Compare Paylocity and PrimePay 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (73.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (64.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Paylocity
Star Rating
(5,214)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (73.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(97)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Paylocity excels in user-friendliness, with many users highlighting its intuitive interface and ease of navigation. One user mentioned, "I find Paylocity very user-friendly and easy to understand," which contributes to its higher overall satisfaction ratings compared to PrimePay.
- Users say that Paylocity's implementation process is notably efficient, with recent feedback praising the quick onboarding and the availability of a comprehensive resource center. This contrasts with PrimePay, where users have expressed a desire for more streamlined setup experiences.
- Reviewers mention that Paylocity provides superior support, with timely responses to inquiries and ongoing enhancements. In contrast, while PrimePay's support is described as helpful, it does not consistently match the level of responsiveness that Paylocity users experience.
- According to verified reviews, Paylocity's reporting features are a standout, allowing users to create dynamic reports easily. One user noted, "the reporting feature is great because I can do dynamic reports," which is a significant advantage over PrimePay's more basic reporting capabilities.
- Users highlight that Paylocity's payroll processing is highly regarded, with features like direct deposit and automatic tax payments receiving praise. In comparison, while PrimePay does offer payroll calculations, some users feel it lacks the depth and automation found in Paylocity.
- G2 reviewers indicate that Paylocity's overall product direction and innovation are viewed positively, with users appreciating the continuous improvements. This is reflected in its higher G2 Score, while PrimePay's lower score suggests it may not be evolving at the same pace, leading to concerns about its long-term viability.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Paylocity
No pricing availablePrimePay
Core Bundle
Contact Us
1 User Per Month
Core – Time-Saving
Designed for small teams on the go, the Core bundle delivers everything you need to run payroll with ease. Enjoy automated, unlimited payroll, free 2-day direct deposit, federal and single-state tax filing, plus standard reports and pay stubs. With chat support included, you’ll always have help when you need it. Add electronic year-end documents (W-2s, 1099s) anytime for even more convenience.
- Unlimited Payroll
- Automated Payroll
- Chat Support
Free Trial
Paylocity
Free Trial is available
PrimePay
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
4,119
8.4
77
Ease of Use
8.9
4,159
8.2
79
Ease of Setup
8.1
2,592
7.7
49
Ease of Admin
8.6
2,508
8.3
43
Quality of Support
8.7
3,647
7.5
71
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
2,511
8.4
46
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
3,883
6.8
77
Features by Category
Core HR
8.3
951
8.7
17
8.3
1117
8.8
14
7.1
528
Feature Not Available
7.9
689
7.9
13
8.3
920
8.0
15
7.9
865
8.5
14
Generative AI
6.1
223
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.8
1350
7.8
17
7.7
958
7.6
17
7.3
750
7.5
14
8.3
1425
8.3
18
8.5
1335
8.4
18
8.5
1293
Feature Not Available
8.3
1429
8.1
18
8.6
1402
8.8
18
Expense Reports
9.0
951
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
893
|
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
821
|
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
581
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
8.0
374
|
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
1498
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1482
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1298
|
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
992
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
1780
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1556
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
379
Not enough data
Employee Self Service
9.0
1779
|
Verified
8.0
53
8.2
1177
|
Verified
6.8
37
8.6
1559
|
Verified
6.9
43
Administration
9.1
1829
|
Verified
8.4
52
8.2
1674
|
Verified
7.6
43
9.4
1831
|
Verified
8.7
55
8.0
865
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.1
1700
|
Verified
7.9
46
8.8
1512
|
Verified
7.4
40
8.9
1476
|
Verified
7.5
40
9.2
1603
|
Verified
8.1
46
9.2
1615
|
Verified
8.0
47
Taxes
9.1
1705
|
Verified
7.9
49
9.0
1657
|
Verified
7.3
44
9.1
1592
|
Verified
7.7
45
Integration
8.1
998
|
Verified
6.4
31
8.6
1204
|
Verified
7.5
33
8.0
956
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
