Both PrimePay and Checkwriters are leading payroll software solutions, but which one is better for you and your business?
Below we compare PrimePay and Checkwriters across nearly 50 different data points to help you make find the right one.
PrimePay vs Checkwriters Reviews
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| PrimePay | Checkwriters | ||
| Trustpilot Rating | 2.9 | 0 | |
| Number of Trustpilot Reviews | 2 | 0 | |
| iPhone App Rating | 2 | 3.6 | |
| Number of iPhone App Reviews | 40 | 398 | |
| Android App Rating | 2.3 | 3.4 | |
| Number of Android App Reviews | 44 | 373 |
PrimePay vs Checkwriters Pricing
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| PrimePay | Checkwriters | |
| Free Trial | n/a | n/a |
| Free Trial Length | n/a | n/a |
| Cheapest Plan Name | Payroll Essentials | HR Essential |
| Cheapest Plan Cost Per Month | $125 | $By request |
| Mid Priced Plan Name | HR Essentials | HR Premier |
| Mid Priced Plan Cost Per Month | $125 | $By request |
| Top Plan Name | HR Advantage | HR Premier + Benefits |
| Top Plan Cost Per Month | $200 | $By request |
PrimePay vs Checkwriters Features
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| Features | PrimePay | Checkwriters |
| Target Business Size | Enterprise | Mid size business |
| Unlimited Payrolls | ✔ | ✘ |
| Automated Tax Filing & Payments | ✔ | ✔ |
| E-sign I-9 & W-4 | ✘ | ✘ |
| Live Customer Support | ✔ | ✔ |
| Third-Party Integrations | ✔ | ✘ |
| Ability To Manage Employee Benefits | ✔ | ✔ |
| Employee Access To Platform | ✔ | ✔ |
| Direct Deposit | ✔ | ✔ |
| Expense Reimbursement | ✘ | ✘ |
| Time Off Accrual | ✔ | ✔ |
| Pre-Tax Deductions | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wage Garnishment | ✔ | ✘ |
| Background Checks | ✘ | ✘ |
| Check Printing | ✔ | ✔ |
| Check Delivery | ✔ | ✔ |
| API | ✔ | ✘ |
PrimePay Payroll Essentials Features
- Unlimited Payrolls
- Tax Payments & Filings
- Workers Compensation
- Direct Deposit & Debit Card
- On-Demand Pay for Employees
- Employee Onboarding
- Payroll & New Hire Reporting
- Garnishments
- 24/7 Help Center
- Customer Portal
- Chat and Email Support
Checkwriters HR Essential Features
- Focus on the differences
- Use a consistent language
- Transmit benefits clearly
- Check View
- Online W2 Access
- Time-off Request
- Message Center
- Personal Earnings Records
PrimePay HR Advantage Features
- Everything in HR Essentials plus
- Applicant Tracking & Job Posting
- New Hire Reporting
- Phone Support
Checkwriters HR Premier + Benefits Features
- All Essential & Premier features
- Basic Benefits Administration*
- Online Benefit Enrollment
PrimePay vs Checkwriters Pro & Cons
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