Compare Paycom and Paylocity 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (74.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (71.3% of reviews)
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Paycom
Star Rating
(1,268)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (74.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(2,785)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (71.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that Paylocity excels in its "Employee Self Service" web portal, scoring 9.0, while Paycom's portal received a slightly higher score of 9.2. Reviewers mention that Paylocity's interface is user-friendly, but some find Paycom's mobile access more robust.
- Reviewers mention that Paycom shines in "Time, Attendance, and PTO" management with a score of 8.9, compared to Paylocity's 8.4. Users on G2 appreciate Paycom's seamless integration with time tracking, making it easier to manage employee hours.
- Users say that Paylocity's "Expense Management" feature, scoring 7.5, falls short compared to Paycom's 8.5. Reviewers highlight that Paycom offers better "Digital Receipt Management" and "Smart Categorization," which streamline the expense reporting process.
- G2 users report that Paylocity's "Compliance" features score 8.3, while Paycom's compliance tools are rated higher at 8.8. Users mention that Paycom provides more comprehensive support for regulatory compliance, which is crucial for businesses in heavily regulated industries.
- Reviewers mention that Paylocity's "Training & eLearning" capabilities, particularly in "Content Delivery and Tracking," score 8.1, while Paycom's features in this area are rated higher at 8.9. Users appreciate Paycom's more extensive content libraries and better tracking of training progress.
- Users on G2 report that Paylocity's "Customization" options score 7.9, while Paycom's customization features are rated at 8.3. Reviewers say that Paycom allows for more tailored solutions to fit specific business needs, enhancing user experience and satisfaction.
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
1,031
8.9
2,291
Ease of Use
8.6
1,040
8.7
2,309
Ease of Setup
7.9
529
8.0
1,762
Ease of Admin
8.3
549
8.6
1,878
Quality of Support
8.5
939
8.5
2,199
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
544
8.8
1,883
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
988
8.7
2,212
Features by Category
Core HR
8.6
322
8.3
790
8.9
363
8.4
873
8.5
217
7.4
406
8.7
250
8.0
537
8.8
300
8.3
744
8.7
336
8.0
676
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
6.3
129
Platform
8.3
383
7.9
1183
8.0
254
7.8
800
8.5
158
7.5
621
8.7
396
8.4
1234
8.8
389
8.6
1150
8.8
375
8.5
1120
8.7
387
8.3
1236
8.7
400
8.7
1234
Expense Reports
8.9
136
|
Verified
8.7
176
|
Verified
9.0
103
|
Verified
8.1
77
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
137
|
Verified
9.2
116
|
Verified
8.7
148
|
Verified
9.1
148
|
Verified
9.0
171
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.7
78
|
Verified
7.7
62
|
Verified
Travel Management
Feature Not Available
6.8
48
Feature Not Available
6.3
42
Feature Not Available
6.5
41
Feature Not Available
7.2
58
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
7.8
429
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.9
83
|
Verified
6.9
250
Mobile
9.4
113
|
Verified
8.8
135
|
Verified
9.3
106
|
Verified
8.4
72
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.6
73
7.9
80
|
Verified
8.8
84
|
Verified
7.9
90
|
Verified
Administration
9.1
79
|
Verified
8.1
67
Administration
9.1
108
8.3
744
|
Verified
9.0
126
|
Verified
8.2
764
|
Verified
9.0
129
|
Verified
8.2
743
|
Verified
9.3
125
|
Verified
8.4
669
|
Verified
9.0
140
|
Verified
8.6
986
|
Verified
Platform
9.1
145
|
Verified
8.5
1018
|
Verified
8.7
108
|
Verified
8.0
636
|
Verified
8.9
66
7.8
444
|
Verified
9.1
141
|
Verified
8.8
964
|
Verified
9.2
142
|
Verified
8.5
876
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
6.7
219
Employee Self Service
9.2
697
|
Verified
9.0
1583
|
Verified
8.8
587
|
Verified
8.3
1033
|
Verified
9.0
641
|
Verified
8.6
1383
|
Verified
Administration
9.1
637
|
Verified
9.1
1599
|
Verified
8.8
655
|
Verified
8.3
1491
|
Verified
9.4
683
|
