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Market Segments
Mid-Market (73.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.1% of reviews)
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No pricing available
Starting at $50.00 Per Month
Paylocity
Star Rating
(5,291)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (73.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(494)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $50.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
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- G2 reviewers report that Paylocity excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive interface and navigation. Users appreciate features like the ability to automatically close timecards when running payroll batches, making the process seamless and efficient.
- Users say that QuickBooks Payroll offers a fast and easy payroll experience, particularly highlighting its integration with QuickBooks Online (QBO). However, some find it less efficient compared to other payroll systems, indicating a potential area for improvement in overall functionality.
- According to verified reviews, Paylocity stands out for its robust reporting capabilities. Users enjoy the flexibility of using templates or creating custom reports, which they find beneficial for pulling company-wide data effectively.
- Reviewers mention that while QuickBooks Payroll is convenient for small businesses, it may not meet the more complex needs of mid-market companies. Users have noted that it lacks some advanced features that could enhance payroll management for larger teams.
- G2 reviewers highlight Paylocity's strong customer support, with many users expressing satisfaction with the assistance they receive. This support is crucial for navigating the platform and resolving any issues that arise during payroll processing.
- Users report that QuickBooks Payroll's onboarding experience is commendable, especially with its built-in time and attendance application. This integration helps standardize processes, making it easier for new employees to get up to speed quickly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Paylocity
No pricing availableQuickBooks Payroll
Core
Starting at $50.00
Per Month
Cover the basics—easily pay your team and have your payroll taxes done for you.
Includes:
- Automated payroll processing
- Federal and state tax calculations and filings
- Next-day direct deposit
Free Trial
Paylocity
Free Trial is available
QuickBooks Payroll
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
4,170
8.9
402
Ease of Use
8.9
4,210
9.1
409
Ease of Setup
8.1
2,635
8.5
269
Ease of Admin
8.6
2,557
8.8
260
Quality of Support
8.7
3,697
8.9
382
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
2,560
8.9
268
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
3,929
8.8
395
Features by Category
Core HR
8.3
951
8.8
199
8.3
1129
8.6
190
7.1
530
7.2
107
7.9
689
8.0
137
8.3
923
8.6
158
7.9
870
8.8
189
Generative AI
6.2
225
6.8
36
Platform
7.8
1349
8.2
204
7.7
958
7.5
143
7.2
749
7.5
127
8.3
1424
8.7
220
8.5
1334
8.6
208
8.5
1292
8.4
182
8.3
1428
8.1
203
8.6
1401
8.6
215
Expense Reports
9.0
951
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
892
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
913
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1032
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
1052
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
820
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Expense Management
7.1
11
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
Travel Management
7.8
370
Not enough data
7.6
344
Not enough data
7.5
342
Not enough data
8.3
549
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.2
1039
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
798
Not enough data
Generative AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile
9.1
941
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
580
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
8.0
375
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
706
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.5
512
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
1375
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1497
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1481
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1297
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1727
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
1735
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1213
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
991
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
1778
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1555
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
379
Not enough data
Employee Self Service
9.0
1783
|
Verified
8.1
37
|
Verified
8.2
1176
|
Verified
7.4
26
|
Verified
8.6
1559
|
Verified
7.3
28
|
Verified
Administration
9.1
1841
|
Verified
8.9
43
|
Verified
8.2
1678
|
Verified
7.7
36
|
Verified
9.4
1833
|
Verified
8.7
38
|
Verified
8.0
866
|
Verified
8.1
31
|
Verified
9.1
1705
|
Verified
8.5
35
|
Verified
8.8
1516
|
Verified
7.9
30
|
Verified
8.9
1476
|
Verified
8.3
26
|
Verified
9.2
1605
|
Verified
8.6
36
|
Verified
9.2
1616
|
Verified
8.5
30
|
Verified
Taxes
9.1
1708
|
Verified
8.8
39
|
Verified
9.0
1658
|
Verified
7.9
35
|
Verified
9.1
1593
|
Verified
8.2
30
|
Verified
Integration
8.1
1010
|
Verified
7.5
22
|
Verified
8.6
1204
|
Verified
7.6
29
|
Verified
8.0
958
|
Verified
8.6
36
|
Verified
8.2
973
|
Verified
8.3
24
|
Verified
Platform
8.6
1706
|
Verified
8.0
37
|
Verified
8.7
1681
|
Verified
8.5
37
|
Verified
8.9
1696
|
Verified
8.1
39
|
Verified
8.9
1558
|
Verified
7.5
33
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
686
9.0
200
7.9
379
9.2
191
8.0
585
8.5
151
8.5
659
9.0
193
8.3
528
8.6
140
9.0
748
9.3
200
8.6
640
8.9
151
8.2
563
8.7
155
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
686
9.0
200
7.9
379
9.2
191
8.0
585
8.5
151
8.5
659
9.0
193
8.3
528
8.6
140
9.0
748
9.3
200
8.6
640
8.9
151
8.6
612
9.2
169
8.2
563
8.7
155
8.1
476
8.4
116
6.9
169
7.6
45
Feature Not Available
8.1
56
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
6.9
33
Feature Not Available
6.8
32
Feature Not Available
7.0
32
Platform
7.8
1349
8.2
204
7.7
958
7.5
143
7.2
749
7.5
127
8.3
1424
8.7
220
8.5
1334
8.6
208
8.5
1292
8.4
182
8.3
1428
8.1
203
8.6
1401
8.6
215
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
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
Basics
Not enough data
7.8
65
Not enough data
8.5
80
Not enough data
