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Market Segments
Mid-Market (73.6% of reviews)
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Paylocity
Star Rating
(5,077)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (73.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
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Learn more about PaylocityUKG Pro
Star Rating
(2,153)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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- G2 reviewers report that Paylocity excels in user-friendliness, with many users highlighting its straightforward online functionalities. The platform's intuitive interface and helpful chat function make it easy for HR and payroll users to navigate, ensuring a smooth experience when managing tasks.
- Users say that UKG Pro stands out for its seamless integration of features, particularly in talent onboarding and management. Reviewers appreciate how intuitive the mobile application is, allowing them to efficiently access company information and manage work hours and PTO.
- According to verified reviews, Paylocity has a stronger overall satisfaction score, reflecting its robust support and user-friendly design. Users frequently mention the helpfulness of the Paylocity team, which enhances the overall experience, especially for payroll compliance.
- Reviewers mention that while UKG Pro offers a comprehensive suite of features, some users have encountered challenges with configuration to meet specific workflow needs. This can lead to a steeper learning curve compared to Paylocity's more straightforward setup.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Paylocity's recent updates and enhancements have kept the platform relevant and effective, with many users praising its ease of use and the efficiency of its payroll functionalities, which are critical for daily operations.
- Users report that UKG Pro's mobile capabilities are particularly well-received, with features thoughtfully arranged for quick access. However, some users feel that the overall user experience could benefit from further simplification compared to Paylocity's more streamlined approach.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Paylocity
No pricing availableUKG Pro
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Paylocity
Free Trial is available
UKG Pro
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
4,042
8.5
1,779
Ease of Use
8.9
4,079
8.5
1,824
Ease of Setup
8.2
2,527
7.6
1,025
Ease of Admin
8.6
2,443
8.0
954
Quality of Support
8.7
3,571
8.1
1,589
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
2,448
8.3
941
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
3,806
8.4
1,748
Features by Category
Core HR
8.3
937
8.4
697
8.3
1077
7.9
670
7.1
525
Feature Not Available
7.9
675
7.9
510
8.3
897
8.3
589
7.9
838
8.0
740
Generative AI
6.2
221
6.7
55
Platform
7.8
1342
7.7
728
7.7
951
7.6
536
7.3
749
7.7
380
8.4
1410
8.3
809
8.5
1326
8.5
740
8.5
1285
7.7
589
8.3
1416
8.3
797
8.6
1395
7.9
686
Expense Reports
9.0
949
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
891
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
911
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1030
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
1049
|
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
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.8
797
Feature Not Available
Mobile
9.1
939
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
579
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
8.1
393
8.4
1490
|
Verified
8.1
424
8.4
1476
|
Verified
7.8
370
8.5
1293
|
Verified
8.0
310
8.7
1718
|
Verified
8.5
489
Platform
8.5
1726
|
Verified
8.2
477
8.2
1207
|
Verified
7.7
336
8.0
989
|
Verified
7.7
224
9.0
1774
|
Verified
8.3
466
8.6
1551
|
Verified
7.6
372
6.7
377
Feature Not Available
Employee Self Service
9.0
1764
|
Verified
8.8
933
|
Verified
8.2
1172
|
Verified
8.3
735
|
Verified
8.6
1550
|
Verified
7.9
652
|
Verified
Administration
9.1
1806
|
Verified
8.6
824
|
Verified
8.3
1660
|
Verified
8.0
792
|
Verified
9.5
1815
|
Verified
9.2
893
|
Verified
8.0
863
|
Verified
8.2
278
9.1
1691
|
Verified
8.9
836
|
Verified
8.8
1500
|
Verified
8.6
739
|
Verified
8.9
1467
|
Verified
8.6
728
|
Verified
9.2
1590
|
Verified
9.0
801
|
Verified
9.2
1607
|
Verified
9.0
750
|
