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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ELMO Software

    Score7.3 out of 10
    N/AELMO Software (ASX:ELO) is a cloud-based solution that helps thousands of organisations across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom to manage their people, process and pay. ELMO solutions span the entire employee lifecycle from ‘hire to retire’. They can be used together or stand-alone, and are configurable according to an organisation’s unique processes and workflows.N/A

    Paychex

    Score6.7 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
    ELMO SoftwarePaychex
    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
    ELMO SoftwarePaychex
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
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    Community Pulse
    ELMO SoftwarePaychex
    Considered Both Products
    ELMO Software
    No answer on this topic
    Paychex Inc.
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    15 Answers
    87%
    Would buy again
    269 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    89%
    Delivers good value for the price
    242 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    14 Answers
    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    283 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    86%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    203 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    7 Answers
    89%
    Implementation went as expected
    218 Answers
    Features
    ELMO SoftwarePaychex
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of ELMO Software and Paychex
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.9
    11 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Paychex
    6.7
    283 Ratings
    20% below category average
    Employee demographic data8.09 Ratings7.4229 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration7.78 Ratings7.2186 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.27 Ratings7.5184 Ratings
    Organizational charting8.38 Ratings5.07 Ratings
    Organization and location management7.88 Ratings6.6167 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.65 Ratings5.8152 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings7.5253 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of ELMO Software and Paychex
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    8.1
    5 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Paychex
    7.4
    324 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Pay calculation8.25 Ratings7.9306 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors8.14 Ratings6.56 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.03 Ratings6.8183 Ratings
    Direct deposit files8.03 Ratings8.1303 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.23 Ratings7.8217 Ratings
    Reimbursement management7.83 Ratings7.4124 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings7.0161 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of ELMO Software and Paychex
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Paychex
    7.1
    163 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Approval workflow8.53 Ratings7.5117 Ratings
    Balance details8.53 Ratings7.7155 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings6.2122 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of ELMO Software and Paychex
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.9
    10 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Paychex
    6.9
    281 Ratings
    18% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.05 Ratings7.7259 Ratings
    Update personal information8.010 Ratings7.3271 Ratings
    View company policy documentation8.26 Ratings6.9129 Ratings
    Employee recognition7.66 Ratings5.55 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings7.2194 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of ELMO Software and Paychex
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.7
    6 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Paychex
    5.9
    183 Ratings
    25% below category average
    Report builder7.56 Ratings6.0153 Ratings
    Pre-built reports7.76 Ratings6.5171 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data7.84 Ratings5.095 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of ELMO Software and Paychex
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.8
    7 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Paychex
    6.9
    180 Ratings
    15% below category average
    New hire portal8.26 Ratings7.1172 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools7.44 Ratings6.8116 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of ELMO Software and Paychex
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.8
    8 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Paychex
    6.2
    3 Ratings
    26% below category average
    Individual goal setting8.28 Ratings5.73 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility8.08 Ratings5.42 Ratings
    Performance tracking7.38 Ratings8.82 Ratings
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings4.82 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of ELMO Software and Paychex
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.6
    10 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Paychex
    5.8
    3 Ratings
    31% below category average
    Performance plans7.710 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans7.710 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Review status tracking6.78 Ratings5.73 Ratings
    Review reminders7.79 Ratings5.73 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency8.29 Ratings5.73 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of ELMO Software and Paychex
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.4
    7 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Paychex
    4.6
    4 Ratings
    52% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools7.96 Ratings3.62 Ratings
    Candidate ranking7.66 Ratings4.12 Ratings
    Candidate search6.45 Ratings5.53 Ratings
    Candidate development7.96 Ratings5.23 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of ELMO Software and Paychex
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.5
    5 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Paychex
    5.4
    73 Ratings
    38% below category average
    Job Requisition Management7.84 Ratings5.138 Ratings
    Company Website Posting7.74 Ratings5.335 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media7.32 Ratings5.829 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting6.82 Ratings6.237 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention7.82 Ratings4.635 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking7.53 Ratings4.741 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts7.94 Ratings6.367 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of ELMO Software and Paychex
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    -
    Ratings
    Paychex
    6.5
    46 Ratings
    21% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings6.546 Ratings
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    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
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    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ELMO SoftwarePaychex
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.7
    (15 ratings)
    6.5
    (339 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    7.2
    (48 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (15 ratings)
    6.9
    (280 ratings)
    Availability
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    5.2
    (12 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (12 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.6
    (8 ratings)
    6.0
    (279 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    2.7
    (4 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.1
    (13 ratings)
    Configurability
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    5.0
    (9 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    5.3
    (12 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    5.8
    (34 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    6.2
    (35 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ELMO SoftwarePaychex
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ELMO Software
    The performance review process is clear and easy to complete, for both employee and manager. I have experienced this in both roles, with my own staff, and undergoing my own review with my manager. I haven't experienced scenarios where it is less appropriate, I think our HR department customised the software well to our needs.
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    ELMO Software
    • Has extensive courses library (theory and video library).
    • Very responsive, resourceful and efficient support team.
    • Stuff survey - great range of available templates.
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    Paychex Inc.
    • 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
    ELMO Software
    • Help seems unavailable.
    • A guide or how-to would be extremely appreciated - I haven't found any, at least for user level.
    • User interface could follow a more standard/familiar approach.
    • Some panes should be collapsible (e.g. the right "Work Flow" area, which gives very little help).
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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
    ELMO Software
    No answers on this topic
    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
    ELMO Software
    Once I learned the specific way of doing things, the software became very logical and ergonomic. It is easy to use and is an excellent resource for many of the specific tasks required for my role, especially in relation to staff onboarding and management. It is also excellent as a resource for my own personal HR information.
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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
    ELMO Software
    No answers on this topic
    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
    ELMO Software
    No answers on this topic
    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
    ELMO Software
    I am not sure whether you are asking how the learning & development team rates ELMO Software or how ELMO supports our team when issues arise with the software? It is not my decision to purchase the software nor am I involved with the maintenance of the software.
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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
    ELMO Software
    No answers on this topic
    Paychex Inc.
    We did online training only
    Incentivized
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    Online Training
    ELMO Software
    No answers on this topic
    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
    ELMO Software
    I was not involved
    Incentivized
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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
    ELMO Software
    Aspen is more straightforward in creating a course of personal development recognized by our industry, but your ELMO Software is generally easier to use. As the workforce in our company is very often built by the majority of people with basic academic background education, IE they often have only just completed year 10... it is very important your element of making it easy to understand, using simple words and clear explained multiple choices in the final quiz
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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
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    ELMO Software
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Incentivized
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    Professional Services
    ELMO Software
    Did not use
    Incentivized
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    Paychex Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    ELMO Software
    • It has been helpful
    Incentivized
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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
    Incentivized
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