Paycor
Best Paycor Alternatives
10 products that do the same job as Paycor, matched to the reason you might switch, with similarity scores and published prices.
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Alternatives by reason for switching
Lower published price
$117 a month at 25 employees; Paycor does not publish comparable prices.
$17/mo + $4/employee/mo
Published pricing
More native integrations
More native integrations
153 native integrations listed by the vendor vs 100 for Paycor.
Paycor alternatives, closest first
Products built for the same job come first, then products that also cover it, each group by similarity: the share of categories (50%), company sizes served (30%) and pricing model (20%) a product shares with Paycor.
Built for the same job
Netchex
vs Paycor: Payroll Software score 4.8 vs 6.3.
Similarity83 of 100
ADP RUN Powered by ADP
vs Paycor: Payroll Software score 3.8 vs 6.3.
Similarity51 of 100
Paychex Flex
vs Paycor: Payroll Software score 8.1 vs 6.3.
QuickBooks Payroll
vs Paycor: Publishes its prices; Paycor is quote-only. Payroll Software score 8.8 vs 6.3.
Gusto
vs Paycor: Publishes its prices; Paycor is quote-only. Payroll Software score 8.1 vs 6.3.
OnPay
vs Paycor: Publishes its prices; Paycor is quote-only. Payroll Software score 7.6 vs 6.3.
SurePayroll
vs Paycor: Publishes its prices; Paycor is quote-only. Payroll Software score 5.0 vs 6.3.
Patriot Payroll
vs Paycor: Publishes its prices; Paycor is quote-only. Payroll Software score 9.3 vs 6.3.
Square Payroll
vs Paycor: Publishes its prices; Paycor is quote-only.
Also cover what Paycor does
Paycom
vs Paycor: Payroll Software score 5.5 vs 6.3.
Similarity78 of 100
Why buyers look beyond Paycor
No published prices
Small businesses answer a few questions for a custom quote, and mid-market plans are also quoted.
Key tools sit in higher plans
Recruiting, talent and engagement tools come with Complete, so a payroll-only plan covers far less than the full platform.
US payroll only
Paycor's pages describe US federal and state payroll; companies with staff abroad will need another provider.
Paycor vs its closest alternatives
| Product | Score | Starting price per employee | Starting base fee | Pricing model | Free trial | Open API | Mobile apps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 6.3 | Not verified | Not verified | Quote only | Not verified | ||
 | 4.8 | Not verified | Not verified | Quote only | Not verified | ||
| 3.8 | Not verified | Not verified | Quote only | RUN Powered by ADP app (iOS), RUN Powered by ADP app (Android) | ||
 | 8.1 | $5/employee/mo | $39/mo | Base fee + per employee | Not verified | Paychex Flex app (iOS), Paychex Flex app (Android), Paychex Flex Time Kiosk app | |
 | 8.8 | $7/employee/mo | $50/mo | Base fee + per employee | iOS (QuickBooks Workforce), Android (QuickBooks Workforce) | ||
| Gusto | 8.1 | $6/employee/mo | $49/mo | Base fee + per employee | iOS (Gusto Mobile), Android (Gusto Mobile) | ||
 | 7.6 | $6/employee/mo | $49/mo | Base fee + per employee | Not verified | Not verified | |
| 5.0 | $4/employee/mo | $20/mo | Base fee + per employee | Not verified |
Paycor comparisons
Alternatives to similar products
Frequently asked questions
What are the best alternatives to Paycor?
The closest alternatives to Paycor in Payroll Software are Netchex (83% similar), ADP RUN Powered by ADP (51% similar), and Paychex Flex (41% similar), by the categories, company sizes and pricing model they share. Netchex vs Paycor: Payroll Software score 4.8 vs 6.3.
What is a cheaper alternative to Paycor?
Patriot Payroll: $117 a month at 25 employees; Paycor does not publish comparable prices.
Which Paycor alternatives publish their prices?
Of the alternatives to Paycor, Paychex Flex, QuickBooks Payroll, Gusto, OnPay, SurePayroll, and Patriot Payroll publish list prices for at least one plan. Paycor prices by quote.
Which Paycor alternative scores highest?
Paychex Flex (41% similar to Paycor), with a LeadChange Score of 8.1/10 in Payroll Software against 6.3 for Paycor, among the 3 closest alternatives. For small businesses, Netchex (4.8/10) is the top-scored alternative that lists them as a target.
Why do teams look for Paycor alternatives?
The fit limits documented for Paycor: no published prices, key tools sit in higher plans, and US payroll only. The “Why buyers look beyond Paycor” section explains each one from its source.
Which Paycor alternatives offer a free trial?
Of the alternatives to Paycor, QuickBooks Payroll, OnPay, and Patriot Payroll list a free trial.
Is Paychex Flex better than Paycor?
Paychex Flex scores 8.1/10 in Payroll Software against 6.3 for Paycor; which fits better depends on your headcount, budget and the modules you need. Feature by feature: Paycor vs Paychex Flex.
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