Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Fountain
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
Fountain is an applicant tracking and recruiting tool from the company of the same name in San Francisco, focusing on mobile-accessibility, simplicity, and the needs of wage workers, freelancers, and the "gig economy." The service includes automated sourcing conveniences (e.g. job board submission), text to apply and mobile applicant workflow, and integrations with assessment and background check tools.N/A
Mitratech TalentReef
Score 6.0 out of 10
N/A
Mitratech TalentReef is a recruitment and talent management system optimized for service-sector workforces. It emphasizes its support for regulatory compliance, automated workflows, and mobile accessibility across its functions for recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance management.N/A
Paycom
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
Paycom 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
FountainMitratech TalentReefPaycom
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
No answers on this topic
No answers on this topic
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
FountainMitratech TalentReefPaycom
Free Trial
NoNoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
FountainMitratech TalentReefPaycom
Features
FountainMitratech TalentReefPaycom
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Fountain
-
Ratings
Mitratech TalentReef
6.5
14 Ratings
11% below category average
Paycom
8.1
403 Ratings
2% above category average
New hire portal00 Ratings6.214 Ratings8.1400 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings6.214 Ratings8.1348 Ratings
Compliance tracking and reporting00 Ratings7.113 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Fountain
-
Ratings
Mitratech TalentReef
8.0
3 Ratings
9% above category average
Paycom
6.1
236 Ratings
27% below category average
Corporate goal setting00 Ratings9.01 Ratings4.236 Ratings
Subordinate goal setting00 Ratings7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings8.03 Ratings7.7231 Ratings
Individual goal setting00 Ratings00 Ratings7.8219 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings00 Ratings4.835 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Fountain
-
Ratings
Mitratech TalentReef
6.0
8 Ratings
13% below category average
Paycom
7.6
293 Ratings
4% below category average
Performance plans00 Ratings2.24 Ratings7.7272 Ratings
Manager note taking00 Ratings8.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans00 Ratings2.34 Ratings7.4256 Ratings
Review status tracking00 Ratings8.24 Ratings7.8264 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings8.33 Ratings7.4242 Ratings
Reporting00 Ratings6.95 Ratings00 Ratings
Review reminders00 Ratings00 Ratings7.8270 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Fountain
-
Ratings
Mitratech TalentReef
6.8
15 Ratings
4% below category average
Paycom
7.1
291 Ratings
9% below category average
Job Requisition Management00 Ratings8.014 Ratings7.3260 Ratings
Company Website Posting00 Ratings9.913 Ratings7.0255 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings4.013 Ratings6.4201 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings9.915 Ratings6.9237 Ratings
Customized Application Form00 Ratings2.315 Ratings00 Ratings
Resume Management00 Ratings8.011 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings1.414 Ratings6.8224 Ratings
Candidate Search00 Ratings5.215 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking00 Ratings8.115 Ratings7.0265 Ratings
Collaboration00 Ratings8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Email Templates00 Ratings8.09 Ratings00 Ratings
User Permissions00 Ratings7.014 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings8.012 Ratings7.9274 Ratings
Reporting00 Ratings7.114 Ratings00 Ratings
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Fountain
-
Ratings
Mitratech TalentReef
-
Ratings
Paycom
7.9
459 Ratings
3% below category average
Employee demographic data00 Ratings00 Ratings8.8416 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings00 Ratings7.8400 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings00 Ratings8.0403 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings00 Ratings7.5403 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings00 Ratings7.3316 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings00 Ratings7.6354 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings00 Ratings8.3336 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Fountain
-
Ratings
Mitratech TalentReef
-
Ratings
Paycom
8.2
467 Ratings
1% above category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings00 Ratings8.7454 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings00 Ratings6.447 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings00 Ratings8.421 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings00 Ratings8.2395 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings00 Ratings9.3454 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings00 Ratings8.2379 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings00 Ratings8.4259 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Fountain
-
Ratings
Mitratech TalentReef
-
Ratings
Paycom
8.4
410 Ratings
3% above category average
Approval workflow00 Ratings00 Ratings8.6391 Ratings
Balance details00 Ratings00 Ratings8.2390 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings00 Ratings8.5325 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Fountain
-
Ratings
Mitratech TalentReef
-
Ratings
Paycom
8.5
468 Ratings
4% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings00 Ratings9.0459 Ratings
Update personal information00 Ratings00 Ratings8.8464 Ratings
View company policy documentation00 Ratings00 Ratings7.9412 Ratings
Employee recognition00 Ratings00 Ratings8.7225 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings00 Ratings7.8373 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Fountain
-
Ratings
Mitratech TalentReef
-
Ratings
Paycom
4.9
26 Ratings
49% below category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings00 Ratings4.926 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Fountain
-
Ratings
Mitratech TalentReef
-
Ratings
Paycom
7.1
406 Ratings
6% below category average
Report builder00 Ratings00 Ratings7.8399 Ratings
Pre-built reports00 Ratings00 Ratings7.8396 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings00 Ratings5.855 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Fountain
-
Ratings
Mitratech TalentReef
-
Ratings
Paycom
8.7
48 Ratings
11% above category average
Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings00 Ratings9.127 Ratings
