APS Payroll review
Bottom line
APS Payroll is a single web platform that covers payroll, time tracking, HR, and benefits, backed by its own tax team. Its clearest strength is the combination of tax filing and a dedicated support team with a stated 60-minute response commitment. The main cost to watch is the $50 base fee and $416.67 monthly minimum, which make it expensive for very small teams, and there is no free plan or trial. It suits small to mid-size employers that want one system for payroll and HR and are ready to request a quote.
What is APS Payroll?
APS Payroll is a web-based payroll and human capital management platform from Automatic Payroll Systems, Inc., headquartered in Shreveport, Louisiana. It combines payroll, HR, attendance, and benefits administration in one system. It is built for businesses that handle payroll by hand, need to keep up with federal, state, and local tax obligations, and lack current workforce data for decisions.
Day to day, payroll staff run payroll with direct deposit, paycards, and On-Demand Pay, and APS handles payroll tax filings and payments. Employees use self-service to view pay stubs, benefits, and schedules, and to request time off from a web portal or the APS Mobile App. Managers approve time cards and receive alerts for missed punches and overtime. Role-based permissions limit each user to the records their job requires, so HR can update employee files, managers approve time, and finance runs reports. Implementation begins with importing employee data and payroll history, then assigning user roles and permissions, and the APS team is present for the first payroll.
The platform serves small businesses, mid-size organizations, and enterprises, with industry configurations for faith-based organizations, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, and nonprofits. Pricing starts at $6 per employee per month plus a $50 monthly base fee, with a $416.67 monthly minimum. The Payroll + Attendance tier is listed at $10 and the Payroll + HR + Attendance tier at $14. No free plan or trial is offered.
What sets APS apart is that payroll, HR, time, and benefits run in one platform, and the company maintains its own in-house tax team that acts as reporting agent. APS commits to responding to support requests within 60 minutes through a dedicated support team, and it offers phone, chat, email, and a knowledge base. Integrations are available with QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, and Employee Navigator, and a developer API is included.
Who it's for
- Small to mid-size employers
- Organizations with multi-state payroll
- Hourly workforces that clock in and out
- Faith-based and nonprofit organizations
Who should look elsewhere
- Businesses that need a free plan or trial
- Very small teams where the monthly minimum outweighs the per-employee cost
- Companies that need a product with no add-on fees
Typical uses
- Running payroll with multi-state tax filing
- Tracking hourly time with geofenced clock-ins
- Onboarding new hires with e-signed offer letters and forms
- Administering benefits, open enrollment, and COBRA
- Tracking ACA compliance and FMLA leave
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