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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    HRdirect Smart Apps

    Score7 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    HRdirect Smart Apps is an HR Management software solution from HRdirect, a a division of ComplyRight, Inc., dedicated to developing and delivering “Solutions for Smart Employers” since 1985. The vendor says HRdirect supports business managers at more than 500,000 locations with essential employee management and compliance tasks. HRdirect Smart Apps aims to help users work efficiently and affordably. The vendor's goal is to simplify complex processes and free employers from compliance…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
    HRdirect Smart AppsPaycom
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    HRdirect Smart AppsPaycom
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsNO PER EMPLOYEE PRICING, NO BUNDLED FEATURES. JUST $60 A YEAR PER APP. Simple Pricing, No Matter How You Slice It Only use the Smart Apps that best fit your unique needs and pay the same, low price for each one: just $60 a year. It's easy to add more at any time, too - either as your needs change or as our solutions expand.
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    Community Pulse
    HRdirect Smart AppsPaycom
    Considered Both Products
    ComplyRight
    No answer on this topic
    Paycom
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    94%
    Would buy again
    592 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    531 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    602 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    415 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    82%
    Implementation went as expected
    375 Answers
    Features
    HRdirect Smart AppsPaycom
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Paycom
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Paycom
    8.1
    564 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Employee demographic data10.01 Ratings8.9518 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration10.01 Ratings8.1497 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)10.01 Ratings8.1413 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings8.1498 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings8.1499 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings7.6403 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings8.0442 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Paycom
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    157% below category average
    Paycom
    8.5
    495 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Approval workflow1.01 Ratings8.5469 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings8.4470 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings8.5395 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Paycom
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Paycom
    8.7
    566 Ratings
    5% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information10.01 Ratings9.0556 Ratings
    Update personal information10.01 Ratings9.2562 Ratings
    View company policy documentation10.01 Ratings8.8501 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings8.0276 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings8.6463 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Paycom
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    153% below category average
    Paycom
    7.2
    501 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Report builder1.01 Ratings7.9494 Ratings
    Pre-built reports1.01 Ratings7.9488 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings5.855 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Paycom
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    156% below category average
    Paycom
    8.4
    494 Ratings
    4% above category average
    New hire portal1.01 Ratings8.5488 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools1.01 Ratings8.3425 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Paycom
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Paycom
    8.3
    564 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings8.8548 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings6.447 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.597 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.4482 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.1545 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.4455 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings8.3317 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Paycom
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Paycom
    4.9
    26 Ratings
    49% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings4.926 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Paycom
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Paycom
    6.3
    294 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 Ratings8.0289 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Paycom
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Paycom
    7.9
    372 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Performance plans00 Ratings7.8343 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings7.8326 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings7.9331 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings8.0339 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings7.8303 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Paycom
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Paycom
    7.9
    95 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings7.955 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings7.873 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings7.990 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings7.974 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of HRdirect Smart Apps and Paycom
    Feature
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Paycom
    7.6
    370 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings7.8333 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings8.0328 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings7.4259 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings7.8303 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings6.9282 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings7.7340 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings7.9351 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    HRdirect Smart AppsPaycom
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    UZIO
    Score9.4 out of 10
    UZIO
    Score9.4 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    HRdirect Smart AppsPaycom
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.7
    (736 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (31 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (124 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.5
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.9
    (59 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.9
    (5 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.5
    (9 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (3 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.5
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (6 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (6 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    HRdirect Smart AppsPaycom
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ComplyRight
    UPDATE 3/20/2020: I initially gave HRDirect a "0" recommendation due to all the issues we had with the PTO Module. However, since purchasing the Harassment Training Module ($90), this product is the best value for the money and puts us in compliance with mandated requirements. It is easy to use and well-presented. At this point in time, with the issues and frustration level of all our employees, managers, and payroll department, it would be difficult for me to recommend this app as suitable in any scenario. However, should HRdirect fix the issues and get the app to perform as it was originally designed, it would be a great product for a small to medium company that has limited resources yet wants a good product for the money. In our experience, the new hire portal did not appear to be functioning properly; our new hires were not able to access the blank documents. They could see them but not open them (PDFs).
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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
    ComplyRight
    • Initially, you were able to see all activity and drill down for details.
    • It was easy-access for all our employees in the 7 states we operate in.
    • It provided tracking for the managers.
    • Payroll had access to all PTO requests.
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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
    ComplyRight
    • HRdirect performed an upgrade in 2019 and that's where things went awry.
    • You could no longer drill down through the calendar to see the details - i.e. Doctor's appointment, illness, childcare issues, vacation, etc.
    • Previous year PTO requests were not archived and you now had to scroll through hundreds of PTO requests to see the most current.
    • Previous PTO requests were listed oldest to most current, resulting in much frustration trying to locate specific ones.
    • The print option was not longer functional.
    • The online help request form was no longer accessible.
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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
    ComplyRight
    As previously described, there are too many unresolved issues.
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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
    ComplyRight
    No answers on this topic
    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
    ComplyRight
    No answers on this topic
    Paycom
    They are very dependable and I have never experience any outages
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    Performance
    ComplyRight
    No answers on this topic
    Paycom
    Yes load quickly
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    Support Rating
    ComplyRight
    Due to the fact that we were patient for more than 6 months with no resolution in sight, we decided to end our relationship with HRdirect for PTO tracking. 3/20/2020: We have purchased the Harassment Training Module. Excellent product with great value for the money.
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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
    ComplyRight
    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
    ComplyRight
    No answers on this topic
    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
    ComplyRight
    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
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    Alternatives Considered
    ComplyRight
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Scalability
    ComplyRight
    No answers on this topic
    Paycom
    They are not able to meet our current needs
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    Return on Investment
    ComplyRight
    • Initially, HRdirect was proving to be an excellent tool, and we were getting a quick turnaround on small issues. However, the upgrade messed things up on our accessibility, with no resolution in sight.
    • Harassment training module is excellent.
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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.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    HRdirect Smart Apps Screenshots

    Screenshot of EMPLOYEE RECORDS
Smarter, Centralized Employee Management

 - Directory & Records
 - Employee Self-Service
 - Document StorageScreenshot of ATTENDANCE CALENDAR
Take Control of Employee Attendance

 - 12-Month Calendars
 - Absence Code Management
 - Absence NotesScreenshot of I-9 & W-4
Ease the Burden of Completing I-9 and W-4 Forms

 - Onboarding Workflow
 - Guided I-9 & W-4 Forms
 - History & Audit TrackingScreenshot of JOB APPLICATION
Smart Hiring Begins Before the Interview

 - Compliant Questions Library
 - Customizable Application
 - Online Application LinkScreenshot of PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE
Your Guide to an Effective Disciplinary Program

 - Employee Warning Notices
 - Discipline History
 - Action Plan DocumentationScreenshot of TIME OFF REQUEST
Let Employees Handle Time Off Requests for You

 - Employee Time Off Requests
 - Supervisor Approval Workflow
 - Attendance Calendar Sync

    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