Zenefits vs Paycor
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of Rippling vs Gusto vs Zenefits: 11 Best Benefits Administration Software Platforms 2026 and Gusto vs Rippling vs BambooHR: 11 Best HRIS for Small Businesses 2026. Last verified June 18, 2026.
The short answer
Zenefits ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #5) for HR teams managing employee health insurance, 401k, and benefits enrollment / SMBs replacing spreadsheets with a real HRIS. A strong choice for companies prioritizing the broker relationship.
At a glance
| Zenefits | Paycor | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / Rippling vs Gusto vs Zenefits: 11 Best Benefits Administration Software Platforms 2026 | #5 / Gusto vs Rippling vs BambooHR: 11 Best HRIS for Small Businesses 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 8.3 |
| Best for | Best for Broker Integration | Scalable HCM for growing SMBs |
| Pricing | $$ ($10 to $27 PEPM) | $$$ (Varies, quote required) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Cincinnati, USA |
| Founded | 2013 | 1990 |
Paycor
A scalable, unified HCM platform ideal for companies nearing mid-market size.
www.paycor.comSee full entry in Gusto vs Rippling vs BambooHR: 11 Best HRIS for Small Businesses 2026
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