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Compare APS and Paylocity 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (73.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.00 1 Per Employee Per Month
No pricing available
APS
Star Rating
(819)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.00 1 Per Employee Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansPaylocity
Star Rating
(5,045)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (73.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Paylocity excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive interface and straightforward online functionalities. Users appreciate features like the chat function and the helpfulness of the Paylocity team, making it a favorite among HR and payroll professionals.
- Users say that APS stands out for its exceptional customer support, highlighting quick response times and knowledgeable representatives. Reviewers mention that the integration with other software is smooth, which is particularly beneficial for mid-sized companies looking for versatility.
- According to verified reviews, Paylocity has a significantly higher overall satisfaction score compared to APS, indicating a stronger performance in meeting user needs. Users frequently note that Paylocity's platform is user-friendly and effective for managing payroll compliance.
- Reviewers mention that while Paylocity offers a robust set of features, some users find challenges in specific configurations. In contrast, APS is noted for its ease of use for new users, making it a good option for companies that prioritize a smooth onboarding experience.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Paylocity's implementation process is generally quick and efficient, with many users appreciating the intuitive onboarding wizard. This contrasts with APS, where users have expressed a desire for more streamlined setup processes.
- Users report that while both platforms have strong support systems, Paylocity's overall quality and satisfaction metrics are higher, suggesting that it may be a better long-term partner for businesses looking for a comprehensive HR solution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
APS
Payroll
Starting at $6.00
1 Per Employee Per Month
Per employee per month + $50 base fee per month. $416.67 minimum per month.
+Available at an additional cost
- Payroll Tax Filings and Payments*
- Federal Forms 940 and 941
- State Withholding, Unemployment (if more than one+)
Paylocity
No pricing availableFree Trial
APS
No trial information availablePaylocity
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
707
9.0
4,001
Ease of Use
9.1
712
8.9
4,038
Ease of Setup
8.7
561
8.2
2,493
Ease of Admin
9.1
586
8.6
2,410
Quality of Support
9.5
709
8.7
3,531
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
585
8.8
2,416
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
702
8.8
3,765
Features by Category
Core HR
8.0
90
8.3
937
8.9
96
8.3
1064
6.3
68
7.1
525
7.6
78
7.9
675
8.2
82
8.3
894
8.4
88
7.9
835
Generative AI
6.5
48
6.1
223
Platform
7.7
157
7.8
1346
7.4
126
7.7
954
Feature Not Available
7.3
751
8.6
164
8.3
1411
8.7
160
8.5
1326
8.3
146
8.5
1286
8.3
163
8.3
1414
8.8
163
8.6
1397
Expense Reports
Not enough data
9.0
950
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
892
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
912
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1031
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
1050
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
819
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
7.1
11
Not enough data
7.5
12
Travel Management
Not enough data
7.8
369
Not enough data
7.5
343
Not enough data
7.5
341
Not enough data
8.3
548
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
8.2
1037
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.8
797
Mobile
Not enough data
9.1
940
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
580
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.0
373
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
706
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
