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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Dayforce Powerpay

    Score9.1 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

    Paycom

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/APaycom is an automated HCM platform, built on a single database that eliminates redundant data entry through automation. A payroll and HR software solution, Paycom is used by organizations of all sizes to access employee data without navigating multiple systems.N/A
    Pricing
    Dayforce PowerpayPaycom
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Dayforce PowerpayPaycom
    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
    Dayforce PowerpayPaycom
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    94%
    Would buy again
    15 Answers
    94%
    Would buy again
    595 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    15 Answers
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    534 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    15 Answers
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    605 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
    416 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    81%
    Implementation went as expected
    375 Answers
    Features
    Dayforce PowerpayPaycom
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Dayforce Powerpay and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    8.9
    15 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Paycom
    8.3
    567 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Pay calculation9.115 Ratings8.8551 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors9.24 Ratings6.447 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.79 Ratings8.599 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.75 Ratings8.4485 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.013 Ratings9.1548 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.812 Ratings8.4456 Ratings
    Reimbursement management8.97 Ratings8.3319 Ratings
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Dayforce Powerpay and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Paycom
    8.1
    567 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings8.9521 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings8.1501 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings8.2500 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings8.2502 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings7.6406 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings8.0445 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.1416 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Dayforce Powerpay and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Paycom
    8.5
    497 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Approval workflow00 Ratings8.5471 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings8.4472 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings8.5396 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Dayforce Powerpay and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Paycom
    8.7
    569 Ratings
    5% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings9.1559 Ratings
    Update personal information00 Ratings9.2565 Ratings
    View company policy documentation00 Ratings8.7504 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings8.0278 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings8.6466 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Dayforce Powerpay and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Paycom
    4.9
    26 Ratings
    48% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings4.926 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Dayforce Powerpay and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Paycom
    7.2
    504 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Report builder00 Ratings7.9497 Ratings
    Pre-built reports00 Ratings7.9491 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings5.855 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Dayforce Powerpay and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Paycom
    8.4
    496 Ratings
    4% above category average
    New hire portal00 Ratings8.5490 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools00 Ratings8.3427 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Dayforce Powerpay and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Paycom
    6.3
    295 Ratings
    25% below category average
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings4.236 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings8.0271 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings4.835 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings8.0290 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Dayforce Powerpay and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Paycom
    7.9
    375 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Performance plans00 Ratings7.9346 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings7.9329 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings8.0334 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings8.0341 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings7.8305 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Dayforce Powerpay and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Paycom
    7.9
    97 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings7.956 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings7.875 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings7.992 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings7.975 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Dayforce Powerpay and Paycom
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Paycom
    7.6
    372 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings7.8335 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings8.0330 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings7.4261 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings7.8305 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings6.9284 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings7.7342 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings7.9353 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Dayforce PowerpayPaycom
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    Patriot Payroll
    Score8.6 out of 10
    UZIO
    Score9.3 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    APS
    Score6 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    ADP Streamline Payroll
    Score6.5 out of 10
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Dayforce PowerpayPaycom
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.9
    (15 ratings)
    8.7
    (739 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (31 ratings)
    Usability
    8.6
    (10 ratings)
    9.0
    (124 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.5
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    8.9
    (59 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    6.5
    (9 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (3 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.5
    (4 ratings)
    Professional Services
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (6 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (6 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Dayforce PowerpayPaycom
    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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    Paycom
    My company is currently at around 2,000 employees and meets all expectations. I have worked at companies of up to 7,000 employees that also used Paycom and that met all expectations as well. I do not know that Paycom would be worth it from a pricing perspective for a smaller company, maybe 30 employees or less. I also believe Paycom has an opportunity to better partner with clients in mergers and acquisitions.
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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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    Paycom
    • I like the employee self-service feature. It's very straightforward and easy to use. I also like my representative, Mikey. He's been very helpful—every time I call him, I get the assistance I need. I also appreciate how quickly I can get someone on the phone and get help when needed.
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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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    Paycom
    • I am not a fan of the most recent update. I wasn't prepared for the change especially given it came right before payroll was processed. I'm told given time, I will get used to it and I'm always open to change for the better.
    • IWant™ feature isn't what I hoped it would be. I haven't used it much given the information I need in Paycom I can find quickly on my own. I have heard however that several employees utilize and appreciate the IWant™ feature.
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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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    Paycom
    we are having no problems with how the system works and our support system at paycom is the best - we are learning more and using the system in more ways all the time the only thing that could be better is pricing on some things
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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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    Paycom
    I'm probably going to have to go seven and three-quarter to eight, and that may be user error to me because I know Paycom has got it figured out, but there's times I just can't figure it out, even with some of the tutorials, the university, the show-mes, and calling Alex, our representative. He can hold my hand and walk me through that process, and it just may be I didn't get it, but that's why I gave that score. I'd give it a solid nine.
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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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    Paycom
    They are very dependable and I have never experience any outages
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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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    Paycom
    Yes load quickly
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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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    Paycom
    In 6 years, we've never had a bad experience with client support. We implemented during COVID, and I was the only person in HR at the time. I was also having to homeschool our children, which meant bizarre work hours and limited time to focus on platform build at times. There were nights that I was literally on calls at 11 pm and the implementation team was unbelievably supportive. Recently, a Position Seat specialist came on site to help us set up for our 5 client codes - the experience was transformative for how we use the platform and an absolute game changer. I trust Paycom because I trust our representatives. They truly are strategic partners for us, and work to ensure we're maximizing the platform and that our needs are being met
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    In-Person Training
    Dayforce
    No answers on this topic
    Paycom
    Tadd and Ellie have been great! They have show us many aspects that implementation did not. They are very personable and action oriented as well. Anytime we need them they offer to swing in.
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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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    Paycom
    It was good, but hard to know what questions you need to ask until you actually get in there and start working with a live product. But Paycom is also very helpful every time I call and can't figure something out. Nathan has been very friendly and helpful no matter what I call him about. He is always eager to help out.
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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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    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
    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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    Paycom
    I have not currently used any other products. I'm still kind of new to the HR industry. The only other thing that I really have to compare it to is Vonmar's system, which they created themselves, and it was not user-friendly.
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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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    Paycom
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Paycom
    They are not able to meet our current needs
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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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    Paycom
    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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    Paycom
    • It's helped us save time. We've been able to automate a number of payroll and accounting functions. It's also enabled our employees to use the ask gear feature. So it's really saved time, and also we've not gotten hacked, which is always a plus.
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    ScreenShots

    Paycom Screenshots

    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 Full-Solution Automation and Auto-Decisioning Powered By a Single DatabaseScreenshot of Employee Self-Service