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Comparing Humi, Nethris, Wagepoint or ADP?
If your payroll tool is starting to feel small, see how Avanti brings HR, payroll and time tracking together in one Canadian platform, built for growing organizations, with data hosted in Canada and support from in-house payroll experts.
Fully Canadian owned and operated
HR, payroll and time in one platform
Over 40 years of experience
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What to compare when choosing a Canadian payroll provider
What to ask any provider
Cost and value
Are HR, payroll and time tracking included, or priced as separate products and add-ons?
Flexible per-employee pricing for HR and payroll on one platform—you pay only for the modules you need.
Canadian payroll
Does payroll run on the same system as your HR records, or through a separate product or partner?
Payroll runs on the same platform as your HR records. One vendor, one login.
Canadian compliance
How long has the provider specialized in Canadian payroll, and where is your employee data hosted?
40+ years of Canadian payroll and HR expertise. Data hosted in Canada, SOC 2 certified and a National Payroll Institute signatory.
What's included
Can you add recruiting, onboarding and performance as you grow—without switching vendors?
HR, recruiting, onboarding, performance and payroll in one platform, so there are no outside integrations to build or maintain.
AI capabilities
Is AI built into the same system as your HR and payroll data?
Ask your policy documents a question and get the answer with its source attached. That's Ava—built into HR, recruiting and payroll, because all three sit in one system.
Performance management
Can review cycles, goals and feedback be set up to match how you run reviews?
Configurable review cycles, goals, feedback and calibration, built to match how your organization actually runs reviews.
Built for
Is the product built for organizations your size, and for Canada specifically?
Growing Canadian organizations—Canadian HR and payroll, exclusively, since 1980.
Software and support you can count on with Avanti
Clients count on Avanti for HR and payroll in one integrated system—and on our in-house, payroll certified Client Care team in Canada to help you navigate, troubleshoot, and advise on anything from configuration changes to report creation.
HR and payroll
I believe Avanti is the best HR and Payroll solution in the country and it fully supports the needs of the thousands of colleagues that we employ.
Agilus Work Solutions
Software and support
My experience with Avanti has been excellent - from software training, to using it and the after implementation client support.
Verified Avanti Review on Capterra
Ease of use
Compared to the other systems I've used, I would recommend Avanti in a heartbeat. It's so nice to be able to do everything on your own.
Acera Insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
Your time is precious, let’s save you a few clicks. Here are some of our most asked questions.
Where can I find Avanti pricing?
Check out our pricing page in the navigation menu. You can also fill out a form above and book a demo to request a quote.
How does Avanti's pricing work?
You only pay for the modules you need, with flexible per-employee, per-month pricing that grows with you. HR, payroll, and recruiting and onboarding all live on the same platform, so there's no separate contract with a partner. And customizations like custom reports don't cost extra.
Does Avanti include performance management?
Yes. Set goals, run performance reviews your way (quarterly, annually or continuously), calibrate ratings across teams, and recognize great work, all in the same platform as your HR records.
Is Avanti easy to use?
Yes. Everyday tasks like time off requests, org charts and onboarding are simple for employees and managers. Where Avanti goes further is in areas like performance management, where you can configure review cycles and calibrate ratings to fit how your organization actually works.
Who owns my data?
You do. Your data is yours to use however you want, and you can export it yourself at any time at no cost. If you'd rather have our team handle the export for you, we simply charge for our time.
Can Avanti handle recruiting and onboarding?
Yes. Post jobs, track candidates, send offers with e-signatures and move new hires straight into onboarding—without leaving Avanti.
Is my data safe in the cloud?
Yes. As a SaaS provider, Avanti Software takes your security seriously. This dedication is reflected in everything we do – from our people and processes to our data centres and product security. As an Avanti client, you can rely on us to protect your data and operational security at every step. For more information, learn more about our security practices here or review our privacy policy.
Can I move my data from my current payroll provider?
Yes, data can be migrated from any HR or payroll vendor. Our Implementation team will work with you to identify what data you need to export from your current HR and payroll providers. You'll typically receive it as Excel or CSV files, then populate Avanti's conversion templates so our team can import your employee profiles and YTD payroll data.
Is Avanti a better alternative?
We like to think so. There are many HR solutions out there, but if you're a Canadian organization that wants HR and payroll in one place, Avanti is your best bet.
We specialize in Canadian payroll and HR for mid-size businesses. We have 40+ years of experience and our in-house Canadian payroll experts are here to help you with any issues you may encounter.
We understand the unique needs of mid-size organizations. You don’t have the same resources as a large enterprise, which is why we invest so much time and energy into delivering exceptional products and service. Our Implementation Team sets you up for success from day one and our Client Care team is known for quick response times and friendly service.
Does Avanti offer a free trial?
Instead of a free trial, book a free demo with a product expert who will walk you through Avanti using your own scenarios. Prefer to explore on your own time? Watch the on-demand product walkthrough.
Can I get a demo of Avanti?
Absolutely! Fill out the form on this page to book a demo with a product expert and a member of our team will be in touch shortly. Don’t have time for a live demo? Check out our on-demand demo here.