Project Management · head to head
Paymo vs UKG Pro
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Paymo every advertised price rises after 3 months, with Plus going from $10.90 to $15.90 per user and Pro from $16.90 to $23.90; UKG Pro no access to super-user privileges or advanced database customization
- They diverge on capability: Paymo covers Task management, UKG Pro covers HR Management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Paymo and UKG Pro actually diverge.
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 Paymo
- Task management
- Time tracking
- Invoicing
- Gantt charts
- Resource scheduling
- Slack
- Zapier
- SSL encryption
Only in UKG Pro
- HR Management
- Payroll
- Benefits Administration
- Talent Management
- Workforce Management
- Analytics
- Salesforce
- Microsoft 365
Both cover
- Google Workspace
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Paymo
- Project management with time tracking and invoicing for agenciesnot UKG Pro
- Tracking billable hours and project profitabilitynot UKG Pro
UKG Pro
No use cases recorded yet. See the UKG Pro review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Paymo
- Every advertised price rises after 3 months, with Plus going from $10.90 to $15.90 per user and Pro from $16.90 to $23.90
- The free plan allows 1 user, 1 client and 2 projects
- The Solo plan is still capped at 3 clients and 5 projects
- Gantt charts, task dependencies and scheduling require the Plus plan
- Integrations are excluded from both the free and Solo plans
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
Paymo
On request- FreeFree
- 1 user
- Basic features
- Starter$4.95/month
- Time tracking
- Kanban
- Invoicing
UKG Pro
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the UKG Pro review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Paymo if
- You need task management.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
- You also want time tracking.
Choose UKG Pro if
- You need hr management.
- You work on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted).
- You also want payroll.
Questions people ask
- Is Paymo or UKG Pro better?
- Neither clearly leads. Paymo 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, Paymo or UKG Pro?
- Paymo starts at On request and UKG Pro at On request.
- Does Paymo or UKG Pro run on more platforms?
- Paymo runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. UKG Pro runs on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted).
- What is Paymo best used for?
- Paymo is most often used for project management with time tracking and invoicing for agencies, tracking billable hours and project profitability. Of those, project management with time tracking and invoicing for agencies and tracking billable hours and project profitability are not what UKG Pro is typically brought in for.
- What can Paymo do that UKG Pro cannot?
- Paymo covers Task management, Time tracking, Invoicing, Gantt charts. UKG Pro covers HR Management, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Talent Management. Both handle Google Workspace, Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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.
SourceUKG 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.
SourceUKG 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.
SourceUKG 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.
SourceUKG 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.
SourceRelated pages
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