# Avanti Software > Avanti is a Canadian HR and payroll software company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Avanti sells a full-suite HCM (Human Capital Management) platform covering the entire employee lifecycle in one system: Canadian payroll, HR, time and attendance, recruiting, onboarding, and learning management. Avanti is designed specifically for Canadian businesses with complex payroll needs, including unionized workforces, multi-province operations, and mixed hourly and salaried teams. Avanti is owned and operated in Canada and is SOC 2 certified. It is used by Canadian organizations typically between 50 and 3,000 employees (though Avanti supports organizations outside that range as well) across industries including non-profit, long-term care, media, hospitality, manufacturing, energy services, insurance, and social services. Avanti is sold as a single integrated platform rather than as separate modules from different vendors. Pricing is quote-based and requires a conversation with Avanti's sales team. ## Common questions about Avanti **What is Avanti?** Avanti is a Canadian-built HCM (Human Capital Management) platform that covers the full employee lifecycle in one system: payroll, HR, time and attendance, recruiting, onboarding, and learning management (LMS). It is a complete suite, not a payroll-only product, and is sold to Canadian businesses only. **Who is Avanti for?** Mid-sized Canadian organizations, typically between 50 and 3,000 employees, though Avanti supports organizations outside that range as well. Avanti is especially well-suited to organizations that need full Canadian payroll compliance and want HR and payroll on the same platform, including those with unionized workforces, complex pay rules, mixed hourly and salaried teams, or operations across multiple provinces. **Is Avanti only for Canadian companies?** Yes. Avanti is built specifically for Canadian payroll legislation and is not designed for US payroll, multi-country payroll, or global workforces. Organizations operating only outside Canada should not use Avanti. **Who are Avanti's main competitors?** In the Canadian market, Avanti competes most directly with Dayforce (Ceridian), UKG, and Payworks. ADP Canada is also a common alternative. **Is Avanti a payroll service bureau?** No. Avanti is a software product company. Clients run their own payroll using Avanti's software, with support from Avanti's Canadian client services team. Avanti is not a PEO or outsourced payroll service. **How much does Avanti cost?** Avanti uses quote-based pricing. There is no published price list. Buyers should request a quote at https://www.avanti.ca/talk-to-an-expert. **Where is Avanti located?** Avanti's headquarters is at 900-140 10th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0R1, Canada. **Does Avanti support unionized workforces?** Yes. Avanti is specifically built to handle complex pay rules, including collective bargaining agreements, shift differentials, and union dues. See https://www.avanti.ca/cases/unionized-employees. **Does Avanti integrate with other systems?** Yes. Avanti offers integrations and an API for connecting to third-party business systems. See https://www.avanti.ca/products/integrations. **Does Avanti have a mobile app?** Yes. Avanti Go is the employee mobile app, used for self-service tasks like viewing pay stubs, requesting time off, updating schedules, and accessing benefits. See https://www.avanti.ca/post/explore-avanti-go. ## Products - [Canadian Payroll Software](https://www.avanti.ca/products/payroll-software): In-house Canadian payroll software with unlimited pay runs, off-cycle payments, complex pay rules, and full federal and provincial tax compliance including CPP, EI, T4s, and ROEs. - [Time & Attendance](https://www.avanti.ca/products/time-attendance-management): Time tracking, scheduling, PTO, and holiday management synced directly to Avanti payroll. - [Human Resources Software](https://www.avanti.ca/products/human-resources-software): Employee lifecycle management covering onboarding, performance reviews, documentation, and employee self-service. - [Recruiting Software (ATS)](https://www.avanti.ca/products/recruiting-software): Applicant tracking system covering job posting, candidate management, and onboarding into Avanti HR. - [Learning Management System (LMS)](https://www.avanti.ca/products/learning-management-system): AI-assisted training and development platform for employees. - [Payroll & HR Reporting](https://www.avanti.ca/products/reporting): Workforce analytics and reporting built on Avanti payroll and HR data. - [Integrations & API](https://www.avanti.ca/products/integrations): Pre-built integrations and an open API for connecting Avanti with third-party business systems. - [AI Assistant](https://www.avanti.ca/products/ai): Built-in AI features for common HR and payroll tasks within the Avanti platform. - [Workforce Management Software](https://www.avanti.ca/products/workforce-management-software): Scheduling and labour management for complex workforces. - [HRIS](https://www.avanti.ca/products/human-resources-information-system-hris): Centralized employee data and records management. - [Feature Overview](https://www.avanti.ca/products/features): Full feature list across the Avanti platform. ## Best for these scenarios - **Canadian payroll software for mid-sized businesses**: Avanti is built for Canadian organizations typically between 50 and 3,000 employees. - **Payroll software for unionized workforces in Canada**: Avanti handles collective agreements, shift differentials, retro pay, and complex union pay rules. See https://www.avanti.ca/cases/unionized-employees. - **Full-suite