ClearCo vs. Dayforce

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ClearCo
Score 8.2 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
ClearCompany offers an applicant tracking system with core features, including batch or mass communication, job board posting, centralized internal communications, and background checking features. It also provides onboarding automation and performance management.N/A
Dayforce
Score 8.0 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
Dayforce is a people platform that simplifies HR operations. As a unified HCMS, it delivers HR, payroll, benefits, workforce management, talent, and analytics—helping organizations boost productivity, stay compliant, and make smarter decisions with embedded intelligence and personalized experiences.N/A
Pricing
ClearCoDayforce
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ClearCoDayforce
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsClearCo (formerly known as ClearCompany) software uses a subscription-based pricing model, typically structured per user per month. The software offers tiered plans that vary depending on the modules selected, such as candidate attraction for CRM features, recruiting experience for applicant tracking, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, learning management, and compensation management. Pricing may differ based on organization size and specific requirements, with custom quotes provided for larger enterprises and additional features.
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Community Pulse
ClearCoDayforce
Considered Both Products
ClearCo
Chose ClearCo
No comparison. It's apples to oranges when comparing. Clear Company is well-rounded and willing to collaborate to make it right for each company. Most other platforms make you adapt to the product they think is best without individual company needs in mind.
Chose ClearCo
Communication is much easier in ClearCompany; processes are less cumbersome and making changes in the system is much easier. It's great for organizations that need to be nimble or may be evolving in their Talent Acquisition processes.
Chose ClearCo
We selected Clear because it is comprehensive. It also allows for video screenings in the application process and that feature saves us time during the interview process. Companies like HigherMe don't provide that. We also utilize Jolt for checklists. Clear unfortunately …
Chose ClearCo
The comparison was night and day. ClearCompany has the ability to grow with our organization with an all encompassing platform.
Chose ClearCo
ClearCompany is the most straightforward product I have used. Every other ATS has had too many bells and whistles that show on your website and aren't used. Many are really difficult to navigate or don't have offer letter creation or interview scheduling capabilities.
Chose ClearCo
At first, I liked Jazz better. I thought the interface was easier and looked better. However, after using ClearCompany for a few months, and a few updates later, I think ClearCompany is the better of the two choices. The applicant grading in ClearCompany is much better, has …
Chose ClearCo
ClearCompany is so much more user-friendly and intuitive.
Chose ClearCo
I cannot compare ClearCompany to other products but it's worth the investment and blows pen and paper evaluations out of the water!
Chose ClearCo
The one main feature ClearCompany has that others don't, is the texting feature in the recruitment module.
Chose ClearCo
I selected it because it looked really great at the time and they were offering a huge discount.
Chose ClearCo
We switched from Hireology to ClearCompany, mainly for the price point. We also felt that CC could offer a bit more of a custom ATS. There are moments, though, where our management team feels that they received more applicants with Hireology than ClearCompany. I think part of …
Chose ClearCo
ClearCompany has a lot of fresh ideas and functionality, but the system doesn't compare to any of the previous ATS systems I have used, and this is based on basic user interfaces and ease of use. ClearCompany doesn't have options set in place to keep companies compliant, and …
Chose ClearCo
We went with ClearCompany based on their level of customer service. Paycom is who we use for our payroll and other HR tasks, but, the level of service and price was the reason we went with ClearCompany. They've been extremely attentive, have customized almost everything to fit …
Chose ClearCo
ClearCompany had many more features and is more user friendly than the bullhorn system I used in my last role.
Chose ClearCo
HRM has been our provider for some time now. We've evaluated others recently to see what is comparable or more industry specific. Haven't decided to switch yet, but as we review products, that could change.
Dayforce
Chose Dayforce
The impact is that everything is in one place, our team also created content in the HUB and this has been extremely helpful and useful for employees to access information as needed. This has everything from benefits information to compliance. The tool has helped employees get …
Chose Dayforce
Saved time, reduced costs. Eliminated bloated suite of third party partners.
Chose Dayforce
I have not used any other systems than Dayforce.
Chose Dayforce
It’s been very helpful. With our HR and Payroll operating separately this has helped us eliminate many other steps.
