Paychex Flex

4.2 (1,713)
Write a Review!
A Simple Approach to HR, Payroll, and Benefits.

About Paychex Flex

Paychex Flex® is a cloud-based payroll and HR management solution designed to streamline your operations and empower your team. With advanced payroll processing technology, built-in safeguards, and automated tax calculations, payments, and filings, you can handle payroll with ease and precision. Accessible via single sign-on from any device, Paychex Flex eliminates redundant data entry so you can focus on what matters most—your business.

Now enhanced with tools like AI-assisted recruiting, employee engagement features, perks, and robust HR analytics, Paychex Flex helps you attract top talent, boost productivity, and make smarter decisions. Employees benefit too, with access to retirement balances, time tracking, and benefits enrollment updates, all in one convenient platform.

Manage policies, procedures, and paystubs with ease, while over 160 standard and customizable reports keep you in control. Backed by 24/7 support and dedicated HR professionals, Paychex Flex ensures you're prepared for regulatory changes and your business is set up to thrive.


Key benefits of Paychex Flex

Paychex Flex® takes the stress out of payroll management by combining powerful tools with ultimate convenience. With the self-service portal, employees can easily access paystubs and W-2s online, reducing administrative back-and-forth. Automatic notifications keep you ahead of potential payroll issues, so nothing falls through the cracks. The intuitive, user-friendly platform helps simplify payroll processing, making it easy for anyone to master. Need flexibility? Native mobile apps for iOS and Android allow you to manage payroll anytime, anywhere. Plus with 24/7 support from experienced professionals, help is always just a call, click, or email away - ensuring you can focus on running your business with confidence.


Images

Paychex Flex Software - Applicant Tracking
Paychex Flex Software - Retirement Data
Paychex Flex Software - Simple Payroll Processing
Paychex Flex Software - Employee Snapshot
View 5 more
Paychex Flex video
Paychex Flex Software - Applicant Tracking
Paychex Flex Software - Retirement Data
Paychex Flex Software - Simple Payroll Processing
Paychex Flex Software - Employee Snapshot

Not sure about Paychex Flex? Compare with a popular alternative

Paychex Flex

4.2 (1,713)
VS.

Starting Price

No pricing found
US$38.00
month

Pricing Options

Free version
Free trial
Free version
Free trial

Features

66
23

Integrations

35
2

Ease of Use

4.2 (1,713)
4.7 (80)

Value for Money

4.0 (1,713)
4.7 (80)

Customer Service

3.9 (1,713)
4.8 (80)
Green rating bars show the winning product based on the average rating and number of reviews.

Alternatives

PayrollPanda

4.7
#1 Alternative to Paychex Flex
PayrollPanda is a cloud-based payroll and leave management app designed for small and medium sized businesses in...

QuickBooks Time

4.7
#2 Alternative to Paychex Flex
QuickBooks Time is an online time & labor management solution which allows users to track time from the desk or on the...

Proliant

4.5
#3 Alternative to Paychex Flex
Proliant is a cloud-based HR software for small and medium enterprises that offers payroll & HRIS, time & attendance,...

ADP GlobalView Payroll

4.6
#4 Alternative to Paychex Flex
ADP GlobalView Payroll offers a comprehensive range of payroll and HR services, products, integrations, and apps for...

Reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5
(1,713)
Value for Money
4.0/5
Features
4.1/5
Ease of Use
4.2/5
Customer Support
3.9/5

Already have Paychex Flex?

Software buyers need your help! Product reviews help the rest of us make great decisions.

Showing 5 reviews of 1,713
Maria
Maria
Overall rating
  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

Overall rating

  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Better control

Reviewed on 07/10/2024

Useful platform for all employees to access important information and control of arrivals and...

Useful platform for all employees to access important information and control of arrivals and departures

Pros

Through Paychex Flex I can access my payroll receipts, have closer communication with human resources, have an entry and exit record to validate my hours worked, and have my benefits clear. It has been very useful because I can access it easily and at any time, an alternative to not bother human resources whenever I need them for payroll issues

Cons

Everything has been perfectly used and working perfectly, I have no problems or mistreatment

Jamie
Overall rating
  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
  • Review Source

Overall rating

  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 3.0 /10

Paychex flex recommended

Reviewed on 17/01/2025

Overall I’d say it’s reliable and user friendly. I’d recommend to other companies. This program /...

Overall I’d say it’s reliable and user friendly. I’d recommend to other companies. This program / app offers employees many benefits.

Pros

It’s very easy to use and navigate. The app is user friendly.

Cons

It prompts a 2-step verification txt even on devices that have been selected to be remembered.

Angela
Overall rating
  • Industry: Hospital & Health Care
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source

Overall rating

  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10

Paychex review

Reviewed on 20/01/2025

It was mediocre depending on the area that you were using

It was mediocre depending on the area that you were using

Pros

The ease of using the reports and turning payroll numbers in.

Cons

I did not like the customer service and there was a lot of errors

Candace
Overall rating
  • Industry: Telecommunications
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source

Overall rating

  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great, enjoy using paychex!

Reviewed on 09/12/2024

Pros

Very user friendly for employees and management team

Cons

I wish it was more cost effective for smaller companies

Alternatives Considered

Paylocity

Reasons for Switching to Paychex Flex

Cost and familiarity since we've been using it for so long
Jose
Overall rating
  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
  • Review Source

Overall rating

  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Stay synced with your payroll

Reviewed on 06/03/2025

The overall experience has been pleasant. I have managed to enroll into my 401k easily and I have...

The overall experience has been pleasant. I have managed to enroll into my 401k easily and I have been able to monitor my pay without any issues

Pros

The desktop version and application is very easy to use. It offers great features that allows me to stay synced with my employment hours and benefits

Cons

The support options and or help number is not very easy to find

Showing 5 reviews of 1,713 Read all reviews

Paychex Flex FAQs

Below are some frequently asked questions for Paychex Flex.

Paychex Flex offers the following pricing plans:

  • Pricing model: Subscription
  • Free Trial: Not Available

Contact Paychex for detailed pricing.

Paychex Flex has the following typical customers:

Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000

Paychex Flex supports the following languages:

English

Paychex Flex supports the following devices:

Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)

Paychex Flex integrates with the following applications:

7shifts, Altametrics, ApplicantPRO, BambooHR, Bullhorn ATS & CRM, Clover, Connecteam, Core Commissions, EasyLlama, Employee Navigator, Engine, Flexspring, Hubworks Suite, Jirav, Linga rOS System, Lockwell, Mindbody, Omnipresent, OrgChart, Pietential, Quantum Workplace, QuickBooks Online, RAKEN, Reward Builder, Sage Intacct, Speakap, TalentReef, Tapcheck, Timeero, TripLog Mileage Tracker, When I Work, Workstream, Xero, Zil Money, talech

Paychex Flex offers the following support options:

Email/Help Desk, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat

Related categories

See all software categories found for Paychex Flex.