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PurelyHR vs Paychex Comparison (2026)

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Overview

PurelyHR is an online human resource information (HRIS) system offered by Canada-based Ironflow Technologies.

Our payroll software helps calculate wages, manage deductions, and process payroll runs. We integrate payroll with time tracking, benefits, and HR systems to reduce errors and improve efficiency.

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

5

/user

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

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No pricing info

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.5

440

5

4

3

2

1

271

137

29

2

1

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
81%
would recommend this app

4.2

1.8K

5

4

3

2

1

899

537

240

69

75

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
61%
would recommend this app

Pros

“My favourite part is being able to reliably track everyone's time off and the ability to calculate what is owing once an employee departs.”
SG

Sean G.

President

“Bulk Time-Off and Holiday Pay Handling: You can add holiday pay or time off in bulk for multiple employees, saving admin time.”
DC

Danielle C.

HR Manager

“All of my leave requests, timesheets and even employee hire and resignation dates all in one place - easy access and dependability at its best.”
JS

Jennifer S.

Program Director

Pros

“Pricing isn't transparent on the website, and the quoted price tends to climb once you add modules like time tracking, HR services, or benefits — fees can stack up quickly for small businesses.”
KP

Kevin P.

Sales

“Overall, my experience with Paychex Flex has been positive. While the platform’s design and navigation could definitely be improved, it has been reliable for handling payroll and employee management consistently. Once you get used to the workflow, it becomes easier to manage day-to-day tasks and keeps everything centralized in one place.”
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Sushant G.

CFO

“I began spending approximately 10–15 hours every week identifying errors, reconciling conflicting information, documenting problems, and tracking down people who might be able to correct them.”
AT

Arden T.

CEO

Cons

“The one drawback (which is why I have my review at a 4 stars) is that there is no app yet for a phone, employees still need to a use a web browser to access.”
AS

Ashley S.

Business Manager

“Some processes need streamlining, system glitches cause headaches, and I wish we could customize more.”
ES

Erin S.

HR Manager

“Initially setting up our time off balances was a little confusing, but customer care was always just a phone call or email away.”
KS

Kim S.

MDU Office Administrator

Cons

“Paychex Flex provides a functional foundation for payroll and HR management, but the user experience is hindered by technical inefficiencies and hidden costs. While the software covers the essentials, the steep learning curve for reporting and the reliance on support to perform basic administrative tasks make it feel less efficient than modern alternatives.”
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Marquita V.

SALES MANAGER

“The platform suffers from an outdated, clunky interface that makes navigation cumbersome, often requiring too many clicks to toggle between employee and manager views.”
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Marquita V.

SALES MANAGER

“The user interface feels dated compared to newer competitors like Gusto or Rippling — navigation isn't always intuitive, and finding specific settings can require digging through several menus.”
KP

Kevin P.

Sales

  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review9 months ago
  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review2 months ago

