Introducing G2.ai, the future of software buying.Try now
Compare Paylocity and Vantage Circle 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (73.6% of reviews)
Enterprise (84.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Contact Us
Paylocity
Star Rating
(5,025)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (73.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PaylocityVantage Circle
Star Rating
(10,590)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (84.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Vantage Circle excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive interface that makes navigation and reward redemption straightforward. Users appreciate the platform's flexibility, noting the variety of gift card options available, which enhances employee engagement.
- According to verified reviews, Paylocity is recognized for its user-friendly design, with many users highlighting the straightforward online processes and helpful chat function. Reviewers mention that the platform is particularly beneficial for HR and payroll users, who find it easy to understand and operate.
- Users say that Vantage Circle's implementation process is seamless, making it easy for both employees and administrators to get started. This ease of setup is a significant advantage, as it encourages regular participation in employee recognition initiatives.
- Reviewers mention that while Paylocity offers a solid user experience, it sometimes faces challenges in meeting specific workflow needs, with some users noting configuration difficulties. However, the support team is frequently described as knowledgeable and helpful, which can mitigate these issues.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Vantage Circle provides excellent customer support, which is often cited as a key strength. Users feel supported throughout their experience, contributing to a positive overall impression of the platform.
- According to recent feedback, Paylocity's strong performance in payroll compliance and HR functionalities is appreciated, but it may not match the comprehensive employee engagement features offered by Vantage Circle, which integrates recognition and rewards more effectively.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Paylocity
No pricing availableVantage Circle
Grow
Contact Us
Give a headstart to your organization's Employee Rewards and Recognition program with Grow, which includes-
- Monetary and Non-Monetary Awards
- Social Recognition Feed
- Long Service Awards
Free Trial
Paylocity
Free Trial is available
Vantage Circle
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
4,000
9.2
9,226
Ease of Use
8.9
4,037
9.4
9,384
Ease of Setup
8.2
2,492
9.4
4,765
Ease of Admin
8.6
2,409
9.3
1,127
Quality of Support
8.7
3,530
9.2
8,726
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
2,415
9.4
1,133
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
3,764
9.5
9,164
Features by Category
Core HR
8.3
937
Not enough data
8.3
1064
Not enough data
7.1
525
Not enough data
7.9
675
Not enough data
8.3
894
Not enough data
7.9
835
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.1
223
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1346
9.0
2243
7.7
954
8.9
2123
7.3
751
8.9
2085
8.3
1411
9.0
2133
8.5
1326
9.2
2043
8.5
1286
9.1
2134
8.3
1414
9.0
2085
8.6
1397
9.2
2134
Expense Reports
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
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Expense Management
7.1
11
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
Travel Management
7.8
369
Not enough data
7.5
343
Not enough data
7.5
341
Not enough data
8.3
548
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.2
1037
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
797
Not enough data
Mobile
9.1
940
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
580
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
8.0
373
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
706
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.5
512
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
1370
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1490
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1479
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1295
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1721
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
1728
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1210
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
991
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
1777
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1554
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
378
Not enough data
Employee Self Service
9.0
1762
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1174
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1546
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
1800
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1660
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
1814
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
863
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1692
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
1499
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
1467
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
1589
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
1608
|
Verified
Not enough data
Taxes
9.1
1693
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
1646
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1586
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.1
997
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1196
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
952
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
971
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
1690
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1675
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
1677
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
1552
|
Verified