Verified
9.5
1642
|
Verified
8.9
391
|
Verified
8.3
732
|
Verified
9.2
612
|
Verified
9.1
1529
|
Verified
9.0
500
|
Verified
8.8
1338
|
Verified
9.1
600
|
Verified
8.9
1313
|
Verified
9.2
600
|
Verified
9.2
1426
|
Verified
9.2
594
|
Verified
9.2
1447
|
Verified
Taxes
9.0
615
|
Verified
9.1
1528
|
Verified
9.0
557
|
Verified
9.0
1483
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.1
1431
|
Verified
Integration
8.5
347
8.2
864
|
Verified
8.8
456
8.7
1055
|
Verified
8.5
368
8.2
819
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
838
|
Verified
Platform
8.8
605
|
Verified
8.6
1534
|
Verified
8.9
618
|
Verified
8.7
1521
|
Verified
9.0
659
|
Verified
8.9
1518
|
Verified
8.9
573
|
Verified
8.9
1403
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.6
616
Not enough data
7.8
308
Not enough data
8.0
517
Not enough data
8.5
582
Not enough data
8.4
467
Not enough data
9.0
671
Not enough data
8.6
573
Not enough data
8.2
496
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.6
616
Not enough data
7.8
308
Not enough data
8.0
517
Not enough data
8.5
582
Not enough data
8.4
467
Not enough data
9.0
671
Not enough data
8.6
573
Not enough data
8.6
570
Not enough data
8.2
496
Not enough data
8.1
428
Not enough data
7.0
129
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.3
383
7.9
1183
8.0
254
7.8
800
8.5
158
7.5
621
8.7
396
8.4
1234
8.8
389
8.6
1150
8.8
375
8.5
1120
8.7
387
8.3
1236
8.7
400
8.7
1234
Automation
9.0
208
Not enough data
Logistics
8.9
213
Not enough data
8.9
202
Not enough data
8.7
169
Not enough data
Management
8.5
148
Not enough data
8.7
172
Not enough data
8.7
206
Not enough data
9.1
238
Not enough data
9.1
235
Not enough data
9.3
243
Not enough data
9.1
210
Not enough data
Monitoring
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
196
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Processing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
HR Content
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Logistics
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Management
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.9
87
8.0
117
8.9
97
8.1
126
8.8
86
8.1
124
8.7
95
8.1
125
8.9
97
8.0
132
8.8
96
7.9
138
Background Check Administration
8.4
200
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
99
Not enough data
9.1
103
Not enough data
Background Check Data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
108
Not enough data
Background Check Additional Functionality
8.8
85
Not enough data
9.3
103
Not enough data
9.1
91
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.9
97
8.1
126
8.8
83
7.9
106
8.7
95
8.1
125
8.9
97
8.0
132
Training & eLearning
8.8
86
8.1
124
8.8
96
7.9
138
Training & eLearning
8.7
95
8.1
125
8.8
96
7.9
138
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
383
7.9
1183
8.0
254
7.8
800
8.5
158
7.5
621
8.7
396
8.4
1234
8.8
389
8.6
1150
8.8
375
8.5
1120
8.7
387
8.3
1236
8.7
400
8.7
1234
Platform Basics
9.7
13
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
10.0
14
Not enough data
Platform Content
9.9
14
Not enough data
9.8
14
Not enough data
9.4
14
Not enough data
9.9
14
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.9
14
Not enough data
9.9
13
Not enough data
9.9
13
Not enough data
Platform Performance
9.6
14
Not enough data
9.9
12
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Platform
8.7
155
Not enough data
8.5
151
Not enough data
8.8
176
Not enough data
9.1
260
Not enough data
8.9
191
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
219
Not enough data
9.0
220
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Benchmarking and Equity - Compensation Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
34
Not enough data
7.9
37
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
383
7.9
1183
8.0
254
7.8
800
8.5
158
7.5
621
8.7
396
8.4
1234
8.8
389
8.6
1150
8.8
375
8.5
1120
8.7
387
8.3
1236
8.7
400
8.7
1234
Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
Platform Content
10.0
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
10.0
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Performance reviews
8.4
75
|
Verified
7.4
226
8.8
42
7.5
280
8.7
90
|
Verified
8.0
285
Goals
8.4
83
|
Verified
7.8
265
8.7
32
7.4
223
Feedback
