Meta4 PeopleNet vs. Paycom

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Meta4 PeopleNet
Score 6.0 out of 10
N/A
Meta4 PeopleNet is an all-in-one integrated HR Solution providing Core HR with personnel administration, total talent management, compensation management with payroll, as well as workforce management (time and attendance, analytics). Meta4 is a Cegid company (acquired late 2019).N/A
Paycom
Score 7.5 out of 10
N/A
Paycom is a core HR management software solution. It includes features such as talent acquisition and management, time tracking, and payroll management. It offers some automation capacities, particularly regarding payroll.N/A
Pricing
Meta4 PeopleNetPaycom
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Meta4 PeopleNetPaycom
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Features
Meta4 PeopleNetPaycom
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.0
2 Ratings
12% below category average
Paycom
7.5
366 Ratings
5% below category average
Employee demographic data7.02 Ratings7.9331 Ratings
Employment history7.02 Ratings7.8317 Ratings
Job profiles and administration7.02 Ratings7.4320 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.02 Ratings7.6321 Ratings
Organizational charting7.02 Ratings6.9241 Ratings
Organization and location management7.02 Ratings8.0278 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.01 Ratings6.9264 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
6.2
1 Ratings
26% below category average
Paycom
8.0
380 Ratings
1% below category average
Pay calculation6.01 Ratings8.5369 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors5.01 Ratings6.447 Ratings
Benefit plan administration6.01 Ratings8.2317 Ratings
Direct deposit files7.01 Ratings8.6369 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management7.01 Ratings7.9304 Ratings
Reimbursement management6.01 Ratings7.5205 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.713 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
6.3
1 Ratings
25% below category average
Paycom
8.0
335 Ratings
2% below category average
Approval workflow7.01 Ratings7.8320 Ratings
Balance details7.01 Ratings8.0320 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment5.01 Ratings8.1265 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.2
2 Ratings
12% below category average
Paycom
7.9
380 Ratings
3% below category average
View and generate pay and benefit information8.02 Ratings8.4373 Ratings
Update personal information8.02 Ratings8.6376 Ratings
View company policy documentation7.01 Ratings7.9335 Ratings
Employee recognition5.01 Ratings6.5180 Ratings
View job history8.02 Ratings8.0297 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.0
2 Ratings
9% below category average
Paycom
6.8
326 Ratings
12% below category average
Report builder7.02 Ratings7.4320 Ratings
Pre-built reports7.02 Ratings7.3317 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data7.02 Ratings5.855 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
1 Ratings
11% above category average
Paycom
7.7
322 Ratings
4% below category average
New hire portal9.01 Ratings7.9319 Ratings
Manager tracking tools9.01 Ratings7.6276 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
2 Ratings
9% above category average
Paycom
5.7
186 Ratings
36% below category average
Corporate goal setting9.01 Ratings4.236 Ratings
Individual goal setting9.01 Ratings6.9173 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility9.01 Ratings4.835 Ratings
Performance tracking9.02 Ratings7.0182 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
2 Ratings
12% above category average
Paycom
7.3
233 Ratings
9% below category average
Performance plans9.02 Ratings7.3215 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.02 Ratings7.2203 Ratings
Review status tracking9.02 Ratings7.5209 Ratings
Review reminders9.01 Ratings7.6215 Ratings
Multiple review frequency9.01 Ratings6.9193 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
1 Ratings
12% above category average
Paycom
6.8
34 Ratings
16% below category average
Create succession plans/pools9.01 Ratings9.124 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.01 Ratings6.830 Ratings
Candidate search9.01 Ratings5.833 Ratings
Candidate development9.01 Ratings5.429 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
2 Ratings
14% above category average
Paycom
6.9
226 Ratings
13% below category average
Job Requisition Management9.02 Ratings6.9201 Ratings
Company Website Posting9.02 Ratings7.1198 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.02 Ratings6.6158 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting9.02 Ratings6.8184 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.02 Ratings6.8172 Ratings
Applicant Tracking9.02 Ratings6.9207 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts9.02 Ratings7.0212 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
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Ratings
Paycom
4.9
26 Ratings
46% below category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings4.926 Ratings
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Meta4 PeopleNetPaycom
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Score 9.6 out of 10
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Score 9.6 out of 10
Enterprises
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Score 7.2 out of 10
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User Ratings
Meta4 PeopleNetPaycom
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(2 ratings)
7.9
(400 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(22 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.7
(24 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(52 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
6.4
(1 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.1
(7 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
5.5
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(4 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(4 ratings)
User Testimonials
Meta4 PeopleNetPaycom
Likelihood to Recommend
Cegid
Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR is a very powerful HR tool with abundant features that could fulfill pretty much all the HR needs of a small to medium sized organization. It might be an overkill for very small businesses with less than 20 employees as its really geared towards larger organizations. It offers powerful tools to performance reviews as well as employee HR management tasks. One interesting feature is the ability for employees to perform self administrative tasks through the software which allows some automation of tasks. On the other hand, the program can be so feature rich that require an advanced user with data analytic skills to fully utility. Companies that use the software will need to have at least one manager procure training before utilizing its full range of features.
