Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ClearCompany
Score 8.3 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
Paycom
Score 7.2 out of 10
N/A
Paycom is a core HR management software solution. It includes features such as talent acquisition and management, time tracking, and payroll management. It offers some automation capacities, particularly regarding payroll.N/A
Pricing
ClearCompanyPaycom
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ClearCompanyPaycom
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
ClearCompanyPaycom
Considered Both Products
ClearCompany
Chose ClearCompany
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 …
Paycom
Chose Paycom
As an ATS provider, I prefer ClearCompany over Paycom. ClearCompany is more expensive, you pay for each recruiter license, but it's a sleek design that allows posting to seven main job boards along with company social media. If you are looking to save money, I will go with …
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Features
ClearCompanyPaycom
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
9.4
15 Ratings
25% above category average
Paycom
7.1
313 Ratings
12% below category average
New hire portal10.013 Ratings7.4310 Ratings
Manager tracking tools10.015 Ratings6.7268 Ratings
Compliance tracking and reporting8.311 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
9.6
8 Ratings
28% above category average
Paycom
5.5
181 Ratings
39% below category average
Corporate goal setting10.07 Ratings4.236 Ratings
Subordinate goal setting10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting10.06 Ratings6.3168 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility8.87 Ratings4.835 Ratings
Performance tracking9.26 Ratings6.4177 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
9.6
10 Ratings
34% above category average
Paycom
6.7
226 Ratings
17% below category average
Performance plans9.25 Ratings6.8209 Ratings
Plan weighting9.85 Ratings00 Ratings
Manager note taking10.07 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.84 Ratings6.7198 Ratings
Review status tracking9.86 Ratings6.7202 Ratings
Rater nomination workflow9.84 Ratings00 Ratings
Review reminders9.07 Ratings7.1209 Ratings
Workflow restrictions9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency9.84 Ratings6.3187 Ratings
Reporting9.87 Ratings00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
9.6
11 Ratings
29% above category average
Paycom
6.8
34 Ratings
15% below category average
Create succession plans/pools9.02 Ratings9.124 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.611 Ratings6.830 Ratings
Candidate search10.09 Ratings5.833 Ratings
Candidate development10.06 Ratings5.429 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
9.2
18 Ratings
23% above category average
Paycom
6.7
218 Ratings
15% below category average
Job Requisition Management9.518 Ratings6.9195 Ratings
Company Website Posting8.918 Ratings7.2192 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.613 Ratings6.5154 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting10.015 Ratings6.9178 Ratings
Customized Application Form9.818 Ratings00 Ratings
Resume Management9.218 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.218 Ratings6.2165 Ratings
Candidate Search8.618 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking9.818 Ratings6.6201 Ratings
Collaboration8.317 Ratings00 Ratings
Task Creation and Delegation9.513 Ratings00 Ratings
Email Templates9.818 Ratings00 Ratings
User Permissions9.317 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts8.418 Ratings6.1204 Ratings
Reporting8.115 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning Management
Comparison of Learning Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
8.0
8 Ratings
12% above category average
Paycom
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Ratings
Course authoring7.75 Ratings00 Ratings
Course catalog or library7.75 Ratings00 Ratings
Player/Portal8.45 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning content8.25 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile friendly7.48 Ratings00 Ratings
Progress tracking & certifications8.44 Ratings00 Ratings
Assignments7.44 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance management7.44 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning administration9.14 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning reporting & analytics8.24 Ratings00 Ratings
Social learning7.24 Ratings00 Ratings
Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
-
Ratings
Paycom
6.9
357 Ratings
13% below category average
Employee demographic data00 Ratings7.3324 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings6.8310 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings7.0311 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings6.6312 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings5.9234 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings7.9270 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings6.8256 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
-
Ratings
Paycom
7.5
370 Ratings
7% below category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings7.9359 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings6.447 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.713 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings7.6307 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.0359 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings7.1294 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings7.0199 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
-
Ratings
Paycom
7.5
326 Ratings
7% below category average
Approval workflow00 Ratings7.4311 Ratings
Balance details00 Ratings7.5311 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings7.7258 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
-
Ratings
Paycom
7.5
371 Ratings
8% below category average
View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings7.8364 Ratings
Update personal information00 Ratings8.2367 Ratings
View company policy documentation00 Ratings7.6326 Ratings
Employee recognition00 Ratings6.4177 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings7.7291 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
-
Ratings
Paycom
4.9
26 Ratings
45% below category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings4.926 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
-
Ratings
Paycom
6.2
318 Ratings
20% below category average
Report builder00 Ratings6.4312 Ratings
Pre-built reports00 Ratings6.5309 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings5.855 Ratings
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User Ratings
ClearCompanyPaycom
Likelihood to Recommend
9.4
(21 ratings)
6.9
(390 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.3
(20 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(23 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
8.9
(11 ratings)
9.0
(51 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
6.4
(1 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.8
(6 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
5.5
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
5.5
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
5.5
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
4.9
(2 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.3
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
ClearCompanyPaycom
Likelihood to Recommend
ClearCompany
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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Paycom
Paycom has really helped us to configure our timecards and payroll to fit our unique pay structure. The system made it easy for staff to understand and not just the payroll/HR department. We use paper pay checks, and the system uses the "home location" for delivery which is not necessarily where the employee works, just where they pick up their check. If we used direct deposit, I am sure that would not be an issue.