Chose Dayforce
It is much easier to have access to all employee information in one place. At my other companies, we used different programs for different aspects of HR. If you needed information, you had to call people in other offices/locations to find what you were looking for. Dayforce …
Chose Dayforce
Having Payroll, HR, Time, and Benefits all in a single application with Dayforce has significantly improved efficiency and accuracy. Unlike other solutions with third-party integrations, Dayforce eliminates data silos, reduces errors, and saves time by streamlining processes, …
Chose Dayforce
It has been timesaving having all in the same application as for the most part information flows over. We have had some issues using Lever being integrated into our payroll system. We have also had issues with taxation and retro adjustments. We have to manually fix them. It …
Chose Dayforce
ADP has a lot of system errors, especially on Mondays. I haven't noticed anything like that working with Dayforce. But I like that you can easily access employee's timecard via ADP, by just searching an employee and open its timecard. In case of Dayforce, you have to open …
Chose Dayforce
By having a single application we have seen an increase in our efficiency and an accuracy in our data. Our previous system had third party modules for many systems and they didn't do a good job "talking" to each other. Our data was often incorrect, charging employees the wrong …
Chose Dayforce
Not something I personally work with
Chose Dayforce
Due to it being an all-in-one application, we are able to look at the information that is stored and make meaningful and accurate decisions based on that info instead of trying to pull information from
Chose Dayforce
We have noticed huge time savings across a variety of processes.
Chose Dayforce
Dayforce is one of the only systems that allows us to list multiple work assignments. In the fitness industry this is crucial since most team members do multiple jobs. Having everything in one place makes our jobs as administrators so much easier. Couldn't imagine using modules …
Chose Dayforce
I have found the process to be more straightforward. When you have data flowing back and forth, you can update once and not worry about it. In the past, we had a file feed from time and attendance to payroll. The biggest problem was that when you missed that feed, you had to …
Chose Dayforce
Processes flow nicely having all in one system and there is one contact (Dayforce) in case there in an issue. Once you understand how the system works, you will understand how the system flows. I have worked in another payroll system where we had to upload timecards. While it …
Chose Dayforce
Less integration, allows for more timely processing, less errors and maintenance and creates a system to be a one stop shop.
Chose Dayforce
We don't use Ceridian benefits, so we do have to have multiple up and downstream integrations.
Chose Dayforce
I love having all the time data, benefits, and HR employee data including compensation in one system. Is wonderful when pulling reports etc.
Chose Dayforce
the ease of use in unmatched in my experience with other vendors. We are able to use Ceridian Dayforce to accomplish many goals without the need for other vendors. However, we do have other outside vendors we are required to use that we are able to integrate successfully with …
Features
ClearCoDayforce
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
ClearCo
9.3
Ratings
25% above category average
Dayforce
8.7
Ratings
9% above category average
New hire portal10.00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Manager tracking tools10.00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Compliance tracking and reporting8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
ClearCo
9.8
Ratings
29% above category average
Dayforce
8.6
Ratings
7% above category average
Corporate goal setting10.00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Subordinate goal setting10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting10.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility10.00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Performance tracking9.20 Ratings8.80 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCo
9.6
Ratings
33% above category average
Dayforce
8.1
Ratings
3% above category average
Performance plans9.20 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Plan weighting9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Manager note taking10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.80 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Review status tracking9.80 Ratings7.40 Ratings
Rater nomination workflow9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Review reminders9.00 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Workflow restrictions9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency9.80 Ratings7.70 Ratings
Reporting9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
ClearCo
9.6
Ratings
34% above category average
Dayforce
8.5
Ratings
8% above category average
Create succession plans/pools9.00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.60 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Candidate search10.00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Candidate development10.00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
ClearCo
9.3
Ratings
27% above category average
Dayforce
9.3
Ratings
17% above category average
Job Requisition Management10.00 Ratings9.60 Ratings
Company Website Posting9.00 Ratings9.60 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.60 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting10.00 Ratings9.60 Ratings
Customized Application Form9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Resume Management9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention10.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Candidate Search10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking10.00 Ratings9.60 Ratings
Collaboration8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Task Creation and Delegation9.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Email Templates10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
User Permissions9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts9.00 Ratings9.60 Ratings
Reporting8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning Management
Comparison of Learning Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCo
8.1
Ratings
14% above category average
Dayforce
-
Ratings
Course authoring7.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Course catalog or library7.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Player/Portal8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning content8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile friendly7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Progress tracking & certifications8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Assignments7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance management7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning administration9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning reporting & analytics8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Social learning7.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCo
-
Ratings
Dayforce
8.2
Ratings
1% above category average
Employee demographic data00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings6.50 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings6.60 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCo
-
Ratings
Dayforce
8.6
Ratings
6% above category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCo
-
Ratings
Dayforce
9.0
Ratings
10% above category average
Approval workflow00 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Balance details00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
ClearCo
-
Ratings
Dayforce
8.3
Ratings
1% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Update personal information00 Ratings8.40 Ratings
View company policy documentation00 Ratings7.70 Ratings
Employee recognition00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings7.70 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCo
-
Ratings
Dayforce
8.5
Ratings
6% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
ClearCo
-
Ratings
Dayforce
6.2
Ratings
19% below category average
Report builder00 Ratings6.40 Ratings
Pre-built reports00 Ratings6.30 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings6.00 Ratings
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User Ratings
ClearCoDayforce
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(0 ratings)
8.4
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.9
(0 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(0 ratings)
4.2
(0 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
5.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.9
(0 ratings)
8.9
(0 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(0 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.9
(0 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.9
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Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.9
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Vendor pre-sale
-
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9.9
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
ClearCoDayforce
Likelihood to Recommend
If your company needs to move into becoming completely electronic, as well as the option of having it being remote if needed, this is the way to go. ClearCompany will hold your hand and help you every step of the way to becoming just that! It can be a difficult task to change so much but having their team to meet with you weekly until you have everything up and running was the best experience I could have asked for.
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Dayforce has great customer support, and you can always count on them to get you the professional help you need. It is a great place to store all your personal data in a very secure manner by assigning different user roles. The only thing where I wouldn't see it appropriate is for very small-scale companies, less than 50 people.
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Pros
  • Interview scheduling--ClearCompany integrates your Outlook calendar with their system, so when a candidate accepts an interview time, it goes right to Outlook.
  • Communication with hiring teams is super easy in this system. You just tag a hiring manager in the notes and communicate there regarding candidate progress. This is super helpful down the road as well if you need to look back at any communication (rather than trying to sift through emails).
  • The general setup is very user friendly. It is easy to find candidates, reqs, and information.
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  • Payroll - it shows everything in real time and it runs quickly.
  • People - Having all employee details from the offer letter to W2 information in the same spot.
  • Dayforce Wallet: The on-demand feature is fully integrated with Timesheets and Payroll. What shows in one will be in the other.
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Cons
  • Reporting is a bit limited - most reports require significant cleanup and/or take a lot of work to make meaningful
  • Hiring Manager visibility is limited when it comes to notifications (scorecards completed, etc.) and feedback for candidates from other processes, meaning that the burden is put on TA to inform
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  • In payroll, there are sometimes issues with calculating pay when people’s rates change mid-pay period
  • Would love to see an option to assist with building SQL or XML statements in the future (maybe co-pilot AI?)
  • Would love an easy way to store pre-hire documents with candidates that syncs over to their HR profile when hired
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Likelihood to Renew
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We are highly invested in Ceridian's Dayforce product. It give us the flexibility and scaling that our growing company needs. Its potential reaches beyond the basic HR functions to the decision making that our Management Team needs. Ceridian is always innovating the employee and employee experiences to offer cutting edge options.
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Usability
This software is very user friendly, not a lot of training is needed before you get the hang of it. It is also easy to setup and configure. The hiring managers also have reported that is is easy to navigate and screen candidates. You can also customize permissions to different users
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I give Dayforce a 10 because it was easy to integrate into our network since it was cloud-based. It is also user friendly and easy to maneuver around the web site. We were able to integrate three separate applications into just one site which made it easier for employees to access the tools they need
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Reliability and Availability
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Dayforce's high availability ensures that our HR processes are supported around the clock, which is critical for a global organization like ours. The platform is cloud-based, offering reliable access from any location at any time, allowing our employees, managers, and HR teams to stay connected regardless of time zones or geographic locations. This level of availability ensures that payroll processing, employee self-service, and real-time data access continue uninterrupted, even during peak periods or unforeseen disruptions. The system’s robust infrastructure minimizes downtime, which is vital for operations that span multiple regions. Additionally, having a centralized platform that’s always available helps keep our teams aligned, ensures compliance, and facilitates timely decision-making across all our locations.