512
Administration
8.2
113
8.4
1371
|
Verified
8.3
113
8.4
1490
|
Verified
8.3
119
8.4
1479
|
Verified
8.2
107
8.5
1295
|
Verified
8.9
125
8.7
1721
|
Verified
Platform
8.6
129
8.5
1728
|
Verified
7.8
100
8.2
1210
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
991
|
Verified
8.9
125
8.9
1777
|
Verified
8.6
115
8.6
1554
|
Verified
6.8
77
6.7
378
Employee Self Service
9.2
545
|
Verified
9.0
1762
|
Verified
8.6
387
|
Verified
8.2
1174
|
Verified
8.4
393
|
Verified
8.6
1546
|
Verified
Administration
9.3
547
|
Verified
9.1
1800
|
Verified
8.6
454
|
Verified
8.3
1660
|
Verified
9.6
535
|
Verified
9.5
1814
|
Verified
8.7
318
|
Verified
8.0
863
|
Verified
9.3
514
|
Verified
9.1
1692
|
Verified
9.2
437
|
Verified
8.8
1499
|
Verified
9.2
452
|
Verified
8.9
1467
|
Verified
9.4
466
|
Verified
9.2
1589
|
Verified
9.3
440
|
Verified
9.2
1608
|
Verified
Taxes
9.3
535
|
Verified
9.1
1693
|
Verified
9.3
514
|
Verified
9.0
1646
|
Verified
9.3
502
|
Verified
9.1
1586
|
Verified
Integration
8.5
327
|
Verified
8.1
997
|
Verified
8.9
355
|
Verified
8.6
1196
|
Verified
8.4
350
|
Verified
8.0
952
|
Verified
8.6
295
|
Verified
8.2
971
|
Verified
Platform
8.8
527
|
Verified
8.6
1690
|
Verified
9.0
519
|
Verified
8.6
1675
|
Verified
9.2
516
|
Verified
8.9
1677
|
Verified
9.2
494
|
Verified
8.9
1552
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
105
8.5
685
8.1
91
7.9
377
7.0
78
8.0
581
8.6
98
8.5
655
8.5
96
8.3
527
8.8
100
9.0
746
8.2
89
8.6
638
7.7
69
8.2
561
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
105
8.5
685
8.1
91
7.9
377
7.0
78
8.0
581
8.6
98
8.5
655
8.5
96
8.3
527
8.8
100
9.0
746
8.2
89
8.6
638
8.2
92
8.6
611
7.7
69
8.2
561
7.4
74
8.1
473
Feature Not Available
6.9
169
7.8
69
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.7
157
7.8
1346
7.4
126
7.7
954
Feature Not Available
7.3
751
8.6
164
8.3
1411
8.7
160
8.5
1326
8.3
146
8.5
1286
8.3
163
8.3
1414
8.8
163
8.6
1397
Payment Methods
Not enough data
9.0
86
Not enough data
9.2
97
Not enough data
8.9
81
Payment Processing
Not enough data
8.9
80
Not enough data
9.1
89
Not enough data
8.9
90
Not enough data
9.1
97
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.6
79
Not enough data
9.2
98
Security and Compliance
Not enough data
9.0
64
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
9.0
69
Not enough data
9.1
70
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
8.8
66
Integration
Not enough data
8.9
66
Not enough data
8.8
68
Not enough data
8.7
70
Payment Types
Not enough data
9.0
84
Not enough data
8.8
66
Not enough data
8.7
14
Agentic AI - Enterprise Payment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Setup
Not enough data
9.0
266
Not enough data
9.3
391
Not enough data
9.1
278
Performance
Not enough data
8.8
224
Not enough data
8.6
47
Not enough data
8.7
230
Not enough data
8.8
231
Payment Cards
Not enough data
9.3
371
Not enough data
9.3
346
Not enough data
9.1
304
Reporting
Not enough data
9.1
298
Not enough data
8.9
268
Not enough data
8.9
268
Not enough data
8.7
247
Payments
Not enough data
9.2
306
Not enough data
9.1
294
Not enough data
9.4
370
Not enough data
9.1
279
Fraud & Risk Management
Not enough data
9.2
298
Not enough data
9.2
286
Not enough data
9.1
265
Agentic AI - Spend Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
8.3
33
Not enough data
7.7
31
Not enough data
7.7
32
Not enough data
8.1
32
Execution
Not enough data
7.7
18
Not enough data
8.2
37
Not enough data
8.0
37
Analytics
Not enough data
8.0
35
Not enough data
8.4
34
Not enough data
8.8
34
Agentic AI - Procure to Pay
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice Management
Not enough data
9.0
233
Not enough data
8.6
177
Not enough data
8.9
184
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
9.0
200
Not enough data
9.2
266
Not enough data
9.1
231
Not enough data
8.6
157
Analytics
Not enough data
9.1
220
Not enough data
7.8
48
Not enough data
8.7
160
Integration
Not enough data
9.1
214
Not enough data
9.1
217
Not enough data
9.0
171
Risk
Not enough data
7.9
51
Not enough data
8.9
180
Not enough data
7.7
45
Recovery
Not enough data
8.5
153
Not enough data
8.7
184
