We compared 8 top alternatives to Paycom on pricing, features, and real user ratings — so you don't have to.
| Tool | Payroll | Global | Free Trial | Starting Price | G2 Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paycom (current) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Custom | 4.4/5 |
| Zoho People | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | $1/mo | 4.4/5 |
| Rippling | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | $8/mo | 4.8/5 |
| OnPay | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | $40/mo | 4.8/5 |
| Patriot Payroll | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | $17/mo | 4.8/5 |
| Rippling PEO | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Custom | 4.8/5 |
| Lattice | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | $11/mo | 4.7/5 |
| Workforce.com | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | $4/mo | 4.7/5 |
| Justworks | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | $59/mo | 4.6/5 |
The best Paycom alternative depends on your needs. Zoho People is our top pick for small business, medium business, Zoho users, 1-500 employees, while Rippling is ideal for medium business, growing startups, 50-2000 employees. Use our comparison table above to find the best fit for your team size and budget.
Teams switch due to US-only coverage, quote-based pricing opacity, long implementation timelines, and steep learning curve.
Most Paycom alternatives offer free trials (typically 14–30 days) rather than permanent free plans. Check each vendor's pricing page for current offers.
Paycom uses custom/quote-based pricing. Alternatives like Zoho People start at $1/month. Always verify current pricing directly with each vendor.