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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

    Sage 300

    Score6.8 out of 10
    N/ASage 300 (formerly Sage 300 ERP) is a business management solution that includes strong accounting and financials, as well as multi-currency and multi-language capabilities. Built on accounting best practices, users will be able to track, control, and plan the financial health of their business.

    $1,655

    Lifetime License per Seat

    Pricing
    Dayforce PowerpaySage 300
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Sage 300 ERP Standard
    $1,655
    Lifetime License per Seat
    Sage 300 ERP Advanced
    $1,665
    Lifetime License per Seat
    Sage 300 ERP Premium
    $1,665
    Lifetime License (unlimited seats)
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Dayforce PowerpaySage 300
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Our pricing is by module and by license and can range depending on what the customers requirements are. Most of our financial and operational modules are $1655.00 each, plus user license, plus an annual business care of 24%.
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    Community Pulse
    Dayforce PowerpaySage 300
    Considered Both Products
    Dayforce
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    Sage
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    94%
    Would buy again
    15 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    15 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    15 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    11 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    Dayforce PowerpaySage 300
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Dayforce Powerpay and Sage 300
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    8.9
    15 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Sage 300
    9.3
    11 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Pay calculation9.115 Ratings9.411 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors9.24 Ratings00 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.79 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.75 Ratings9.46 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.013 Ratings9.311 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.812 Ratings9.39 Ratings
    Reimbursement management8.97 Ratings9.38 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Dayforce Powerpay and Sage 300
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 300
    6.2
    11 Ratings
    20% below category average
    API for custom integration00 Ratings9.39 Ratings
    Plug-ins00 Ratings3.010 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Dayforce Powerpay and Sage 300
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 300
    9.5
    18 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings9.514 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings9.518 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Dayforce Powerpay and Sage 300
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 300
    9.3
    20 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings9.39 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings9.320 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings9.318 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Dayforce Powerpay and Sage 300
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 300
    7.1
    21 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Accounts payable00 Ratings9.521 Ratings
    Accounts receivable00 Ratings9.520 Ratings
    Cash management00 Ratings9.313 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation00 Ratings6.620 Ratings
    Expense management00 Ratings9.312 Ratings
    Time tracking00 Ratings1.05 Ratings
    Fixed asset management00 Ratings3.06 Ratings
    Multi-currency support00 Ratings1.010 Ratings
    Multi-division support00 Ratings9.510 Ratings
    Regulations compliance00 Ratings9.39 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing00 Ratings4.07 Ratings
    Self-service portal00 Ratings1.07 Ratings
    Global Financial Support00 Ratings9.34 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings9.35 Ratings
    Intercompany Accounting00 Ratings9.47 Ratings
    Localizations00 Ratings1.04 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings9.59 Ratings
    Enterprise Accounting00 Ratings9.36 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting00 Ratings9.37 Ratings
    Centralized Rules Framework00 Ratings9.35 Ratings
    Standardized Processes00 Ratings9.37 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Dayforce Powerpay and Sage 300
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 300
    5.2
    13 Ratings
    33% below category average
    Inventory tracking00 Ratings1.012 Ratings
    Automatic reordering00 Ratings9.37 Ratings
    Location management00 Ratings9.311 Ratings
    Manufacturing module00 Ratings1.07 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Dayforce Powerpay and Sage 300
    Feature
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Sage 300
    1.0
    12 Ratings
    152% below category average
    Pricing00 Ratings1.010 Ratings
    Order entry00 Ratings1.012 Ratings
    Credit card processing00 Ratings1.07 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold00 Ratings1.011 Ratings
    Order Orchestration00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    End-to-end order visibility00 Ratings1.03 Ratings
    Order exception Resolution00 Ratings1.03 Ratings
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    Dayforce PowerpaySage 300
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    Patriot Payroll
    Score8.6 out of 10
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    Score4.2 out of 10
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    APS
    Score5.7 out of 10
    MYOB
    Score8.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
    ADP Streamline Payroll
    Score6.1 out of 10
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    Score5.4 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Dayforce PowerpaySage 300
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.9
    (15 ratings)
    7.7
    (21 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    8.4
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    8.6
    (10 ratings)
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    Performance
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    8.6
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Professional Services
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Dayforce PowerpaySage 300
    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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    Sage
    Sage 300cloud is a great option when it comes to cloud accounting/tracking software. In comparison to Sage's other products, Sage 300cloud is the only cloud/web based option with modern UI's and more intuitive interfaces. Additionally, Sage 300cloud offers an entire system of customer integrations that become available dependent on subscription level. Sage 300cloud also offers integrations between other Sage products (AP, CRM, etc) that allows for better automation and efficiency
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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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    Sage
    • Overall ease of use and intuitive navigation - minimal training has been required to use the system efficiently and effectively
    • Customer Inquiry - quickly see outstanding documents and drill down on any item (open or paid) to find the information you need
    • Most reports are easy to export into a workable Excel format using the Excel - data only or csv file format.
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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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    Sage
    • Little things, like changing the company name - are more difficult than we would like (We used to be MSDSSAB but legally shortened it to MSDSB).
    • A management financial reporting tool with live access - to premade reports - without paying an arm and a leg would be appreciated.
    • More training opportunities in local areas - or nearby - would be appreciated...
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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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    Sage
    It is a solid stable product with a large user community and large ISV community. Support and Training are easy to access and obtain and there is larger reseller channel to ensure the firm you work with is honest. It is scalable and there are multiple deployment and payment options.
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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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    Sage
    Sage 300cloud is intuitive and user friendly after some training. It does require implementation and training but once that's done, this software is easy to use and navigate. Support for Sage 300cloud is spot on and offers assistance over the simplest to [the] most complex of tasks. Finding information or learning new tasks within Sage 300cloud is relatively easy and educational.
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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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    Sage
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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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    Sage
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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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    Sage
    Turnover is high in the Sage Support department so sometimes it is difficult to get a rep who knows the issue well. Reps are good and getting assistance when they need it. Sometimes support is more interested in closing issue than actually solving problem. It can be difficult at times to have issues escalated but overall the support is good.
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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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    Sage
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Sage
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Sage
    Sage 300 cloud is much more detailed than the other. About the same in being user friendly A better layout Saves time for doing the schedules for Audits Mobile Access Sage 300cloud can manage all different industries
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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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    Sage
    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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    Sage
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Sage
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    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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    Sage
    • It allows our company to efficiently and effectively maintain and track our job cost.
    • Its reliable performance allows us to function continually.
    • It also provides our division managers with reports that they can use to determine where we are experiencing problems.
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