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Pros
ClearCompany
  • Real-time updates shared across the software with remote users. It allows us to effectively manage and track candidates workflows and status within the onboarding process. This helps us effectively communicate and keep hooks in the candidate without having them fall through the cracks.
  • ClearCompany is able to customize and report to fit our company. We are in a particular industry where our time to fill, hiring costs and other metrics vary from time to time. In order to get an accurate report, ClearCompany has gone above and beyond to customize our reports and give us the data we need with a click of a button.
  • ClearCompany is always in constant communication and willing to assist. The feedback from the support team is almost instantaneous. I have the direct number to my customer care agent and her manager as well. It's nice to know they are there to help at a moment's notice. The support team has a great chat feature that allows me to send a message while i'm on the phone. They are quick to respond and always friendly.
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Paycom
  • Customer Support- Jaco Lau and Jeff Sullins have been highly responsive to all of our needs and customizations
  • Customization capabilities - we have had to build an End-To-End performance management system that now fits and meets our needs
  • Functionality - the tools and intuitive use of Paycom makes for a great user-experience. Our employees are already embracing it and have expressed gratitude for moving to this new platform.
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Cons
ClearCompany
  • 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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Paycom
  • Update alert system for employees. When and employee misses a clock in so he/she requests a missed punch correction, the alert saying missed punch will continue to pop up at the employee until a manager approves said punch request. It confuses employees and makes them think they didn't request the punch so they do it again. It should not keep alerting said employee if he/she made a change to fix it. If anything, it should alert the manager until said requests are approved and/or denied.
  • Provide the employees pay rate in the edit grid layout section of payroll
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Likelihood to Renew
ClearCompany
No answers on this topic
Paycom
We've made the mistake of moving away from Paycom to a PEO which had made a lot of promises, that they could not keep. Less than a year after that transition, we returned to Paycom and are happier than ever.
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Usability
ClearCompany
No answers on this topic
Paycom
The system is very user friendly. Once you navigate where your information is stored under the forms you are golden. While the training amplified my capabilities and knowledge, I could have jumped into the system without and training and managed just fine. This probably one of my favorite parts about Paycom!
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Reliability and Availability
ClearCompany
No answers on this topic
Paycom
They are very dependable and I have never experience any outages
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Performance
ClearCompany
No answers on this topic
Paycom
It is a solid product and was out first payroll software that we have used
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Support Rating
ClearCompany
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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Paycom
Our TSR has been wonderful to work with. Every step of the
way he was quick to respond and answer any questions we had. I knew I could
reach him at any time (day or night) and he would be available to assist.
Implementing a new HRIS system is obviously a huge task and I contribute all
our success to our rep Kurt! Of course, with any implementation, there were
bumps along the way and issues. But I always knew we would work as a team to
get those issues figured out. Working in the Paycom system has been smooth and
easy to learn and I enjoy the employee self-service interface. Our managers
have had positive things to say and are all excited about the changes we have
been able to make to our organization due to Paycom being implemented.
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In-Person Training
ClearCompany
No answers on this topic
Paycom
They were a sales person and not really a good trainer.
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Online Training
ClearCompany
No answers on this topic
Paycom
All the online training modules were short and straight to the point. Every module teach you how to use the system. If there is one thing they know how to do is training. We did implementation during the pandemic so all had to be done online or via zoom meetings.
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Implementation Rating
ClearCompany
No answers on this topic
Paycom
Not at all satisfied it was a nightmare we spent over 8 months with the implementation team having issues after issues all related to the Puerto Rico regulations (half my employees are in Puerto Rico) and at the end we were moved over from the implementation team to the production team without all the issues being resolved
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Alternatives Considered
ClearCompany
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.
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Paycom
ADP is too complex, too many people to go through to get what you need, as you need it. I can only say that I don't want to ever have to go back to using ADP again., Wherever my career leads me - I will lead them to PAYCOM!!
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Scalability
ClearCompany
No answers on this topic
Paycom
They are not able to meet our current needs
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Return on Investment
ClearCompany
  • ClearCompany has some helpful options our company has utilized, but overall it has been very hard to get past some of the user interfaces that aren't functional or getting speedy responses when something isn't operational.
  • ClearCompany has custom reports that help us strategize our recruitment efforts, but we have had many instances where the reports do not pull data from the system which has lead to confusion or decisions being made with incomplete information.
  • ClearCompany has multiple avenues to contact them or get help, but they are not always effective because of the completion time frame varies.
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Paycom
  • Saved time, 2 person HR department so time is limited. With reduced time for onboarding we have been able to focus on other areas.
  • Improved employee satisfaction- employees enjoy the ease of use of the system and the ability to use on their phones.
  • Reduced background check/drug screening costs- prior providers were absorbent in the amount we paid compared to Paycom.
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