Paycom vs. Workday
See how Paycom outworks Workday with no third-party solutions required.
Workday’s accumulation of tech results in a complicated user experience. Our easy-to-use, truly single software was built by Paycom, at Paycom — without the need for outside consultants or integrations. So you get fully automated workflows and accurate, real-time data you can trust.
Information current as of March 2026.
HOW PAYCOM OUTPERFORMS WORKDAY
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Greater data integrity with a truly single database
When we say a single database, we mean it. No app hopping, roadblocks or rekeying that sacrifices security and data integrity. All the tools you need live in one place. Employees enter their data once, and it flows seamlessly and securely throughout our closed system, free of third-party interference. This allows clients to experience full-solution automation and automated decision logic.
Workday fills gaps by buying features or partnering with third-party providers, resulting in a disjointed, multiapp experience that’s anything but seamless.
Top-level dedicated support for all clients at no cost
From implementation to ongoing training and support, we provide you with a single point of contact at no charge. This dedicated specialist understands your needs and knows how our single software meets them head-on. No maze of multiple service teams for specific tools — just full, ongoing support from an expert committed to your success.
Workday offers a tiered subscription model with varying levels of support at a cost. And only its highest tier includes one-on-one support. It frequently outsources service to third-party partners, resulting in inconsistent and potentially lower-quality support.
Employee paycheck approval before payroll submission
Paycom’s automated payroll experience, Beti®, self-starts each cycle. It automatically identifies errors and guides employees to fix them before payroll is submitted. Allowing employees to troubleshoot and approve their paychecks for accuracy every payday delivers peace of mind for them and helps save you from costly corrections and compliance risk.
While Workday’s payroll provides some error detection and guidance for administrators and managers, it doesn’t let employees approve their checks. So errors aren’t caught until after the employee is negatively impacted.
Peace of mind knowing security is paramount
Paycom provides top-tier, industry-proven security standards. We own and operate our data centers. We’re the only HR tech company to hold Tier IV certification, the highest award given by the Uptime Institute. In fact, only 17 certifications have been awarded in the U.S. — and we hold two of them. Our 24/7 operations center rapidly identifies concerns and includes on-site physical security.
Workday’s data centers are operated by and rely on third-party infrastructure. While it controls its applications and data, it does not manage the facilities, operations or physical security of those locations.
HOW DOES PAYCOM’S FULL-SOLUTION AUTOMATION WORK?
One software to simplify your work
From busywork to the big stuff, see how our seamless, single-database approach to HCM automates tasks and processes involving:
- payroll
- onboarding
- timekeeping
- time-off requests
- scheduling
- punch change requests
- attendance confirmation
- tax forms
- expense reimbursement
- benefits administration
- retirement plan reporting
- position management
- performance management
- job requisitions and applications
- instant and accurate data retrieval
- and so much more
Read this commissioned Forrester Consulting TEI study to see how our single-database HCM software generated ROI, reduced compliance work and gave time back to HR.
A commissioned Total Economic Impact™ study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Paycom, June 2025. Results are for a composite organization based on interviewed customers.
With Paycom, you don’t have to be a software expert to find the information you need. You simply have to ask. IWant pulls from data employees entered in our single database to provide instant, accurate answers, eliminating issues created by duplicate or inconsistent data. No training or navigation required. This saved employees, managers and HR thousands of hours annually and delivered a projected three-year ROI of up to 431%.*
The industry’s first command-driven AI engine in a single database
With Paycom, you don’t have to be a software expert to find the information you need. You simply have to ask. IWant pulls from data employees entered in our single database to provide instant, accurate answers, eliminating issues created by duplicate or inconsistent data. No training or navigation required. This saved employees, managers and HR thousands of hours annually and delivered a projected three-year ROI of up to 431%.*
Paycom x LAFC: Building a Legacy With Winning Tech
When the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) needed agility, accuracy and innovation from its HR tech, the organization found it in our automated single software. Hear how this franchise found major-league success with Paycom.
When the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) needed agility, accuracy and innovation from its HR tech, the organization found it in our automated single software. Hear how this franchise found major-league success with Paycom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about how Paycom beats Workday
Workday’s bulky software is the result of years of acquisitions and messy integrations. Additionally, Workday only offers dedicated support to clients who purchase its top-tier support package. The rest are left to deal with subpar, third-party support. With Paycom, you get world-class service, no third-party interference, real-time visibility and clean data, thanks to its seamless flow throughout our single database.
It starts with software that was built without external integrations. Paycom makes implementation simple and seamless since all information is being imported into our single-database software, not across multiple systems. We also do not outsource implementation to third parties. Instead, you get comprehensive guidance from in-house experts with personalized project management, training and strategic planning without spending more on outside consultants.
Software that relies on third-party integrations means your data is spread across multiple platforms, requiring reentry, severely limiting automation and resulting in a disjointed user experience.
Conversely, Paycom built all its tools in-house on a truly single database, allowing data to flow seamlessly, eliminating reentry and simplifying the user experience. It’s also the only way to unlock full-solution automation and access AI functions that give HR managers quick access to employee data.
Unlike Workday, we don’t charge clients for one-on-one support or farm it out to third parties. From implementation to ongoing training and support, we provide you with a single point of contact who works at Paycom, understands your needs and knows our single software inside and out — at no additional cost.
You and your employees will also enjoy no-cost training, so everyone knows how to use our software to the fullest.
We take the highest degree of care and caution to prevent its unauthorized disclosure, including measures required by applicable privacy laws.
To ensure the security of your employees’ nonpublic personal information, we encrypt your data in transport and in storage. We operate our own data centers and hold two of only 17 Tier IV certifications in the U.S. Additionally, data entered through Paycom is not used for any purpose other than to provide our services.
We do not share nonpublic personal data with any third parties unless necessary to serve you. This includes the IRS, state unemployment agencies, state income agencies, workers’ compensation auditors, 401(k) administrators and entities that participate in the NACHA program for funds transfer purposes.
Whether you’re a small startup or an established enterprise organization, Paycom’s single software scales with you and adapts to your unique needs. Since all employee data exists in Paycom — without acquired third-party apps — you can easily run fully customizable and accurate reports right in the software.
But Paycom’s customization doesn’t end there. Our single software uses automated decision logic, letting you automate decisions based on criteria you set to conform to your org’s policies. You can even customize the criteria later to address seasonal demand or a new employment law. This helps eliminate the decision fatigue that comes with having to make an overwhelming number of decisions on a daily basis.
We also offer customizable options for:
- administering benefits
- creating and assigning training
- gathering valuable employee feedback
- exporting your general payroll ledgers
- and more
If you have a specific HR need, Paycom gives you the power to address it.
Unlike Workday, Paycom’s implementation experts prioritize your needs and value your time to ensure the most efficient and effective implementation possible. You’ll be assigned one point of contact who will provide hands-on guidance through every step and will never be passed off to third-party consultants. Plus, our sales representatives won’t ditch you the moment they close. They’ll be by your side to ensure you experience the thorough implementation you deserve, including processing your first payroll with you.
Easier than you think! With Paycom, you get hands-on implementation with world-class service that sets up your software with you. Unlike some providers, we don’t abandon you after the sale or outsource to a third party. Instead, we work with you to ensure successful setup, companywide training and that perfect first payroll. After implementation, we assign you a dedicated specialist for ongoing support and resources.
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