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Done in under a week, not three months.

Paycom says most organizations are implemented within three months. See how Bolto compares on setup, tiers, global hiring, and recruiting, and what a move from Paycom involves.

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Paycom logoPaycom
SetupMost migrations under a weekMost within three months
Tools by tierPlans on one systemCore and Complete per suite
Global hiringEOR in 150+ countriesLocal payroll in four countries
RecruitingManaged recruiters, AI sourcingApplicant tracking (Complete)

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Time to complete most migrations

150+

Countries covered by Global EOR

190+

Countries for instant contractor payouts

48–72 hrs

To a first recruiting shortlist

Where Paycom gets in the way

What teams run into with Paycom, and how Bolto handles it.

01 · Paycom

A three-month implementation.

Paycom says most organizations are implemented within three months, with a dedicated Paycom team handling setup. Its implementation covers moving employee, tax, and pay data, validating it, and running an accurate first payroll.

That is a long stretch to run two systems side by side.

A week-by-week plan that ends in days.

  • Most migrations are done in under a week
  • Data pulled straight from your current provider
  • A test payroll reconciled line by line before go-live

02 · Paycom

The tools you need can sit in the higher tier.

Paycom packages each suite as Core, the minimum all clients use, or Complete, which adds more. Applicant tracking, time and attendance, and benefits administration are among the tools in the Complete tier.

Which tier you need often depends on tools you only discover you need later.

Payroll, tax, and benefits are in from the start.

  • Launch includes tax filings, tax notice management, and benefits administration
  • Scale adds 50-state compliance and multi-EIN support
  • Enterprise adds single sign-on and a dedicated account manager

03 · Paycom

Local payroll in four countries.

Paycom’s Global HCM manages international employees, with local payroll processing in Canada, Ireland, Mexico, and the United Kingdom and approved third-party processors in other countries.

Beyond those four countries, payroll depends on a partner.

Hire in 150+ countries without an entity.

  • Global EOR in 150+ countries
  • Instant contractor payouts in 190+ countries
  • One set of employee records for US and global teams

04 · Paycom

Applicant tracking, not recruiters.

Paycom’s Talent Acquisition suite posts jobs, parses resumes, and tracks applicants. It helps you manage the candidates who apply.

Finding and screening them is still your team’s work.

Recruiters who source and screen for you.

  • Vetted specialist recruiters matched to each role
  • AI sourcing that improves with your feedback
  • A first shortlist within 48 to 72 hours

Side by side

Bolto and Paycom, compared.

Bolto compared with Paycom
TopicPaycom
Product structurePayroll, tax and compliance, benefits, global HR, and recruiting share one set of employee records.A single-database HCM suite for small, medium, and enterprise companies, with Core and Complete tiers per suite.
Setup timeFree migration. An implementation manager builds a week-by-week plan, and most moves are done in under a week.Paycom says most organizations are implemented within three months, with a dedicated Paycom team handling setup.
Tax and complianceAI agents and compliance experts register your state tax and unemployment accounts, file, and handle notices and amendments.Payroll Tax Management files quarterly federal and state returns and debits payroll taxes for you.
BenefitsKeep your broker and plans, use one of Bolto’s broker partners, or offer an ICHRA through partners such as Thatch.Benefits administration and COBRA administration are in the HR Management Complete tier.
Global hiringGlobal EOR in 150+ countries. Contractors paid instantly in 190+ countries.Global HCM manages international employees, with local payroll processing in Canada, Ireland, Mexico, and the United Kingdom and approved third-party processors elsewhere.
RecruitingVetted recruiters matched to each role, AI sourcing, and a first shortlist in 48 to 72 hours.Applicant tracking, background checks, and E-Verify are in the Talent Acquisition Complete tier.
SupportAn implementation manager during the move. Enterprise adds a dedicated account manager and 24/7 priority support.A dedicated specialist and a live operator who connects you to that specialist.

Paycom details come from Paycom’s own pages, reviewed November 4, 2026. Check Paycom’s site for current terms.

Switching

What moving from Paycom looks like.

Switching payroll is a project. Bolto plans it with you and does the heavy lifting.

  1. Plan your move

    Set your timeline with your implementation manager.

    • We decide on a go-live date
    • We build a week by week plan with action items
    • Clear owners are assigned for every task

  2. Bring your records across

    We pull your data straight from your current provider.

    • No manual exports from your team
    • Payroll history and year-to-date balances
    • Mid-year switches fully supported

  3. Set up taxes and benefits

    You sign the forms. We handle filings and benefits.

    • IRS and state tax forms signed
    • Benefits and 401(k) carried over
    • Keep your broker or use ours

  4. Get your team ready

    Your team is set up before the first payday.

    • Employee announcements written for you
    • Employees confirm their own details
    • Walkthroughs for admins and office hours for employees

  5. Check payroll in parallel

    A test run matched against your current provider.

    • Optional parallel runs
    • Thorough line-by-line reconciliation
    • Differences fixed before go-live

  6. Review and go live

    Run your first payroll with us live

    • Final data check by our team
    • First payroll run together, live
    • Regular check-ins, as often as you'd like
See the full switching guide

Customer stories

Teams that made the move.

Fiber AI customer portrait

B2B · SaaS · Recruiting

A five-person engineering team, hired in 17 days.

Bolto helped Fiber AI hire five engineers in 17 days, building a team ready to ship from day one.

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Metal America customer portrait

Construction · Payroll · Compliance

A 180-person team, moved off Gusto in 27 days.

Bolto moved Metal America’s payroll, benefits, and global payments off Gusto, and automated 80+ tax registrations.

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Isabella DiGiovanni, Cofounder at Trivelta

iGaming · Recruiting · Global Payroll

400+ global team members paid compliantly on Bolto.

Bolto recruits and pays Trivelta’s team across South America, Asia, and Europe from one platform.

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Frequently asked questions

01How long does it take to set up Bolto compared with Paycom?

Paycom says most organizations are implemented within three months. Bolto migrations are free, and most are done in under a week, with an implementation manager who builds a week-by-week plan.

02Can we switch from Paycom to Bolto in the middle of the year?

Yes. Bolto brings over your payroll history and year-to-date balances from your current provider, so nothing restarts when you move mid-year.

03How do we know our first payroll on Bolto will be right?

Bolto runs a test payroll and reconciles it line by line against your current provider, fixing any differences before go-live. Then Bolto runs your first live payroll with you.

04Do we have to change our benefits broker when we leave Paycom?

No. You can keep your current broker and plans, move to one of Bolto’s broker partners, or offer an ICHRA through partners such as Thatch. Benefits and 401(k) plans carry over, and deductions flow into every payroll run.

05Who handles tax notices and state registrations on Bolto?

Bolto does. Its AI agents and compliance experts set up your state tax and unemployment accounts, keep them current, and handle notices and amendments for you.

06Can we pay contractors and international hires on Bolto?

Yes. Contractors can be paid instantly in 190+ countries, and Global EOR lets you employ people abroad without setting up a local entity, all from the same employee records as your US payroll.

07Can Bolto help us hire as well as pay people?

Yes. Bolto Recruiting matches vetted specialist recruiters to each role, with AI sourcing that improves with your feedback and a first shortlist within 48 to 72 hours. Hires move into payroll and HR without re-entering their details.

08What will our employees need to do when we move from Paycom?

Very little. Bolto writes the announcement, employees confirm their own details, and Bolto holds office hours for anyone with questions before the first payday.

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