TCP vs. Dayforce 

Both help you handle employee scheduling and time tracking, but the experience is very different. See why more teams choose TCP.

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All-in-one systems try to do everything…and it comes at a cost 

As the saying goes, β€œa jack of all trades is a master of none”. At TCP, we live and breathe time, attendance, and employee scheduling. You get the expertise, flexibility, and support you need to track your employees’ time, manage schedules, and meet regulatory requirements better than with a full-suite HCM.

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A few reasons why you might choose Dayforce

Dayforce is a platform with strong payroll roots, but it’s not for everyone. We’d say it’s a fit for your company if:

You want a single system for HR and payroll

If your team values having one vendor to manage multiple HR functions β€” and your time and scheduling needs are relatively straightforward β€” Dayforce can deliver that unified experience.

You have a dedicated admin team

Dayforce offers deep administrative controls, but it can be complex to manage. Teams need the time and technical resources to maintain it and make full use of its capabilities.

You’re focused primarily on payroll automation

Dayforce was built around payroll and HR, and that’s still where most of its innovation happens. Organizations that primarily need those functions β€” and can live with less flexibility in scheduling and time tracking β€” may find it meets their needs.

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Why more teams choose TCP Software

We’ve been in the time, attendance, and employee scheduling game a long time. Our solutions deliver the depth, flexibility, innovation, and passion all-in-one systems can’t match.

You want solutions built for how your teams’ work

Our solutions are designed specifically for employee scheduling and time tracking across industries. Every feature is built to handle your uniquely complex workforce, shifting compliance needs, and evolving business demands.

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You need flexibility, not limitations

With open APIs and pre-built integrations, TCP connects easily to your HR, payroll, and ERP systems. You get the freedom to choose the tools that work best for your business, without vendor lock-in or compromise.

You want faster adoption and real results

Our solutions are intuitive, easy to roll out, and quick to learn. Teams see immediate value, higher adoption, lower admin overhead, and faster time to ROI.

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You care about service that scales with you

From onboarding to everyday support, our customer-obsessed success teams are right there with you, helping you get the most from your TCP investment every day, now and as you grow.

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