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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    PeopleFluent

    Score7.9 out of 10
    Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
    PeopleFluent includes modules for recruiting, performance management, compensation, learning, succession, and vendor management, as well as workforce planning and diversity. These modules can be purchased separately or bundled, and integrate with other HR systems.N/A
    Pricing
    PaylocityPeopleFluent
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    PaylocityPeopleFluent
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    PaylocityPeopleFluent
    Considered Both Products
    Paylocity
    No answer on this topic
    PeopleFluent
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    87%
    Would buy again
    1522 Answers
    80%
    Would buy again
    4 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    1415 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    1592 Answers
    80%
    Happy with the feature set
    4 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    77%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    930 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    69%
    Implementation went as expected
    867 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    PaylocityPeopleFluent
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Paylocity and PeopleFluent
    Feature
    Paylocity
    8.0
    1650 Ratings
    2% below category average
    PeopleFluent
    -
    Ratings
    Employee demographic data8.51586 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employment history8.31538 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration8.01430 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.81444 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organizational charting7.41329 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organization and location management8.11301 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.61126 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Paylocity and PeopleFluent
    Feature
    Paylocity
    8.4
    1582 Ratings
    3% above category average
    PeopleFluent
    -
    Ratings
    Pay calculation8.81562 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors7.9788 Ratings00 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.81237 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration7.81084 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.11549 Ratings00 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.51266 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reimbursement management8.0799 Ratings00 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Paylocity and PeopleFluent
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.7
    1344 Ratings
    7% below category average
    PeopleFluent
    -
    Ratings
    Approval workflow8.01207 Ratings00 Ratings
    Balance details7.51301 Ratings00 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment7.71051 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Paylocity and PeopleFluent
    Feature
    Paylocity
    8.4
    1589 Ratings
    2% above category average
    PeopleFluent
    -
    Ratings
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.71561 Ratings00 Ratings
    Update personal information8.71590 Ratings00 Ratings
    View company policy documentation8.11309 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee recognition8.41188 Ratings00 Ratings
    View job history8.41402 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Paylocity and PeopleFluent
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.7
    512 Ratings
    4% below category average
    PeopleFluent
    -
    Ratings
    Tracking of all physical assets7.7514 Ratings00 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Paylocity and PeopleFluent
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.4
    1477 Ratings
    3% below category average
    PeopleFluent
    -
    Ratings
    Report builder7.41433 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pre-built reports7.81451 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data7.0962 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Paylocity and PeopleFluent
    Feature
    Paylocity
    8.3
    1387 Ratings
    3% above category average
    PeopleFluent
    8.0
    11 Ratings
    10% above category average
    New hire portal8.51390 Ratings7.07 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools8.21143 Ratings9.011 Ratings
    Compliance tracking and reporting00 Ratings8.08 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Paylocity and PeopleFluent
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.7
    791 Ratings
    5% below category average
    PeopleFluent
    8.2
    11 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Corporate goal setting7.6637 Ratings9.07 Ratings
    Individual goal setting7.7736 Ratings9.09 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility7.6574 Ratings7.09 Ratings
    Performance tracking7.8738 Ratings7.09 Ratings
    Subordinate goal setting00 Ratings9.06 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Paylocity and PeopleFluent
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.6
    987 Ratings
    5% below category average
    PeopleFluent
    6.5
    11 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Performance plans7.6905 Ratings7.07 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans7.3789 Ratings7.05 Ratings
    Review status tracking7.7915 Ratings7.07 Ratings
    Review reminders7.8922 Ratings7.05 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency7.7785 Ratings7.07 Ratings
    Plan weighting00 Ratings4.06 Ratings
    Manager note taking00 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Rater nomination workflow00 Ratings7.05 Ratings
    Workflow restrictions00 Ratings5.06 Ratings
    Reporting00 Ratings7.08 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Paylocity and PeopleFluent
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.4
    547 Ratings
    6% below category average
    PeopleFluent
    6.3
    8 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools7.3380 Ratings7.05 Ratings
    Candidate ranking7.4445 Ratings6.05 Ratings
    Candidate search7.7503 Ratings6.08 Ratings
    Candidate development7.4414 Ratings6.06 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Paylocity and PeopleFluent
    Feature
    Paylocity
    8.1
    944 Ratings
    2% above category average
    PeopleFluent
    9.5
    8 Ratings
    29% above category average
    Job Requisition Management8.4822 Ratings10.06 Ratings
    Company Website Posting8.3848 Ratings10.06 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media7.8667 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting8.1817 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention7.6713 Ratings6.05 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking8.5880 Ratings10.06 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts8.2881 Ratings9.06 Ratings
    Customized Application Form00 Ratings10.06 Ratings
    Resume Management00 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Candidate Search00 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Collaboration00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Task Creation and Delegation00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Email Templates00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    User Permissions00 Ratings9.06 Ratings
    Reporting00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of Paylocity and PeopleFluent
    Feature
    Paylocity
    -
    Ratings
    PeopleFluent
    5.8
    2 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Course catalog or library00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Player/Portal00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Learning content00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Mobile friendly00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Assignments00 Ratings5.02 Ratings
    Compliance management00 Ratings5.02 Ratings
    Learning administration00 Ratings5.02 Ratings
    Learning reporting & analytics00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Social learning00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
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    PaylocityPeopleFluent
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    UZIO
    Score9.4 out of 10
