Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ClearCompany
Score 8.5 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 8.5 out of 10
N/A
Paycom supports HR and payroll with automated, employee-first technology that supports every stage of employment. Its single database enables seamless data management, to reduce errors, endless data entry and time-consuming administrative tasks.N/A
Pricing
ClearCompanyPaycom
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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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 …
Features
ClearCompanyPaycom
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
9.3
16 Ratings
25% above category average
Paycom
8.1
392 Ratings
2% above category average
New hire portal10.014 Ratings8.1389 Ratings
Manager tracking tools10.016 Ratings8.1337 Ratings
Compliance tracking and reporting8.012 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
9.8
9 Ratings
29% above category average
Paycom
6.1
228 Ratings
27% below category average
Corporate goal setting10.07 Ratings4.236 Ratings
Subordinate goal setting10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting10.06 Ratings7.7211 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility10.08 Ratings4.835 Ratings
Performance tracking9.26 Ratings7.6223 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
9.6
10 Ratings
33% above category average
Paycom
7.6
285 Ratings
4% below category average
Performance plans9.25 Ratings7.7264 Ratings
Plan weighting9.85 Ratings00 Ratings
Manager note taking10.07 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.84 Ratings7.4248 Ratings
Review status tracking9.86 Ratings7.8256 Ratings
Rater nomination workflow9.84 Ratings00 Ratings
Review reminders9.07 Ratings7.8262 Ratings
Workflow restrictions9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency9.84 Ratings7.3234 Ratings
Reporting9.87 Ratings00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
9.6
11 Ratings
34% above category average
Paycom
8.1
45 Ratings
4% above category average
Create succession plans/pools9.02 Ratings9.124 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.611 Ratings6.830 Ratings
Candidate search10.09 Ratings8.343 Ratings
Candidate development10.06 Ratings8.140 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
9.3
19 Ratings
27% above category average
Paycom
7.0
284 Ratings
9% below category average
Job Requisition Management10.019 Ratings7.2253 Ratings
Company Website Posting9.019 Ratings7.0248 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.613 Ratings6.3195 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting10.016 Ratings6.9230 Ratings
Customized Application Form9.019 Ratings00 Ratings
Resume Management9.019 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention10.019 Ratings6.8217 Ratings
Candidate Search10.019 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking10.019 Ratings7.0258 Ratings
Collaboration8.018 Ratings00 Ratings
Task Creation and Delegation9.613 Ratings00 Ratings
Email Templates10.019 Ratings00 Ratings
User Permissions9.018 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts9.019 Ratings7.9267 Ratings
Reporting8.016 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning Management
Comparison of Learning Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
8.1
8 Ratings
14% above category average
Paycom
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Ratings
Course authoring7.75 Ratings00 Ratings
Course catalog or library7.75 Ratings00 Ratings
Player/Portal8.55 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning content8.35 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile friendly7.58 Ratings00 Ratings
Progress tracking & certifications8.54 Ratings00 Ratings
Assignments7.54 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance management7.54 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning administration9.14 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning reporting & analytics8.34 Ratings00 Ratings
Social learning7.34 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
7.9
448 Ratings
3% below category average
Employee demographic data00 Ratings8.9405 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings7.8389 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings8.0392 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.5392 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings7.4305 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings7.7343 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.2326 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
-
Ratings
Paycom
8.3
456 Ratings
2% above category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings8.7443 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings6.447 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.713 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.2384 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.3443 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.2368 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings8.4252 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
-
Ratings
Paycom
8.4
402 Ratings
3% above category average
Approval workflow00 Ratings8.6383 Ratings
Balance details00 Ratings8.2382 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings8.4318 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
-
Ratings
Paycom
8.5
457 Ratings
4% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings9.0448 Ratings
Update personal information00 Ratings8.9453 Ratings
View company policy documentation00 Ratings8.0401 Ratings
Employee recognition00 Ratings8.7218 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings7.9363 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
-
Ratings
Paycom
4.9
26 Ratings
49% 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
7.1
395 Ratings
6% below category average
Report builder00 Ratings7.8388 Ratings
Pre-built reports00 Ratings7.7385 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings5.855 Ratings
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User Ratings
ClearCompanyPaycom
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(22 ratings)
8.7
(563 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(24 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(86 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
8.9
(11 ratings)
9.1
(52 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
6.4
(1 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
4.3
(3 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(7 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
5.5
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(4 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(4 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
well suited for smaller businesses. most of our functions are housed in the payroll system, so that makes things easier. Not sure how sophisticated the labor allocation and job costing system would work with a large organization. We have to closely monitor tax profiles and multi-state things. Hard to follow and understand at times.
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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
  • Before Paycom we were using Paylocity and in about six months of running payroll with Paylocity, we never once had 100% accuracy from a payroll standpoint. So we had disgruntled employees because either their time was off or their pay was off. With Paycom, we've never had a case where our payroll was not 100% accurate.
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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
  • I think that when we do need a response back, which is very unlikely from the contact about something that's happening or going on, it can take a little long to get back to us. Longer than we would like because obviously it's an emergency to us, but we understand they have tons of emergencies they have to solve. But I think that's the only aspect.
  • I know from a payroll standpoint, which I'm not really privy to because I don't work on the payroll side, there have been some little hiccups that about certain formulas used, certain credits being issued that we've already filed for tax credits that we filed for. So I know that my CFO's already on top of it and pay comes on top of it as well and it's getting resolved, but obviously that's a big issue that needs some work there.
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Likelihood to Renew
ClearCompany
No answers on this topic
Paycom
Because it has everything that we need and as we grow, we are learning how robust Paycom can actually be but we need to be willing to spend the money. It's not expensive but we, as a company, are not used to spending that much on a system for HR and payroll.
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Usability
ClearCompany
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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Paycom
The interface is very intuitive, you can navigate it pretty well. Everything's pretty much spelled out and the features just flow really well. They make it easy for you to go back and forth with the UX/UI type of interface. So I think it was built pretty well.
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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
Yes, Paycom's performance is excellent, no issues.
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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
We really only had Paychecks and that was our biggest problem is that with several different companies, it was very hard If you had a salary employee and didn't terminate them in the prior company, they get paid twice, so this has really been definitely a big help for us.
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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
  • I would think the most time would come from applicant tracking and I don't think that's a Paycom issue necessarily. I think it was a training issue during implementation. I would say that that has improved now that we had onsite training. But initially the applicant tracking piece can be difficult when you're used to just using an ATS. That's specifically for talent acquisition because there's a lot of nuances that goes into the system that Paycom bills.
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Screenshot of a new study that reveals that for a composite organization representative of interviewed clients, unifying HR and payroll in a single-database software with automation and streamlined workflows achieved a three-year 362% ROI and resulted in: $1.4M net present value*; over 45% total time saved by HR; 80% time saved on compliance work.Screenshot of IWant, which is a command-driven AI engine in a single database, for instant access to employee data.Screenshot of Direct Data Exchange®, which takes a detailed pulse of how employees interact with Paycom. It automatically assigns a dollar value of savings based on Ernst & Young research.