--- description: Learn more about Apex HCM price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in Ireland. Read verified software reviews and discover tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Apex HCM Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra Ireland 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Payroll Software](/directory/30202/payroll/software) > [Apex HCM](/software/192960/apex-hcm) # Apex HCM Canonical: https://www.capterra.ie/software/192960/apex-hcm > Apex makes payroll simple, efficient and reliable while also boosting your revenue by offering a broader suite of payroll services. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 5 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## 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 | 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 - Application Management - Assessment Management - Attendance Tracking - Automated Scheduling - Background Screening - Benefits Management - Check Printing - Compensation Management - Compliance Management - Direct Deposit - Employee Database - Employee Management - Interview Scheduling - Job Management - Onboarding - 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 ## 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 - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Payroll Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30202/payroll/software) ## Related Categories - [Payroll Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30202/payroll/software) - [Applicant Tracking Systems](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30060/applicant-tracking/software) - [Human Resources Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/5/human-resource/software) - [Workforce Management Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30210/workforce-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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If I'm unable to find answers in the help section or within the community, support is always helpful in providing answers. ----- ### "Apex HCM has helped us grow our business" — 5.0/5 > **Jennifer** | *24 March 2023* | Accounting | 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. ----- ### "So so software. Support isn't great so don't buy the sales pitch about them being available and responsive." — 3.0/5 > **Mellissa** | *21 February 2024* | Accounting | 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. ----- ### "As a payroll provider" — 4.0/5 > **Michele** | *20 January 2023* | Financial Services | 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 ----- ### "Apex is a great software solution for the SMB marketplace." — 5.0/5 > **Shawn** | *9 November 2022* | Insurance | 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. ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ie/software/192960/apex-hcm) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | ----- ## Structured Data