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Paycom vs Workday

An independent, side-by-side comparison of two HR Software providers — scores, pricing, company-size fit, and strengths — to help you pick the right one.

Paycom vs Workday at a glance

Editorial sub-scores are RankedVendors estimates.

PaycomWorkday
Overall score81/10092/100
TierPremierElite
Capability (editorial)8093
Ease of use (editorial)7793
Value (editorial)8289
Best forSmall business, Mid-market, EnterpriseSmall business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Pricing modelQuote-basedQuote-based
Headquarters
Founded

Verdict

Workday is the higher-ranked of the two on RankedVendors (92/100 vs 81/100), but both are credible HR Software options. Paycom fits small business, mid-market, enterprise; Workday fits small business, mid-market, enterprise. Match the shortlist to your size and must-have features, and trial before committing.

Where each one stands out

Paycom

Paycom is a single-database HR and payroll system.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read Paycom review

Workday

Workday handles hiring, payroll, and people operations.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read Workday review

Paycom vs Workday — FAQ

Is Paycom better than Workday?

On RankedVendors, Workday scores 92/100 versus Paycom's 81/100, so Workday ranks higher overall in HR Software. The right choice still depends on your size, budget, and must-have features — see the breakdown above.

What is the difference between Paycom and Workday?

Paycom is a single-database HR and payroll system. Workday handles hiring, payroll, and people operations. Both compete in HR Software; compare their strengths and best-fit company sizes above.

Which is better value, Paycom or Workday?

Our editorial value scores put Paycom at 82/100 and Workday at 89/100. Paycom is Quote-based; Workday is Quote-based. Request quotes from both to compare against your scale.