9.1
37
7.7
256
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.5
255
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.4
220
Feature Not Available
8.1
254
Data
8.8
106
|
Verified
8.3
314
|
Verified
8.9
97
|
Verified
8.1
300
|
Verified
Payments
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Financial wellness
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
9.3
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
7.6
56
Not enough data
7.8
55
People Analytics - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
7.8
55
Not enough data
7.9
53
Advanced Features - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
7.6
53
Not enough data
7.6
56
Not enough data
7.4
53
Employee Improvement - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
8.1
56
Not enough data
7.7
55
Not enough data
7.5
54
Platform - Compensation Planning
8.5
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
Additional Features - Compensation Planning
8.9
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Sourcing
8.1
170
7.5
187
8.4
232
8.4
428
8.1
187
8.0
367
Feature Not Available
8.0
369
8.4
209
8.2
393
Candidate Management
8.7
244
8.5
443
8.4
214
8.1
409
8.6
233
8.6
447
8.4
203
7.8
218
8.6
231
8.6
437
8.5
190
8.1
228
8.4
179
7.9
338
8.4
169
7.6
143
Platform
8.3
383
7.9
1183
8.0
254
7.8
800
8.5
158
7.5
621
8.7
396
8.4
1234
8.8
389
8.6
1150
8.8
375
8.5
1120
8.7
387
8.3
1236
8.7
400
8.7
1234
Platform Content
8.7
329
7.9
484
8.9
356
8.4
720
9.1
358
8.7
745
8.7
248
7.6
403
8.7
249
7.8
367
8.7
237
7.8
370
Platform Additional Functionality
9.1
395
8.9
918
Feature Not Available
6.8
222
8.6
274
8.2
594
8.8
325
8.7
783
8.9
351
8.6
812
Platform Data
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.9
285
8.6
703
8.8
184
8.4
503
Platform
8.3
383
7.9
1183
8.0
254
7.8
800
8.5
158
7.5
621
8.7
396
8.4
1234
8.8
389
8.6
1150
8.8
375
8.5
1120
8.7
387
8.3
1236
8.7
400
8.7
1234
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.3
250
7.8
489
8.9
391
8.8
852
Course Authoring
8.8
76
8.1
128
8.8
76
7.8
118
9.0
82
8.1
124
8.8
66
7.9
111
Course Delivery
9.0
88
7.8
122
9.3
89
8.7
148
9.0
93
8.4
153
9.2
78
8.2
142
Course Management
Feature Not Available
7.2
92
8.8
70
7.9
120
8.8
74
7.7
105
9.1
58
7.8
113
LMS Marketplace
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.8
96
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Interface
9.0
60
Feature Not Available
8.9
62
6.9
83
Training & eLearning
8.9
87
8.0
117
8.9
97
8.1
126
8.8
86
8.1
124
8.8
83
7.9
106
8.7
95
8.1
125
8.9
97
8.0
132
8.8
96
7.9
138
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Time Tracking
10.0
15
8.9
1095
9.9
13
8.4
656
8.6
11
8.0
495
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
7.8
429
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.9
83
|
Verified
6.9
250
Mobile Time Tracking
9.2
13
8.8
767
Administration
9.1
108
8.3
744
|
Verified
9.0
126
|
Verified
8.2
764
|
Verified
9.0
129
|
Verified
8.2
743
|
Verified
9.3
125
|
Verified
8.4
669
|
Verified
9.0
140
|
Verified
8.6
986
|
Verified
Platform
9.1
145
|
Verified
8.5
1018
|
Verified
8.7
108
|
Verified
8.0
636
|
Verified
8.9
66
7.8
444
|
Verified
9.1
141
|
Verified
8.8
964
|
Verified
9.2
142
|
Verified
8.5
876
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
6.7
219
Platform
8.3
383
7.9
1183
8.0
254
7.8
800
8.5
158
7.5
621
8.7
396
8.4
1234
8.8
389
8.6
1150
8.8
375
8.5
1120
8.7
387
8.3
1236
8.7
400
8.7
1234
Platform
8.3
383
7.9
1183
8.0
254
7.8
800
8.5
158
7.5
621
8.7
396
8.4
1234
8.8
389
8.6
1150
8.8
375
8.5
1120
8.7
387
8.3
1236
8.7
400
8.7
1234
Workforce Management Platform Features
Feature Not Available
7.6
135
8.8
137
7.6
141
9.1
234
8.6
198
9.0
222
8.2
200
Feature Not Available
7.9
147
Feature Not Available
7.6
127
8.7
161
8.4
182
9.1
215
8.6
201
8.8
139
7.4
131
8.8
157
8.2
162
Platform
8.3
383
7.9
1183
8.0
254
7.8
800
8.5
158
7.5
621
8.7
396
8.4
1234
8.8
389
8.6
1150
8.8
375
8.5
1120
8.7
387
8.3
1236
8.7
400
8.7
1234
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Paycom and Paylocity are categorized as Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Corporate Learning Management Systems, Time Tracking, Expense Management, Core HR, Workforce Management, Payroll, Performance Management, and HCM Software
