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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Payroll by Wave

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AWave Accounting headquartered in Toronto now offers Payroll by Wave, a payroll app for small businesses.N/A

    UZIO

    Score9.4 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    UZIO is a cloud-based HR, payroll and benefits management software and services purpose-built for these small and mid-sized businesses. UZIO aspires to eliminate losses because of manual entries. With a few clicks, users get access to delineated payroll reporting to stay-on-the-top of compliance needs. UZIO's platform currently includes native AI Agent Services and AI Copilot, Payroll, Tax Admin, HR + HR Compliance, Time + Scheduling, AI Expense Management, and Benefits…

    $30

    per month + $13 per employee, per month

    Pricing
    Payroll by WaveUZIO
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    UZIO Core
    $30
    per month $13 / employee / month
    UZIO Essential
    $50
    per month $22 / employee / month
    UZIO Premium
    $80
    per month $27 / employee / month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Payroll by WaveUZIO
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsAddons Include: Time Management $4.50 PEPM Expenses $3.00 PEPM Benefits Administration $4.50 PEPM 401k $2.00 PEPM AI Agent Services $12.00 PEPM UZIO AI Agents available and working 24/7 1099 Contractors$6.50(no tax and no HRIS)
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    Payroll by WaveUZIO
    Considered Both Products
    Wave
    No answer on this topic
    UZIO Technologies INC
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    5 Answers
    88%
    Would buy again
    15 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    15 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    5 Answers
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    16 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    12 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    86%
    Implementation went as expected
    12 Answers
    Features
    Payroll by WaveUZIO
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Payroll by Wave and UZIO
    Feature
    Payroll by Wave
    9.4
    5 Ratings
    13% above category average
    UZIO
    8.9
    14 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Pay calculation10.05 Ratings8.912 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors9.03 Ratings8.99 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.03 Ratings8.911 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration9.01 Ratings8.913 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.05 Ratings8.911 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management9.55 Ratings8.511 Ratings
    Reimbursement management10.02 Ratings8.910 Ratings
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Payroll by Wave and UZIO
    Feature
    Payroll by Wave
    -
    Ratings
    UZIO
    8.8
    14 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings7.613 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings8.911 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings9.412 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings8.912 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings8.912 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings8.912 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.911 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Payroll by Wave and UZIO
    Feature
    Payroll by Wave
    -
    Ratings
    UZIO
    8.2
    12 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Approval workflow00 Ratings8.211 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings8.112 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings8.210 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Payroll by Wave and UZIO
    Feature
    Payroll by Wave
    -
    Ratings
    UZIO
    9.0
    16 Ratings
    9% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings9.416 Ratings
    Update personal information00 Ratings9.416 Ratings
    View company policy documentation00 Ratings9.413 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings7.49 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings9.413 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Payroll by Wave and UZIO
    Feature
    Payroll by Wave
    -
    Ratings
    UZIO
    6.4
    5 Ratings
    23% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings6.45 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Payroll by Wave and UZIO
    Feature
    Payroll by Wave
    -
    Ratings
    UZIO
    7.1
    13 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Report builder00 Ratings7.69 Ratings
    Pre-built reports00 Ratings7.013 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings6.78 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Payroll by Wave and UZIO
    Feature
    Payroll by Wave
    -
    Ratings
    UZIO
    8.6
    12 Ratings
    7% above category average
    New hire portal00 Ratings8.911 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools00 Ratings8.310 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Payroll by Wave and UZIO
    Feature
    Payroll by Wave
    -
    Ratings
    UZIO
    7.7
    5 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings7.84 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings7.84 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings7.55 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings7.85 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Payroll by Wave and UZIO
    Feature
    Payroll by Wave
    -
    Ratings
    UZIO
    7.0
    7 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Performance plans00 Ratings7.27 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings7.37 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings7.65 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings6.55 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings6.55 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Payroll by Wave and UZIO
    Feature
    Payroll by Wave
    -
    Ratings
    UZIO
    6.9
    5 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings6.75 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings7.05 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings6.95 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings7.25 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Payroll by Wave and UZIO
    Feature
    Payroll by Wave
    -
    Ratings
    UZIO
    7.1
