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XcelHR ASO

Best XcelHR ASO Alternatives

10 products that do the same job as XcelHR ASO, with similarity scores and published prices.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 24 sources, most recently checked

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XcelHR ASO alternatives, closest first

  1. AsureWorksSimilarity 85
  2. C2 Essentials ASOSimilarity 85
  3. Connor & Gallagher OneSource ASOSimilarity 85

Alternatives by reason for switching

  • Published price

    guHRoo ASO

    From $1,975 a month at 25 employees (starting price); XcelHR ASO does not publish comparable prices.

    $79/employee/mo ($1,000/mo minimum)1

  • Built for mid-sized companies

    Paychex Flex

    Serves mid-sized companies; XcelHR ASO does not list them among the sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, mid-market companies2

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XcelHR ASO 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 XcelHR ASO.

Built for the same job

  1. AsureWorks

    vs XcelHR ASO: AsureWorks: quote-only; XcelHR ASO: quote-only.

    Similarity85 of 100
  2. C2 Essentials ASO

    vs XcelHR ASO: C2 Essentials ASO: quote-only; XcelHR ASO: quote-only.

    Similarity85 of 100
  3. Connor & Gallagher OneSource ASO

    vs XcelHR ASO: Connor & Gallagher OneSource ASO: quote-only; XcelHR ASO: quote-only.

    Similarity85 of 100
  4. Easeworks ASO

    vs XcelHR ASO: Easeworks ASO: quote-only; XcelHR ASO: quote-only. ASO Services score 4.0; XcelHR ASO is not scored yet.

    Similarity85 of 100
  5. ADP Comprehensive Services

    vs XcelHR ASO: ADP Comprehensive Services: quote-only; XcelHR ASO: quote-only.

    Similarity80 of 100
  6. guHRoo ASO

    vs XcelHR ASO: guHRoo ASO: from $79/employee/mo; XcelHR ASO: quote-only.

    Similarity80 of 100

    From $79/employee/mo ($1,000/mo minimum)1

  7. VertiSource HR ASO

    vs XcelHR ASO: VertiSource HR ASO: quote-only; XcelHR ASO: quote-only.

    Similarity70 of 100

Also cover what XcelHR ASO does

  1. INFINITI HR ASO

    vs XcelHR ASO: INFINITI HR: quote-only; XcelHR ASO: quote-only.

    Similarity60 of 100
  2. Insperity HRCore

    vs XcelHR ASO: Insperity (PEO): quote-only; XcelHR ASO: quote-only.

    Similarity43 of 100
  3. G&A Partners ASO

    vs XcelHR ASO: G&A Partners: prices published for other plans; XcelHR ASO: quote-only.

    Similarity40 of 100

XcelHR ASO vs its closest alternatives

ASO Services comparison: LeadChange Score, pricing and verified service facts
ProductScorePublished pricePayroll tax filingBenefits administrationHR advisoryPricing modelStates served
XcelHR ASO3,4Not scoredQuote onlyYesYesYesQuote onlyNot published
AsureWorks5–7Not scoredQuote onlyYesYesNot publishedQuote onlyAll 50 states and territories
C2 Essentials ASO8–10Not scoredQuote onlyYesYesYesQuote onlyAll 50 states
Connor & Gallagher OneSource ASO11Not scoredQuote onlyNot publishedYesYesQuote onlyNot published
Easeworks ASO12–144.0Quote onlyYesYesYesQuote onlyCalifornia
ADP Comprehensive Services15,16Not scoredQuote onlyYesYesYesQuote onlyNot published
guHRoo ASO1Not scored$79/employee/mo ($1,000/mo minimum)YesYesYesPer employeeAll 50 states
VertiSource HR ASO17,18Not scoredQuote onlyYesNot publishedNot publishedQuote onlyAll 50 states

Alternatives to similar products

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to XcelHR ASO?

Among products built for the same job in ASO Services, the closest to XcelHR ASO are AsureWorks (85% similar), C2 Essentials ASO (85% similar), and Connor & Gallagher OneSource ASO (85% similar), by the categories, company sizes and pricing model they share. AsureWorks vs XcelHR ASO: AsureWorks: quote-only; XcelHR ASO: quote-only.

Which administrative services organization alternative to XcelHR ASO has the lowest published price?

guHRoo ASO: From $1,975 a month at 25 employees (starting price); XcelHR ASO does not publish comparable prices.

Which XcelHR ASO alternatives publish their prices?

