Lever vs Paylocity
Compare Lever and Paylocity on features, pricing, and buyer fit using the same researched criteria.

Lever
ATS + recruiting CRM under Employ — custom quote (Core AI-powered hiring platform plus Insights/VONQ/Onboarding add-ons); demo-led, no published seat $.
Best for
- • Mid-market talent teams that want ATS and recruiting CRM together
- • Orgs already comparing Greenhouse / Lever / Ashby as the dedicated ATS shortlist
- • Teams that will take a demo rather than a self-serve ATS trial
No free plan
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Our verdict
No universal winner. Choose based on which criteria matter most for your team.
Tie
- • Integrations
Choose Lever if: Mid-market talent teams that want ATS and recruiting CRM together
Choose Paylocity if: US mid-market companies (roughly 100–1,000 employees) that want payroll+HR in one modern platform

Paylocity
US mid-market HR + payroll (+ finance/IT) — custom quote (‘Explore Payroll Pricing’); Ignite AI. Landscape vs Gusto.
Best for
- • US mid-market companies (roughly 100–1,000 employees) that want payroll+HR in one modern platform
- • Teams comparing Paylocity vs ADP Workforce Now vs Paycor
- • Orgs that may add finance/IT and Ignite AI later
No free plan
Evidence & transparency
Sources and research process behind this comparison.
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Sources consulted
| Title | Product | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lever — Official Site | Lever | official-product-page |
| Lever Pricing | Lever | official-pricing-page |
| Paylocity — Official Site | Paylocity | official-product-page |
| Paylocity Pricing | Paylocity | official-pricing-page |
Methodology steps
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