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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Meta4 PeopleNet

    Score6 out of 10
    N/AMeta4 PeopleNet is an all-in-one integrated HR Solution providing Core HR with personnel administration, total talent management, compensation management with payroll, as well as workforce management (time and attendance, analytics). Meta4 is a Cegid company (acquired late 2019).N/A

    Paylocity

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/APaylocity provides 24/7 access to your online payroll and human resource data management. Paylocity offers highly customizable payroll functionality, as well as HR, benefits administration, and time and talent management programs.N/A
    Pricing
    Meta4 PeopleNetPaylocity
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Meta4 PeopleNetPaylocity
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Meta4 PeopleNetPaylocity
    Considered Both Products
    Cegid
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    Paylocity
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    87%
    Would buy again
    1523 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    1416 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    1593 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    77%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    930 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    69%
    Implementation went as expected
    868 Answers
    Features
    Meta4 PeopleNetPaylocity
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Paylocity
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Paylocity
    8.0
    1650 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Employee demographic data7.02 Ratings8.51586 Ratings
    Employment history7.02 Ratings8.31538 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration7.02 Ratings8.01430 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.02 Ratings7.81444 Ratings
    Organizational charting7.02 Ratings7.41329 Ratings
    Organization and location management7.02 Ratings8.11301 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.01 Ratings7.61126 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Paylocity
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    6.2
    1 Ratings
    28% below category average
    Paylocity
    8.4
    1582 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Pay calculation6.01 Ratings8.81562 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors5.01 Ratings7.9788 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration6.01 Ratings7.81084 Ratings
    Direct deposit files7.01 Ratings9.11549 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management7.01 Ratings8.51266 Ratings
    Reimbursement management6.01 Ratings8.0799 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.81237 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Paylocity
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    6.3
    1 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Paylocity
    7.7
    1344 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Approval workflow7.01 Ratings8.01207 Ratings
    Balance details7.01 Ratings7.51301 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment5.01 Ratings7.71051 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Paylocity
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    7.2
    2 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Paylocity
    8.4
    1589 Ratings
    2% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.02 Ratings8.71561 Ratings
    Update personal information8.02 Ratings8.71590 Ratings
    View company policy documentation7.01 Ratings8.11309 Ratings
    Employee recognition5.01 Ratings8.41188 Ratings
    View job history8.02 Ratings8.41402 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Paylocity
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Paylocity
    7.4
    1477 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Report builder7.02 Ratings7.41433 Ratings
    Pre-built reports7.02 Ratings7.81451 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data7.02 Ratings7.0962 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Paylocity
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Paylocity
    8.3
    1387 Ratings
    3% above category average
    New hire portal9.01 Ratings8.51390 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools9.01 Ratings8.21143 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Paylocity
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Paylocity
    7.7
    791 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Corporate goal setting9.01 Ratings7.6637 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.01 Ratings7.7736 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility9.01 Ratings7.6574 Ratings
    Performance tracking9.02 Ratings7.8738 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Paylocity
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Paylocity
    7.6
    987 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Performance plans9.02 Ratings7.6905 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.02 Ratings7.3789 Ratings
    Review status tracking9.02 Ratings7.7915 Ratings
    Review reminders9.01 Ratings7.8922 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency9.01 Ratings7.7785 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Paylocity
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Paylocity
    7.4
    547 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools9.01 Ratings7.3380 Ratings
    Candidate ranking9.01 Ratings7.4445 Ratings
    Candidate search9.01 Ratings7.7503 Ratings
    Candidate development9.01 Ratings7.4414 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Paylocity
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Paylocity
    8.1
    944 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Job Requisition Management9.02 Ratings8.4822 Ratings
    Company Website Posting9.02 Ratings8.3848 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.02 Ratings7.8667 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting9.02 Ratings8.1817 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.02 Ratings7.6713 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking9.02 Ratings8.5880 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.02 Ratings8.2881 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Paylocity
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    7.7
    512 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings7.7514 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Meta4 PeopleNetPaylocity
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (1753 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (195 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.1
