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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (73.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.00 1 Per Employee Per Month
No pricing available
APS
Star Rating
(823)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.00 1 Per Employee Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansPaylocity
Star Rating
(5,171)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (73.5% 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 overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to APS. Users appreciate its extensive integration capabilities, with one reviewer highlighting its "350+ native integrations" that allow it to serve as a central hub for various software ecosystems.
- Users say that APS shines in customer support, with many praising the "quick responses from the help desk" and the knowledge of representatives. This level of support is particularly beneficial for mid-sized companies that may require assistance during onboarding and other critical processes.
- Reviewers mention that Paylocity's high degree of customizability is a standout feature, allowing users to tailor settings for complex payroll needs. One user noted the platform's ability to handle "granular settings for pay types, taxability, and complex PTO accruals," which enhances its usability for diverse business requirements.
- According to verified reviews, APS is recognized for its user-friendly interface, making it easier for new users to adapt quickly. Reviewers appreciate the smooth integration with other software, which contributes to a more seamless operational experience.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Paylocity's compliance features are a major asset, particularly for businesses dealing with multistate payroll processing. Users value the compliance dashboard, which helps them stay on top of regulatory requirements, a feature that is less emphasized in APS's offerings.
- Users report that while Paylocity has a robust feature set, it may require a more complex setup process compared to APS. Some users have noted challenges during the initial configuration, whereas APS is often described as "very helpful when you are stuck in a situation," indicating a smoother onboarding experience.
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
710
9.0
4,098
Ease of Use
9.1
715
8.9
4,136
Ease of Setup
8.7
564
8.1
2,574
Ease of Admin
9.1
589
8.6
2,490
Quality of Support
9.5
712
8.7
3,627
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
588
8.8
2,494
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
705
8.7
3,863
Features by Category
Core HR
8.0
90
8.3
952
8.9
96
8.3
1108
6.3
68
7.1
529
7.6
78
7.9
688
8.2
82
8.3
917
8.4
88
7.9
856
Generative AI
6.5
48
6.2
223
Platform
7.7
157
7.8
1350
7.4
126
7.7
959
Feature Not Available
7.2
751
8.6
164
8.3
1426
8.7
160
8.5
1337
8.3
146
8.5
1294
8.3
163
8.3
1430
8.8
163
8.6
1404
Expense Reports
Not enough data
9.0
952
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
894
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
914
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1033
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
1052
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
822
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
7.1
11
Not enough data
7.5
12
Travel Management
Not enough data
7.8
371
Not enough data
7.6
345
Not enough data
7.5
343
Not enough data
8.3
550
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
8.2
1040
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.8
800
Mobile
Not enough data
9.1
942
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
582
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
1377
|
Verified
8.3
113
8.4
1499
|
Verified
8.3
119
8.4
1483
|
Verified
8.2
107
8.5
1299
|
Verified
8.9
125
8.7
1727
|
Verified
Platform
8.6
129
8.5
1735
|
Verified
7.8
100
8.2
1214
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
994
|
Verified
8.9
125
8.9
1780
|
Verified
8.6
115
8.6
1556
|
Verified
6.8
77
6.8
381
Employee Self Service
9.2
546
|
Verified
9.0
1780
|
Verified
8.6
388
|
Verified
8.2
1179
|
Verified
8.4
393
|
Verified
8.6
1560
|
Verified
Administration
9.3
547
|
Verified
9.1
1828
|
Verified
8.6
454
|
Verified
8.2
1674
|
Verified
9.6
535
|
Verified
9.4
1831
|
Verified
8.7
318
|
Verified
8.0
867
|
Verified
9.3
514
|
Verified
9.1
1700
|
Verified
9.2
437
|
Verified
8.8
1512
|
Verified
9.2
452
|
Verified
8.9
1477
|
Verified
9.4
466
|
Verified
9.2
1604
|
Verified
9.3
440
|
Verified
9.2
1616
|
Verified
Taxes
9.3
535
|
Verified
9.1
1705
|
Verified
9.3
514
|
Verified