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Paycom
Paycom has really helped us to configure our timecards and payroll to fit our unique pay structure. The system made it easy for staff to understand and not just the payroll/HR department. We use paper pay checks, and the system uses the "home location" for delivery which is not necessarily where the employee works, just where they pick up their check. If we used direct deposit, I am sure that would not be an issue.
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Pros
Cegid
  • Clean and easy navigation: it is very user-friendly and compared to other solutions I have utilized, there is a clear difference on how information is displayed and also ease of navigation and speed of response of the platform.
  • All modules are really integrated and it is so much power when there is a correlation between say the data displayed in Talent Management and the info seen on the C&B module for example from a performance and compensation perspective, visualizing info and being able to analyze it easier for decision making.
  • Customizable, in our case, we use the solution and enjoy the multiple benefits and efficiencies due to how data is organized and presented and the same time we have the advantage that the user interface is all customized to our own corporate brand/look and feel, color palette and graphical line.
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Paycom
  • Employee Merit increases needing to be signed by EE and Managers
  • Timecards were clean and easy to navigate
  • Timecard that needed approving by managers could be sent an email directly from the system alerting them they needed to complete the task
  • Processing payroll was easy and fast
  • Audits were conducted timely and clear
  • 401K changes could be done through a bridge between Broker and investment company
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Cons
Cegid
  • Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR can be a bit overwhelming for light users with limited experience.
  • The performance review features are extensive and require a highly skilled manager that work with data analytics
  • The program is not quite as strong in its recruitment features as other software offerings.
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Paycom
  • GL set up can be clunky until you understand how it works.
  • Be able to edit document types. I made an entire document then realized I attached it incorrectly and had to start over.
  • Advanced Report Writer would be nice to combine multiple areas into one report easily.
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Likelihood to Renew
Cegid
No answers on this topic
Paycom
We've made the mistake of moving away from Paycom to a PEO which had made a lot of promises, that they could not keep. Less than a year after that transition, we returned to Paycom and are happier than ever.
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Usability
Cegid
No answers on this topic
Paycom
The system is very user friendly. Once you navigate where your information is stored under the forms you are golden. While the training amplified my capabilities and knowledge, I could have jumped into the system without and training and managed just fine. This probably one of my favorite parts about Paycom!
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Reliability and Availability
Cegid
No answers on this topic
Paycom
They are very dependable and I have never experience any outages
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Performance
Cegid
No answers on this topic
Paycom
Yes, Paycom's performance is excellent, no issues.
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Support Rating
Cegid
It is excellent support so far, during implementation and also while live, the only reason why I am giving a 9 is because in some cases we could have had a quicker response or solution, but so far this doesn't look like an issue at all, and the vendor has been making sure we have what we need.
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Paycom
Our TSR has been wonderful to work with. Every step of the
way he was quick to respond and answer any questions we had. I knew I could
reach him at any time (day or night) and he would be available to assist.
Implementing a new HRIS system is obviously a huge task and I contribute all
our success to our rep Kurt! Of course, with any implementation, there were
bumps along the way and issues. But I always knew we would work as a team to
get those issues figured out. Working in the Paycom system has been smooth and
easy to learn and I enjoy the employee self-service interface. Our managers
have had positive things to say and are all excited about the changes we have
been able to make to our organization due to Paycom being implemented.
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In-Person Training
Cegid
No answers on this topic
Paycom
They were a sales person and not really a good trainer.
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Online Training
Cegid
No answers on this topic
Paycom
All the online training modules were short and straight to the point. Every module teach you how to use the system. If there is one thing they know how to do is training. We did implementation during the pandemic so all had to be done online or via zoom meetings.
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Implementation Rating
Cegid
No answers on this topic
Paycom
Not at all satisfied it was a nightmare we spent over 8 months with the implementation team having issues after issues all related to the Puerto Rico regulations (half my employees are in Puerto Rico) and at the end we were moved over from the implementation team to the production team without all the issues being resolved
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Alternatives Considered
Cegid
Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR really shines as a flexible product capable of evolving with an organization's changing needs. Its robust features, cloud based architecture, and performance analysis help push the product ahead of some of its competitors. While not perfect, the software offers in-depth performance review functions and data analysis tools that show performance trends. With its self administrative tools, employees can help manage their own information, reducing workload for HR managers
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Paycom
ADP is too complex, too many people to go through to get what you need, as you need it. I can only say that I don't want to ever have to go back to using ADP again., Wherever my career leads me - I will lead them to PAYCOM!!
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Scalability
Cegid
No answers on this topic
Paycom
They are not able to meet our current needs
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Return on Investment
Cegid
  • We now have a tool which is a single solution and connects our employee information for 5 countries and 30K + employees, a single source, talk about efficiency.
  • This is a big step in Digital Transformation, reducing times to complete several processes and also the use of paper forms.
  • Definitely, savings related to the number of solutions software wise that is now integrated and scalable with meta4 PeopleNet Talent Management.
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Paycom
  • Saved time, 2 person HR department so time is limited. With reduced time for onboarding we have been able to focus on other areas.
  • Improved employee satisfaction- employees enjoy the ease of use of the system and the ability to use on their phones.
  • Reduced background check/drug screening costs- prior providers were absorbent in the amount we paid compared to Paycom.
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