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Paycom vs Zeplin

Paycom logo

Paycom

Payroll & Benefits

HR and payroll technology led by employees

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zeplin logo

Zeplin

Design Tools

Design handoff and developer collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zeplin has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Paycom no public API and no transparent integration capabilities; Zeplin the free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace
  • They diverge on capability: Paycom covers Payroll, Zeplin covers Design specs.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Paycom and Zeplin actually diverge.

Attributes where Paycom and Zeplin differ
AttributePaycomZeplin
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Desktop, Mobile
CategoryPayroll & BenefitsDesign Tools
Founded19982014

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 Paycom

  • Payroll
  • Time and Attendance
  • HR Management
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Talent Management
  • Learning Management
  • Microsoft 365
  • Google Workspace

Only in Zeplin

  • Design specs
  • Asset export
  • Code snippets
  • Design tokens
  • Comments
  • Version control
  • Handoff workflow
  • Accessibility checks

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Paycom

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

Zeplin

  • Handing off design specs from Figma or Sketch to developersnot Paycom
  • Sharing screens, assets and style guides with an engineering teamnot Paycom
  • Reviewing and commenting on design versionsnot Paycom

Where each one falls short

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

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

Zeplin

  • The free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace
  • Free plan AI reviews are capped at 3 per week
  • Role based permissions require the Advanced plan or higher
  • Single sign on, multi factor authentication, activity logs and invoiced billing are Enterprise only
  • Priority 24 hour support is Enterprise only
  • Basic plan caps screens at 1,000 per project and is priced per project rather than per seat
  • Enterprise pricing is by quote with no published rate

Pricing, plan by plan

Paycom

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

Zeplin

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 project
    • 1 workspace
    • Basic specs
  • Starter$19/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Multiple workspaces
    • Advanced specs
  • Professional$49/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Team collaboration
    • Admin controls

Which should you pick?

Choose Paycom if

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

Choose Zeplin if

  • You need design specs.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want asset export.
Zeplin review

Questions people ask

Is Paycom or Zeplin better?
Neither clearly leads. Paycom starts at On request and Zeplin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Paycom or Zeplin?
Zeplin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Paycom and Free for Zeplin.
Does Paycom or Zeplin run on more platforms?
Paycom runs on Web. Zeplin runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use Zeplin for free?
Yes. Zeplin has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Paycom starts at On request.
What is Paycom best used for?
Paycom is most often used for payroll processing with employee self-verification through beti, time and attendance tracking with scheduling, talent acquisition and onboarding, benefits and compliance administration. Of those, payroll processing with employee self-verification through beti and time and attendance tracking with scheduling are not what Zeplin is typically brought in for.
What can Paycom do that Zeplin cannot?
Paycom covers Payroll, Time and Attendance, HR Management, Talent Acquisition. Zeplin covers Design specs, Asset export, Code snippets, Design tokens. Both handle Slack.

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.

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