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Software profiles

HR software profiles, from startup to enterprise

Twenty platforms profiled by fit, not by who paid the most. Start with your company size, then compare head to head.

Independent profiles of the HR platforms US companies shortlist most, from first payroll at a 10-person startup to global HCM at a 50,000-person enterprise. Each profile covers who the product is built for, what it includes, where it stands out, what to check before signing, and the questions to ask in the demo.

Built first for: Startup (1 to 50 employees)

GUGustoFull-service payroll and HR for small US businessesStartup, Small business JUJustworksA PEO with transparent pricing for small US businessesStartup, Small business DEDeelGlobal hiring, payroll, and compliance for distributed teamsStartup, Small business, Mid-market

Built first for: Small business (51 to 250)

RIRipplingUnified HR, IT, and finance built on one employee recordStartup, Small business, Mid-market BABambooHRA people-first HRIS for small and midsize companiesSmall business, Mid-market PFPaychex FlexPayroll and HR with dedicated service for small and midsize businessesStartup, Small business, Mid-market

Built first for: Mid-market (251 to 1,000)

PAPaylocityPayroll and HCM with a strong focus on employee experienceSmall business, Mid-market PAPaycomSingle-database HCM with employee-driven payrollSmall business, Mid-market, Enterprise PAPaycorHCM for leaders of small and midsize businesses, now part of PaychexSmall business, Mid-market AWADP Workforce NowADP's flagship HCM for midsize US companiesMid-market, Enterprise HBHiBob (Bob)A modern HRIS for midsize, multinational companiesSmall business, Mid-market GRGreenhouseStructured hiring ATS for growing and large companiesSmall business, Mid-market, Enterprise LELeverATS and recruiting CRM in one systemSmall business, Mid-market LALatticePerformance, engagement, and growth tools for people teamsSmall business, Mid-market CACulture AmpEngagement surveys and performance backed by people scienceSmall business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Built first for: Enterprise (1,000+)

WHWorkday HCMCloud HCM and finance for large and complex organizationsMid-market, Enterprise UPUKG ProHCM and workforce management for large frontline workforcesMid-market, Enterprise OFOracle Fusion Cloud HCMEnterprise HCM tightly connected to Oracle ERPEnterprise SSSAP SuccessFactorsGlobal HCM and talent suite connected to SAP ERPEnterprise DADayforceContinuous payroll and workforce management in one platformMid-market, Enterprise

Head-to-head comparisons

Gusto vs Rippling

Startup and small business

Gusto vs Justworks

Payroll platform vs PEO

Rippling vs BambooHR

Small business and mid-market HRIS

BambooHR vs HiBob (Bob)

HRIS for growing companies

Deel vs Rippling

Global hiring and payroll

ADP Workforce Now vs Paychex Flex

Established payroll providers

Paylocity vs Paycom

Mid-market HCM

Paycor vs Paylocity

Mid-market HCM

ADP Workforce Now vs Paylocity

Mid-market payroll and HCM

Workday HCM vs UKG Pro

Enterprise HCM

Workday HCM vs Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM

Enterprise HCM

Workday HCM vs SAP SuccessFactors

Enterprise HCM

Dayforce vs UKG Pro

Enterprise payroll and workforce management

Greenhouse vs Lever

Applicant tracking

Lattice vs Culture Amp

Performance and engagement

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