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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Square Payroll

    Score6.1 out of 10
    N/ASquare Payroll is a payroll solution for hourly employees, from Square headquartered in San Francisco, California.

    $29

    per month

    UKG Ready

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/AThe UKG Ready® software suite is a centralized HCM solution designed for small to mid-sized businesses. It automates and streamlines HR, payroll, benefits, time, talent, and scheduling processes. UKG Ready's suite of tools offer actionable insights while helping to ensure compliance. Using AI, it draws on work, people, and culture data to boost efficiency and productivity. For example, UKG Ready streamlines core HR functions by centralizing…N/A
    Pricing
    Square PayrollUKG Ready
    Editions & Modules
    Free
    $0
    per month
    Plus
    $29
    per month
    Premium
    Custom
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Square PayrollUKG Ready
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
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    Community Pulse
    Square PayrollUKG Ready
    Considered Both Products
    Block, Inc (Square)
    No answer on this topic
    UKG
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    67%
    Would buy again
    4 Answers
    84%
    Would buy again
    163 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    80%
    Delivers good value for the price
    4 Answers
    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
    138 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    6 Answers
    89%
    Happy with the feature set
    173 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    67%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    4 Answers
    75%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    93 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    67%
    Implementation went as expected
    4 Answers
    62%
    Implementation went as expected
    91 Answers
    Features
    Square PayrollUKG Ready
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Square Payroll and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Square Payroll
    7.8
    6 Ratings
    6% below category average
    UKG Ready
    8.2
    257 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Pay calculation8.96 Ratings9.0237 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors8.65 Ratings6.8144 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment4.44 Ratings8.1130 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration9.15 Ratings7.9191 Ratings
    Direct deposit files7.06 Ratings9.0200 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.94 Ratings8.3180 Ratings
    Reimbursement management7.85 Ratings8.48 Ratings
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Square Payroll and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Square Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    UKG Ready
    7.8
    265 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings8.8236 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings8.2227 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings8.1231 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.5214 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings5.8176 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings7.8202 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.1173 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Square Payroll and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Square Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    UKG Ready
    8.1
    232 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Approval workflow00 Ratings8.2214 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings7.6222 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings8.5191 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Square Payroll and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Square Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    UKG Ready
    8.1
    245 Ratings
    2% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings8.5226 Ratings
    Update personal information00 Ratings8.4233 Ratings
    View company policy documentation00 Ratings7.7193 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings7.88 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings8.0200 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Square Payroll and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Square Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    UKG Ready
    8.0
    94 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings8.094 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Square Payroll and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Square Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    UKG Ready
    7.7
    246 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Report builder00 Ratings8.0241 Ratings
    Pre-built reports00 Ratings7.8241 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings7.413 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Square Payroll and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Square Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    UKG Ready
    7.4
    174 Ratings
    8% below category average
    New hire portal00 Ratings7.7173 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools00 Ratings7.2145 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Square Payroll and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Square Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    UKG Ready
    7.8
    110 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings8.68 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings7.1102 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings8.310 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings7.3108 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Square Payroll and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Square Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    UKG Ready
    7.8
    136 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Performance plans00 Ratings7.7124 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings7.6111 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings7.9121 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings8.0127 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings7.9111 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Square Payroll and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Square Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    UKG Ready
    7.6
    57 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings7.448 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings7.530 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings7.835 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings7.830 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Square Payroll and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Square Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    UKG Ready
    7.8
    140 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings8.0121 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings8.3116 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings7.889 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings7.996 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings6.891 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings8.1121 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings7.8129 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Square PayrollUKG Ready
    Likelihood to Recommend
    4.7
    (8 ratings)
    8.2
    (293 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (19 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.1
    (176 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (8 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    5.0
    (75 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.8
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.0
    (4 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (11 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (5 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.2
    (137 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    3.0
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Square PayrollUKG Ready
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Block, Inc (Square)
    Square is an amazing platform to have total control over the payroll of all the employees of a company or a specific sector. This platform has a very good functionality to collect exact information on how long each employee works, that is one of its most outstanding characteristics, because it monitors work schedules and overtime and generates detailed reports on the work time of each employee. Square does not allow to schedule payments, that is one of the main problems, however, I consider that it is a very good option for small and medium-sized companies that are looking for a way to have more exact administrative control over the working hours of all their employees. It is a software that works in the cloud, so all the work information that is collected will remain safe without any risk of loss.
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    UKG