972
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.6
1700
|
Verified
7.5
46
8.7
1681
|
Verified
7.7
47
8.9
1692
|
Verified
8.0
51
8.9
1557
|
Verified
7.9
40
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
686
8.3
13
7.9
380
8.3
11
8.0
585
6.7
8
8.5
659
8.0
10
8.3
528
8.0
11
9.0
748
8.9
12
8.6
641
8.2
10
8.2
564
Feature Not Available
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
686
8.3
13
7.9
380
8.3
11
8.0
585
6.7
8
8.5
659
8.0
10
8.3
528
8.0
11
9.0
748
8.9
12
8.6
641
8.2
10
8.6
613
8.5
11
8.2
564
Feature Not Available
8.1
476
6.2
7
6.9
169
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.8
1350
7.8
17
7.7
958
7.6
17
7.3
750
7.5
14
8.3
1425
8.3
18
8.5
1335
8.4
18
8.5
1293
Feature Not Available
8.3
1429
8.1
18
8.6
1402
8.8
18
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
8.3
8
Logistics
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.1
7
Management
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.8
8
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
317
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
102
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
422
Not enough data
8.1
444
Not enough data
7.1
42
Not enough data
8.4
52
Not enough data
7.3
41
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.1
280
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.4
51
Not enough data
6.9
42
Not enough data
7.6
40
Not enough data
7.0
40
Not enough data
7.5
46
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1350
7.8
17
7.7
958
7.6
17
7.3
750
7.5
14
8.3
1425
8.3
18
8.5
1335
8.4
18
8.5
1293
Feature Not Available
8.3
1429
8.1
18
8.6
1402
8.8
18
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
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
583
Not enough data
8.4
820
Not enough data
8.6
850
Not enough data
7.5
496
Not enough data
7.7
463
Not enough data
7.7
471
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1027
Not enough data
7.1
310
Not enough data
8.1
685
Not enough data
8.6
886
Not enough data
8.6
917
Not enough data
Platform Data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
800
Not enough data
8.3
594
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1350
7.8
17
7.7
958
7.6
17
7.3
750
7.5
14
8.3
1425
8.3
18
8.5
1335
8.4
18
8.5
1293
Feature Not Available
8.3
1429
8.1
18
8.6
1402
8.8
18
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
577
Not enough data
8.8
995
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
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
868
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
1375
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1498
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1482
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1298
|
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
992
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
1780
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1556
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
379
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1350
7.8
17
7.7
958
7.6
17
7.3
750
7.5
14
8.3
1425
8.3
18
8.5
1335
8.4
18
8.5
1293
Feature Not Available
8.3
1429
8.1
18
8.6
1402
8.8
18
Platform
7.8
1350
7.8
17
7.7
958
7.6
17
7.3
750
7.5
14
8.3
1425
8.3
18
8.5
1335
8.4
18
8.5
1293
Feature Not Available
8.3
1429
8.1
18
8.6
1402
8.8
18
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.3
177
Not enough data
7.3
181
Not enough data
8.4
244
Not enough data
8.1
246
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 PrimePay are categorized as HCM Software, Corporate Learning Management Systems, Payroll, Performance Management, Core HR, Time & Attendance, and Benefits Administration
Unique Categories
Paylocity is categorized as Vendor Management, Time Tracking, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Procure to Pay, Spend Management, Invoice Management, AP Automation, Expense Management, Enterprise Payment, Onboarding, Purchasing, Healthcare HR, Workforce Management, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Employee Experience
PrimePay has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Paylocity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PrimePay
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
11.8%
Information Technology and Services
7.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.3%
Financial Services
4.2%
Other
65.6%
Accounting
7.4%
Construction
7.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.4%
Financial Services
5.3%
Hospital & Health Care
5.3%
Other
68.1%
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
Is PrimePay a good company?
1 Comment
DC
I have used almost all payroll companies. Although small, PrimePay has been the best overall.Read more
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