Head-to-head · UKG Marketplace Software
DailyPay vs Employee Navigator
DailyPay leads on 1 check, Employee Navigator on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDailyPay · 8.3/10
- Free planonly DailyPay
DailyPay scores higher on our rubric for ukg marketplace software: 8.3 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
DailyPay offers free plan; Employee Navigator doesn't.
DailyPay is the better fit for UKG-connected employers offering earned-wage access. Employee Navigator is the better fit for brokers and employers managing enrollment and ACA reporting.
- DailyPay fits best
UKG-connected employers offering earned-wage access
- Employee Navigator fits best
Brokers and employers managing enrollment and ACA reporting
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Side by side
| Feature | DailyPay 8.3/10 Visit ↗ | Employee Navigator 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #7 in UKG Marketplace Software | #8 in UKG Marketplace Software |
| Best for | UKG-connected employers offering earned-wage access | Brokers and employers managing enrollment and ACA reporting |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA |
| Integrations | 180+ integrations | 600+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features DailyPay 0/1 · Employee Navigator 0/1 | ||
| UKG listing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| UKG products supported | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Integration method | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Deployment | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Data sync | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | DailyPay gives employees a way to view accrued earnings and transfer available pay before their scheduled payday. Employers use its portal for program management, while employees can track earnings and pay periods through web, iOS, or… Read the review → |
Employee Navigator brings benefits administration and selected HR tasks together for insurance brokers, employers, and their clients. Its core covers online plan setup, employee self-enrollment, plan comparison, life-event and beneficiary… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
DailyPay — where it wins
- Employees can access available earnings before payday.
- Offers instant and next-business-day transfer options.
- Integrates with UKG and other payroll and HCM systems.
Where it doesn't
- Employer pricing requires contacting sales.
- Instant transfers carry a fee.
- Access depends on available earnings and eligibility rules.
Employee Navigator — where it wins
- Supports enrollment, life events, plan selection, and coverage tracking
- Generates and files ACA 1094-C and 1095-C forms
- Offers 600 integrations across benefits and payroll ecosystems
Where it doesn't
- Plan prices require contacting sales
- 834 EDI fees are described separately from base plan pricing
- COBRA workflows rely on integrated partners
- DailyPay8.3/10 · Free plan · pricing on request
DailyPay connects earned-wage access with payroll and time-management systems.
Visit DailyPayFull verdict → - Employee Navigator8.2/10 · Pricing on request
A broad enrollment and ACA platform with tiered HR tools and sales-led pricing.
Visit siteFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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