Compare Paychex Flex vs Paycom vs Hive Payroll

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Description	Paychex Flex is a cloud-based payroll software for mid- to large-sized employers, delivering the tools you need to run your business and support your people. This payroll system provides ... Read More	Paycom revolutionizes HR and payroll with fully automated, employee-first technology. Our single database ensures a seamless flow of employee data, enabling streamlined management of the ... Read More	The Hive Payroll Software is powerful and simple to use, providing a complete range of payroll services for single or multi-site businesses. From calculating and issuing payslips to taking ... Read More
Entry Level Pricing	Not Available	Not Available	Starts from $17 , monthly
Free Trial Availability	No free trial	No free trial	Get Free Trial
Spotsaas Score	9.2/10	9.8/10	7.8/10
User Ratings	3.7 (3034)	4.1 (2268)	5 (1)
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Total Features	29 Features	68 Features	6 Features
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Starting From	Not Available	Not Available	$17 , monthly
Pricing Plans	Not Available	Not Available	Standard $17 /month Get Started Payroll Payroll Processing Leave Management Show more + Premium $29 /month Get Started Payroll Payroll Processing Leave Management Show more + Ultimate $46 /month Get Started Payroll Payroll Processing Leave Management Show more +
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Organization Types supported	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business Individuals	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business Individuals	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business Individuals
Platforms Supported	Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Browser Based (Cloud)	Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Browser Based (Cloud)	Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Browser Based (Cloud)
Modes of support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
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User Reviews

User Ratings	3.7 (based on 3034 reviews)	4.1 (based on 2268 reviews)	5 (based on 1 reviews)
Rating Distribution	Excellent 568 Very Good 136 Good 25 Poor 9 Terible 33	Excellent 919 Very Good 183 Good 57 Poor 23 Terible 34	Excellent 1 Very Good 0 Good 0 Poor 0 Terible 0
Expert's Review generated by AI	Paychex Flex has established itself as a reliable and user-friendly platform for payroll and human resources management, garnering consistent praise for its intuitive interface and comprehensive ...Read more	Paycom stands out as a powerful and intuitive HR and payroll solution that has earned its reputation for revolutionizing administrative processes. Reviews highlight its user-friendly interface, ...Read more	Hive Payroll Software offers a practical and efficient payroll solution tailored for businesses operating across single or multiple sites. What I appreciated most about Hive is its balance of ...Read more
Pros and Cons	Helps businesses meet federal and state tax regulations. Allows employees to access paystubs and tax forms independently. Tracks employee time off seamlessly within payroll processing. Accessible from anywhere, providing flexibility for businesses and employees. Costs may vary, and pricing details are not readily available upfront. Some users may require training to fully utilize all features.	Provides multiple payment methods in a single step. Reduces errors and ensures compliance. Run payroll online or download for offline use. Simplifies payroll processing with an intuitive design. May not integrate seamlessly with all third-party HR software.	Hive Payroll is intuitively laid out, allowing even non-tech-savvy users to process payroll without a steep learning curve. Supports end-to-end payroll functions including payslip generation and compliance with legal obligations. Efficiently manages payroll across multiple locations, ideal for businesses with distributed teams. Speeds up regular payroll cycles, freeing up time for HR and accounting departments. The visual layout could use modernization to enhance the overall user experience. May not fully accommodate complex pay scales or non-standard compensation models.
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Customers

Customers	Wells Fargo First Citizens Bank Huntington National Bank	No Customers information available.	No Customers information available.

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Screenshots	3 Screenshots	5 Screenshots	4 Screenshots
Videos	2 Videos	1 Videos	1 Videos

Alternatives

Alternatives	ADP Workforce Now 4.3 SurePayroll 4 Paylocity Web Pay 4.1	Paychex Flex 3.7 Freshbooks 4 WebHR 4.3	Paychex Flex 3.7

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Neither Paychex Flex nor Paycom offers a free trial.

Paychex Flex is designed for Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Medium Business and Small Business.

Paycom is designed for Large Enterprises, Medium Business and Small Business.

Pricing details for both Paychex Flex and Paycom are unavailable at this time. Contact the respective providers for more information.

Some top alternatives to Paychex Flex includes ADP Workforce Now, SurePayroll, Paylocity Web Pay, Gusto, Paycom, QuickBooks Payroll, Paybooks, ADP Payroll Services and Coverio.

Some top alternatives to Paycom includes Paychex Flex, Freshbooks, WebHR, Workday HCM, ADP Workforce Now, Paylocity Web Pay, Gusto, OnPay, QuickBooks Payroll, Papaya Global, Multiplier, ADP Payroll Services, Paycor and Elite HRMS.

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