Paycor vs UKG
Best for
Small and mid-market employers wanting a unified HCM where payroll, time, talent and benefits share one data model.
Large and mid-market organizations with frontline, shift-based and hourly-heavy workforces across healthcare, retail, manufacturing and the public sector.
Strong when
You value strong workforce-management and scheduling depth for frontline and hourly workforces plus broad integration options.
Complex time, attendance, scheduling and labor-compliance needs across multiple locations, and buyers wanting combined HCM and workforce management on one platform.
Validate before buying
Pricing is no longer public (quote-only since 2025), the G2 rating is mid-tier, and roadmap and support are consolidating under Paychex.
Pricing is quote-only and implementation cost and complexity can be significant; two distinct suites (Pro and Ready) require matching product to scale.
Pricing
Quote-based; Paycor removed public pricing from its site in 2025.
Custom and quote-based; UKG publishes no rates.
Implementation
Paycor cites custom integrations built in ten days or less; broader timelines vary.
Delivered by UKG plus a partner and services ecosystem.
Employees
1001-5000
10000+
Headquarters
Cincinnati, Ohio
Lowell, Massachusetts; Weston, Florida
Founded
1990
2020
Categories
HCM
HCMWorkforce Management
Core capabilities
Payroll and tax complianceHRIS / core HROnboardingBenefits administrationTime and attendanceScheduling and labor forecastingPerformance and learningRecruiting
Core HRPayrollTime and attendanceEmployee schedulingAbsence and leave managementLabor managementTalent managementBenefits administration
Decision snapshots reflect verified profiles where available. Paycor · UKG