Compare Paylocity and SmartLinx 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (73.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Paylocity
Star Rating
(5,276)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (73.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PaylocitySmartLinx
Star Rating
(11)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
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 user satisfaction, receiving high praise for its intuitive interface and ease of navigation. Users appreciate features like the ability to automatically close timecards when running payroll batches, which streamlines the payroll process significantly.
- According to verified reviews, SmartLinx offers a coherent system that integrates scheduling, payroll, and compliance, making it easier for users to track staff availability and competencies. However, it faces challenges in user satisfaction compared to Paylocity, as reflected in its lower overall ratings.
- Users say that Paylocity's customer support is a standout feature, with many highlighting the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. This level of service contributes to a more positive overall experience, especially for those needing assistance during implementation.
- Reviewers mention that while SmartLinx has a simple operation and a vast range of functionalities, it struggles with user satisfaction metrics, particularly in areas like ease of setup and overall usability, which are critical for day-to-day operations.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Paylocity provides a wealth of reporting options, allowing users to create custom reports tailored to their needs. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for companies looking to analyze their workforce data effectively.
- According to recent user feedback, SmartLinx's mobile capabilities, such as accessing time clocks through smartphones, are appreciated by users on the go. However, the limited number of reviews suggests that it may not be as widely adopted or tested as Paylocity, which has a much larger user base and more consistent feedback.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Paylocity
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Paylocity
Free Trial is available
SmartLinx
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
4,153
7.7
10
Ease of Use
8.9
4,193
7.7
10
Ease of Setup
8.1
2,619
7.7
5
Ease of Admin
8.6
2,540
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.7
3,680
8.0
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
2,543
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
3,914
5.3
10
Features by Category
Core HR
8.3
951
Not enough data
8.3
1123
Not enough data
7.1
530
Not enough data
7.9
689
Not enough data
8.3
921
Not enough data
7.9
866
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.2
225
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1349
Not enough data
7.7
958
Not enough data
7.2
749
Not enough data
8.3
1424
Not enough data
8.5
1334
Not enough data
8.5
1292
Not enough data
8.3
1427
Not enough data
8.6
1401
Not enough data
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
1051
|
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
1726
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
1734
|
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
1781
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1176
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1558
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
1837
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1675
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
1832
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
866
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1702
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
1515
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
1476
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
1604
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
1615
|
Verified
Not enough data
Taxes
9.1
1707
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
1657
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1592
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.1
1006
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1204
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
957
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
973
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
1704
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1681
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
1695
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
1558
|
Verified
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
686
Not enough data
7.9
379
Not enough data
8.0
585
Not enough data
8.5
659
Not enough data
8.3
528
Not enough data
9.0
747
Not enough data
8.6
640
Not enough data
8.2
563
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
686
Not enough data
7.9
379
Not enough data
8.0
585
Not enough data
8.5
659
Not enough data
8.3
528
Not enough data
9.0
747
Not enough data
8.6
640
Not enough data
8.6
612
Not enough data
8.2
563
Not enough data
8.1
476
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
1349
Not enough data
7.7
958
Not enough data
7.2
749
Not enough data
8.3
1424
Not enough data
8.5
1334
Not enough data
8.5
1292
Not enough data
8.3
1427
Not enough data
8.6
1401
Not enough data
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
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
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
Administrative
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
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
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
423
Not enough data
8.2
445
Not enough data
7.1
43
Not enough data
8.5
53
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
52
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
Not enough data
7.7
958
Not enough data
7.2
749
Not enough data
8.3
1424
Not enough data
8.5
1334
Not enough data
8.5
1292
Not enough data
8.3
1427
Not enough data
8.6
1401
Not enough data
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
582
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
472
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1026
Not enough data
7.1
310
Not enough data
8.1
684
Not enough data
8.6
887
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
1349
Not enough data
7.7
958
Not enough data
7.2
749
Not enough data
8.3
1424
Not enough data
8.5
1334
Not enough data
8.5
1292
Not enough data
8.3
1427
Not enough data
8.6
1401
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
578
Not enough data
8.8
993
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
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
1726
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
1734
|
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
Not enough data
7.7
958
Not enough data
7.2
749
Not enough data
8.3
1424
Not enough data
8.5
1334
Not enough data
8.5
1292
Not enough data
8.3
1427
Not enough data
8.6
1401
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1349
Not enough data
7.7
958
Not enough data
7.2
749
Not enough data
8.3
1424
Not enough data
8.5
1334
Not enough data
8.5
1292
Not enough data
8.3
1427
Not enough data
8.6
1401
Not enough data
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.3
177
Not enough data
7.2
183
Not enough data
8.4
247
Not enough data
8.1
247
Not enough data
7.7
187
Not enough data
7.4
164
Not enough data
8.1
222
Not enough data
8.6
244
Not enough data
6.9
168
Not enough data
7.8
207
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Paylocity and SmartLinx are categorized as Healthcare HR
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, Payroll, Onboarding, Performance Management, Core HR, Time & Attendance, Purchasing, Benefits Administration, Workforce Management, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Employee Experience
SmartLinx is categorized as Medical Staff Scheduling
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Paylocity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SmartLinx
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%
Hospital & Health Care
30.0%
Marketing and Advertising
10.0%
Information Technology and Services
10.0%
Human Resources
10.0%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
10.0%
Other
30.0%
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
What is SmartLinx used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from SmartLinx
Smartlinx is a leader in workforce management and human capital management solutions for skilled nursing, senior care, and post-acute care. Smartlinx...Read more
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