Embedded-finance provider tracked in the Embedded Finance Index — disclosed by 2 companies across 2 categories.
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Paycor was a mid-market HCM and payroll SaaS platform serving 40,000+ US businesses before being acquired by Paychex. It has evolved from a standalone payroll processor into a broader HCM suite with embedded finance features — adding earned wage access (Paycor Wallet), a branded Visa card, expense management, and a 401(k) integration via Human Interest. More recently it launched an embedded payroll software program, positioning Paycor as infrastructure for third-party platforms — a move that mirrors Check and Gusto Embedded. Under Paychex ownership, it operates as a distinct brand serving SMB and mid-market employers.
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Paycor is an embedded-finance provider in Payroll and Unified Payroll/HRIS. It ranks #31 of 33 Payroll providers by linked companies.
The most-named Payroll alternatives to Paycor are Gusto Embedded (50 buyers), Check (26 buyers), Remote (16 buyers), Salsa (16 buyers), ADP (10 buyers) and Stripe (8 buyers).
Paycor is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, US.
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