTP integrations — just talk to our team!”
  21. Leapsome trust.leapsome.com“SOC 2 Type II ISO 27001:2022 GDPR CCPA”
  22. HR Cloud hrcloud.com/software-pricing-and-program-trials“HR Cloud quotes your organization based on headcount, plan and add-ons.”
  23. HR Cloud hrcloud.com/faq“We also offer APIs for deeper integrations with custom or proprietary systems.” “HR Cloud does not offer native payroll processing.”
  24. HR Cloud hrcloud.com/soc2-data-security-compliance-protocol“keep it all away from prying eyes inside our SOC2 Type 2 compliant software solutions.”
  25. HR Cloud hrcloud.com/employee-mobile-app“The HR Cloud® app can be easily distributed using the App Store and Google Play for fast adoption.”
  26. HiBob hibob.com/pricing-plans“Is HiBob priced per employee? Yes, of course. HiBob pricing is generally calculated on a per-employee basis, making it easy to scale as your organization grows.” “Core includes: ... Mobile App”
  27. HiBob apidocs.hibob.com“Welcome to the Developer Docs. Here you'll find clear, practical documentation to help you get started with the Public API and build integrations with Bob.”
  28. HiBob hibob.com/privacy/security“SOC 2 Type II We undergo routine audits to receive updated SOC 2 Type II reports, available upon request and subject to a signed NDA.”
  29. Paychex paychex.com/payroll/paychex-flex-essentials“Our most affordable option: Only $39/mo. + $5 per employee”
  30. Paychex paychex.com/integrations“Plus, Paychex APIs and developer resources make building applications, connections, and solution integrations easier than ever.”
  31. Paychex paychex.com/apps/mobile-app“Employees can download the Paychex Flex® app for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and log in using their Paychex account credentials.”
  32. Paychex paychex.com/payroll“We automatically calculate, file, and pay your payroll taxes for you.”
  33. Workable Workable: Pricing“Pick your plan Fair, transparent, pricing for your complete Recruiting and HR solution. ... 1 - 20 employees 21 - 50 employees 51 - 100 employees 101 - 200 employees 201 - 400 employees 401 - 600 employees 601 - 800 employees 801 - 1000 employees 1000+ employees” “Standard ... $299 /month $3,588 /year MONTHLY ANNUALLY - SAVE 20% ... Premier ... $599 /month $7,188 /year Pay annually ... Enterprise ... $719 /month $8,628 /year Pay annually ... Recruiting ... HR ... Addons Texting + $89 /mo Video interviews + $109 /mo Assessments + $59 /mo ... Performance & Engagement + $39 /mo ... Contact us for a quote”
  34. Workable workable.com/developers“Use our API to show jobs on your website, get data from your Workable account, or bring in candidates from other systems.”
  35. Workable workable.com/security“SOC 2 (Type II) Trust Services Principles Contact us for access”
  36. Workable workable.com“Empower on-the-go managers and employees with a single, easy-to-deploy app for iOS and Android.”
  37. OnPay onpay.com/payroll/software/costs-pricing“Get started at just $49 base + $6/worker per month. No hidden fees, ever.” “Federal, state, and local tax filings included”
  38. OnPay onpay.com/security“Third-party Certification: OnPay holds third-party auditor certification with the AICPA’s SOC program and is SOC 2 Type II compliant.”
  39. Gusto gusto.com/product/pricing“$49/mo + $6/mo per person” “We file federal, state, and local payroll tax forms on your company's behalf (things like Form W-2, Form 1099, Form 940, Form 941, Form 8974, and others).”
  40. Gusto docs.gusto.com“Leverage Gusto's API to build your own in-app payroll solution, customized for your users' needs, with Gusto Embedded.”
  41. Gusto Payroll (Gusto)“Yes, you can run payroll, check payroll status, add and view team members and manage your team all from the Gusto mobile app. Download the iOS app here and the Google Play app here.”
