Compare Square Payroll vs Paycom vs Hive Payroll vs Paychex Flex

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Description	Square Payroll is our new, easy-to-use payroll software that integrates with your existing payroll provider. It helps you pay employees faster, keep better track of hours worked, and ... 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	Starts from $34	Not Available	Starts from $17 , monthly
Free Trial Availability	Get Free Trial	No free trial	Get Free Trial
Spotsaas Score	8.8/10	9.8/10	7.8/10
User Ratings	3.9 (586)	4.1 (2268)	5 (1)
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Total Features	13 Features	68 Features	6 Features
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Starting From	$34	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	Available	Not Available	Not Available
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User Ratings	3.9 (based on 586 reviews)	4.1 (based on 2268 reviews)	5 (based on 1 reviews)
Rating Distribution	Excellent 0 Very Good 0 Good 0 Poor 0 Terible 0	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	Square Payroll delivers a clean, efficient, and straightforward solution for small to medium-sized businesses looking to streamline payroll operations. I was especially impressed by how easily it ...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	Square Payroll integrates effortlessly with existing payroll providers, making it an ideal plug-and-play solution without the need for major system overhauls. Its simple and intuitive design makes payroll management easy even for business owners or HR teams with limited technical expertise. Built-in time tracking allows accurate logging of hours worked, which improves payroll precision and reduces manual errors. The platform accelerates employee payments, helping businesses meet payment deadlines and improve worker satisfaction. While great for small businesses, it may lack some of the advanced reporting, analytics, or customization features needed by larger enterprises. Full functionality may be best realized when used within the broader Square ecosystem, limiting flexibility for companies using other systems.	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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Screenshots	6 Screenshots	5 Screenshots	4 Screenshots
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Alternatives	Paychex Flex 3.7 Freshbooks 4 PaymentEvolution	Paychex Flex 3.7 Freshbooks 4 WebHR 4.3	Paychex Flex 3.7

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Square Payroll offers Free Trial, but Paycom does not.

Square Payroll is designed for Large Enterprises, Medium Business and Small Business.

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

The starting price of Square Payroll begins at $34/User/Month, while pricing details for Paycom are unavailable.

Some top alternatives to Square Payroll includes Paychex Flex, Freshbooks, PaymentEvolution, Gusto, Paycom, RUN Powered by ADP, QuickBooks Payroll, Paybooks, Papaya Global, Multiplier, ADP Payroll Services, Coverio, Paycor, NETCHEX and Quikchex.

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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