Sage HCM
Sage HCM Pricing
Sage HCM does not publish prices: every company gets a quote. On this page: what 3 comparable products publish.
Price at a glance
- Pricing model
- Quote only1
Price comparison
| Product | Starting price | Pricing model | Pricing details |
|---|---|---|---|
 Wave Payroll | $40/mo + $6/employee/mo2 | Base fee + per employee | Wave Payroll plans and prices |
 OnPay | $49/mo + $6/employee/mo (Payroll Essentials plan)3 | Base fee + per employee | OnPay pricing |
 QuickBooks Payroll | $50/mo + $7/employee/mo4 | Base fee + per employee | QuickBooks Payroll plans and prices |
 Paychex Flex | $39/mo + $5/employee/mo (up to 19 employees)5 | Base fee + per employee | Paychex Flex pricing |
 Sage HCM | Quote only | Quote only | Sage HCM pricing |
 Paycor | Quote only | Quote only | Paycor pricing |
 Netchex | Quote only | Quote only | Netchex plans and prices |
 ADP RUN Powered by ADP | Quote only | Quote only | ADP RUN pricing |
Lowest published monthly price of a plan for payroll software, cheapest first at 25 employees. Paychex Flex’s priced plan is not sold at 25 employees. “See plans”: priced on another basis; “Quote only”: no published price.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Sage HCM cost?
Sage HCM does not publish prices, plans or fees. You book time with a Sage HCM expert, who proposes a setup for your company and quotes it.
What do alternatives to Sage HCM cost?
Sage HCM quotes its price; at 25 employees, the most similar alternatives compared here that publish one are QuickBooks Payroll ($225, 28% similar), OnPay ($199, 25% similar), and Wave Payroll ($190, 25% similar), a month at list price.
How much does Sage HCM cost per employee?
Sage HCM publishes no price; 4 alternatives compared here start at $5–$7 per employee a month.
How do I get a Sage HCM quote?
Sage HCM publishes these steps: (1) book time with a Sage HCM expert; (2) the expert proposes an HCM setup for your company and answers your questions.
Who makes Sage HCM?
Sage HCM (payroll software) is sold by Sage HCM, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Its plans and contract terms are set by Sage HCM.
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Sage HCM Pricing
Sources
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Quotes from the sources
- Sage HCM hcm.sage.com/request-a-demo“Book some time with one of our Sage HCM experts who can propose a unique HCM solution for your company and answer any of your questions.”
- Wave waveapps.com/payroll“$40 USD base fee+ $6 per active employee+ $6 per independent contractor paid”
- OnPay onpay.com/payroll/software/costs-pricing“Payroll Essentials $49 base + $6/worker per month”
- Intuit quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/pricing/bundle“WORKFORCE PAYROLL Pay your team and get payroll taxes done for you. $50 + $7/employee”
- Paychex paychex.com/payroll/paychex-flex-essentials“Our most affordable option: Only $39/mo. + $5 per employee”
- Sage HCM hcm.sage.com/news/sage-acquires-criterion-hcm-to-modernize-human-capital-management-for-mid-sized-businesses“Founded in 2014, Criterion HCM is a US-based company led by co-founders Sunil Reddy and Uma Reddy.”
- Sage HCM hcm.sage.com/about“Headquartered in Atlanta, GA Sage HCM is available direct to customers and through our network of over 35 global partners in North America, Europe, and Asia.”
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