Paylocity vs Paycom
Best for
Small and mid-market U.S. organizations that want a unified payroll and HR/HCM platform with strong employee self-service.
U.S. organizations with multistate or multi-entity operations that want to consolidate fragmented HR and payroll into a single database.
Strong when
Employee experience, mobile adoption and a single system of record spanning HR and, increasingly, finance are priorities.
Employee-driven payroll (Beti), heavy automation and one system of record across the employee lifecycle are priorities.
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Reviewers cite support consistency during peak times; implementation/setup fees apply and global payroll is integration-based rather than native.
Pricing is quote-based and opaque; some G2 reviewers report performance during peak usage and navigation limitations. International coverage is via Global HCM rather than a global-first footprint.
Pricing
Per-employee-per-month and quote-based; a demo request is required for a customized quote.
Per-employee-per-month and quote-based; no public list pricing on the official site.
Implementation
Setup and implementation fees apply and vary by company size and configuration.
The single-database model markets no cross-module data re-entry; Paycom cites strong G2 implementability rankings (vendor-reported).
Employees
5001-10000
5001-10000
Headquarters
Schaumburg, Illinois
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Founded
1997
1998
Categories
PayrollHCM
HCMTalent ManagementPayroll
Core capabilities
Payroll and tax filingHRISBenefits administrationTime and attendanceTalent managementOnboarding and performanceEmployee self-service and mobileEmployee engagement / community
Single-database HCMPayroll and payroll taxEmployee self-service payroll (Beti)Applicant tracking and onboardingPerformance and learningSuccession and compensation planningTime, attendance and schedulingBenefits administration and ACA compliance
Decision snapshots reflect verified profiles where available. Paylocity · Paycom