  42. Deel deel.com/pricing“$599 per EOR employee per month” “Managed payroll, tax filings, and reporting across EOR and PEO employees”
  43. Deel developer.deel.com/home“REST, webhooks, MCP, and a CLI for hiring, payroll, HR, and compliance.”
  44. Deel Trust Center trust.deel.com“Deel is SOC 2 type II certified.”
  45. U.S. SEC (Paylocity Form 10-K) sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1591698/000159169826000069/pcty-20260630.htm“Recurring fees for each client generally include a base fee in addition to a fee based on the number of client employees and the number of products a client uses.”
  46. Paylocity developer.paylocity.com/integrations/docs/getting-started“Paylocity offers access to APIs that allow customers and partners to access desired data quickly and securely for building integrations.”
  47. Paylocity paylocity.com/company/protecting-our-clients“We engage reputable audit firms who perform annual independent attestations for SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type II, which cover controls related to financial reporting, security, confidentiality, and availability.”
  48. Paylocity paylocity.com/products/capabilities/mobile“To download Paylocity's HR & payroll Mobile App, simply visit your device's app store (e.g., Google Play Store for Android or App Store for iOS).”
  49. Paylocity paylocity.com/who-we-serve/multi-state-payroll“Automated federal, state, and local tax filings, ensuring accuracy and reducing administrative burden.”
  50. Paycom paycom.com/pricing“With Paycom, each quote is customized to the functionality a company needs and the number of employees.”
  51. 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”
  52. 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.”
  53. UKG ukg.com/products/ukg-ready/plans“Connect with a UKG sales expert to receive a personalized quote, explore plan options, and get guidance on selecting the plan that best fits your business needs.”
  54. UKG Trust Center trustcenter.ukg.com“SOC 2 Type 2”
  55. UKG ukg.com/learn/resources/product-info/ukg-ready-solution-guide“The UKG Ready mobile app provides the tools you rely on wherever and whenever you need them” “Our payroll services feature professional expertise and seamless integration with UKG Ready Payroll so you can be sure your payroll taxes will be filed and paid on time, every time.”
  56. Workday workday.com/en-us/products/human-capital-management/overview.html“Contact Sales”
  57. Workday workday.com/en-us/why-workday/trust/compliance.html“The SOC 2 Type II report is an independent assessment of our control environment performed by a third party.”
  58. App Store apps.apple.com/us/app/workday/id316800034“The Workday app provides secure, mobile access to your Workday applications on-the-go.”
  59. Paycor paycor.com/plans-pricing“Answer a few questions to get a custom price quote if you're a small business or view our mid-market product plans.”
  60. Paycor paycor.com/compliance-solutions/security“Multi-tenant architecture, Cloud-native features, Microservices, and Open APIs” “Paycor is accredited by and compliant with GDPR, FinCEN, US Privacy Shield, SOC 1 Type 2, and SOC 2 Type 2 security standards.”
  61. Paycor paycor.com“EMPLOYEE MOBILE APP”
  62. Paycor paycor.com/plans-pricing/small-business“Payroll and Tax Service Federal & state tax filing Direct deposit Check stuffing Employee self-service New hire filing Wage Garnishments”
  63. ADP adp.com/what-we-offer/payroll/payroll-for-1-49-employees/payroll-packages.aspx“Some payroll plans charge by the number of people paid each payroll cycle. As such, adding employees increases costs while removing employees decreases payroll prices.” “We will calculate, file, deposit and reconcile your payroll taxes. We’ll even respond to inquiries from taxing agencies regarding the deposits and the returns we file for you.”
  64. ADP marketplace-cdn.adp.com/dev-portal/pdf/protected/RUN_Powered_by_ADP_API_Catalog“The Marketplace API Catalog for RUN Powered By ADP lists APIs supported by RUN Powered By ADP”
  65. ADP (Apple App Store listing) apps.apple.com/us/app/adp-run/id388928133“the RUN Powered by ADP® payroll mobile app is built for the way your small business works. Here are some of the features available at your fingertips—wherever your day takes you. • Start payroll with a tap • Avoid payroll mistakes with error detection powered by AI”
  66. Netchex netchex.com/netchex-faqs“Netchex charges per-employee, per-month (PEPM), not per payroll. Netchex utilizes quote-based pricing, which can vary depending on the size of your company and the services you are interested in.” “Our mobile app is available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play (Android).”