8.6
80
Not enough data
7.7
57
Data
Not enough data
8.2
90
Not enough data
8.0
87
Not enough data
8.1
82
Logistics
Not enough data
7.9
66
Not enough data
8.7
83
Agentic AI - Offboarding
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Operations
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
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
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
Performance reviews
7.4
275
Not enough data
7.5
333
Not enough data
7.9
341
Not enough data
Goals
7.7
318
Not enough data
7.4
271
Not enough data
Feedback
7.6
304
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
300
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
262
Not enough data
8.1
300
Not enough data
Data
8.2
361
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
347
|
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
8.1
109
Not enough data
7.8
108
Not enough data
People Analytics - Employee Experience Software
7.6
97
Not enough data
7.7
96
Not enough data
Advanced Features - Employee Experience Software
7.4
94
Not enough data
7.3
96
Not enough data
7.3
95
Not enough data
Employee Improvement - Employee Experience Software
7.9
105
Not enough data
7.7
103
Not enough data
7.4
98
Not enough data
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
424
Not enough data
8.2
445
Not enough data
7.1
43
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
7.3
42
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.1
280
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.3
53
Not enough data
6.9
42
Not enough data
7.7
41
Not enough data
7.0
40
Not enough data
7.5
47
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1349
8.2
204
7.7
958
7.5
143
7.2
749
7.5
127
8.3
1424
8.7
220
8.5
1334
8.6
208
8.5
1292
8.4
182
8.3
1428
8.1
203
8.6
1401
8.6
215
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
5.4
28
Not enough data
6.4
31
Not enough data
5.2
28
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
6.1
58
8.0
5
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
582
8.2
132
8.4
820
8.8
147
8.6
850
9.1
151
7.5
496
7.5
96
7.7
464
8.6
125
7.7
473
8.3
119
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1027
8.8
139
7.1
310
7.8
96
8.1
684
7.7
99
8.6
887
8.7
139
8.6
917
8.9
142
Platform Data
Feature Not Available
8.3
18
8.5
800
8.5
118
8.3
594
8.8
114
Platform
7.8
1349
8.2
204
7.7
958
7.5
143
7.2
749
7.5
127
8.3
1424
8.7
220
8.5
1334
8.6
208
8.5
1292
8.4
182
8.3
1428
8.1
203
8.6
1401
8.6
215
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
578
7.0
77
8.8
995
9.0
140
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
Documentation - I-9 Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Time Tracking
8.9
1220
Not enough data
8.3
746
Not enough data
7.9
575
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.2
1039
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
798
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
8.7
867
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
1375
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1497
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1481
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1297
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1727
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
1735
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1213
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
991
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
1778
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1555
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
379
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1349
8.2
204
7.7
958
7.5
143
7.2
749
7.5
127
8.3
1424
8.7
220
8.5
1334
8.6
208
8.5
1292
8.4
182
8.3
1428
8.1
203
8.6
1401
8.6
215
Platform
7.8
1349
8.2
204
7.7
958
7.5
143
7.2
749
7.5
127
8.3
1424
8.7
220
8.5
1334
8.6
208
8.5
1292
8.4
182
8.3
1428
8.1
203
8.6
1401
8.6
215
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.3
177
Not enough data
7.2
183
Not enough data
8.5
248
Not enough data
8.1
248
Not enough data
7.7
188
Not enough data
7.4
164
Not enough data
8.1
222
Not enough data
8.6
245
Not enough data
6.9
168
Not enough data
7.8
207
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Paylocity and QuickBooks Payroll are categorized as Payroll, Onboarding, Core HR, and Benefits Administration
Unique Categories
Paylocity is categorized as Vendor Management, Time Tracking, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Procure to Pay, HCM Software, Spend Management, Corporate Learning Management Systems, Invoice Management, AP Automation, Expense Management, Enterprise Payment, Performance Management, Time & Attendance, Purchasing, Healthcare HR, Workforce Management, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Employee Experience
QuickBooks Payroll is categorized as Offboarding and I-9 Compliance
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Paylocity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
QuickBooks Payroll
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
11.7%
Information Technology and Services
7.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.6%
Hospital & Health Care
5.4%
Financial Services
4.2%
Other
65.7%
Computer Software
6.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.3%
Hospital & Health Care
6.1%
Insurance
5.6%
Accounting
5.0%
Other
70.5%
Discussions
Can I use paylocity at home?
27 Comments
JJ
Yes! With their online portal, users can access anywhere that they have online access. Read more
Is paylocity a HRIS system?
6 Comments
AF
Yes, it's a full HRIS system with payroll, onboarding, recruiting, time management, expense reimbursement, performance management, etc.Read more
What is Airbase used for?
3 Comments
JR
Airbase lets you submit receipts for reimbursement! So if you go on a business trip and buy a coffee, you can take a picture, upload it to Airbase, and the...Read more
Did you ever use GoCo as a repository for your documents?
2 Comments
ST
Goco makes it easy to customize, send and store all documents needed.Read more
What makes GoCo different from other HR platforms?
2 Comments
Official Response from GoCo
GoCo is the only HR platform compatible with any payroll and benefit providers. We design intuitive features to sustain long-term growth, and eliminate the...Read more
Does GoCo support both salaried employees and 1099 contractors?
2 Comments
Official Response from GoCo
Yes, GoCo makes it easy to hire or import both full-time and part-time employees, as well as 1099 contractors. Read more
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