Workzoom vs ISL: an honest look
We break down pricing, Caribbean compliance, implementation, and support when comparing Workzoom and ISL Bahamas (Information Specialist Limited). No vendor spin.
Which platform is right for your team?
Both platforms have their strengths. Here is where each one excels so you can find the right fit for your organization.
Choose Workzoom if…
- Want cloud access from anywhere, not just the office
- Need mobile access and employee self-service
- Want unified HR and payroll in one platform
- Operate in multiple countries or islands
- Need scheduling, talent management, and modern reporting
Choose ISL if…
- Operate exclusively in The Bahamas with no multi-country needs
- Prefer desktop software installed on local machines
- Only need payroll processing with no HR or scheduling requirements
- Have used ISL for years and see no reason to change
- Do not need employee self-service or mobile access
How Workzoom and ISL stack up
| Feature | Workzoom | ISL | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | |||
| Cloud access (any device, anywhere) | ISL is desktop/Windows-only | ||
| Mobile app | |||
| Employee self-service | |||
| Payroll | |||
| NIB compliance | Both handle NIB | ||
| Multi-country payroll | ISL is Bahamas only | ||
| Core HR | |||
| Unified HR + payroll | ISL Payroll and ISL HRMS are separate products | ||
| Document management | |||
| Scheduling | |||
| Shift scheduling | |||
| Talent | |||
| Performance management | |||
| Learning management | |||
| Pricing | |||
| Transparent pricing | ISL requires contacting sales | ||
| Month-to-month contract | |||
What you actually pay
Transparent pricing, no surprises
- Setup fees
- $0
- Contract
- Month-to-month
- Training
- Included
- Support
- Included
- Setup fees
- Contact for pricing
- Contract
- Contact for pricing
- Training
- Separate cost
- Support
- Support contracts available
Common frustrations with ISL
Legacy desktop software, not cloud
ISL runs on local Windows machines. There is no cloud access, no mobile app, and no way for employees to self-serve from anywhere.
Payroll only, no modern HR tools
ISL processes payroll but does not include HR, scheduling, talent management, or workforce analytics. Organizations need separate tools for everything else.
Manual processes slow operations
Without automation and self-service, ISL-dependent organizations spend significantly more time on routine payroll and HR tasks.
Switching from ISL?
Data export from ISL
Export your employee records, pay history, and NIB data from ISL. We handle the import into Workzoom.
Parallel run
Both systems run simultaneously for 2-3 pay periods. Your team validates that Workzoom numbers match ISL.
Cutover
When your team is confident, you decommission ISL. Cable Bahamas reduced payroll processing from 5 days to 1.5 days after switching.
Real reviews from real teams.
In last pay period I was like I don't feel like I've really worked. The foot traffic in payroll and HR has reduced tremendously.
Automated the calculation of taxes and deductions. As long as we give them the information as to how the system is running, it goes in seamlessly.
The application makes use of best in class technology to simplify the workforce management processes.
G2Statutory compliance, automated
Bahamas
- NIB contributions automated
- C10 reporting
- Gratuity calculations
- Multi-island payroll
Jamaica
- NIS
- NHT
- Education Tax
- PAYE
- HEART/NTA
Trinidad & Tobago
- NIS
- Health Surcharge
- PAYE
- Green Fund Levy
Antigua & Barbuda
- Social Security Board
- Medical Benefits Scheme
- Education Levy
Ready to move to the cloud?
Everything ISL does for payroll, plus HR, scheduling, and talent. From anywhere.
- No contracts
- Implementation included
- Month-to-month billing