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
685
Not enough data
7.9
377
Not enough data
8.0
581
Not enough data
8.5
655
Not enough data
8.3
527
Not enough data
9.0
746
Not enough data
8.6
638
Not enough data
8.2
561
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
685
Not enough data
7.9
377
Not enough data
8.0
581
Not enough data
8.5
655
Not enough data
8.3
527
Not enough data
9.0
746
Not enough data
8.6
638
Not enough data
8.6
611
Not enough data
8.2
561
Not enough data
8.1
473
Not enough data
6.9
169
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1346
9.0
2243
7.7
954
8.9
2123
7.3
751
8.9
2085
8.3
1411
9.0
2133
8.5
1326
9.2
2043
8.5
1286
9.1
2134
8.3
1414
9.0
2085
8.6
1397
9.2
2134
Payment Methods
9.0
86
Not enough data
9.2
97
Not enough data
8.9
81
Not enough data
Payment Processing
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
Not enough data
Security and Compliance
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
Not enough data
Integration
8.9
66
Not enough data
8.8
68
Not enough data
8.7
70
Not enough data
Payment Types
9.0
84
Not enough data
8.8
66
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Payment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Setup
9.0
266
Not enough data
9.3
391
Not enough data
9.1
278
Not enough data
Performance
8.8
224
Not enough data
8.6
47
Not enough data
8.7
230
Not enough data
8.8
231
Not enough data
Payment Cards
9.3
371
Not enough data
9.3
346
Not enough data
9.1
304
Not enough data
Reporting
9.1
298
Not enough data
8.9
268
Not enough data
8.9
268
Not enough data
8.7
247
Not enough data
Payments
9.2
306
Not enough data
9.1
294
Not enough data
9.4
370
Not enough data
9.1
279
Not enough data
Fraud & Risk Management
9.2
298
Not enough data
9.2
286
Not enough data
9.1
265
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Spend Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
8.3
33
Not enough data
7.7
31
Not enough data
7.7
32
Not enough data
8.1
32
Not enough data
Execution
7.7
18
Not enough data
8.2
37
Not enough data
8.0
37
Not enough data
Analytics
8.0
35
Not enough data
8.4
34
Not enough data
8.8
34
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Procure to Pay
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice Management
9.0
233
Not enough data
8.6
177
Not enough data
8.9
184
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
9.0
200
Not enough data
9.2
266
Not enough data
9.1
231
Not enough data
8.6
157
Not enough data
Analytics
9.1
220
Not enough data
7.8
48
Not enough data
8.7
160
Not enough data
Integration
9.1
214
Not enough data
9.1
217
Not enough data
9.0
171
Not enough data
Risk
7.9
51
Not enough data
8.9
180
Not enough data
7.7
45
Not enough data
Recovery
8.5
153
Not enough data
8.7
184
Not enough data
Audit
8.6
175
Not enough data
8.6
147
Not enough data
8.7
161
Not enough data
8.8
182
Not enough data
Fraud
8.9
174
Not enough data
8.8
159
Not enough data
9.0
169
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AP Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice Generation
8.4
62
Not enough data
9.0
315
Not enough data
9.0
67
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
9.3
392
Not enough data
8.9
257
Not enough data
8.8
244
Not enough data
9.1
279
Not enough data
Analytics
9.0
326
Not enough data
8.9
60
Not enough data
8.7
221
Not enough data
9.2
354
Not enough data
Integration
8.9
293
Not enough data
9.2
360
Not enough data
8.7
233
Not enough data
8.8
275
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.4
52
Not enough data
8.3
53
Not enough data
8.1
53
Not enough data
Planning
8.3
53
Not enough data
7.6
51
Not enough data
7.9
50
Not enough data
7.9
49
Not enough data
Invoice Management
8.2
49
Not enough data
7.9
49
Not enough data
7.7
49
Not enough data
Supplier Management
7.1
8
Not enough data
6.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
Execution
7.3
8
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
8.0
52
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
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
Not enough data
Supplier Information
8.3
49
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
Analytics
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
Not enough data
Integration
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
8.0
50
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Purchasing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.9
5378
Not enough data
9.1
5606
Not enough data
9.1
4627
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.9
5363
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
5292
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
5170
Not enough data
9.0
5259
Not enough data
8.7
5525
Not enough data
9.0
5511
Not enough data
9.2
5698
Performance reviews
7.4
274
Not enough data
7.6
331
Not enough data
7.9
339
Not enough data
Goals
7.7
314
Not enough data
7.4
270
Not enough data
Feedback
7.6
302
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
300
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
262
Not enough data
8.1
298
Not enough data
Data
8.2
358
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
345
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
6.1
32
Not enough data
5.7
31
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Core Features - Employee Experience Software
8.0
106
9.1
1084
7.8
108
9.1
1077
People Analytics - Employee Experience Software
7.6
97
9.1
1076
7.7
96
9.1
1071
Advanced Features - Employee Experience Software
7.3
93
9.2
1066
7.3
96
9.1
1064
7.3
95
9.1
1060
Employee Improvement - Employee Experience Software
7.9
104
9.1
1066
7.7
101
9.1
1069
7.4
98
9.2
1065
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
5.8
27
Not enough data
5.8
28
Not enough data
6.3
28
Not enough data
Sourcing
8.0
422
Not enough data
8.1
444
Not enough data
7.1
42
Not enough data
8.4
51
Not enough data
7.3
41
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.1
280
Not enough data
8.4
47
Not enough data
8.4
51
Not enough data
6.9
42
Not enough data
7.6
39
Not enough data
7.0
40