    UKG Ready is perfect for large or complex businesses who need completely customisable people management systems that are adapted to them (rather than the other way around). If you can think of a workflow, UKG Ready can probably do it, but everything takes time to build and there isnt a lot of support for that. If you have the resources, get someone to build and implement it for you. What you will struggle with is that there is not enough support tools or videos about how to use all the customisation features and you get stuck in all sorts of rabbit holes trying to figure out what controls what
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    Pros
    Block, Inc (Square)
    • 1099 contractor payments are easy, and they provide you with the IRS filing as part of the service.
    • Direct deposit/debit from your already connected account to the employee.
    • Reporting and management features are simple yet inclusive.
    • Low cost compared to alternative solutions.
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    UKG
    • The mobile app experience is terrific. Once the employees figured out the navigation, they now prefer the app over the web version. The app mirrors the web version, although the navigation is somewhat compressed due to the mobile view. Other than that, the tools in the app work exactly as the web.
    • Reporting - there hasn't been a time when I couldn't run a report on the information I needed. And the reports dashboard is very robust - my most important reports were already built in the system. I saved so much time because I didn't have to cobble together the data from multiple reports or contact support to build the report for me.
    • Community page - I log into UKG's Community page daily. I learn so much from experienced UKG users and the UKG moderators are quick to provide answers and best practices. When I have a question about how to use a feature in UKG Ready, my first stop is the Community - I almost always find what I need without the need to submit a ticket/case or call Support. When I can't find what I need using Community, I can trust that Support will be responsive and helpful. For example, I needed help learning how our onboarding process was configured and submitted a case for assistance. The representative scheduled multiple meetings with me to help me not only navigate the onboarding setup but also to teach me how to revise the associated workflows and test the changes. I was also able to ensure our onboarding was set up correctly as well as modify it as needed.
    • Employee Self-Service - Once employees were trained to find their HR Actions tool, they quickly adapted to submitting their requests through UKG Ready rather than asking for help from an admin. Now, they readily submit change requests to update their direct deposit, address, and withholding. Sure, they still need a little help from time to time, but employees are initiating these changes without the need for payroll or HR to chase down signatures or paperwork.
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    Cons
    Block, Inc (Square)
    • It's a bit pricey for larger companies at $5 per person paid per month.
    • Has a bit of a learning curve that seems steeper than necessary
    • reports can be confusing at first
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    UKG
    • Custom reporting is not intuitive
    • Learning and training is poor and has not provided our team with a way to approach our problems in a cost-effective and meaningful way
    • Consistent glitches in some areas result in errors that persist through multiple payrolls despite a thorough review of all settings
    • Reports don't live in the same place, multiple types of reports exist in multiple places with little explanation of the difference. We often build custom reports only to have them disappear or have to spend a long time trying to find them.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Block, Inc (Square)
    No answers on this topic
    UKG
    We plan to renew our support and use of UKG Ready each year unless it becomes unavailable or the district seeks another vendor. As of now, there are no plans to changes vendors. The district staff is now familiar with using UKG. Another vendor will need to meet the same expectations we have come to enjoy with using UKG
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    Usability
    Block, Inc (Square)
    It could use a mobile-friendly interface. Other than that it's a simple layout and non-cluttered which allows you to get done what you need to get done. No unnecessary dodads or distractions.
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    UKG
    UKG is Easy to use. as an employee i can easily clock in and out. i can find my next pay day on the first page. it allows me to see requested PTO on the calendar and shows my available hrs. UKG allows me to easily see my paycheck information and worked hrs.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Block, Inc (Square)
    No answers on this topic
    UKG
    The system seems very stable. Being hosted in the cloud, we are vulnerable to internet speeds and busy times. The system has been down a couple times over the 3 months we have been live, but Kronos resolved the issues very quickly. To have access from a desktop, tablet, time clock, or phone app is one of the best features....users have almost NO REASON they can't clock in.
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    Performance
    Block, Inc (Square)
    No answers on this topic
    UKG
    We were always told that Kronos was the best, but there are reports that we got out of ADP and other payroll providers that we cannot get out of Kronos. One example is a report of Productive/Non-productive hours by department. We also need the dollar amount associated with the hours. This is information that is required on our cost report and we were told that that report is unavailable. It is very frustrating when I can't get what I need.
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    Support Rating
    Block, Inc (Square)
    I think they have quick and helpful customer service reps, however, I give them a 9 because I have had to wait on hold for long periods of time before.
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    UKG
    If I was only rating support itself that would be a 10. Every support case I have entered has been addressed efficiently and with the desired result. On the implementation and transition to support there were multiple issues that those doing the implementation or transition could not answer or workflows and various settings left undone only to be discovered later. We implemented 3 different modules and the expertise we got for each one varied widely.
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    In-Person Training
    Block, Inc (Square)
    No answers on this topic
    UKG
    Our in-person training was a hybrid. Live online training with an instructor. They were very knowledgeable of the product & the area they were training on. I asked several specific questions and if they didn't know the answer immediately they followed up after class.
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    Online Training
    Block, Inc (Square)
    No answers on this topic
    UKG
    Pretty good online training, you have many how to options and can watch them several times. It can be hard at times to dig through the amount of data online but can usually find what you are looking for. Also you can download documentation for setting up the profiles and policies.
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    Implementation Rating
    Block, Inc (Square)
    No answers on this topic
    UKG
    Make sure the people who are doing the build have extensive knowledge on employment law and asking the right questions. I would bet that the people who helped with our builds did not read any of our employment contracts or ordinances; and when I asked questions about how other companies handled certain basic dictates from federal employment laws, they didn't have any idea what FMLA, FLSA, etc were.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Block, Inc (Square)
    I liked patriot, but I found it to be more confusing than Square and took me too much time to setup. I setup Square Payroll in about an hour. I would also say the Square interface made more sense to me. I also like how Square offers more things like benefits, etc. that can be added on.
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    UKG
    UKG Ready is much more user friendly. We like the functionality of the platform and look. Visually, it is more appealing to our employees. The pre-built reports have been great, and the ability to create or modify them to our needs is appreciated and easy to navigate, making changes and saving different views for reports.
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    Scalability
    Block, Inc (Square)
    No answers on this topic
    UKG
    Thus far we are able to add as many users as necessary, implement 3 different bargaining units, 5 different types of user groups. Very flexible.
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    Return on Investment
    Block, Inc (Square)
    • Square Payroll has dramatically reduced the time it takes to process payroll.
    • We could have a faster payroll with the Square POS integration for commission, but that is not something we've implemented yet.
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    UKG
    • The system has allowed us to understand what goes into background vendors and helped us transition in a troubled time.
    • The system has allows us to move forms to custom forms vs using Docusign.
    • The system has helped us cut back on paper usage and storing folders.
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