Alternatives to Paycor

Last updated: 2025-11-27

Paycor: Payroll and HR platform aimed at mid-sized businesses needing scalable payroll workflows and HR administration.

Best for: Mid-sized businesses that need payroll plus HR tools and reporting beyond basic SMB needs.

Quick comparison

Tool	Best for	Pricing	Key features
Rippling	Growing teams that want payroll integrated with broader HR workflows and scalable administration.	Modular pricing; typically per-employee with add-ons (check vendor site).	Payroll processing HR management Workflow automation Integrations
Paylocity	Mid-sized organizations that want a wider HCM suite alongside payroll.	Custom pricing; varies by modules and organization size (check vendor site).	Payroll processing HCM suite Employee self-service Reporting
Paychex	Businesses that want payroll with the option to add HR services and more hands-on support.	Custom pricing; varies by plan and services (check vendor site).	Payroll processing Tax services HR add-ons Benefits support
Gusto	Small businesses that want payroll plus basic HR and benefits administration in one place.	Tiered plans; pricing typically scales with headcount and selected add-ons (check vendor site).	Payroll processing Tax filings Employee onboarding Benefits administration
Justworks	Teams that want a PEO relationship for benefits access and HR compliance support.	Per-employee pricing; varies by services (check vendor site).	PEO services Payroll processing Benefits administration HR compliance support

If you want the simplest setup and good SMB defaults, prioritize ease of use and support.
If you need benefits, time tracking, or HR add-ons, compare integrations and total cost.
If you have contractors or multi-state complexity, prioritize compliance features.

Common reasons include pricing, feature fit, support, integrations, or needs that change as a company grows.

Start with company size, payroll frequency, benefits needs, and integrations (accounting, time tracking, HR).