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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Dayforce Powerpay

    Score9.2 out of 10
    N/ADayforce Powerpay allows small businesses to pay and manage employees. It is used to simplify and automate payroll processes with automatic payroll calculations and remittances to the CRA and RQ, and streamlines payroll with connected time and attendance tracking to help ensure people are paid accurately.N/A

    Paychex

    Score6.9 out of 10
    N/APaychex Flex, of Paychex' Online Payroll Services, is a cloud-based human resource management and payroll platform. Paychex offers core and specialized services, and scales to meet the needs of small businesses, SMBs, and large enterprises.N/A
    Pricing
    Dayforce PowerpayPaychex
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Paychex Flex Pro
    Custom Pricing
    per month/+$4 per employee
    HR Pro
    Custom Pricing
    HR PEO
    Custom Pricing
    Paychex Flex Select
    Custom Pricing
    Paychex Flex Enterprise
    Custom Pricing
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Dayforce PowerpayPaychex
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
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    Community Pulse
    Dayforce PowerpayPaychex
    Considered Both Products
    Dayforce
    No answer on this topic
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    94%
    Would buy again
    15 Answers
    88%
    Would buy again
    267 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    15 Answers
    90%
    Delivers good value for the price
    240 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    15 Answers
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    281 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    11 Answers
    89%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    202 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    89%
    Implementation went as expected
    216 Answers
    Features
    Dayforce PowerpayPaychex
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Dayforce Powerpay and Paychex
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    8.9
    15 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Paychex
    7.7
    319 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Pay calculation9.115 Ratings8.0301 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors9.24 Ratings7.44 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.79 Ratings7.4157 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.75 Ratings7.2179 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.013 Ratings8.3299 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.812 Ratings8.0214 Ratings
    Reimbursement management8.97 Ratings7.4122 Ratings
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Dayforce Powerpay and Paychex
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Paychex
    7.3
    278 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings7.7225 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings7.9248 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings7.7182 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.8179 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings6.34 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings7.1163 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings6.4148 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Dayforce Powerpay and Paychex
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Paychex
    7.2
    161 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Approval workflow00 Ratings7.5115 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings7.6153 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings6.3120 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Dayforce Powerpay and Paychex
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Paychex
    7.4
    276 Ratings
    11% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings8.1254 Ratings
    Update personal information00 Ratings7.6266 Ratings
    View company policy documentation00 Ratings7.4125 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings6.33 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings7.6190 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Dayforce Powerpay and Paychex
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Paychex
    6.4
    44 Ratings
    23% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings6.444 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Dayforce Powerpay and Paychex
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Paychex
    6.1
    179 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Report builder00 Ratings6.5149 Ratings
    Pre-built reports00 Ratings6.8167 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings5.093 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Dayforce Powerpay and Paychex
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Paychex
    6.8
    176 Ratings
    17% below category average
    New hire portal00 Ratings7.0168 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools00 Ratings6.7112 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Dayforce Powerpay and Paychex
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Paychex
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Dayforce Powerpay and Paychex
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Paychex
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Performance plans00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Dayforce Powerpay and Paychex
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Paychex
    7.7
    2 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings7.52 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
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    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Paychex
    5.3
    72 Ratings
    40% below category average
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings5.138 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings5.235 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings5.729 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings6.137 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings4.635 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings4.741 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings6.266 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Dayforce PowerpayPaychex
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.9
    (15 ratings)
    6.8
    (334 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    7.2
    (48 ratings)
    Usability
    8.6
    (10 ratings)
    7.2
    (275 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.2
    (12 ratings)
    Performance
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    7.0
    (12 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    6.5
    (274 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    2.7
    (4 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    5.1
    (13 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (9 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.4
    (12 ratings)
    Professional Services
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    5.7
    (34 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    6.2
    (35 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Dayforce PowerpayPaychex
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Dayforce
    We are a small business - and even though we are small and don't make near use of all of the options in the program, I love it because all my remitting is done for me, all the calculating, all the vacation pay, holiday pay, overtime, everything is kept track of really well and I don't have to worry about missing information if I was to do this myself. I also love the direct deposit options and my employees love it and the paystubs and the ability to put messages on their paystubs! I honestly can't think of a scenario where Dayforce Powerpay wouldn't be suitable!! I wouldn't change companies, even if it saved me money as I love all the functions, the information and the ease of ROE and T4's.