    (565 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.8
    (49 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.8
    (47 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (178 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.8
    (9 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.3
    (41 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.6
    (109 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.9
    (41 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (33 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.5
    (39 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.4
    (48 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.8
    (25 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.5
    (45 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.9
    (43 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Meta4 PeopleNetPaylocity
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cegid
    Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR is a very powerful HR tool with abundant features that could fulfill pretty much all the HR needs of a small to medium sized organization. It might be an overkill for very small businesses with less than 20 employees as its really geared towards larger organizations. It offers powerful tools to performance reviews as well as employee HR management tasks. One interesting feature is the ability for employees to perform self administrative tasks through the software which allows some automation of tasks. On the other hand, the program can be so feature rich that require an advanced user with data analytic skills to fully utility. Companies that use the software will need to have at least one manager procure training before utilizing its full range of features.
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    Paylocity
    Consistent and ongoing issues with time and labor, payroll, benefits, and a lack of care and sense of urgency from the account manager and Paylocity staff in general when issues do arise. Every time an issue is fixed within the system, it seems that something else then begins to malfunction. 2026 specifically, there have been numerous issues with the time-off feature for both the employees and the HR Team.
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    Pros
    Cegid
    • Clean and easy navigation: it is very user-friendly and compared to other solutions I have utilized, there is a clear difference on how information is displayed and also ease of navigation and speed of response of the platform.
    • All modules are really integrated and it is so much power when there is a correlation between say the data displayed in Talent Management and the info seen on the C&B module for example from a performance and compensation perspective, visualizing info and being able to analyze it easier for decision making.
    • Customizable, in our case, we use the solution and enjoy the multiple benefits and efficiencies due to how data is organized and presented and the same time we have the advantage that the user interface is all customized to our own corporate brand/look and feel, color palette and graphical line.
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    Paylocity
    • When I need assistance, calling the help line is easy, and most of the time there isn't a long wait. Also, they can and do call back if necessary. I have had Zoom meetings to address issues that required more than just a phone call.
    • Tracking taxes and filing reports is truly important to us so that we file in a timely manner and avoid penalties and interest. We incurred many penalties when we were using QuickBooks.
    • Keeping track of employee documents such as I-9 forms along with visas, work authorizations, resident cards, driver's licenses, and certifications is easy and in one location.
    • With Paylocity, we can easily see who filled out applications. Previously, we used paper applications, which were more manual and involved looking through actual paperwork. This was hard to manage.
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    Cons
    Cegid
    • Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR can be a bit overwhelming for light users with limited experience.
    • The performance review features are extensive and require a highly skilled manager that work with data analytics
    • The program is not quite as strong in its recruitment features as other software offerings.
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    Paylocity
    • There's a lot of confusion of the Effective Date and Begin Check Date.
    • Better explanations of cross-company managers when not all companies use the same modules.
    • Better explanation of the Time and Labor piece and how we can better utilize live labor, forecasting, and overall scheduling.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    The system is easy to use. I love the knowledge base system offered, I can answer many of my questions by looking here first before calling in. If i do have to call in to the help desk, everyone seems to be super knowledgably about the Paylocity Product and if they are unable to assist, which rarely happens, they will escalate my call to the next level of assistance
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    Usability
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    I would say that these 2 factors are the biggest contributors to the rating that I have given. The app is still buggy; I gave up on it after not being able to clock in 3 times. Also, the Firefox unavailability. I had to give up the Firefox browser in order for me to sign my contract and use Paylocity. If they are able to address those 2 issues then it should be a perfect 10.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    Over the last 3 years, we've only had one major service issue that rendered Airbase unusable for us for about 24 hours. That said, they navigated the SVB bank crisis very well and made sure funds were available during that time.
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    Performance
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    We had some minor hiccups throughout the year but they have all been fixable. Paylocity integrates well with our 401k provider, Principal, and our benefits, OneDigital. It makes it simple to house everything and have it all connected. It doesn't slow anything down to have Principal integrated. It makes it more efficient
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    Support Rating
    Cegid