Verified
Taxes
9.1
1691
|
Verified
8.7
781
|
Verified
9.0
1643
|
Verified
8.2
692
|
Verified
9.1
1583
|
Verified
8.3
625
|
Verified
Integration
8.1
996
|
Verified
7.9
505
|
Verified
8.6
1194
|
Verified
8.3
526
|
Verified
8.0
952
|
Verified
8.1
439
|
Verified
8.2
969
|
Verified
8.5
562
|
Verified
Platform
8.6
1690
|
Verified
8.2
827
|
Verified
8.7
1673
|
Verified
8.5
845
|
Verified
8.9
1679
|
Verified
8.5
860
|
Verified
8.9
1550
|
Verified
8.6
774
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
685
Not enough data
7.9
378
Not enough data
8.0
582
Not enough data
8.5
656
Not enough data
8.3
527
Not enough data
9.0
747
Not enough data
8.6
639
Not enough data
8.2
561
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
685
Not enough data
7.9
378
Not enough data
8.0
582
Not enough data
8.5
656
Not enough data
8.3
527
Not enough data
9.0
747
Not enough data
8.6
639
Not enough data
8.6
611
Not enough data
8.2
561
Not enough data
8.1
474
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
1342
7.7
728
7.7
951
7.6
536
7.3
749
7.7
380
8.4
1410
8.3
809
8.5
1326
8.5
740
8.5
1285
7.7
589
8.3
1416
8.3
797
8.6
1395
7.9
686
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
Basics
Not enough data
8.5
97
Not enough data
8.4
79
Not enough data
9.0
96
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
64
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
92
Content
Not enough data
8.5
91
Not enough data
8.3
85
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
8.5
54
Not enough data
8.4
54
Not enough data
8.4
52
Not enough data
8.4
51
Not enough data
7.7
54
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
8.0
223
Not enough data
8.6
269
Not enough data
8.8
270
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.4
231
Not enough data
8.2
86
Not enough data
8.3
232
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.1
221
Not enough data
8.5
241
Not enough data
8.0
92
Not enough data
8.8
220
Not enough data
9.1
298
Performance reviews
7.4
273
7.7
74
|
Verified
7.5
330
7.7
92
|
Verified
7.9
337
8.3
105
|
Verified
Goals
7.8
314
8.3
93
|
Verified
7.4
270
8.0
85
|
Verified
Feedback
7.7
300
|
Verified
7.9
76
|
Verified
7.6
298
|
Verified
7.8
72
7.3
260
7.3
63
8.1
298
6.8
56
Data
8.2
357
|
Verified
8.1
98
|
Verified
8.1
343
|
Verified
8.3
95
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
6.1
32
5.5
10
5.7
31
5.5
10
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
107
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
7.3
93
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
101
Not enough data
7.4
98
Not enough data
Platform - Compensation Planning
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
Additional Features - Compensation Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Fatigue Management - Fatigue Risk 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
Platform Capabilities - Fatigue Risk Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
421
7.7
237
8.1
443
8.0
193
7.1
42
8.3
5
8.4
51
8.3
5
7.3
41
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.1
279
7.7
219
8.4
47
Not enough data
8.4
51
8.0
5
6.9
42
7.3
5
7.6
39
Not enough data
7.0
40
Not enough data
7.4
45
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1342
7.7
728
7.7
951
7.6
536
7.3
749
7.7
380
8.4
1410
8.3
809
8.5
1326
8.5
740
8.5
1285
7.7
589
8.3
1416
8.3
797
8.6
1395
7.9
686
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
6.2
57
5.7
9
5.9
56
6.0
10
6.1
56
6.0
10
6.1
55
5.8
10
6.3
56
6.8
10
Platform Content
7.9
575
8.1
244
8.4
810
8.5
358
8.6
841
8.5
363
7.5
490
8.2
185
7.7
458
8.1
258
7.7
465
7.9
257
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1017
8.5
404
7.1
306
7.5
194
8.1
680
7.9
208
8.6
879
8.3
350
8.6
909
8.3
370
Platform Data
Feature Not Available
7.8
164
8.5
794
7.9
296
8.3
591
8.0
183
Platform
7.8
1342
7.7
728
7.7
951
7.6
536
7.3
749
7.7
380
8.4
1410
8.3
809
8.5
1326
8.5
740
8.5
1285
7.7
589
8.3
1416
8.3
797
8.6
1395
7.9
686
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
572
7.7
397
8.8
981
8.3
522
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
Conversational Automation - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Automation - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Predictive Analytics - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance & Policy - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Multi‑System Integration - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Proactive Intervention - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agent Governance - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