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    Paychex Inc.
    It is best suited for payrolls from 1 to 150 employees, because their constant attention and flex system are easy to use. Any problem is taking care by your Paychex Agent, and they always listen to you. Better yet, when you become a client with more than 5 years, you get special discount on your renewal. Honestly, I can't not think on nothing that will be less appropriate.
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    Pros
    Dayforce
    • Ceridian Powerpay simplifies the payroll process, very little manual work involved during each payroll run.
    • Ceridian Powerpay is mostly an intuitive interface with easy to understand workflows to allow for multiple users to be able to use the system if required.
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    • It provides a well account of Retirement Plan Account Information.
    • Alerts are sent to email when there is new information to access.
    • Employee access both online and thru app.
    • Paperless options.
    • Easy and quick access to paystubs and tax forms.
    • Easy employee retirement management.
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    Cons
    Dayforce
    • Adjustment - Reversal sometimes gives an error
    • Emergency Contact Comments field - would be nice if it would accept more characters in this field
    • A warning that 'no ROE will be created' popup when EI or other related fields are marked Exempt
    • Rate history on an employee's page would be nice
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    Paychex Inc.
    • I understand logging you out is a security function, but I'd prefer it not to log you out so soon.
    • The training we received for the team's meeting was subpar, in my opinion. Probably better geared for people with little to no computer experience. Very slow pace; we could have easily received all of this from some tutorials in a few minutes.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Dayforce
    Powerpay exceeds my expectations: it's easy to use and does not 'eat' my time by wondering what the end result will be. I can see what each employee's pay statement will look like before I submit the payroll for processing. Monthly processing fees are not exorbitant and the service from support it top notch, quick and awesome when you need it! What's not to like? It's a terrific company to have on your side!
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    Paychex Inc.
    Overall I like the features that Paychex Flex offers. I am sure that there are other features that I am unaware of, so I am excited to see if there is more that Flex is capable of to make my job easier. The basic features are really user friendly and easy to access. If there ever is an issue customer service is great
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    Usability
    Dayforce
    Dayforce is easy to use and intuitive. When things are less familiar, the chat support is speedy and friendly, so I never have to worry or struggle to figure something out. Once support shows me how to do something, it is easy to remember and not need help next time.
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    Paychex Inc.
    Once you are set up in the system, it is very user-friendly and usability is on par with my expectations. Onboarding new employees is simple, employee access is simple and easy for them to use. Tax documentation, reporting, and entering payroll is easy and user-friendly. Running reports and finding information necessary to keep the flow moving foward is easy to do
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    Reliability and Availability
    Dayforce
    I have never experienced application errors or unplanned outages. I do know that I could phone Dayforce Powerpay and give them hours and other deductions and they would do the payroll and I could either have them deliver the completed payroll by courier (there are small extra charges for this) or I could download the completed payroll on pay day. I have also been able to complete payroll our payroll at home instead of at the office. Dayforce is very accessible by phone or online.
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    Paychex Inc.
    We have not experienced any difficulties with unplanned outages. Notifications are always made for outages, and they do not effect normal business operations.
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    Performance
    Dayforce
    Pages online load in seconds. Click and it's instantly there! I have never had pages not loading properly or taking time to load. Payroll reports also downloads quickly. We do not interface Dayforce Powerpay with anything else
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    Paychex Inc.
    Unless there is lag time within the internet, the Paychex Flex website loads exceptional fast, pages load quickly and reports that I need to print or download load quickly. If I need to create a specialized report, once I complete it I receive an e-mail telling me my report is ready to be downloaded. Changing between web pages is fast as well.