Of the alternatives to XcelHR ASO, guHRoo ASO, G&A Partners, and Paychex Flex publish list prices for at least one plan. XcelHR ASO prices by quote.

Which XcelHR ASO alternative scores highest?

Paychex Flex scores highest at 5.9/10; XcelHR ASO is not scored yet. Closest to XcelHR ASO: AsureWorks (85% similar).

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Sources

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Quotes from the sources
  1. guHRoo guhroo.co/pricing“$79*” “Per Employee Per Month (PEPM)”
  2. U.S. SEC (Paychex Form 10-K, fiscal 2026) sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/723531/000119312526307785/payx-20260531.htm“Paychex Flex® is our proprietary HCM SaaS platform for small and medium-sized businesses. Paycor® is our primary SaaS-based HCM platform for larger businesses with more complex needs.”
  3. XcelHR xcelhr.com/services/peo-and-aso“Please review and compare our PEO & ASO solutions.” “Contact us to learn more 1.800.776.0076”
  4. XcelHR xcelhr.com/resources/what-is-an-aso
  5. Asure Software asuresoftware.com/payroll-hr-outsourcing“Hand off the payroll. Keep the control.” “Get Pricing”
  6. Asure Software investor.asuresoftware.com/news-releases/news-release-details/asure-software-launches-asureworks-done-you-payroll-and-hr
  7. Asure Software asuresoftware.com/about-us“With headquarters in Austin, TX and offices throughout the United States, Asure provides HCM software and services in every state and territory.”
  8. C2 Essentials c2essentials.com/aso“Select only the HR services you need, tailored to your business—no unnecessary extras.”
  9. C2 Essentials c2essentials.com/contact“Fill out the form and a C2 specialist will reach out within a few business days to answer your questions or schedule your demo.”
  10. C2 Essentials c2essentials.com/who-we-are“Today, C2 serves clients in all 50 states and overseas”
  11. Connor & Gallagher OneSource gocgo.com/aso-provider“EXPLORE CGO'S ASO SOLUTION” “CGO can review your current structure and help determine whether an integrated ASO model makes sense for your organization.”
  12. Easeworks easeworks.com/pricing“Why isn't there a price list on this page?” “Your current costs next to the Easeworks number, item by item — admin fee included, nothing folded in or hidden.”
  13. Easeworks easeworks.com/aso
  14. Easeworks easeworks.com/aso-pricing-california“Serving California since 2000”
  15. ADP adp.com/what-we-offer/products/adp-comprehensive-services/compare-options.aspx“*Services available for an additional fee” “Talk to sales 800-225-5237 Let's Talk”
  16. ADP ADP Comprehensive Services
  17. VertiSource HR vertisourcehr.com/pricing“This is an estimate, not a final quote. Your specialist confirms pricing and fits the plan to your business, not ours.” “Pricing depends on your headcount, the states you operate in, and the services you choose.”
  18. VertiSource HR vertisourcehr.com/peo-vs-aso
  19. G&A Partners gnapartners.com/peo“A typical range for PEO services with G&A Partners is $65-150 per month per employee for core HR functions. Employer-paid benefits costs are often a separate line item.” “Risk management and safety services, including workers’ compensation and claims assistance”
  20. Paychex paychex.com/payroll/compare-payroll-solutions“Basic Essential Payroll & HR Request Pricing Foundations AI & HR Features Best Value Request Pricing Advanced Enhanced Service Needs Request Pricing Complete Premium Services Request Pricing”
  21. Paychex paychex.com/payroll/paychex-flex-essentials“Our most affordable option: Only $39/mo. + $5 per employee … Rest easy knowing your federal, state, and identified local payroll taxes will be calculated, paid, and filed on your behalf. *Additional fees may apply. … Get your required employee and independent contractor tax forms for tax season. **Available at additional cost.”
  22. Internal Revenue Service irs.gov/pub/irs-sbse/active-cpeos.pdf“Insperity PEO Services, L.P. 19001 Crescent Springs Drive KINGWO OD TX 77339 US 1/1/2017” “INFINITI HR, LLC 3905 National Drive Suite 400 BURTONS MD 20866 US 10/1/2018”
  23. INFINITI HR infinitihr.com/resources/faqs“Employer Mandatory Insurance True-Group Workers’ Compensation and EPLI”
  24. Insperity insperity.com/our-products/hr360“We take on certain employer responsibilities, such as handling payroll and related tax filings, maintaining workers’ compensation coverage and providing employees access to benefits.”

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