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Grasshopper vs UKG Pro

Grasshopper logo

Grasshopper

Communication & Collaboration

The entrepreneur's phone system

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
UKG Pro logo

UKG Pro

Payroll & Benefits

Our purpose is people

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Grasshopper available only in the USA and Canada; the site returns a not available in your region error outside those countries; UKG Pro no access to super-user privileges or advanced database customization

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Grasshopper and UKG Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Grasshopper and UKG Pro differ
AttributeGrasshopperUKG Pro
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted)
CategoryCommunication & CollaborationPayroll & Benefits
FoundedUnknown2020

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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 Grasshopper

Nothing recorded that UKG Pro does not also cover.

Only in UKG Pro

  • HR Management
  • Payroll
  • Benefits Administration
  • Talent Management
  • Workforce Management
  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft 365

Where each one falls short

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

Grasshopper

  • Available only in the USA and Canada; the site returns a not available in your region error outside those countries
  • Plans start at $14/month only under a promotional discount of up to $75 off select plans, meaning the advertised entry price is not the standing rate

UKG Pro

  • No access to super-user privileges or advanced database customization
  • Limited system procedure access for advanced administrative functions
  • No direct host access via SSH, Telnet, or remote desktop connectivity
  • Requires paid technical support subscription for assistance beyond standard support

Pricing, plan by plan

Grasshopper

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Grasshopper review.

UKG Pro

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the UKG Pro review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Grasshopper if

Nothing in the data separates Grasshopper from UKG Pro on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Grasshopper review

Choose UKG Pro if

  • You need hr management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted).
  • You also want payroll.
UKG Pro review

Questions people ask

Is Grasshopper or UKG Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Grasshopper starts at On request and UKG Pro at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Grasshopper or UKG Pro?
Grasshopper starts at On request and UKG Pro at On request.
Does Grasshopper or UKG Pro run on more platforms?
Grasshopper runs on Web. UKG Pro runs on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted).
What can Grasshopper do that UKG Pro cannot?
UKG Pro covers HR Management, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Talent Management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

UKG Pro: What databases does UKG Pro support?

UKG Pro is a cloud-based HCM platform that manages payroll, benefits, and HR across 160+ countries in a single integrated system.

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UKG Pro: Does UKG Pro handle multi-country payroll?

Yes. UKG Pro can manage global payroll complexity and ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing across 160+ countries, all in one seamless experience.

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UKG Pro: What features are included in time and attendance tracking?

Time and Attendance module monitors employee working hours, attendance, and related data to drive accurate payroll processing and compliance.

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UKG Pro: Does UKG Pro offer reporting and analytics?

Yes. UKG Pro provides customizable reporting and analytics for actionable workforce insights, enabling data-driven human capital decisions.

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UKG Pro: What is UKG Talk?

UKG Talk is a built-in collaboration platform within UKG Pro that enables real-time team communication and engagement features.

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