Candidate ranking00 Ratings00 Ratings9.133 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings00 Ratings8.546 Ratings
Candidate development00 Ratings00 Ratings8.343 Ratings
Best Alternatives
FountainMitratech TalentReefPaycom
Small Businesses
Breezy HR
Breezy HR
Score 8.9 out of 10
Paycor
Paycor
Score 7.5 out of 10
Dayforce Powerpay
Dayforce Powerpay
Score 9.3 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Breezy HR
Breezy HR
Score 8.9 out of 10
Engagedly
Engagedly
Score 8.5 out of 10
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.1 out of 10
Enterprises
PeopleStrong
PeopleStrong
Score 10.0 out of 10
PeopleStrong
PeopleStrong
Score 10.0 out of 10
PeopleStrong
PeopleStrong
Score 10.0 out of 10
All AlternativesView all alternativesView all alternativesView all alternatives
User Ratings
FountainMitratech TalentReefPaycom
Likelihood to Recommend
-
(0 ratings)
7.1
(15 ratings)
8.7
(562 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
7.2
(24 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(86 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
9.1
(52 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
6.4
(1 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
3.7
(3 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(7 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
5.5
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(4 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(4 ratings)
User Testimonials
FountainMitratech TalentReefPaycom
Likelihood to Recommend
Fountain
No answers on this topic
Mitratech
I rarely give 10/10, mainly because I have learned that that we can always learn new things and to grow. Thus, I feel that same applies to Talent Reef. While I struggled a bit in the beginning to use this application, It is probably that struggle that has made me a better user for being so persistent at using it. Now that I have more than just the basics I think for any size company the functionality of the program will work for them.
Read full review
Paycom
I've implemented at least 7 HRMS and/or performance suites over the years. I have no true complaints about the platform. We have found that for one of our client codes, the scheduling functionality doesn't accommodate the constant scheduling adjustments our transportation company requires. That said, our routes can change more than once an hour and start/end times often change with routes. We have found that managing the full employee life cycle is even more streamlined with the recent Position Seat updates. We also value that the platform is a native build - so no lagging API integrations to navigate.
Read full review
Pros
Fountain
No answers on this topic
Mitratech
  • We've been with talentReef nearly 2 years and our last 2 account managers have been great! Support was a concern right after we converted, but we were able to gain an account rep and began weekly calls until all the holes were plugged in.
  • Linking ATS data and onboarding data eliminates the need for the applicant/new hire to enter the same information twice.
  • We're now receiving system emails regarding upcoming new releases, which is helpful.
Read full review
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.
Read full review
Cons
Fountain
No answers on this topic
Mitratech
  • If any organization is looking to use TalentReef, I would suggest they make sure they have a project lead. TalentReef is a customizable platform that can be used to help your business. Your business will only get the full use out of the program if someone from within leads the project and communicates what they need from TalentReef. TalentReef can provide the basic needs, but the true value comes when you customize the program.
Read full review
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.
Read full review
Likelihood to Renew
Fountain
No answers on this topic
Mitratech
No answers on this topic
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
Read full review
Usability
Fountain
No answers on this topic
Mitratech
No answers on this topic
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.
Read full review
Reliability and Availability
Fountain
No answers on this topic
Mitratech
No answers on this topic
Paycom
They are very dependable and I have never experience any outages
Read full review
Performance
Fountain
No answers on this topic
Mitratech
No answers on this topic
Paycom
Yes, Paycom's performance is excellent, no issues.
Read full review
Support Rating
Fountain
No answers on this topic
Mitratech
We have had very few issues with talentReef, but when we did they were resolved quickly and in a timely manner.
Read full review
Paycom
Have been bounced around alot in our 3 years of partnership. Wanted a dedicated rep but that did not provide us the care and attention we required. Work with a team first and then get to your representative. Sometimes an issue with time differences - representative working on different timebelt and not accessible, or we had to wait a day to move an issue along
Read full review
In-Person Training
Fountain
No answers on this topic
Mitratech
No answers on this topic
Paycom
They were a sales person and not really a good trainer.
Read full review
Online Training
Fountain
No answers on this topic
Mitratech
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.
Read full review
Implementation Rating
Fountain
No answers on this topic
Mitratech
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
Read full review
Alternatives Considered
Fountain
No answers on this topic
Mitratech
TalentReef has a better interface than SnagAJob, but that is just about it. SnagAJob did a very good job in applicant flow, however, they also advertise for other companies during the application process which is a major downside to their system. Newton is far superior not only with pricing but in support and functionality. After only 60 days with the system, I could not imagine going back to TalentReef ever again.
Read full review
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.
Read full review
Scalability
Fountain
No answers on this topic
Mitratech
No answers on this topic
Paycom
They are not able to meet our current needs
Read full review
Return on Investment
Fountain
No answers on this topic
Mitratech
  • The impact in terms of I-9's and E-Verify being completed accurately and quickly is immense. It is tough to put a price or ROI on avoiding any legal complications.
  • All of our corporate locations now "speak the same language" in terms of applicants and new hire on-boarding.
Read full review
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.
Read full review
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 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.