Unique Categories
Paycom is categorized as Compensation Planning, Earned Wage Access, Harassment Prevention Training, Benefits Support, Microlearning Platforms, Multi-Country Payroll, Time & Attendance, eLearning Content, Training Management Systems, Career Management, Employee Scheduling, Background Check, Job Search Sites, Compensation Management, Course Authoring, and HR Service Delivery
Paylocity is categorized as Benefits Administration and Employee Experience
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Paycom
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
7.3%
Hospital & Health Care
6.8%
Information Technology and Services
4.6%
Retail
3.1%
Human Resources
3.1%
Other
75.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
8.1%
Hospital & Health Care
6.9%
Information Technology and Services
3.0%
Automotive
2.9%
Construction
2.9%
Other
76.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Paycom
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mark N.
Verified User in Banking
All in one system that limits the number of logins for our employees. While there are a few quirks, the system works well and can handle most of the things we need.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Hayley D.
Verified User in Restaurants
Honestly, I dislike everything about Paycom. We switched from ADP to Paycom in January of 2021 due to wanting a more integrated system and continue to have ongoing issues. For reference, I have worked in Payroll/HR for 10+ years and have worked with other...
Paylocity
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sarah R.
Verified User in Internet
Paylocity is focused on providing the best payroll product with the best cutting-edge technology. We switched from ADP to Paychex and from Paychex to Paylocity. I prefer the Paylocity products over ADP and Paychex. They are constantly working on improving...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Human Resources
I do not like that there is no communication between the WebPay, Paylocity Enterprise Time & Expense, BSwift and Pereless. So many different companies with so many different support teams but noone knows anything about the other systems that they sold us in...
Mark N.
Verified User in Banking
All in one system that limits the number of logins for our employees. While there are a few quirks, the system works well and can handle most of the things we need.
Sarah R.
Verified User in Internet
Paylocity is focused on providing the best payroll product with the best cutting-edge technology. We switched from ADP to Paychex and from Paychex to Paylocity. I prefer the Paylocity products over ADP and Paychex. They are constantly working on improving...
Hayley D.
Verified User in Restaurants
Honestly, I dislike everything about Paycom. We switched from ADP to Paycom in January of 2021 due to wanting a more integrated system and continue to have ongoing issues. For reference, I have worked in Payroll/HR for 10+ years and have worked with other...
Verified User in Human Resources
I do not like that there is no communication between the WebPay, Paylocity Enterprise Time & Expense, BSwift and Pereless. So many different companies with so many different support teams but noone knows anything about the other systems that they sold us in...
Discussions
What kind of employee training does Paycom provide and what’s the implementation process?
3 comments
AL
"Paycom reps have shown up on-site and given training. However, on the business side of things, they can be lacking. The reference guides kind of miss the...Read more
What is your experience with the software?
2 comments
AG
Our experience was positive. Coming from ADP, Paycom was a complete package and simplified our systems. We've definitely saved a lot of money that way....Read more
Has anyone used the Expense management tool? Has it served to be useful?
2 comments
DL
Multi project management is a crucial part of running a successful business. Companies https://www.epicflow.com/features/competence-management/ are often...Read more
Can I use paylocity at home?
26 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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