Audit
Not enough data
8.6
175
Not enough data
8.6
147
Not enough data
8.7
161
Not enough data
8.8
182
Fraud
Not enough data
8.9
174
Not enough data
8.8
159
Not enough data
9.0
169
Agentic AI - AP Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice Generation
Not enough data
8.4
62
Not enough data
9.0
315
Not enough data
9.0
67
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
9.3
392
Not enough data
8.9
257
Not enough data
8.8
244
Not enough data
9.1
279
Analytics
Not enough data
9.0
326
Not enough data
8.9
60
Not enough data
8.7
221
Not enough data
9.2
354
Integration
Not enough data
8.9
293
Not enough data
9.2
360
Not enough data
8.7
233
Not enough data
8.8
275
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Operations
8.3
74
Not enough data
8.2
70
Not enough data
8.3
71
Not enough data
8.2
75
Not enough data
7.7
50
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.4
52
Not enough data
8.3
53
Not enough data
8.1
53
Planning
Not enough data
8.3
53
Not enough data
7.6
51
Not enough data
7.9
50
Not enough data
7.9
49
Invoice Management
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
7.9
49
Not enough data
7.7
49
Supplier Management
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
6.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Execution
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
8.0
52
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
8.4
49
Not enough data
8.6
48
Not enough data
8.3
47
Not enough data
8.5
48
Supplier Information
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.4
50
Analytics
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.5
49
Not enough data
8.6
49
Not enough data
8.1
48
Integration
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
8.0
50
Not enough data
7.1
8
Agentic AI - Purchasing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance reviews
7.0
36
7.4
274
7.1
36
7.6
331
7.5
36
7.9
339
Goals
7.2
38
7.7
314
Feature Not Available
7.4
270
Feedback
Feature Not Available
7.6
302
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.6
300
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.3
262
Feature Not Available
8.1
298
Data
8.3
36
8.2
358
|
Verified
8.3
38
8.1
345
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
6.3
5
6.1
32
6.3
5
5.7
31
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Core Features - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
8.0
106
Not enough data
7.8
108
People Analytics - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
7.6
97
Not enough data
7.7
96
Advanced Features - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
7.3
93
Not enough data
7.3
96
Not enough data
7.3
95
Employee Improvement - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
7.9
104
Not enough data
7.7
101
Not enough data
7.4
98
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
7.6
7
5.8
27
7.4
7
5.8
28
7.9
7
6.3
28
Sourcing
8.2
55
8.0
422
8.2
59
8.1
444
7.8
10
7.1
42
7.8
10
8.4
51
7.5
10
7.3
41
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.0
59
8.1
280
8.0
10
8.4
47
8.2
10
8.4
51
7.6
9
6.9
42
7.8
9
7.6
39
8.1
8
7.0
40
8.3
8
7.4
45
Platform
7.7
157
7.8
1346
7.4
126
7.7
954
Feature Not Available
7.3
751
8.6
164
8.3
1411
8.7
160
8.5
1326
8.3
146
8.5
1286
8.3
163
8.3
1414
8.8
163
8.6
1397
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
7.9
7
5.4
28
7.9
7
6.3
30
7.4
7
5.2
28
Agentic AI - Onboarding
7.5
10
6.1
58
7.5
10
5.8
57
7.7
10
6.0
57
7.7
10
6.0
56
7.8
10
6.2
57
Platform Content
8.4
83
7.9
579
8.3
85
8.4
814
8.7
90
8.6
844
7.3
68
7.5
493
8.0
81
7.7
461
8.0
80
7.7
468
Platform Additional Functionality
8.6
91
8.9
1021
7.3
52
7.0
309
7.2
57
8.1
683
8.3
84
8.6
882
8.2
84
8.6
913
Platform Data
7.4
61
Feature Not Available
8.0
69
8.5
797
8.1
73
8.3
593
Platform
7.7
157
7.8
1346
7.4
126
7.7
954
Feature Not Available
7.3
751
8.6
164
8.3
1411
8.7
160
8.5
1326
8.3
146
8.5
1286
8.3
163
8.3
1414
8.8
163
8.6
1397
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.2
77
7.6
575
8.6
85
8.7
978
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Vendor Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Revenue Recognition
Not enough data
7.8
36