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    Support Rating
    Dayforce
    Regardless the issue, the Customer Support team is offering outstanding services! When I am calling, the wait time is reasonable, and the team members will ensure you receive the right support in a timely manner, with politeness and kindness. If you reach out the team that it's a guarantee that your issue will be solved!
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    Paychex Inc.
    The dedicated support we are given is good and very responsive. If there is a change to the dedicated support, we are notified quickly and have temporary support in place while we wait for our new rep. The phone support is knowledgeable and quick to help if there is an immediate need. However, the chat support can be the slowest option and doesn't always launch so I rarely use it.
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    In-Person Training
    Dayforce
    No answers on this topic
    Paychex Inc.
    We did online training only
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    Online Training
    Dayforce
    I have used Powerpay before (at a previous employer) but a few years had elapsed. I had a quick online training session (less that 30 minutes) to recover basic knowledge and I was away. I still from time to time have to do something that i am not quite sure of and pick up the phone! Every one that works at Ceridian - now Dayforce - have been able to answer my question and tell me where to go in the program, click on what and do what I need to do. The support is out-of-this-world good!
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    Paychex Inc.
    It was easy to understand and follow along. I do like the informational videos that we can utilize before we opt to call in for customer service support. It has made a difference since sometimes that resolves the issue I may have had and saved myself a phone call to Paychex support.
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    Implementation Rating
    Dayforce
    I initiated the implementation. I answered all the questions I was asked, prepared the documentation and sent it off and it was done! Quickly, efficiently and done well!
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    Paychex Inc.
    Implementation was very smooth. The most cumbersome task was entering the current employees into the system during initial set up, but Paychex staff handled most of that and verified against prior system reports as well as internal reports provided to ensure 100% accuracy.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Dayforce
    Being able to remit payroll directly to CRA reduces the number of steps in payroll processing. It also means that there is no way for us to forget a remittance. This is important to us because it's all-in-one software. I did like that QB would have the entry directly there so that I don't need to record it.
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    Paychex Inc.
    In addition to the ones listed above, we also used BenePay, a local payroll company. We found Paychex Flex priced in the middle, with ADP the most expensive and too complicated, with many features that were unnecessary for us. We found that Paychex Flex's features and reporting to be sized right for our size (around 30 employees). Paychex Flex also offered a very reasonable service to apply for the ERTC
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Dayforce
    Pretty standard contract terms. Unit pricing is about 30% less than the previous provider - service is about 150% better with Dayforce Powerpay that with the previous provider! We are billed twice per month as we do payroll twice per month.
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    Scalability
    Dayforce
    We have a small staff of less than 20 employees. We moved our payroll from a previous provided because of terrible and expensive service. Dayforce is much, much easier to use and costs about 30% less than the previous provider. Dayforce Powerpay also seem to have people that speaks clearly and are efficient in everything they do so that less time is wasted by phone calls that has you on hold for 3 hours!
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    Paychex Inc.
    I generally do payroll at the office, however I have had to go remote due to internet issues and also had to take payroll on vacation with me. Very easy to log in wherever you are and manage your TAA and payroll
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    Professional Services
    Dayforce
    They are all professional, knowledgeable, very pleasant to interact with and extremely helpful. They consistently take customer services to a higher level. Great people to deal with!
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    Paychex Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Dayforce
    • The return on investment has been substantial for our company. Having a payroll system that calculates everything for you, processes important documents, and only takes minimal time and effort allows us to focus more time on running the business and generating revenue.
    • Instead of having a user spend half a day (or potentially a full day) processing payroll, it only takes a couple hours (obviously depending on how many employees need to be processed).
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    Paychex Inc.
    • With Paychex Flex we have been able to improve our compliance with required documentation for new/rehires
    • Moving everyone to direct deposit and mobile clock in/out eliminated lines at punching stations and paycheck pickup stations
    • Lost checks is a thing of the past
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