Not enough data
7.4
45
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1346
9.0
2243
7.7
954
8.9
2123
7.3
751
8.9
2085
8.3
1411
9.0
2133
8.5
1326
9.2
2043
8.5
1286
9.1
2134
8.3
1414
9.0
2085
8.6
1397
9.2
2134
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
5.4
28
Not enough data
6.3
30
Not enough data
5.2
28
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
6.1
58
Not enough data
5.8
57
Not enough data
6.0
57
Not enough data
6.0
56
Not enough data
6.2
57
Not enough data
Platform Content
7.9
579
Not enough data
8.4
814
Not enough data
8.6
844
Not enough data
7.5
493
Not enough data
7.7
461
Not enough data
7.7
468
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1021
Not enough data
7.0
309
Not enough data
8.1
683
Not enough data
8.6
882
Not enough data
8.6
913
Not enough data
Platform Data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
797
Not enough data
8.3
593
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1346
9.0
2243
7.7
954
8.9
2123
7.3
751
8.9
2085
8.3
1411
9.0
2133
8.5
1326
9.2
2043
8.5
1286
9.1
2134
8.3
1414
9.0
2085
8.6
1397
9.2
2134
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
575
Not enough data
8.7
978
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Vendor Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Revenue Recognition
7.8
36
Not enough data
7.0
29
Not enough data
7.2
29
Not enough data
Course Authoring
8.1
151
Not enough data
7.8
139
Not enough data
8.0
146
Not enough data
7.9
133
Not enough data
Course Delivery
7.8
144
Not enough data
8.3
175
Not enough data
8.1
163
Not enough data
Course Management
7.1
113
Not enough data
7.8
141
Not enough data
7.7
125
Not enough data
7.8
133
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
119
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Interface
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.9
103
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
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
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.2
54
Not enough data
6.1
51
Not enough data
6.4
52
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
6.6
15
Not enough data
6.6
15
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
2336
Not enough data
9.0
2273
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.1
2285
Not enough data
9.0
2258
Not enough data
9.1
1814
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
2221
Not enough data
9.1
1814
Not enough data
9.1
2326
Not enough data
9.1
2241
Platform
7.8
1346
9.0
2243
7.7
954
8.9
2123
7.3
751
8.9
2085
8.3
1411
9.0
2133
8.5
1326
9.2
2043
8.5
1286
9.1
2134
8.3
1414
9.0
2085
8.6
1397
9.2
2134
Time Tracking
8.9
1204
Not enough data
8.3
744
Not enough data
7.9
573
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.2
1037
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
797
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
8.7
862
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
1370
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1490
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1479
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1295
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1721
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
1728
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1210
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
991
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
1777
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1554
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
378
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1346
9.0
2243
7.7
954
8.9
2123
7.3
751
8.9
2085
8.3
1411
9.0
2133
8.5
1326
9.2
2043
8.5
1286
9.1
2134
8.3
1414
9.0
2085
8.6
1397
9.2
2134
Platform
7.8
1346
9.0
2243
7.7
954
8.9
2123
7.3
751
8.9
2085
8.3
1411
9.0
2133
8.5
1326
9.2
2043
8.5
1286
9.1
2134
8.3
1414
9.0
2085
8.6
1397
9.2
2134
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.3
177
Not enough data
7.3
181
Not enough data
8.5
242
Not enough data
8.1
244
Not enough data
7.7
185
Not enough data
7.4
164
Not enough data
8.1
221
Not enough data
8.6
243
Not enough data
6.9
167
Not enough data
7.8
206
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Paylocity and Vantage Circle are categorized as Employee Experience
Unique Categories
Paylocity is categorized as Core HR, HCM Software, Spend Management, Payroll, Onboarding, Expense Management, Benefits Administration, AP Automation, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Performance Management, Corporate Learning Management Systems, Time Tracking, Purchasing, Workforce Management, Procure to Pay, Enterprise Payment, Invoice Management, and Vendor Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Paylocity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Vantage Circle
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
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%
Information Technology and Services
28.1%
Computer Software
15.0%
Consulting
10.2%
Accounting
9.6%
Financial Services
4.8%
Other
32.3%
Discussions
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 would like to set up Paylocity to hold all of my personnel records.
3 Comments
SK
You can actually import those documents from the folders on your computer into each employees profile. Read more
Do vantage fit program reward vantage points??
3 Comments
SS
Yes Sanjog, Vantage Fit also rewards with Vantage Points which you can utilize to redeem Gift Cards. Read more
What is Vantage Circle used for?
3 Comments
DP
Vantage Circle provides tools and services to enhance the workplace experience by improving employee engagement, recognition, rewards, and corporate...Read more
Do you have a Vantage mobile app for Android and IOS?
2 Comments
VC
Yes, we have the app for both android and iOS devices.Read more
Hunting for software insights?
With over 3 million reviews, we can provide the specific details that help you make an informed software buying decision for your business. Finding the right product is important, let us help.