Not enough data
7.0
29
Not enough data
7.2
29
Course Authoring
Not enough data
8.1
151
Not enough data
7.8
139
Not enough data
8.0
146
Not enough data
7.9
133
Course Delivery
Not enough data
7.8
144
Not enough data
8.3
175
Not enough data
8.1
163
Course Management
Not enough data
7.1
113
Not enough data
7.8
141
Not enough data
7.7
125
Not enough data
7.8
133
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
119
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Interface
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.9
103
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
7.9
139
Not enough data
8.1
150
Not enough data
8.0
146
Not enough data
7.8
126
Not enough data
8.0
147
Not enough data
8.0
153
Not enough data
7.9
158
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.2
54
Not enough data
6.1
51
Not enough data
6.4
52
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
6.6
15
Not enough data
6.6
15
Time Tracking
9.1
128
8.9
1204
8.2
105
8.3
744
Feature Not Available
7.9
573
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
8.2
1037
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.8
797
Mobile Time Tracking
9.1
122
8.7
862
Administration
8.2
113
8.4
1371
|
Verified
8.3
113
8.4
1490
|
Verified
8.3
119
8.4
1479
|
Verified
8.2
107
8.5
1295
|
Verified
8.9
125
8.7
1721
|
Verified
Platform
8.6
129
8.5
1728
|
Verified
7.8
100
8.2
1210
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
991
|
Verified
8.9
125
8.9
1777
|
Verified
8.6
115
8.6
1554
|
Verified
6.8
77
6.7
378
Platform
7.7
157
7.8
1346
7.4
126
7.7
954
Feature Not Available
7.3
751
8.6
164
8.3
1411
8.7
160
8.5
1326
8.3
146
8.5
1286
8.3
163
8.3
1414
8.8
163
8.6
1397
Platform
7.7
157
7.8
1346
7.4
126
7.7
954
Feature Not Available
7.3
751
8.6
164
8.3
1411
8.7
160
8.5
1326
8.3
146
8.5
1286
8.3
163
8.3
1414
8.8
163
8.6
1397
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.7
38
7.3
177
8.2
44
7.3
181
9.0
57
8.5
242
8.5
54
8.1
244
8.0
42
7.7
185
Feature Not Available
7.4
164
7.9
45
8.1
221
9.0
51
8.6
243
7.5
38
6.9
167
7.8
43
7.8
206
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
APS and Paylocity are categorized as Payroll, HCM Software, Benefits Administration, Core HR, Performance Management, Time Tracking, Workforce Management, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and Onboarding
Unique Categories
APS is categorized as Healthcare HR
Paylocity is categorized as Employee Experience, Spend Management, Expense Management, AP Automation, Corporate Learning Management Systems, Purchasing, Procure to Pay, Enterprise Payment, Invoice Management, and Vendor Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
APS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Paylocity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management
10.8%
Hospital & Health Care
6.8%
Religious Institutions
6.1%
Restaurants
4.9%
Construction
3.9%
Other
67.5%
Computer Software
12.1%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.3%
Financial Services
4.2%
Other
65.2%
Discussions
accruals
2 Comments
RM
Hi Steffan,
Thank you for reaching out regarding accruals. I have passed your feedback on to our Customer Success team so they can reach out.
Have a...Read more
Will the employee start date become anything more?
1 Comment
RM
Hi Hope,
We do not currently have anything planned for changes to the usage of the employee start date. However, we will pass your feedback along to our...Read more
Can I use paylocity at home?
27 Comments
CD
Yes! Paylocity is simple and easy to use from anywhere with an internet connection. I was able to run about 5 payrolls from home WITH support from our...Read more
Is paylocity a HRIS system?
6 Comments
KE
On 16th May I opened a Divvy account. On 20 May, my account was suspended.
I didn't do any action or transaction from my account during these 4 days. I...Read more
I need to be able to streamline onboarding processes
3 Comments
SK
Get with Paylocity regarding the Onboarding Module. We have been using it for about 2 years and have incorporated our background checks, OIG checks,...Read more
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