
What is Paycor?
Paycor’s HR, payroll, and talent platform connects leaders to people, data, and expertise. We help leaders drive engagement and retention by giving them tools to coach, develop, and grow employees. We give them unprecedented insights into their operational data with a unified HCM experience that can seamlessly connect to other mission-critical technology. By providing expert guidance and consultation, we help them achieve business results and become an extension of their teams.
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77 Likeliness to Recommend
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90 Plan to Renew
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72 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
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+52 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Paycor?
Pros
- Respectful
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Friendly Negotiation
Cons
- Under Delivered
- Less Effective Service
- Vendor's Interest First
How to read the Emotional Footprint
The Net Emotional Footprint measures high-level user sentiment towards particular product offerings. It aggregates emotional response ratings for various dimensions of the vendor-client relationship and product effectiveness, creating a powerful indicator of overall user feeling toward the vendor and product.
While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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Feature Ratings
Direct Deposit
Accounting Systems Interface
Self Service Portal
HR Systems Interface
Tax Form Preparation
Compensation Management
Retirement Plan Tracking
Time and Attendance
Benefits Calculation
Taxation Deduction
Vacation and Leave Tracking
Vendor Capability Ratings
Usability and Intuitiveness
Ease of Data Integration
Breadth of Features
Ease of IT Administration
Business Value Created
Availability and Quality of Training
Quality of Features
Ease of Implementation
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Ease of Customization
Vendor Support
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Paycor Reviews
Daniel L.
- Role: C-Level
- Industry: Not for Profit
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Oct 2023
Great product - service often leaves you wanting
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Paycor from other similar products?
Vast training platform
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The training really makes you feel comfortable with the product
What do you dislike most about this product?
We've had 5 Customer Success Managers in 2 years-hard to build rapport/relationships. Also, hard to get consistency in getting problems resolved
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Great product overall. Platform is easy to use. Paycor is working on improving service, but it is often still sub par
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Cons
- Less Effective Service
- Less Caring
- Wastes Time

Constance C.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jul 2025
A powerful and scalable HR Software
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Paycor from other similar products?
Paycor markets itself as a platform that empowers their customers and give them access to tools like : Tracking team performance, providing feedback, recognizing achievements and conducting 1-on-1s with customers.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
If I have to pick a favorite aspect of Paycor, it would be its leader-focused design
What do you dislike most about this product?
They can change reps mid-onboarding, and this can create knowledge gaps
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
It is best for mid-sized businesses (50–1,000+ employees) and teams needing scalable, modular HR + payroll solutions
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Role: Human Resources
- Industry: Healthcare
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Mar 2025
Efficient HR and Payroll Management with Paycor
Likeliness to Recommend
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Enables Productivity
- Unique Features