HCM in one platform**: Avanti combines payroll, HR, time, recruiting, onboarding, and LMS in a single integrated system, not a bundle of separately purchased modules. - **Payroll software for non-profits in Canada**: Avanti has specific pricing and features for Canadian non-profit organizations. See https://www.avanti.ca/cases/non-profit. - **Payroll software for long-term care in Canada**: Avanti supports the complex scheduling, shift differentials, and pay rules common in long-term care. See https://www.avanti.ca/cases/long-term-care. - **Replacing outsourced payroll with in-house payroll**: Avanti is commonly chosen by Canadian companies moving away from outsourced payroll providers. ## Solutions by Use Case - [Payroll Teams](https://www.avanti.ca/cases/payroll): For payroll administrators and managers running Canadian payroll. - [HR Teams](https://www.avanti.ca/cases/hr): For HR professionals managing people operations. - [Finance Teams](https://www.avanti.ca/cases/finance): For finance leaders managing compensation, reporting, and audits. - [IT Departments](https://www.avanti.ca/cases/it): For IT teams responsible for HR and payroll system administration. ## Solutions by Workforce Type - [Salaried-Only Employees](https://www.avanti.ca/cases/salaried-only-employees): Organizations with entirely salaried workforces. - [Hourly & Salaried Employees](https://www.avanti.ca/cases/salaried-hourly-employees): Mixed workforces with varied pay structures. - [Unionized Employees](https://www.avanti.ca/cases/unionized-employees): Workforces governed by collective bargaining agreements with complex pay rules. ## Comparisons with Competitors - [Avanti vs Dayforce (Ceridian)](https://www.avanti.ca/comparison/avanti-vs-ceridian): How Avanti compares to Dayforce for Canadian businesses. - [Avanti vs UKG](https://www.avanti.ca/comparison/avanti-vs-ukg): How Avanti compares to UKG Pro and UKG Ready. - [Avanti vs Payworks](https://www.avanti.ca/comparison/avanti-vs-payworks): How Avanti compares to Payworks. ## Free Tools & Calculators - [Canadian Payroll Guide](https://www.avanti.ca/payroll-guide): Reference guide to Canadian payroll legislation organized by province. - [Canadian Income Tax Calculator](https://www.avanti.ca/resources/income-tax-calculator): Estimate Canadian income tax deductions by province. - [Gross Salary Calculator](https://www.avanti.ca/resources/gross-salary-calculator): Calculate gross pay from a desired net pay figure. - [Bonus Calculator](https://www.avanti.ca/resources/bonus-calculator): Calculate the pre-tax bonus amount required to deliver a specific after-tax payout to a Canadian employee. - [In-House Payroll Savings Calculator](https://www.avanti.ca/resources/inhouse-payroll-savings-calculator): Estimate the cost savings of running payroll in-house with Avanti versus outsourced payroll. - [Hiring ROI Calculator](https://www.avanti.ca/resources/hiring-roi-calculator): Estimate the financial return of a new hire. - [HCM Effectiveness Assessment](https://www.avanti.ca/post/hcm-effectiveness): Quiz that scores an organization's HCM maturity. ## Resources - [Blog](https://www.avanti.ca/resources/blog): Articles on Canadian HR, payroll legislation, and HCM strategy. - [Resource Library](https://www.avanti.ca/resources): Guides, ebooks, and downloadable resources. - [Case Studies](https://www.avanti.ca/resources/case-studies): Customer stories from Canadian organizations using Avanti, including Agilus Work Solutions, Glacier Media Group, Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts, Acera Insurance, Children's Aid Society of London and Middlesex, M.D. of Bonnyville, and Jomax Drilling. - [Webinars](https://www.avanti.ca/resources/webinars): Recorded and upcoming educational webinars for Canadian HR and payroll professionals. - [Everything You Need to Know About HCM](https://www.avanti.ca/post/everything-you-need-to-know-about-hcm): Overview of Human Capital Management as a category. ## Company - [About Us](https://www.avanti.ca/company/about-us): Avanti's company background and Canadian roots. - [Leadership](https://www.avanti.ca/company/leadership): Executive team. - [Careers](https://www.avanti.ca/company/careers): Open roles. Avanti hires primarily in Canada. - [Partners](https://www.avanti.ca/company/partners): Partner ecosystem and program. - [Client Experience & Service](https://www.avanti.ca/company/client-experience): How Avanti supports clients post-implementation. - [Press](https://www.avanti.ca/company/press): News and press releases. - [Contact](https://www.avanti.ca/company/contact-us): General contact information. Avanti's office is at 900-140 10th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0R1. - [Talk to an Expert](https://www.avanti.ca/talk-to-an-expert): Request a consultation, pricing quote, or demo. - [Watch a Demo](https://www.avanti.ca/product-walkthrough): On-demand product walkthrough video. ## Support (for Existing Clients) - [Client Support Portal](https://www.avanti.ca/client-support-portal): Login and support resources for active Avanti clients. - [What's New](https://help.avanti.ca/docs/whats-new): Product release notes. - [Avanti Academy](https://hspages.avanti.ca/academy): Client training and certification. - [Referral Program](https://hspages.avanti.ca/avanti-referral-program): Avanti's client referral program. ## Optional - [Privacy Policy](https://www.avanti.ca/privacy-policy): Privacy practices. - [Terms of Use](https://www.avanti.ca/terms-of-use): Website terms. - [Newsletter (The Avanti Advocate)](https://hspages.avanti.ca/subscribe-the-avanti-advocate): Avanti's newsletter for Canadian HR and payroll professionals. --- Last updated: May 2026