Compare Paylocity and Workday Recruiting 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (73.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (61.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Paylocity
Star Rating
(5,191)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (73.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PaylocityWorkday Recruiting
Star Rating
(100)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (61.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Workday RecruitingSummary
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 navigation and ease of use. One user mentioned, "I find Paylocity very user-friendly and easy to understand," which contributes to its higher satisfaction ratings compared to Workday Recruiting.
- Users say that Paylocity's implementation process is smooth and efficient, with recent feedback noting that inquiries are answered promptly and enhancements are consistently made. This contrasts with Workday Recruiting, which, while praised for its customizable workflows, has fewer recent reviews indicating a similar level of support.
- Reviewers mention that Paylocity's reporting features are particularly robust, allowing users to create dynamic reports easily. One user appreciated the ability to "create my own batches to help with my data entry," showcasing how the platform supports daily operational needs effectively.
- According to verified reviews, Workday Recruiting is recognized for its seamless integration with other HR modules, which is a significant advantage for organizations looking for a comprehensive solution. Users have noted its "user-friendly interface" and the ability to connect with LinkedIn, enhancing the recruitment process.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both platforms are seen as good partners in business, Paylocity's overall quality and support metrics are notably higher. Users appreciate the "great resource center" available for assistance, which may not be as emphasized in Workday Recruiting's feedback.
- Users report that Paylocity's ease of setup and administration is a strong point, with scores reflecting a more favorable experience compared to Workday Recruiting. This is crucial for teams that prioritize quick onboarding and minimal disruption during implementation.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Paylocity
No pricing availableWorkday Recruiting
No pricing availableFree Trial
Paylocity
Free Trial is available
Workday Recruiting
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
4,109
8.0
65
Ease of Use
8.9
4,146
7.6
65
Ease of Setup
8.1
2,582
7.3
15
Ease of Admin
8.6
2,498
8.3
11
Quality of Support
8.7
3,638
7.8
53
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
2,502
8.8
11
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
3,872
7.5
56
Features by Category
Core HR
8.3
952
Not enough data
8.3
1111
Not enough data
7.1
529
Not enough data
7.9
688
Not enough data
8.3
918
Not enough data
7.9
860
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.2
222
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1349
7.4
18
7.7
958
7.2
16
7.3
750
7.1
12
8.3
1425
7.9
17
8.5
1336
7.7
15
8.5
1293
7.1
16
8.3
1429
7.7
18
8.6
1403
7.6
17
Expense Reports
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
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Expense Management
7.1
11
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
Travel Management
7.8
371
Not enough data
7.6
345
Not enough data
7.5
343
Not enough data
8.3
550
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.2
1041
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
800
Not enough data
Mobile
9.1
942
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
582
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
1376
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1498
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1483
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1299
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1728
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
1736
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1214
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
994
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
1781
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1557
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
381
Not enough data
Employee Self Service
9.0
1781
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1179
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1561
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
1830
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1675
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
1832
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
867
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1701
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
1513
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
1478
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
1605
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
1617
|
Verified
Not enough data
Taxes
9.1
1706
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
1657
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1593
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.1
1000
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1204
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
957
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
972
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
1699
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1679
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
1689
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
1556
|
Verified
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
686
Not enough data
7.9
380
Not enough data
8.0
585
Not enough data
8.5
659
Not enough data
8.3
528
Not enough data
9.0
748
Not enough data
8.6
641
Not enough data
8.2
563
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
686
Not enough data
7.9
380
Not enough data
8.0
585
Not enough data
8.5
659
Not enough data
8.3
528
Not enough data
9.0
748
Not enough data
8.6
641
Not enough data
8.6
612
Not enough data
8.2
563
Not enough data
8.1
475
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
7.4
18
7.7
958
7.2
16
7.3
750
7.1
12
8.3
1425
7.9
17
8.5
1336
7.7
15
8.5
1293
7.1
16
8.3
1429
7.7
18
8.6
1403
7.6
17
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
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
7.8
42
8.1
444
7.9
35
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
7.6
37
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
1349
7.4
18
7.7
958
7.2
16
7.3
750
7.1
12
8.3
1425
7.9
17
8.5
1336
7.7
15
8.5
1293
7.1
16
8.3
1429
7.7
18
8.6
1403
7.6
17
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
819
Not enough data
8.6
849
Not enough data
7.5
495
Not enough data
7.7
463
Not enough data
7.7
471
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1026
Not enough data
7.1
310
Not enough data
8.1
685
Not enough data
8.6
886
Not enough data
8.6
916
Not enough data
Platform Data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
799
Not enough data
8.3
594
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1349
7.4
18
7.7
958
7.2
16
7.3
750
7.1
12
8.3
1425
7.9
17
8.5
1336
7.7
15
8.5
1293
7.1
16
8.3
1429
7.7
18
8.6
1403
7.6
17
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
577
Not enough data
8.8
994
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
1221
Not enough data
8.3
747
Not enough data
7.9
577
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.2
1041
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
800
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
8.7
869
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
1376
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1498
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1483
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1299
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1728
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
1736
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1214
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
994
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
1781
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1557
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
381
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1349
7.4
18
7.7
958
7.2
16
7.3
750
7.1
12
8.3
1425
7.9
17
8.5
1336
7.7
15
8.5
1293
7.1
16
8.3
1429
7.7
18
8.6
1403
7.6
17
Platform
7.8
1349
7.4
18
7.7
958
7.2
16
7.3
750
7.1
12
8.3
1425
7.9
17
8.5
1336
7.7
15
8.5
1293
7.1
16
8.3
1429
7.7
18
8.6
1403
7.6
17
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.3
177
Not enough data
7.3
181
Not enough data
8.4
243
Not enough data
8.1
245
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 Workday Recruiting are categorized as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Unique Categories
Paylocity is categorized as Vendor Management, Time Tracking, 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, Healthcare HR, Workforce Management, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Employee Experience
Workday Recruiting has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Paylocity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Workday Recruiting
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
11.9%
Information Technology and Services
7.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.3%
Financial Services
4.2%
Other
65.5%
Computer Software
10.5%
Information Technology and Services
7.4%
Retail
6.3%
Financial Services
5.3%
Staffing and Recruiting
5.3%
Other
65.3%
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
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