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Paycor is a business tax and workforce management software that helps companies streamline payroll, tax filing, and compliance while also supporting broader HR functions. It is designed to simplify complex processes such as benefits administration, employee scheduling, and workforce analytics.
With its user-friendly platform, Paycor enables businesses to save time, reduce errors, and improve overall efficiency, making it a practical solution for organizations of various sizes.
Paycor displays multiple plan tiers for small businesses: e.g., Basic, Essential, Complete, and HCM.
For companies with fewer than 50 employees, pricing is explicitly shown:
Basic: $99/month + $5 per employee/month
Essential: $149/month + $6 per employee/month
Complete: $199/month + $7 per employee/month
HCM (full suite): $199/month + $12 per employee/month
They also publish “overage fees” for each employee beyond plan limits: e.g., Basic plan unit rate $10 per extra employee, etc.
For mid-market (50-1000+ employees) and larger orgs, Paycor offers custom quotes rather than fixed public pricing.
| Plan Tier (for <50 employees) | Monthly Base Fee | Per Employee Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | ~$99 | ~$5 | Payroll & tax service, standard features. |
| Essential | ~$149 | ~$6 | Adds onboarding, time-off tools, HR support. |
| Complete | ~$199 | ~$7 | More advanced HR, analytics, compensation planning. |
| HCM (Full Suite) | ~$199 | ~$12 | All modules: HR + payroll + talent + etc. |
For a small business (say 10 employees), using the Basic plan would cost roughly: $99 + (10 × $5) = ~$149 per month.
If you include many features (Complete or HCM) and more employees, the per-employee cost of ~$7-$12 adds up quickly.
Setup or onboarding may include extra one-time fees (not always publicly listed). For example, a PDF proposal showed a client paying ~$4,450 for one time fees for 107 employees.
For larger companies (50+ or 100+ employees), the pricing becomes custom, so expect negotiations, possible volume discounts, etc.
| Competitor | Pros of Paycor |
|---|---|
| ADP Workforce Now | Paycor gives a smoother single‑platform feel and easier onboarding. It lets businesses run payroll and HR tasks together and offers on‑demand pay flexibility. |
| Gusto | Paycor caters better to mid‑sized businesses and has stronger talent development tools. It supports flexible pay schedules and deeper HR functionality. |
| BambooHR | Paycor adds payroll, tax, and compliance to BambooHR’s HR strength. It’s better for businesses that want an all-in-one platform. |
| Paylocity | Paycor tends to be more user-friendly for smaller to mid-sized firms. It has easier time tracking and doesn’t require as many add-on purchases. |
| Competitor | Cons of Paycor |
|---|---|
| ADP Workforce Now | ADP has deeper global capabilities and broader third‑party integrations. |
| Gusto | Gusto’s pricing is transparent and generally more affordable. Paycor’s pricing isn’t public and can be more costly. |
| BambooHR | BambooHR’s interface is simpler and more intuitive for purely HR tasks. Paycor can feel heavier for small businesses focused on core HR. |
| Paylocity | Paylocity offers strong engagement tools like internal messaging and surveys. Paycor doesn’t focus as much on internal communication features. |
