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Breezy HR vs Paycom

Breezy HR logo

Breezy HR

Recruitment & ATS

End-to-end recruiting software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Paycom logo

Paycom

Payroll & Benefits

HR and payroll technology led by employees

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Breezy HR has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Breezy HR the free Bootstrap plan allows one active position or candidate pool at a time; Paycom no public API and no transparent integration capabilities
  • They diverge on capability: Breezy HR covers Applicant Tracking, Paycom covers Payroll.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Breezy HR and Paycom actually diverge.

Attributes where Breezy HR and Paycom differ
AttributeBreezy HRPaycom
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
CategoryRecruitment & ATSPayroll & Benefits
Founded20141998

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Breezy HR

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Visual Pipeline
  • Video Interviews
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Assessments
  • Career Site
  • Zapier

Only in Paycom

  • Payroll
  • Time and Attendance
  • HR Management
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Talent Management
  • Learning Management

Both cover

  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft 365
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Breezy HR

  • Applicant tracking for small and mid-sized teamsnot Paycom
  • Posting to job boards and managing a candidate pipelinenot Paycom
  • Structured interviews with scorecards and guidesnot Paycom
  • Background screening and reference checking through integrationsnot Paycom
  • Employee referral programmesnot Paycom

Paycom

  • Payroll processing with employee self-verification through Betinot Breezy HR
  • Time and attendance tracking with schedulingnot Breezy HR
  • Talent acquisition and onboardingnot Breezy HR
  • Benefits and compliance administrationnot Breezy HR
  • Automated time-off decisions through GONEnot Breezy HR

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Breezy HR

  • The free Bootstrap plan allows one active position or candidate pool at a time
  • Unlimited positions, EEOC reporting and video interviews all require Startup at $157 a month
  • Scorecards, interview guides and e-signatures need Growth at $273 a month
  • HRIS integrations, offer management and custom roles are Business tier at $439 a month
  • API access and advanced reporting are only on Custom Pro, which is quote-based

Paycom

  • No public API and no transparent integration capabilities
  • Limited integrations with third-party ATS, LMS, or performance tools
  • Custom pricing makes cost forecasting difficult
  • Proprietary system philosophy limits flexibility compared to more open platforms
  • Does not support global payroll and benefits

Pricing, plan by plan

Breezy HR

Free
  • BootstrapFree
    • 1 Position
    • Basic Features
    • Candidate Management
  • Startup$189/month
    • Unlimited Positions
    • Video Interviews
    • Assessments

Paycom

On request
  • Standard$undefined/month
    • Payroll
    • Time and Labor
    • HR Management

Which should you pick?

Choose Breezy HR if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want visual pipeline.
Breezy HR review

Choose Paycom if

  • You need payroll.
  • You also want time and attendance.
Paycom review

Questions people ask

Is Breezy HR or Paycom better?
Neither clearly leads. Breezy HR starts at Free and Paycom at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Breezy HR or Paycom?
Breezy HR has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Breezy HR and On request for Paycom.
Does Breezy HR or Paycom run on more platforms?
Breezy HR runs on Web, Ios, Android. Paycom runs on Web.
Can I use Breezy HR for free?
Yes. Breezy HR has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Paycom starts at On request.
What is Breezy HR best used for?
Breezy HR is most often used for applicant tracking for small and mid-sized teams, posting to job boards and managing a candidate pipeline, structured interviews with scorecards and guides, background screening and reference checking through integrations. Of those, applicant tracking for small and mid-sized teams and posting to job boards and managing a candidate pipeline are not what Paycom is typically brought in for.
What can Breezy HR do that Paycom cannot?
Breezy HR covers Applicant Tracking, Visual Pipeline, Video Interviews, Automated Scheduling. Paycom covers Payroll, Time and Attendance, HR Management, Talent Acquisition. Both handle LinkedIn, Indeed, Slack, Google Workspace.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Paycom: Does Paycom offer a free trial?

No. Paycom does not offer a free trial. Pricing depends on company size and modules and requires a custom quote.

Source
Paycom: Can Paycom integrate with third-party tools?

Paycom has no public API and fewer than 50 integrations. Paycom's philosophy is that you should use their built-in modules for everything. Custom integrations require commercial partnership approval.

Source
Paycom: What are Paycom's core features?

Paycom is a single-database payroll and HR platform featuring custom reporting tools, org chart visualization, employee self-service portal, and a tax center dashboard for compliance management.

Source
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