  67. Netchex netchex.com/developers-legacy“Access to APIs, web-hooks, and online help resources is included with your Netchex purchase.”
  68. Netchex netchex.com/resources/payroll-tax-filing-services“For full-service clients, Netchex runs payroll tax filing services as part of payroll. We deposit and file federal, state, local, and unemployment taxes, reconcile them every quarter, and prepare W-2s and 1099s at year-end.”
  69. ADP adp.com/what-we-offer/products/adp-workforce-now/compare-options.aspx“Find the package that's right for you Selectshow/hide info Simplify payroll and HR with an all-in-one suite. Get pricing”
  70. ADP adp.com/what-we-offer/integrations/api-central.aspx“ADP API specialists are available to guide you through your development efforts including API selection and best practices to help drive your project to completion.”
  71. ADP apps.adp.com/en-US/apps/406528/adp-workforce-now-next-generation-time-and-attendance/features“Device: Employees can use their mobile phones or turn a shared tablet into a timeclock with the Time Kiosk app.”
  72. ADP adp.com/what-we-offer/payroll/payroll-software.aspx“Just right for growing organizations, ADP Workforce Now® includes: Automated payroll Payroll tax filing and compliance Mobile access”
  73. Dayforce dayforce.com“Contact Sales”
  74. Dayforce dayforce.com/why-dayforce/our-technology“Use event services and open APIs to bring new ideas to market faster.”
  75. Dayforce dayforce.com/who-we-are/information-security“Dayforce maintains relevant industry certifications and attestations including ISO and SOC 2 Type II.”
  76. Dayforce dayforce.com/why-dayforce/compliance“Give deskless workers one mobile app for schedules, time, and pay — and reduce the cost and friction of running multiple point solutions.”
  77. Dayforce dayforce.com/how-we-help/services-and-support/hr-outsourcing-services/payroll-tax-filing-services“Dayforce payroll tax services help you meet critical deadlines and file timely and accurate returns.”
  78. Oracle oracle.com/human-capital-management
  79. Oracle docs.oracle.com/en/cloud/saas/human-resources/farws/index.html
  80. isolved isolvedhcm.com“Have Questions? Let's Talk”
  81. isolved marketplace.isolvedhcm.com/join“Using a robust REST architecture underlying isolved People Cloud, developers can seamlessly integrate with isolved and drive immediate impact across business functions.”
  82. isolved isolvedhcm.com/hr-payroll/payroll-software“Available via any web browser or the isolved People Cloud™ mobile app” “isolved manages your tax calculations, filings and payments on your behalf through an intelligently connected system.”
  83. SAP SuccessFactors sap.com/products/hcm/pricing.html“Price upon requestIn blocks of 1 UsersContract duration 1 to 5 years”
  84. SAP userapps.support.sap.com/sap/support/knowledge/en/2341070“The SFAPI is SuccessFactors Data API. It is a SOAP Web Service designed for importing and exporting data to and from your SuccessFactors instance.”
  85. SAP sap.com/about/trust-center/certification-compliance/sap-successfactors-human-capital-management-soc-2-2026.html“SAP SuccessFactors Human Capital Management has prepared SOC 2 Type 2 audit report by an independent 3rd party accountant.”
  86. App Store apps.apple.com/us/app/sap-successfactors-mobile/id426562526“SAP SuccessFactors Mobile helps businesses bring HR closer to their employees”
  87. Kallidus kallidus.com/resources/kallidus-pricing-and-packages
  88. Kallidus kallidus.com/learn-lms/integrations
  89. Kallidus kallidus.com/security
  90. Deel deel.com/solutions/hr“Core starts at $5 per employee per month and covers worker profiles, org chart, time off, job architecture, workflows, approvals, anonymous reporting and people analytics.”