    It is excellent support so far, during implementation and also while live, the only reason why I am giving a 9 is because in some cases we could have had a quicker response or solution, but so far this doesn't look like an issue at all, and the vendor has been making sure we have what we need.
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    Paylocity
    I have contacted support on several occasions, mostly for assistance with voiding a check and running an off-cycle payroll. The account managers and support team were all very knowledgeable and helpful. They provided great insight and clarity in answering my questions and helping me navigate these processes. I learn something new and helpful each time I speak with them! On a separate note, we have reported technical issues regarding several Paylocity onboarding tasks since this past year. We have reached out several times regarding these issues, but are still waiting for a resolution. It seems sometimes that technical concerns are reported, with no proper solution or follow-up.
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    In-Person Training
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    I didn't have in-person training, but I'm sure it was just as great as any other training/assistance Paylocity provides. Paylocity customer service is always available. You never have to be on hold and their answers are always accurate and timely. Documents in the help section are helpful as well. My in-person training was conducted y one of our employees who was involved in the initial set-up and training of all employees. She was excellent.
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    Online Training
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    It was virtually, click orange button in top right corner, click run report, hit submit. The training was minimal at best. I did not know what I was doing, so I just wrote down the steps, so when they steps failed I had no idea what to do, where I was in the process, What the terms mean or where to find them. When I had questions it was always the same answers, no understanding for WHAT I was doing when I hit the orange button.
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    Implementation Rating
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    Implementation was a bit bumpy and Paylocity team not always available for next steps and/or questions. I feel like Paylocity could have done a better job in their fact finding as far as what we were currently doing, our payroll policies and needs, etc. so that we would have run into less issues as we moved forward.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cegid
    Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR really shines as a flexible product capable of evolving with an organization's changing needs. Its robust features, cloud based architecture, and performance analysis help push the product ahead of some of its competitors. While not perfect, the software offers in-depth performance review functions and data analysis tools that show performance trends. With its self administrative tools, employees can help manage their own information, reducing workload for HR managers
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    Paylocity
    We switched from QuickBooks because Paylocity offers more than just payroll. It combines payroll, time tracking, HR, benefits, and employee self-service in one system. This has helped us reduce manual work, improve reporting, and make payroll more efficient. Overall, Paylocity was a better fit for our company's growth and HR needs.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    Everyone wants a good deal of course. We thought we did ok and felt you still made your money also
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    Scalability
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    We have gone from a medium sized company to a larger company with no issues whatsoever with Paylocity being able to keep up or do what we need it to do for the size of our needs. In fact, it does more than we even use at this juncture
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    Professional Services
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    Some are knowledgable others not as much and sometimes instead of helping you fix the issue will just give you some directions and expect you to try to figure it out yourself. Also, when your Account Manager needs to escliate the issue to another group, it can take a long time for them to get to your issue and there's no commuication.
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    Return on Investment
    Cegid
    • We now have a tool which is a single solution and connects our employee information for 5 countries and 30K + employees, a single source, talk about efficiency.
    • This is a big step in Digital Transformation, reducing times to complete several processes and also the use of paper forms.
    • Definitely, savings related to the number of solutions software wise that is now integrated and scalable with meta4 PeopleNet Talent Management.
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    Paylocity
    • The time savings alone is worth the cost. I went from having to spend 3 - 4 full business days on payroll to about 1.
    • Being able to look all employee data up in one place is a lifesaver and time saver - even outside of the office if I need to access information quickly it is all just a sign in away.
    • It has saved significant time and reduced confusion related to onboarding. Everyone is able to see what stage an employee is at, I do not need to worry about employees potentially working for us illegally thanks to eVerify, and I am always assured that all required documentation for regulatory purposes has been obtained prior to employment beginning.
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    ScreenShots

    Paylocity Screenshots

    Screenshot of a view of real-time employee data and performance metrics used to uncover and analyze trends. This creates an impactful understanding of the business, increase retention, understand labor costs, and plan for changes.Screenshot of where to automate manual processes with Paylocity's self-serve automation engine, Workflows. Users can implement routines for time-consuming manual tasks.Screenshot of where to manage and comply with employment law. Paylocity's HR Compliance solution helps users to stay on track and view important employee compliance items, from Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), healthcare, and compensation.Screenshot of how Paylocity Recruiting can automate hiring processes. amplify outreach, showcase a company's culture, and build stronger candidate connections to swiftly fill positions.Screenshot of recognition and rewards in Paylocity.