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Best Compensation Planning Software in 2026

Compensation planning software helps teams plan employee pay, merit increases, bonuses and equity while setting budgets and connecting HR data. This list is for people comparing those functions before choosing a tool.

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    OpenComp

    Free plan APIWeb

    OpenComp brings compensation data, benchmarking, planning, and review workflows together in a web platform. Organizations should request pricing to understand the cost beyond its 14-day trial.

    6.9 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
  2. 2

    15Five

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Choose 15Five if your organization needs a broad system for performance management, employee engagement, manager development, and retention.

    6.6 From $4/user/mo (annual) Visit site
  3. 3

    Anaplan

    by Anaplan
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1
    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  4. 4

    BambooHR

    by BambooHR
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    BambooHR groups several core HR tasks with employee information and mobile access. Review the per-employee charges and job-opening limits when selecting among Core, Pro, and Elite.

    5.8 From $10/mo Visit site
  5. 5

    Compose by Decusoft

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Compose brings compensation planning, budgeting, analytics, and employee communications into one configurable platform. Prospective customers need to request pricing from Decusoft.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
  6. 6

    Darwinbox

    by Darwinbox
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose Darwinbox if your enterprise needs a broad HCM suite spanning workforce, payroll, recruiting, talent, and analytics.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Dayforce Scheduling

    by Dayforce Scheduling
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose Dayforce Scheduling if your organization needs demand forecasting, centralized staffing, and employee schedule tools in one system.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Aeqium

    Paid Web

    Aeqium brings compensation cycles, pay bands, workflow controls, and reporting into a web platform. Pricing is not published, and the service is paid with no free plan.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Compport

    Paid APIWeb

    Compport covers a broad set of compensation planning and communication workflows, with data integrations and audit trails.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  10. 10

    Deel

    by Deel
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    Choose Deel if you want employee administration and workforce processes across web and mobile, with monthly plans that add capabilities for performance and planning.

    5.6 From $5/user/mo Visit site
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    Paycom

    by Paycom
    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Paycom combines payroll, HR management, employee self-service, and mobile access, with tools for businesses of different sizes.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Heyquity

    Paid Web

    Heyquity brings pay analysis, review cycles, budgets and approvals into a compensation workflow. Organisations considering it should assess their reporting needs and request a quote.

    5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    PerformYard

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    PerformYard combines broad performance workflows with AI assistance, talent-development tools, and integrations for HR environments.

    5.3 From $5/mo (annual) Visit site
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    HRSoft Compensation Management

    Paid Web

    Choose HRSoft if you need enterprise compensation planning with workflows for salary, bonuses, incentives, and rewards communication.

    5.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Pequity

    Paid ExtensionWeb

    Pequity brings compensation cycles, offer workflows, and pay bands into one system. Teams considering it will need to request pricing and confirm that its listed integrations fit their setup.

    5.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    UKG Pro Compensation

    by UKG Pro Compensation
    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose UKG Pro Compensation if your organization needs configurable compensation planning, reward allocation, and enterprise integration options.

    5.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Sage People US Benefits Administration

    Paid Web

    Sage People US Benefits Administration brings enrollment, contribution calculations, reporting, compliance workflows, and integrations into one cloud service.

    5.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  18. 18

    Workday Benefits

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Workday Benefits combines benefits administration, employee self-service, and provider integrations alongside employee data.

    5.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  19. 19

    SecureSheet Compensation Planning

    Paid Web

    SecureSheet brings spreadsheet-based compensation processes into a hosted application with granular permissions and activity tracking.

    4.9 Visit site
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    ADP Compensation Management

    Paid Web
    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Pave Compensation Planning

    Paid Web
    4.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Payscale Compensation Planning

    Paid Web
    4.0 Pricing on request Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Check whether a free plan or free trial fits your needs, and review paid pricing or request terms. Compare planning controls, HRIS integrations, supported languages and supported platforms. If you need to read or change code, check each tool's open-source licence.

Questions

What is compensation planning software?

It helps teams plan merit increases, bonuses and equity, set budgets and connect compensation work with HR data.

Can I use compensation planning software for free?

A free plan or free trial may be available. Check the listing and the provider's terms to see what access is included.

How is paid pricing shown?

Pricing may appear as a starting rate or as pricing on request. 15Five is listed from $4 per user per month with annual billing.

Which platforms can these tools support?

Platform types listed for this category include web, iOS, Android, API, Windows and browser extension. Confirm support for your setup.

What planning features should I compare?

Compare merit planning, bonus planning, equity planning, budget controls and HRIS integrations, along with supported languages.

How do I check whether code is open source?

Read the specific tool's licence. It explains whether you can read, use or modify the source code.

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