MyCo vs ClayHR
An honest side-by-side for US small and mid-sized businesses. No marketing fluff — just the features, pricing, and use cases that matter when you're deciding.
Quick Verdict
Who wins?
ClayHR is a configurable, AI-powered HCM and talent platform (ATS, onboarding, LMS, skill matrix, performance) for mid-market and global desk-based workforces. MyCo is built for US field-service and deskless SMBs — GPS attendance, payroll-ready data, scheduling, and CRM in one mobile app — where the priority is paying a field crew accurately, not deep talent and LMS workflows.
Choose MyCo if you...
- Have field, deskless, or hourly workers
- Need GPS + consent-based attendance
- Need US multi-state payroll-ready data
- Want CRM + payroll-prep in one app
- Are mobile-first, not desk-first
Choose ClayHR if you...
- Have a desk-based mid-market / global workforce
- Need deep ATS, onboarding, and LMS
- Run a skill-matrix / talent-optimization program
- Want highly configurable HR workflows
- Prioritize performance and learning over field ops
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | MyCo | ClayHR |
|---|---|---|
| Field GPS + attendance | GPS + consent-based | Not a focus |
| US multi-state payroll-ready data | Yes | Not a focus |
| Built-in CRM | Yes, same app | No |
| Mobile-first for deskless | Yes | Desk-oriented |
| ATS / onboarding / LMS | Basic | Deep (core strength) |
| Skill matrix / talent optimization | No | Yes |
| Best for | Field / hourly 30–200 US SMBs | Mid-market / global desk teams |
| Pricing transparency | Published $6–9 | Tiered, custom at top |
Pricing Side-by-Side
| Plan / Tier | MyCo | ClayHR |
|---|---|---|
| Professional | Published $6–9 / emp / mo | $6 / user / mo |
| Enterprise | Published | $8 / user / mo |
| Top tier | Published | Custom (Enterprise++) |
| Field / payroll-prep focus | Yes | No |
How to Switch from ClayHR to MyCo
Book a MyCo demo
We learn your team, your industry, and how ClayHR is set up today.
Export from ClayHR
We provide a 1-page export checklist. Most teams pull their employee and pay data quickly.
MyCo onboarding
Our team imports your records, maps your fields, and configures multi-state payroll prep for your states.
Parallel run + cutover
One pay period in parallel. Once the numbers match, cancel ClayHR at your next renewal.
Train your team
A 30-minute manager session. Employees just download the MyCo app and log in.
See MyCo with your data
Get a 20-minute walkthrough — no slides, no pressure
We'll show you exactly how MyCo handles your team size, your industry, and your current pain points. If ClayHR is the better fit, we'll tell you that too.
Book Your Free Demo →Frequently Asked Questions
ClayHR or MyCo for a field-service team?
MyCo. ClayHR is strong for desk-based talent management (ATS, onboarding, LMS, skill matrix). MyCo is built for deskless and field teams that need GPS and consent-based attendance, payroll-ready data, scheduling, and CRM in one mobile app.
Does MyCo have an LMS and ATS like ClayHR?
MyCo includes basic applicant tracking and learning, but ClayHR's ATS, onboarding, and LMS are deeper. If talent and learning workflows are your top priority, ClayHR may fit better; if paying and tracking a field crew is, MyCo wins.
Is MyCo priced like ClayHR?
Both are affordable. ClayHR lists roughly $6 (Professional) to $8 (Enterprise) per user with custom pricing at the top tier. MyCo publishes all-in pricing at $6–9 per employee, with payroll prep and CRM included.
How does migration from ClayHR work?
Book a MyCo demo, export your employee records from ClayHR, and our team imports and maps them, configures multi-state payroll prep, and runs one parallel pay period before cutover.