Avanti

How Much Does Avanti Cost? 

Avanti pricing is estimated to start at $15/user/month. Since the cost is user-based, the final cost depends on the number of employees and the capabilities an organization selects. 

Apart from the base subscription fee, users should also factor in the following additional costs: 

• HR Management Add-on: $2–$5/employee/month 
• Time And Attendance/Scheduling: $3–$5/employee/month 
• Recruiting And Onboarding: $1–$3/employee/month 
• Learning Management: $3–$6/employee/month 
• Full-suite Estimate: $15–$25/employee/month 

User reviews show mixed pricing sentiment. Reviewers appreciate Avanti’s personalized pricing based on company requirements, which can align costs with selected needs. However, some users note that additional functionality may cost extra, and customization can further increase the overall expense.

Disclaimer: Pricing references are based on publicly available third-party information and industry benchmarks. Actual costs may vary. 

Avanti Integrations 

Avanti software offers custom G/L exports for financial and accounting systems, such as: 

• Vadim-iCity 
• Unit4 
• Great Plains 
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 

Furthermore, its ATS integrates directly with Indeed and LinkedIn for job posting. 

How Does Avanti Work? 

Log in with your assigned credentials to access platform, then follow these steps to manage tasks 

• Create employee profiles to store personal details and employment information 
• Post job openings and manage candidates through recruiting and onboarding 
• Configure payroll rules before running pay cycles for employees across Canadian provinces 
• Track employee hours, schedules, attendance, and time approvals 
• Set up performance review cycles with individual goals linked to company objectives 
• Deliver onboarding and compliance training through the built-in ‘Learning Management System (LMS)’ 
• Generate standard or custom reports covering payroll, workforce, and HR data 

Who Is Avanti For? 

Avanti serves organizations across different industries and sectors, including: 

• Municipal and local government 
• Non-profit organizations 
• Hospitality 
• Education 
• Insurance 
• Media 

Avanti Use Cases 

Based on our analysis of documented Avanti features and user feedback, we have identified the following scenarios where the software is a good fit: 

Unionized Workforces Managing Multiple Collective Agreements 

Managing payroll across several union contracts means keeping track of different pay rules. Avanti supports multiple collective agreements and can automatically apply rules for pay grades, overtime, and rate progression. Users cite this as a useful capability for managing unionized payroll. 

Shift-Based Workforces Connecting Time Tracking With Payroll 

Organizations with hourly or shift-based employees can use Avanti to move recorded work hours directly into payroll. The system supports schedules, overtime, and clock punches, which suit workplaces where employee pay depends on tracked time. Reviewers find Time and Attendance useful, particularly because it connects directly with the payroll module. 

Multi-Entity Organizations Managing Payroll Across Business Units 

Avanti supports multiple business numbers, franchisees, and subsidiaries within one payroll environment. This setup fits teams responsible for payroll across several business entities. User reviews also value having all company entities accessible through one search and the ability to use reports in Excel. 

Teams Requiring Custom Workforce Reporting 

When payroll or HR teams need specific workforce data for internal analysis, they may struggle to analyze workforce costs. Avanti provides 175 standard report templates and a ‘Report Designer’ for creating custom reports based on specific data requirements. Reviewers mention that multi-dimensional reporting provides valuable insight into the school’s operations. 

Is Avanti Right For You? 

Avanti is worth considering for Canadian organizations that want payroll, HR, recruiting, time and attendance, and employee development in one platform. Its connected employee records may be especially useful for teams managing payroll across provinces or applying different rules to unionized employees. Organizations can start with the modules they need and add others later. 

Since these tools hold payroll and staff records, data controls matter to buyers. The company reports annual SOC 2 Type II audits, AES-256 encryption for data in transit and at rest, and Canadian storage for client databases. It notes that some service metadata may be processed outside Canada. 

Keeping up with changing Canadian payroll rules is another reason to assess the platform. Avanti says it provides legislative updates twice a year and supports provincial differences within its payroll system, which is relevant to the tax and employment standards changes it highlights for 2026. These tools can support a payroll team’s compliance work, though the team still needs to review the rules that apply to its workforce. 

Still assessing whether Avanti fits your payroll setup? Call us at (661) 384-7070 to talk about your requirements.