UKG vs Paylocity
Best for
Large and mid-market organizations with frontline, shift-based and hourly-heavy workforces across healthcare, retail, manufacturing and the public sector.
Small and mid-market U.S. organizations that want a unified payroll and HR/HCM platform with strong employee self-service.
Strong when
Complex time, attendance, scheduling and labor-compliance needs across multiple locations, and buyers wanting combined HCM and workforce management on one platform.
Employee experience, mobile adoption and a single system of record spanning HR and, increasingly, finance are priorities.
Validate before buying
Pricing is quote-only and implementation cost and complexity can be significant; two distinct suites (Pro and Ready) require matching product to scale.
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; UKG publishes no rates.
Per-employee-per-month and quote-based; a demo request is required for a customized quote.
Implementation
Delivered by UKG plus a partner and services ecosystem.
Setup and implementation fees apply and vary by company size and configuration.
Employees
10000+
5001-10000
Headquarters
Lowell, Massachusetts; Weston, Florida
Schaumburg, Illinois
Founded
2020
1997
Categories
HCMWorkforce Management
PayrollHCM
Core capabilities
Core HRPayrollTime and attendanceEmployee schedulingAbsence and leave managementLabor managementTalent managementBenefits administration
Payroll and tax filingHRISBenefits administrationTime and attendanceTalent managementOnboarding and performanceEmployee self-service and mobileEmployee engagement / community
Decision snapshots reflect verified profiles where available. UKG · Paylocity