9.0
1656
|
Verified
9.3
502
|
Verified
9.1
1592
|
Verified
Integration
8.5
327
|
Verified
8.1
1000
|
Verified
8.9
355
|
Verified
8.6
1203
|
Verified
8.4
350
|
Verified
8.0
956
|
Verified
8.6
295
|
Verified
8.2
973
|
Verified
Platform
8.8
528
|
Verified
8.6
1699
|
Verified
9.0
519
|
Verified
8.6
1679
|
Verified
9.2
516
|
Verified
8.9
1688
|
Verified
9.2
494
|
Verified
8.9
1556
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
105
8.5
686
8.1
91
7.9
380
7.0
78
8.0
585
8.6
98
8.5
659
8.5
96
8.3
528
8.8
100
9.0
748
8.2
89
8.6
641
7.7
69
8.2
563
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
105
8.5
686
8.1
91
7.9
380
7.0
78
8.0
585
8.6
98
8.5
659
8.5
96
8.3
528
8.8
100
9.0
748
8.2
89
8.6
641
8.2
92
8.6
612
7.7
69
8.2
563
7.4
74
8.1
475
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
1350
7.4
126
7.7
959
Feature Not Available
7.2
751
8.6
164
8.3
1426
8.7
160
8.5
1337
8.3
146
8.5
1294
8.3
163
8.3
1430
8.8
163
8.6
1404
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
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
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
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
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
Type
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
275
7.1
36
7.5
333
7.5
36
7.9
341
Goals
7.2
38
7.7
317
Feature Not Available
7.4
271
Feedback
Feature Not Available
7.6
304
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.6
300
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.3
262
Feature Not Available
8.1
300
Data
8.3
36
8.2
361
|
Verified
8.3
38
8.1
347
|
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
8.1
109
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
7.4
94
Not enough data
7.3
96
Not enough data
7.3
95
Employee Improvement - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
7.9
105
Not enough data
7.7
102
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
52
7.5
10
7.3
41
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.0
59
8.1
280
8.0
10
8.5
48
8.2
10
8.4
51
7.6
9
6.9
42
7.8
9
7.6
40
8.1
8
7.0
40
8.3
8
7.5
46
Platform
7.7
157
7.8
1350
7.4
126
7.7
959
Feature Not Available
7.2
751
8.6
164
8.3
1426
8.7
160
8.5
1337
8.3
146
8.5
1294
8.3
163
8.3
1430
8.8
163
8.6
1404
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
7.9
7
5.4
28
7.9
7
6.4
31
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
583
8.3
85
8.4
819
8.7
90
8.6
849
7.3
68
7.5
495
8.0
81
7.7
463
8.0
80
7.7
471
Platform Additional Functionality
8.6
91
8.9
1026
7.3
52
7.1
310
7.2
57
8.1
685
8.3
84
8.6
886
8.2
84
8.6
916
Platform Data
7.4
61
Feature Not Available
8.0
69
8.5
799
8.1
73
8.3
594
Platform
7.7
157
7.8
1350
7.4
126
7.7
959
Feature Not Available
7.2
751
8.6
164
8.3
1426
8.7
160
8.5
1337
8.3
146
8.5
1294
8.3
163
8.3
1430
8.8
163
8.6
1404
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.2
77
7.6
577
8.6
85
8.7
994
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
1218
8.2
105
8.3
746
Feature Not Available
7.9
576
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
8.2
1040
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.8
800
Mobile Time Tracking
9.1
122
8.7
868
Administration
8.2
113
8.4
1377
|
Verified
8.3
113
8.4
1499
|
Verified
8.3
119
8.4
1483
|
Verified
8.2
107
8.5
1299
|
Verified
8.9
125
8.7
1727
|
Verified
Platform
8.6
129
8.5
1735
|
Verified
7.8
100
8.2
1214
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
994
|
Verified
8.9
125
8.9
1780
|
Verified
8.6
115
8.6
1556
|
Verified
6.8
77
6.8
381
Platform
7.7
157
7.8
1350
7.4
126
7.7
959
Feature Not Available
7.2
751
8.6
164
8.3
1426
8.7
160
8.5
1337
8.3
146
8.5
1294
8.3
163
8.3
1430
8.8
163
8.6
1404
Platform
7.7
157
7.8
1350
7.4
126
7.7
959
Feature Not Available
7.2
751
8.6
164
8.3
1426
8.7
160
8.5
1337
8.3
146
8.5
1294
8.3
163
8.3
1430
8.8
163
8.6
1404
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.7
38
7.3
177
8.2
44
7.3
181
9.0
57
8.4
243
8.5
54
8.1
245
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 Healthcare HR, Payroll, HCM Software, Benefits Administration, Core HR, Performance Management, Time Tracking, Workforce Management, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and Onboarding
Unique Categories
APS has no unique categories
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
6.9%
Religious Institutions
6.2%
Restaurants
5.0%
Construction
3.8%
Other
67.2%
Computer Software
11.9%
Information Technology and Services
7.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.3%
Financial Services
4.2%
Other
65.5%
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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