8.1
151
8.5
37
7.8
139
8.1
33
8.0
146
8.2
38
7.9
133
8.3
33
Course Delivery
7.8
144
8.5
40
8.3
175
8.0
42
8.1
163
8.5
34
Course Management
7.1
113
7.8
24
7.8
141
8.2
36
7.7
125
8.6
32
7.8
133
8.5
36
LMS Marketplace
Feature Not Available
7.5
20
7.7
119
7.4
23
Feature Not Available
7.8
21
Interface
Feature Not Available
8.4
34
6.9
103
8.4
29
Training & eLearning
7.9
139
8.4
35
8.1
150
8.5
40
8.0
146
8.5
37
7.8
126
8.0
29
8.0
147
8.2
34
8.0
153
8.6
38
7.9
158
8.5
36
Generative AI
6.2
54
7.1
8
6.1
51
7.1
8
6.4
52
6.7
7
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
6.6
15
5.7
5
6.6
15
5.7
5
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional 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
Platform
7.8
1342
7.7
728
7.7
951
7.6
536
7.3
749
7.7
380
8.4
1410
8.3
809
8.5
1326
8.5
740
8.5
1285
7.7
589
8.3
1416
8.3
797
8.6
1395
7.9
686
Time Tracking
8.9
1207
8.0
570
8.3
742
7.8
331
7.9
572
7.8
252
Client Invoicing
8.2
1037
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.8
797
Feature Not Available
Mobile Time Tracking
8.6
859
8.2
366
Administration
8.4
1370
|
Verified
8.1
393
8.4
1490
|
Verified
8.1
424
8.4
1476
|
Verified
7.8
370
8.5
1293
|
Verified
8.0
310
8.7
1718
|
Verified
8.5
489
Platform
8.5
1726
|
Verified
8.2
477
8.2
1207
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7.7
336
8.0
989
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7.7
224
9.0
1774
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Verified
8.3
466
8.6
1551
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Verified
7.6
372
6.7
377
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Agentic AI - AI Agents
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Platform
7.8
1342
7.7
728
7.7
951
7.6
536
7.3
749
7.7
380
8.4
1410
8.3
809
8.5
1326
8.5
740
8.5
1285
7.7
589
8.3
1416
8.3
797
8.6
1395
7.9
686
Platform
7.8
1342
7.7
728
7.7
951
7.6
536
7.3
749
7.7
380
8.4
1410
8.3
809
8.5
1326
8.5
740
8.5
1285
7.7
589
8.3
1416
8.3
797
8.6
1395
7.9
686
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.3
177
8.3
105
7.3
181
8.0
123
8.5
242
8.3
209
8.1
244
8.0
209
7.7
185
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7.4
164
7.9
128
8.1
221
8.1
150
8.6
243
8.5
221
6.9
167
7.7
104
7.8
206
8.2
133
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Paylocity and UKG Pro are categorized as Core HR, HCM Software, Payroll, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Performance Management, Corporate Learning Management Systems, Time Tracking, and Workforce Management
Unique Categories
Paylocity is categorized as Employee Experience, Spend Management, Expense Management, Benefits Administration, AP Automation, Purchasing, Procure to Pay, Enterprise Payment, Invoice Management, and Vendor Management
UKG Pro is categorized as Succession Planning, Healthcare HR, Fatigue Risk Management, AI Agents for HR, Compensation Planning, Employee Engagement, and Employee Recognition
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Paylocity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
UKG Pro
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
12.0%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.3%
Financial Services
4.2%
Other
65.4%
Hospital & Health Care
6.5%
Oil & Energy
5.2%
Hospitality
4.8%
Financial Services
4.6%
Retail
4.3%
Other
74.6%
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 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
What is UltiPro system?
4 Comments
OS
UltiPro is a product of Ultimate Software, a top cloud provider of software for human capital management (HCM). Offering HR, compensation, talent, payroll,...Read more
How is the best way to get my NTR to file our unemployment reports timely? They were filed late 3 quarters in 2019. Also, how do I get my NTR to communicate with me and answer my emails and/or phone calls. There's been zero comunication.
3 Comments
JE
We track grants by using the project code. We can add as a default the project/grant code in Core if the employee only works one grant. If the employee works...Read more
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