Paycom vs UKG Pro

A detailed comparison of Paycom and UKG Pro. See how they stack up on features, pricing, and user ratings.

At a Glance

Paycom UKG Pro
Rating 4.2/5 4.2/5
Starting Price N/A N/A
Free Trial No No
Free Plan No No
Features 9 9
Best For Mid-Market Enterprise

Paycom

Single-database HCM platform where employees manage their own payroll data via Beti, reducing errors and administrative burden across the entire payroll lifecycle.

Rating 4.2/5
Best for Mid-Market
Free trial No
Free plan No
Visit Paycom →

UKG Pro

Enterprise HCM suite from UKG covering HR, payroll, talent, workforce management, and people analytics for large US-based organisations.

Rating 4.2/5
Best for Enterprise
Free trial No
Free plan No
Visit UKG Pro →

Feature Comparison

Feature Paycom UKG Pro
Workflow Automation
Reporting Dashboard
EEO/OFCCP Compliance
GDPR Compliance
API Access
HRIS Integration
Slack Integration
Zapier Integration
Mobile App

Pricing Comparison

Paycom

Platform Custom

UKG Pro

Custom Custom

Integrations

Both tools integrate with

Azure AD Microsoft 365 Microsoft Teams Okta Outlook Outlook Calendar Slack

Only UKG Pro

ADP DocuSign LinkedIn QuickBooks Zapier

Pros & Cons

Paycom

Pros

  • +Single application for all HR and payroll needs
  • +Employee-driven data management reduces admin
  • +Strong compliance and reporting tools
  • +US-wide payroll tax management

Cons

  • -Pricing only available via sales (not transparent)
  • -Minimum employee count requirements
  • -Implementation can be lengthy
  • -Less suited for very small businesses

UKG Pro

Pros

  • +Exceptional US payroll processing with deep tax engine
  • +Industry-leading workforce management (inherited from Kronos)
  • +Strong employee experience focus with Great Place to Work integration
  • +Comprehensive benefits administration for US organisations

Cons

  • -Primarily US-focused — limited global payroll capabilities
  • -Custom pricing with no published rates
  • -Two product lines (UKG Pro and UKG Ready) can create confusion
  • -User interface varies between modules due to merger heritage

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Paycom if:

  • • Your company is Mid-Market size
  • • Single application for all HR and payroll needs
Visit Paycom

Choose UKG Pro if:

  • • Your company is Enterprise size
  • • Exceptional US payroll processing with deep tax engine
Visit UKG Pro

How we evaluate tools

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