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    SumTotal (legacy)
    Score7.9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    Score8.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    PaylocityPeopleFluent
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (1753 ratings)
    8.8
    (31 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (195 ratings)
    9.0
    (13 ratings)
    Usability
    8.1
    (565 ratings)
    7.5
    (3 ratings)
    Availability
    8.8
    (49 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    8.8
    (47 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (178 ratings)
    8.5
    (4 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    7.8
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.3
    (41 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    6.6
    (109 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    7.9
    (41 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    8.0
    (33 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    6.5
    (39 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.3
    (48 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Professional Services
    7.8
    (25 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    7.5
    (45 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    7.9
    (43 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    PaylocityPeopleFluent
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    PeopleFluent
    PeopleFluent has eliminated the use of paper reviews. It is also eliminated the use of scanning, emailing or interoffice mail. It is a great tool for communication and I highly recommend it. However, in some ways, the product can be improved. Some processes are tied to each other and could function in tandem. For example, while completing the self-review, the employee has to capture multi-raters. If self-review is submitted without listing multi-rater names then multi-rater review has to be captured separately on paper. In my opinion, these two processes can be different. Multi-raters should be added/removed/modified after submitting self-review.
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    Pros
    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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    PeopleFluent
    • It was very easy to go through resumes, choose the people you wanted to interview and set up the interviews.
    • It is great at keeping track of people that have come through hiring process in the past so you do not waste time on those that have already been declined or are sent in by multiple vendors.
    • The handling of time sheets and expense reports is very easy to manage.
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    Cons
    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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    PeopleFluent
    • The interface is a little confusing. I'm not sure if it's something that can be fixed in implementations, or if it's inherent to PeopleFluent, but there are almost too many tabs asking for too much information. A lot of it can be repetitive as well.
    • Changing your password/resetting your password seems to be nightmarish. It requires an organization ID as well as security questions, and forces you to reset your password far too often. I really dislike that feature.
    • Honestly, PeopleFluent itself looks pretty outdated. I feel as though the entire application really needs a facelift to be more current.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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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    PeopleFluent
    PeopleFluent continues to develop an already high quality product and works to continually improve the user experience. The different modules integrate well, and the administrative functions are easy to understand and perform resulting in less time spent with KTLO functions. They provide world class customer service and work hard to keep you engaged as a customer.
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    Usability
    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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    PeopleFluent
    PeopleFluent seems to have all the functionality one would need, but it can be a bit overwhelming. Depending on the client implementation, it can be downright confusing and not intuitive. My 6 rating comes from the fact that it seems like the system can be configured to actually be confusing and not make sense. I think a VMS should be set up not to allow a customer to configure it in such a way as to not really work, or to allow users to circumvent steps. I also really don't like the "organization key" that needs to be entered every time you log in. Why is a login and password good enough for 99% of the systems out there, but PeopleFluent requires an extra field?
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    Reliability and Availability
    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.
    Incentivized
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    PeopleFluent
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    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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    PeopleFluent
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    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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    PeopleFluent
    I would rate this ATS system a 9 as there's some room for improvement as mentioned prior. I really love the design and its functionality buttons and the way I can integrate it with other systems. I would really love to see a more detailed reporting metrics long with super candidate filters when searching profiles.
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    In-Person Training
    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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    PeopleFluent
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    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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    PeopleFluent
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    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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    PeopleFluent
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    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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    PeopleFluent
    Its great, its very versatile and stacks up very well against the competition. In terms of usability and ease of use, anyone can quickly learn how to use PeopleFluent. Again, the faults against the system would be when a client who is running the tool customizes it to their liking. Not to mention it's a very popular tool that i have had the pleasure of working in twice now with two different organizations.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    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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    PeopleFluent
    No answers on this topic
    Scalability
    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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    PeopleFluent
    No answers on this topic
    Professional Services
    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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    PeopleFluent
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    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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    PeopleFluent
    • I do believe that goal setting and the workflow of following up, going through the process yearly is as good as you make it. If you set good goals, or help your team make good goals then the experience can go well. Otherwise it's just another thing that an employee is doing to make their manager happy.
    • I am not sure the cost of the product, but if it is really expensive I am not sure that we are getting fully what we should be for what the product offers. Make sure you are using what is offered.
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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.

    PeopleFluent Screenshots

    Screenshot of PeopleFluent Talent Management DashboardScreenshot of Recruiting DashboardScreenshot of Compensation DashboardScreenshot of Performance DashboardScreenshot of Analytics Dashboard