HRStak vs Paycom
Paycom is a legacy HRIS built for mid-market companies with per-employee pricing. HRStak brings 47 AI-powered tools at a fraction of the cost - with no per-employee fees.
| Feature | HRStak | Paycom |
|---|---|---|
| AI Document Generation | ✓ 47 AI toolsGenerate any HR document in seconds | ✗ Not available |
| Pricing Model | Flat monthly pricingNo per-employee fees | Per-employee/month~$6-12/ee/mo + setup fees, 30-50% more than alternatives |
| Payroll Processing | Coming soonEmbedded payroll via partner integration | ✓ Full payrollBeti self-service payroll |
| Compliance Coverage | ✓ US, Canada, UKMulti-country compliance tracking | US onlyNo international compliance |
| Knowledge Base Chatbot | ✓ AI-poweredUpload docs, employees chat with AI | ✗ Not available |
| Benefits Administration | ✓ Benefits chatbot + comparison tools | ✓ Full benefits admin |
| Time & Attendance | ✗ Not included | ✓ Built-in time tracking |
| Training & Certification | ✓ 32-module programHR-AI Professional certification | Basic LMSNo certification program |
| Document Management | ✓ PDF/DOCX export, templates, audit logs | ✓ Document storage |
| Multi-Language Output | ✓ 7 languages | ✗ English only |
| Setup Time | Same daySelf-service onboarding | 2-12 weeksRequires implementation team |
| Contract Required | No contractsCancel anytime | Annual contractMulti-year commitments common |
Where HRStak Wins
- AI-first approach: Generate job descriptions, policies, handbooks, offer letters, PIPs, and 40+ other HR documents in seconds. Paycom has no AI document generation.
- No per-employee pricing: As your company grows, Paycom costs grow with it. HRStak uses flat monthly pricing so you're never penalized for hiring.
- Multi-country compliance: Built-in compliance for US, Canada, and UK. Paycom only covers the US.
- Knowledge base chatbot: Upload your company docs and employees get instant answers. No more repetitive HR questions eating up your day.
- Same-day setup: Paycom implementations take 2-12 weeks. HRStak is ready in minutes.
Where Paycom Wins
- Built-in payroll: Paycom's Beti self-service payroll is mature and proven. HRStak is adding embedded payroll soon.
- Time and attendance: Native time tracking with geofencing and scheduling. HRStak doesn't include time tracking.
- Established ecosystem: Paycom has been around since 1998 with a large customer base and proven track record at scale.
The Verdict
Choose HRStak if you want AI-powered HR tools that generate documents instantly, need multi-country compliance, and don't want to pay per-employee fees that scale with your headcount. Best for companies that want modern AI capabilities without a months-long implementation.
Choose Paycom if you need an all-in-one legacy HRIS with built-in payroll and time tracking, and you're willing to pay premium per-employee pricing for an established platform.
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