Dayforce vs Paylocity
Best for
Mid-to-large and global enterprises that want one system for HR, payroll and workforce management.
Small and mid-market U.S. organizations that want a unified payroll and HR/HCM platform with strong employee self-service.
Strong when
Complex or global payroll and shift-based workforce needs benefit from continuous real-time payroll calculation on a single data model.
Employee experience, mobile adoption and a single system of record spanning HR and, increasingly, finance are priorities.
Validate before buying
Pricing is quote-based; breadth means implementation is a project, and review scores vary by platform, so fit versus simpler point tools should be validated.
Reviewers cite support consistency during peak times; implementation/setup fees apply and global payroll is integration-based rather than native.
Pricing
Custom and quote-based; no public price list.
Per-employee-per-month and quote-based; a demo request is required for a customized quote.
Implementation
Delivered directly and through a partner and services network; typically an implementation program.
Setup and implementation fees apply and vary by company size and configuration.
Employees
5001-10000
5001-10000
Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario; Minneapolis, Minnesota
Schaumburg, Illinois
Founded
1992
1997
Categories
HCMSuccession Plan
PayrollHCM
Core capabilities
Core HRGlobal payrollOn-demand payTime and attendanceSchedulingBenefits administrationRecruiting and onboardingPerformance and learning
Payroll and tax filingHRISBenefits administrationTime and attendanceTalent managementOnboarding and performanceEmployee self-service and mobileEmployee engagement / community
Decision snapshots reflect verified profiles where available. Dayforce · Paylocity