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# Apex HCM

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> Turnkey, customizable and scalable, Apex HCM empowers you to help your clients find, grow, manage and retain the best talent.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 5 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Apex HCM?

All-in-one HR and payroll software for payroll service bureaus and accountants that process payroll. An easy-to-use, technologically advanced, full-featured platform with industry-leading support.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 5 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: IRIS Software Group
- **Founded**: 2004

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Per User
- **Pricing Details**: • Initial Fee (Software, Training, Cloud-Hosting): $9,500
• Per Employee Per Month: $1.50
• W2/1099 Fee: $1.00
• Data Conversion Services: $50-$100 per Client
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United Kingdom, United States

## Features

- Applicant Tracking Software
- Application Management
- Assessment Management
- Attendance Tracking Software
- Automated Scheduling
- Background Screening
- Benefits Management
- Check Printing
- Compensation Management Software
- Compliance Management
- Direct Deposit
- Employee Database
- Employee Management
- Interview Scheduling
- Job Management
- Onboarding Software
- Payroll Management
- Payroll Reporting
- Performance Management
- Pipeline Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Resume Parsing
- Resume Storage
- Self Service Portal
- Skills Tracking
- Tax Compliance
- Time & Attendance
- Time Off Management
- Timesheet Management
- W-2 Preparation
- Workflow Management Software

## Integrations (9 total)

- Accounting Software
- Human Interest
- QuickBooks Desktop
- QuickBooks Online
- Sage Accounting
- Time & Attendance Tracking Software
- Time and Attendance
- Time and Attendance Software
- Xero

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base Software
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Workforce Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30210/workforce-management/software)

## Related Categories

- [Payroll Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30202/payroll/software)
- [Applicant Tracking Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30060/applicant-tracking/software)
- [Human Resources Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/5/human-resource/software)
- [Workforce Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30210/workforce-management/software)

## Alternatives

1. [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.ca/software/110968/bamboohr) — 4.6/5 (3108 reviews)
2. [Paycor](https://www.capterra.ca/software/133745/paycor-perform) — 4.3/5 (3033 reviews)
3. [Rippling](https://www.capterra.ca/software/172127/rippling) — 4.9/5 (4614 reviews)
4. [Workday HCM](https://www.capterra.ca/software/66908/workday-hcm) — 4.5/5 (1733 reviews)
5. [Factorial](https://www.capterra.ca/software/168685/factorial-hr-software) — 4.4/5 (312 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Human Capital Management" — 5.0/5

> **Dianeelaine Speros** | *January 20, 2023* | Accounting Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The ease of use is probably the best feature.
> 
> **Cons**: Nothing comes to mind.  Apex has done a phenomenal job of putting resources into making their product better, and offering integrated services.
> 
> The service is great\!  If I'm unable to find answers in the help section or within the community, support is always helpful in providing answers.

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### "Apex HCM has helped us grow our business" — 5.0/5

> **Jennifer** | *March 24, 2023* | Accounting Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The client interface and its ease of use is one of the most important aspects of the platform.
> 
> **Cons**: They could be stronger with API integrations.
> 
> Out experience has been fantastic\! We can offer additional services that allow us to directly compete with the larger payroll companies.

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### "So so software.  Support isn't great so don't buy the sales pitch about them being available and responsive." — 3.0/5

> **Mellissa** | *February 21, 2024* | Accounting Software | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: SO much more efficient than Accounting CS by \[sensitive content hidden\]
> 
> **Cons**: Support, lack of built in efile ability, lack or responsiveness from sales/support, the fact that they sold me a product that wasn't built to file the forms in my state
> 
> so so at best.  \[sensitive content hidden\] (my "trainer") was great for the first few months.

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### "As a payroll provider" — 4.0/5

> **Michele** | *January 20, 2023* | Financial Services Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The self serve for clients and employees
> 
> **Cons**: The permission for managers is not where it should be
> 
> Nice people to work with

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### "Apex is a great software solution for the SMB marketplace." — 5.0/5

> **Shawn** | *November 9, 2022* | Insurance Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It's very customizable and they have a great team to work with.
> 
> **Cons**: none to report as I don't have feedback.
> 
> Excellent experience over all.

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