    5 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings7.93 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings6.93 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings6.63 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings6.44 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings6.64 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings7.93 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings7.64 Ratings
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    Payroll by WaveUZIO
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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    Score8.6 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    APS
    Score5.7 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    ADP Streamline Payroll
    Score6.1 out of 10
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Payroll by WaveUZIO
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (6 ratings)
    9.3
    (17 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.9
    (13 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.9
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Payroll by WaveUZIO
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Wave
    Great for small business payroll needs. Reports and taxes are taken care of, everything is automated and once you're set up it's literally just a matter of minutes to run payroll each time. You also get email reminders which is helpful. There are premium features available for companies with larger/more robust needs, and I would definitely recommend looking into this software if you are searching for a user friendly payroll solution
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    UZIO Technologies INC
    UZIO is one of the best HRIS systems I have used over my career. What sets them apart, in my opinion, is the ability to quickly fix or add things because they have actual engineers. Other HRIS systems are just duplicates of other systems that require a lengthy process to correct anything and are much more cumbersome. UZIO is use-friendly.
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    Pros
    Wave
    • An intuitive, clear UI helps you know where everything is, what options are at your disposal. Calendars and timelines show that Wave really thought out how to provide you with useful tool.
    • Pay day can be automated and straightforward.
    • Wave onboarding provides guidance at what information to input next until you are all set up.
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    UZIO Technologies INC
    • Tech support is consistent and reliable.
    • User interface is easy for employees tracking time and managers approving time.
    • High degree of confidence in the tech.
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    Cons
    Wave
    • Implement an employee time clock option through a separate link which automatically applies to the weekly time sheets.
    • Option to further customize payroll statements
    • Add a per employee payroll dashboard with the option to review rolling, quarterly, and weekly snapshot. Info to include gross pay, employer paid tax, employee paid tax, etc...
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    UZIO Technologies INC
    • We have a shift that crosses midnight and the system resets OT calculation when it becomes a new day, but in CA OT is calculated on hours worked and doesn’t split a shift at midnight for OT purposes. So far they have been unable to address this as it's not an issue in other states.
    • Holiday Pay has been an issue because of our policy - too many changing variables to create a process. Unfortunately, you cannot adjust holiday pay on the employee's timesheet. That would be the simplest solution but so far that hasn't happened.
    • Non-US Citizen beneficiary. This is not an option when electing benefits. Not a big deal unless you have employees with families abroad. We had one and we created a work around.
    • Everything has to be downloaded. You cannot click on an employee's pay stub (for example) and view it within UZIO. It must be downloaded to your computer. Not a big deal - just takes more time and more files to delete on your computer.
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    Usability
    Wave
    Very simple & straightforward system to learn and when time is always of the essence the efficiency is much appreciated
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    UZIO Technologies INC
    To have payroll, HR functions, and scheduling all in one place has truly been a game changer. Even with us only having started using UZIO since February, it’s been so easy to pick up and go for management and our employees. I truly couldn’t recommend UZIO enough. 10 out of 10
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    Support Rating
    Wave
    Quick response times, personalized service. They offer in-depth videos and guides for helping to get set up. Any time I have a question about taxes or reporting, they answer quickly and give comprehensive answers. Members of the team with whom I've interacted have been courteous, friendly, and helpful. Overall, great support.
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    UZIO Technologies INC
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    Alternatives Considered
    Wave
    First is the cost. Since QuickBooks removed the inhouse solution and moved everything to the cloud, the cost for a small business is prohibited. Wave is reasonable in cost. Support for QB isn't great they are always trying to upsell and commit. Wave support in comparison is 100% better, and most of the answers are in their manual
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    UZIO Technologies INC
    UZIO has a much smoother/easier workflow for benefits setup and management. The system is extremely user friendly and the platform is clean and easy to read. UZIO listens to client feedback and uses that information to improve the system and make it work better for users.
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    Return on Investment
    Wave
    • Peace of mind that all the payroll tax-related stuff is taken care of accurately and on time.
    • Easy to use interface saves time and helps ensure I am paid on time.
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    UZIO Technologies INC
    • UZIO has had a positive impact on the time it takes to onboard/offboard or complete payroll.
    • UZIO is much more affordable that some of the other HRIS systems.
    • The only negative is that they do not have a performance mgmt system.
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    ScreenShots

    UZIO Screenshots

    Screenshot of UZIO Technology with native AI Copilot enabled throughout the core platform.