Key features

  • Total features86
  • 1099 Preparation
  • 360 Degree Feedback
  • 401(k) Tracking
  • ACA Reporting
  • ACH Payment Processing
  • API
  • Absence Management
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Accounting
  • Accounting Integration
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Applicant Tracking
  • Application Management
  • Approval Process Control
  • Approval Workflow
  • Assessment Management
  • Attendance Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Audit Trail
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Automatic Time Capture
  • Background Screening
  • Benefits Administration Outsourcing
  • Benefits Dashboard
  • Benefits Management
  • Billable & Non-Billable Hours
  • Billing & Invoicing
  • Biometric Recognition
  • Bonus Management
  • Break Management
  • Budget Management
  • COBRA Administration
  • Calendar Management
  • Candidate Management
  • Certification Management
  • Check Printing
  • Client Management
  • Client Portal
  • Clock In/Out
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Compensation Management
  • Compensation Plan Modeling
  • Compensation Statements
  • Competency Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Fields
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Templates
  • Dashboard
  • Data Connectors
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Security
  • Deduction Management
  • Digital Wallet Payments
  • Direct Deposit
  • Disability Insurance Administration
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • Electronic Forms
  • Electronic Signature
  • Employee Benefits Administration
  • Employee Database
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Handbook
  • Employee Management
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Employee Portal
  • Employee Profiles
  • Employee Reward Programs
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Employee Self Service
  • Employee Time Tracking
  • FMLA Administration
  • Feedback Management
  • For Accountants
  • For Mobile
  • For PEO/ASO
  • For Small Businesses
  • Geofencing
  • Goal Management
  • Goal Setting/Tracking
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • HR Management
  • HSA/FSA Administration
  • Health Insurance Administration
  • Incentive Management
  • Insurance Management
  • Internal HR
  • Interview Management
  • Job Description Management
  • Job Posting
  • Labor Forecasting
  • Learning & Development
  • Leave Policy Management
  • Leave Tracking
  • Life Insurance Administration
  • Lockout Periods
  • Market Data Analysis
  • Mobile Access
  • Mobile App
  • Multi-Location
  • Multi-State
  • Multiple Payment Options
  • Offboarding
  • Onboarding
  • Ongoing Performance Tracking
  • Online Benefits Enrollment
  • Online Payments
  • Online Time Clock
  • Online Time Tracking
  • Organizational Charting
  • Orientation Workflow Management
  • Overtime Calculation
  • PCI Compliance
  • Payment Fraud Prevention
  • Payment Gateway Integration
  • Payment Links
  • Payment Reconciliation
  • Payroll Integration
  • Payroll Management
  • Payroll Outsourcing
  • Payroll Reporting
  • Peer Appraisals
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Performance Management
  • Performance Review Management
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Project Time Tracking
  • Provider Management
  • Punch card
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Recruitment Management
  • Reminders
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Retirement Plan Management
  • Review Cycle Tracking
  • Role-Based Permissions
  • Search/Filter
  • Self Assessment
  • Self Service Portal
  • Sick Leave Tracking
  • Skills Assessment
  • Split Deposits
  • Status Tracking
  • Succession Planning
  • Surveys & Feedback
  • Talent Management
  • Task Management
  • Tax Calculation
  • Tax Compliance
  • Tax Filing
  • Tax Management
  • Team Calendars
  • Team Management
  • Third-Party Integration
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Time & Attendance
  • Time Off Management
  • Time Off Requests
  • Time Tracking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Training Management
  • Transaction Monitoring
  • Vacation/Leave Tracking
  • W-2 Preparation
  • Wage Garnishment
  • Web-based Deployment
  • Workflow Automation
  • Workflow Management
  • Workforce Management
  • Total features160
  • 1099 Preparation
  • 360 Degree Feedback
  • 401(k) Tracking
  • ACA Reporting
  • ACH Payment Processing
  • API
  • Absence Management
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Accounting
  • Accounting Integration
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Applicant Tracking
  • Application Management
  • Approval Process Control
  • Approval Workflow
  • Assessment Management
  • Attendance Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Audit Trail
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Automatic Time Capture
  • Background Screening
  • Benefits Administration Outsourcing
  • Benefits Dashboard
  • Benefits Management
  • Billable & Non-Billable Hours
  • Billing & Invoicing
  • Biometric Recognition
  • Bonus Management
  • Break Management
  • Budget Management
  • COBRA Administration
  • Calendar Management
  • Candidate Management
  • Certification Management
  • Check Printing
  • Client Management
  • Client Portal
  • Clock In/Out
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Compensation Management
  • Compensation Plan Modeling
  • Compensation Statements
  • Competency Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Fields
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Templates
  • Dashboard
  • Data Connectors
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Security
  • Deduction Management
  • Digital Wallet Payments
  • Direct Deposit
  • Disability Insurance Administration
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • Electronic Forms
  • Electronic Signature
  • Employee Benefits Administration
  • Employee Database
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Handbook
  • Employee Management
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Employee Portal
  • Employee Profiles
  • Employee Reward Programs
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Employee Self Service
  • Employee Time Tracking
  • FMLA Administration
  • Feedback Management
  • For Accountants
  • For Mobile
  • For PEO/ASO
  • For Small Businesses
  • Geofencing
  • Goal Management
  • Goal Setting/Tracking
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • HR Management
  • HSA/FSA Administration
  • Health Insurance Administration
  • Incentive Management
  • Insurance Management
  • Internal HR
  • Interview Management
  • Job Description Management
  • Job Posting
  • Labor Forecasting
  • Learning & Development
  • Leave Policy Management
  • Leave Tracking
  • Life Insurance Administration
  • Lockout Periods
  • Market Data Analysis
  • Mobile Access
  • Mobile App
  • Multi-Location
  • Multi-State
  • Multiple Payment Options
  • Offboarding
  • Onboarding
  • Ongoing Performance Tracking
  • Online Benefits Enrollment
  • Online Payments
  • Online Time Clock
  • Online Time Tracking
  • Organizational Charting
  • Orientation Workflow Management
  • Overtime Calculation
  • PCI Compliance
  • Payment Fraud Prevention
  • Payment Gateway Integration
  • Payment Links
  • Payment Reconciliation
  • Payroll Integration
  • Payroll Management
  • Payroll Outsourcing
  • Payroll Reporting
  • Peer Appraisals
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Performance Management
  • Performance Review Management
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Project Time Tracking
  • Provider Management
  • Punch card
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Recruitment Management
  • Reminders
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Retirement Plan Management
  • Review Cycle Tracking
  • Role-Based Permissions
  • Search/Filter
  • Self Assessment
  • Self Service Portal
  • Sick Leave Tracking
  • Skills Assessment
  • Split Deposits
  • Status Tracking
  • Succession Planning
  • Surveys & Feedback
  • Talent Management
  • Task Management
  • Tax Calculation
  • Tax Compliance
  • Tax Filing
  • Tax Management
  • Team Calendars
  • Team Management
  • Third-Party Integration
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Time & Attendance
  • Time Off Management
  • Time Off Requests
  • Time Tracking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Training Management
  • Transaction Monitoring
  • Vacation/Leave Tracking
  • W-2 Preparation
  • Wage Garnishment
  • Web-based Deployment
  • Workflow Automation
  • Workflow Management
  • Workforce Management

Integrations

  • Total integrations3
  • AccountMate
  • Attendance on Demand
  • BambooHR
  • Deltek Costpoint
  • Employee Navigator
  • Google Calendar
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Okta
  • PayActiv
  • QuarksUp
  • QuickBooks Online
  • WellSky Personal Care
  • Xero
  • Total integrations10
  • AccountMate
  • Attendance on Demand
  • BambooHR
  • Deltek Costpoint
  • Employee Navigator
  • Google Calendar
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Okta
  • PayActiv
  • QuarksUp
  • QuickBooks Online
  • WellSky Personal Care
  • Xero

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