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Performance
No answers on this topic
We haven't noticed any slow-down due to the integration of Dayforce WFM with our Ceridian HPL products (HRIS and Payroll). The new HTML view of the timesheets don't load as quickly as the old Silverlight view - however, we have gotten used to the change.
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Support Rating
I had a great relationship with my first customer success manager. When I first started, she helped me navigate the system and was always available to answer any questions. They have provided great support throughout the last 2 years of me using the system. I attended a ClearCompany conference and they were incredible at providing support and showing how to best utilize the system,
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This is dependent on what type of support that is needed. Ceridian has opportunities to make improvements relating to support on the global/UK side. I find it challenging to get problems solved quickly with our UK Native payroll. The US side is different. We tend to get our issues resolved quickly when we encouter issues on the US side.
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In-Person Training
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This training was at insights, it was great once we have been on the system for a while so it makes sense.
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Online Training
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The courses are very interactive and informative. There are classes for every topic, which allows you to make the most of the system. There are also some "go at your own pace" course which is a great option for a busy schedule.
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Implementation Rating
No answers on this topic
Have a strong internal team. Communicate with your implementation team - they are there to make it work for you. Take the time to really think about how you want the system to work for you - in some cases, you may need to rethink your own business practices to see if you are working harder when the system could do it for you
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Alternatives Considered
We went with ClearCompany based on their level of customer service. Paycom is who we use for our payroll and other HR tasks, but, the level of service and price was the reason we went with ClearCompany. They've been extremely attentive, have customized almost everything to fit our needs, and have offered training and perks along the way. Paycom is great, but, it doesn't stack up to the level of customization, ease-of-use, or services that ClearCompany provides. I don't think we'll be making a change anytime soon
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Having Payroll, HR, Time, and Benefits all in a single application with Dayforce has significantly improved efficiency and accuracy. Unlike other solutions with third-party integrations, Dayforce eliminates data silos, reduces errors, and saves time by streamlining processes, providing a more cohesive and user-friendly experience. Dayforce also had a competitive price point versus competitors
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Scalability
No answers on this topic
Overall, we are extremely happy with the Dayforce WFM module. Our biggest pain point is concerning the twice annual software upgrades - which is the only reason I haven't rated them as a '10'. Because every customer is configured differently, the upgrades can sometimes have adverse effects on our current configured policies/rules. And although they roll-out the upgraded version in a test environment several weeks before go-live, not all testing is accurate in that environment. Some issues do not present themselves until you are working with live punches.
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Return on Investment
  • The original ATS was costing us more than when we switched to Clear and it only posted to one major job site only allowing 30 requisitions per month. We have no limitation on job reqs, better tracking, and posting to all major job boards with integration to our payroll and website for less money.
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  • Easy to integrate to SAP Fiori an BlueWorx
  • The efficiency within Ceridian DayForce has allowed our payroll department of only 2.5 FTE handle paying ~3,000 employees.
  • Easily handles the differences and nuances in our multiple bargaining agreements. Everything from different pay schedules and unique rates/bonuses for some of the most detailed/granular CBA details.
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ScreenShots

ClearCo Screenshots

Screenshot of the personalized learning dashboard showing assigned courses, progress, notifications, and achievements — helping employees stay on track while giving leaders confidence that skills and compliance needs are being metScreenshot of AI-assisted course creation in action — generating structured training content from a simple promptScreenshot of an interview packet.Screenshot of a career site.Screenshot of an automated onboarding packet delivery with built-in scheduling and notificationsScreenshot of the dashboard to track individual goals, progress, and status in one place — driving accountability with clear goals and transparent progress

Dayforce Screenshots

Screenshot of Dayforce HubScreenshot of Human Resources (Position Management)Screenshot of Dayforce Reporting & AnalyticsScreenshot of People AnalyticsScreenshot of Dayforce HR Service DeliveryScreenshot of Dayforce Flex Work