Alternatives to Paychex.

Start with the reason you want to switch, then compare the trade-offs.

What are you replacing?

Payroll, HR and benefits services with employee time and recruiting functions.

Package scope and price require a provider quote; confirm the required country and service coverage.

Keep migration, data exports, integrations and training costs in your decision. These options share a category or at least two documented capabilities; they are not identical replacements.

HR & recruiting

absence.io

HR software for absence management and time recording.

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HR & recruiting

Deel

Global payroll and workforce administration platform.

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Payroll

Gusto

Payroll and HR software combining employee payments, tax administration and team operations.

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Accounting

Patriot Software

Accounting and payroll software for American small businesses, with optional time and HR modules.

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HR & recruiting

Remote

Global employment platform combining employer-of-record, payroll and contractor management services.

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Accounting

Sage

Sage business software family covering accounting, payroll, HR and financial management; this merchant points to the UK site.

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