Paylocity Review

HR, WORKFORCE & TRAINING SOFTWARE

Choose Paylocity when US mid-market payroll+HR with a modern employee app is the job and you will take a custom quote — not when you need Gusto’s published prices or Workday-class HCM.

Last updated 2026-08-18Independent editorial review

Starting price
Custom quote
Free plan
No
Free trial
No
Best for
US mid-market companies (roughly 100–1,000 employees) that want payroll+HR in one modern platform

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SoftwareGlimpse review

7.7/10

Good

ease of use8
hiring workforce fit9
workflow depth8
integrations8
mobile frontline8
analytics7

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Paylocity vs top HR, Workforce & Training

Detailed head-to-head comparisons to help you choose the right option.

Paylocity vs Gusto

Choose Gusto for transparent US SMB payroll (award). Choose Paylocity when mid-market payroll+HR with Community/Ignite AI is the job and you will take a quote. Compare published pricing, hiring, core HRIS, payroll, scheduling, training, time tracking, integrations, and mobile.

Mid-market HR + payroll
Employee Community / Ignite AI

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Paylocity vs ADP Workforce Now

Choose ADP Workforce Now for payroll/tax compliance brand and a named Select/Plus/Premium ladder. Choose Paylocity for a more modern employee Community/Ignite UX. Neither replaces Gusto’s published SMB award. Compare published pricing, hiring, core HRIS, payroll, scheduling, training, time tracking, integrations, and mobile.

Modern mid-market HCM UX
Community + Ignite AI

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Paylocity vs Paycor

Choose Paylocity for a broader HR + payroll + finance/IT platform story. Choose Paycor when Paychex-orbit HCM with WISE AI and hourly-vertical packaging is the job. Gusto remains the published-SMB payroll award. Compare published pricing, hiring, core HRIS, payroll, scheduling, training, time tracking, integrations, and mobile.