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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

    SAP Ariba

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AWith advanced tools to automate manual processes and support close collaboration with suppliers, SAP Ariba helps streamline source-to-pay processes across organizations.N/A
    Pricing
    PaylocitySAP Ariba
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    PaylocitySAP Ariba
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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    Features
    PaylocitySAP Ariba
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Paylocity and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Paylocity
    8.0
    1650 Ratings
    2% below category average
    SAP Ariba
    -
    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 SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Paylocity
    8.4
    1582 Ratings
    3% above category average
    SAP Ariba
    -
    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 SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.7
    1344 Ratings
    7% below category average
    SAP Ariba
    -
    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 SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Paylocity
    8.4
    1589 Ratings
    2% above category average
    SAP Ariba
    -
    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 SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.7
    512 Ratings
    4% below category average
    SAP Ariba
    -
    Ratings
    Tracking of all physical assets7.7514 Ratings00 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Paylocity and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.4
    1477 Ratings
    3% below category average
    SAP Ariba
    -
    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 SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Paylocity
    8.3
    1387 Ratings
    3% above category average
    SAP Ariba
    -
    Ratings
    New hire portal8.51390 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools8.21143 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Paylocity and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.7
    791 Ratings
    5% below category average
    SAP Ariba
    -
    Ratings
    Corporate goal setting7.6637 Ratings00 Ratings
    Individual goal setting7.7736 Ratings00 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility7.6574 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance tracking7.8738 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Paylocity and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.6
    987 Ratings
    5% below category average
    SAP Ariba
    -
    Ratings
    Performance plans7.6905 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans7.3789 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review status tracking7.7915 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review reminders7.8922 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency7.7785 Ratings00 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Paylocity and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.4
    547 Ratings
    6% below category average
    SAP Ariba
    -
    Ratings
    Create succession plans/pools7.3380 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate ranking7.4445 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate search7.7503 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate development7.4414 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Paylocity and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Paylocity
    8.1
    944 Ratings
    2% above category average
    SAP Ariba
    -
    Ratings
    Job Requisition Management8.4822 Ratings00 Ratings
    Company Website Posting8.3848 Ratings00 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media7.8667 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting8.1817 Ratings00 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention7.6713 Ratings00 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking8.5880 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts8.2881 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    PaylocitySAP Ariba
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (1753 ratings)
    7.8
    (246 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (195 ratings)
    8.1
    (9 ratings)
    Usability
    8.1
    (565 ratings)
    7.7
    (198 ratings)
    Availability
    8.8
    (49 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    8.8
    (47 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (178 ratings)
    5.5
    (21 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    7.8
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.3
    (41 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    6.6
    (109 ratings)
    7.3
    (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
    8.4
    (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
    PaylocitySAP Ariba
    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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    SAP
    If asked about SAP Ariba, I think I am likely to tell a colleague that A specific scenario would be to use SAP Ariba with an Agent to migrate the legacy contracts when a company has rolled out from scratch.
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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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    SAP
    • Complete Procurement of Inventory step easy through GUI-Ariba integration once Purchase order is created and it is sent to the SAP Ariba Supplier Network. Vendor confirms the order and sends notification of Inbound Delivery to the warehouse through ASN and the Inbound process, Goods Receipt Process, Unloading, Put away process easy.
    • SAP Ariba integrates the different SAP Sourcing platforms, services and their tools in order to optimize operations, saves cost and meeting customer requirements through its easy to use tools. Such as integration with SAP S/4 HANA, SAP EWM using Idocs for End to End sourcing and Procurement coverage.
    • As a part of the SAP Direct Sourcing suite, it helps allow customer manage their direct materials in the single dashboard and helping customer to have view of the comprehensive info about BoM and the structure. Based on requirements, buyers can run materials and/or entire Bill of Materials. When these are sent from ERP to SAP Ariba, managers can manage them in the direct spend dashboard. Can search for desired items in the dashboard and view details of BoM or deeper view of information of the material. Buyers can run sourcing, run details for materials, create material quotes, and create pricing using book quotes.
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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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    SAP
    • While SAP Ariba offers workflow capabilities, users have suggested more advanced customization options for workflows
    • SAP Ariba has a mobile app, users have suggested improvements in terms of functionality and responsiveness. Enhancements to the mobile app could provide a more seamless and efficient experience for users on the go
    • SAP Ariba integrates well with various enterprise systems, users have reported that the initial setup and integration processes can be complex. Improvements in integration tools and documentation could facilitate a smoother onboarding experience
    • AP Ariba provides robust reporting and analytics capabilities, some users desire greater flexibility in creating and customizing reports. Improvements in the ability to generate ad-hoc reports and customize dashboards could enhance analytics capabilities
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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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    SAP
    User Satisfaction: The end user are at times not very happy with the solution. Return on Investment (ROI): SAP Ariba delivered measurable benefits in terms of cost savings, efficiency. Integration Capabilities: The system is easy to integrate with backend SAP ERP system. Support from Ariba team is a bit sluggish in terms of Service Requests
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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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    SAP
    Feel that over the years, there has been good improvement, and it seems like going in the right direction. All procurement activities — sourcing, contracting, invoicing — are managed in one place, reducing the need to switch between multiple systems. Users can easily track purchase orders, supplier responses, and invoice status, which adds clarity and accountability. The supplier-facing side is well-structured, allowing vendors to upload documents, view transactions, and communicate within the same interface.
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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.
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    SAP
    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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    SAP
    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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    SAP
    Customer support has always been top notch. From small configuration changes to overall process changes, support has the teammates in place with excellent knowledge and is able to provide solutions based on business challenges quickly. Their customer support through their Account teams continues to be hands on and very responsive to needs in a timely fashion.
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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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    SAP
    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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    SAP
    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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    SAP
    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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    SAP
    It improves over all vendor management system of an organization by providing less costly ways of procurement and making business simple. AribaSAP Ariba digitally transforms your supply chain, procurement and contract management process. acts as supply chain, procurement service to do business globally In today’s world, there is a need to control your supply chain and to collaborate with your suppliers in an efficient way. To enable healthy supply chain, you need to have suppliers with visibility to every part of procurement process so that they can maintain an efficient supply chain and help organizations to grow their and own business..
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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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    SAP
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    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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    SAP
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    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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    SAP
    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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    SAP
    • We saved nearly 10% of planned costs due to the large database of vendors we created within the company as a whole.
    • Saving in time due to shortening of procurement cycles. Procurement activities were never on the critical path and were accomplished with less Supply Chain resources than originally planned.
    • In the process we created a huge database of Vendors and Pricing which well be beneficial in our future projects.
    • It is an excellent tool and just what are business required and could afford.
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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.

    SAP Ariba Screenshots

    Screenshot of the advanced tools that automate manual processes and support close collaboration with suppliers. The SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing solution help streamline procure-to-pay processes across organizations.Screenshot of SAP Ariba's digitalization, which covers processes from contract requests, authoring, and workflows to negotiation, approval, and execution for lower costs and improved relationships.Screenshot of an instance of SAP Ariba's support for industry-specific processes and systems. This helps process manufacturers, retailers, and discrete manufacturers that rely on external manufacturers to capture more savings by improving source-to-contract processes and supplier collaboration.Screenshot of the digitalizing and automating of invoice management over a global business network, in SAP Ariba. This delivers visibility and efficiency to capture more early-payment discounts and optimize working capital.