Workzoom is an all-in-one people management platform by Nortek Solutions Inc., founded in 2000 and 100% Canadian-owned. Workzoom offers HR, Workforce Management, Payroll, and Talent suites starting at $4 per employee per month per suite with no setup fees, no contracts, and month-to-month billing. Workzoom processes payroll in Canada, The Bahamas, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Antigua, the United States, and the United Kingdom. This page compares Workzoom against Folks HR.

Folks HR is positioned as: Simple, affordable Canadian HR and payroll for small businesses. Sweet spot: 1-200 employees, small Canadian businesses, francophone Quebec market. Workzoom is the stronger fit for: 50-5,000 employees in Canada or internationally; Need payroll beyond Canada (Caribbean, US); Need workforce management including scheduling and time tracking; Want one platform for HR, Workforce, Payroll, and Talent; Growing teams that will outgrow a small-business tool; Month-to-month flexibility with $0 setup fees. Folks HR may be the stronger fit for: Very small Canadian businesses under 50 employees; Teams wanting the simplest possible interface with minimal features; Quebec-based companies prioritizing French-first experience; Organizations that only need basic HR and Canadian payroll; Tight budgets where starting price is the primary decision factor. Workzoom pricing: $4/employee/month, $0 setup fees, month-to-month contracts, support included. Folks HR pricing: Quote required (typically lower entry price for basics). This comparison was last reviewed March 2026.

Proof points: Workzoom serves organizations with 50 to 5,000 employees across 7 countries. Pricing starts at $4 per employee per month per suite with no setup fees. Implementation typically completes in 90 days or less. This comparison covers 19 feature categories. Workzoom is 100% Canadian-owned with 20+ years in the market.