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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

    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)

    Score5.1 out of 10
    N/AUKG Workforce Central (formerly Kronos Workforce Central) was a suite of HR Management offerings targeted mainly at enterprise customers with larger-scale and more complex HR and workforce management issues. The product is discontinued.N/A
    Pricing
    PaylocityUKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    PaylocityUKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
    Additional Details
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    PaylocityUKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Considered Both Products
    Paylocity
    Chose Paylocity
    We thought at the time of evaluations that Paylocity would solve a lot of problems we faced with Paycom and it did for the most part. We felt that Paylocity looked much more user-friendly than both Paycom and UKG. We did like the reporting functionality of UKGs product, but …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    I find Paylocity to be much more user friendly than any of the other systems I have used. It is intuitive and easily customizable. I like that I can envision something new for it and easily add it myself without the help of customer service. It is simple for me to pull reports …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity beats all of these hands down. I will give credit to ADP for having a good payroll system, but everything else they have is terrible. Bamboo HR is a really simple to understand and use platform, but that's also it's downside, it's too simple and not robust where …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    I find that Paylocity is much more user-friendly than the other systems I have used (both on the administrator and employee sides). I also feel like we are receiving better customer service and support than I have ever received through the other companies.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity is the most userfriendly with the most intuitive system that provides ample of opportunity for the client to build out the software to work best for them.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    With all of the other Payroll systems out there, Paylocity does well to stay ahead of the consumer trends and professional needs of HR. Constantly updating and improving the system, to make it an appealing platform for our employees.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity was already in place when I took over my position.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity is superior
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Workday, ADP have been used prior. Paylocity was the HRIS system here when I was hired. It is a good platform
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    I think Paylocity offers a lot more that those companies don't. I love community feature and I know when I used Kronos they had nothing like that and anything that they did have, it was effective or easy to use. A lot of team members struggled to use that system.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity is easy to use and has everything the competitors have.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    I was not working here yet at the time Paylocity was chosen, but Paylocity works similarly to the systems I have used in the past for payroll; but definitely has more advanced features on the HR and onboarding side of things.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity was more user friendly than the others. We had heard great things about their customer service, but that has not always been the case for us. It is much easier to reach someone by phone rather than emailing your dedicated specialist. Cost was also a factor.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity is an all-in-one platform. I have used many HRIS softwares and not one compares to Paylocity. I have been with organizations who have converted from others to Paylocity and have been extremely happy with their decision. Paylocity offers many great modules, …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Better applicant experience
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity was selected as our payroll vendor due to the tight-knit integration with our benefits admin tools and our HRIS/onboarding system. When compared to other ADPs, it is more modern and user-friendly. When compared to Dayforce and UKG it lags behind in power.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Novatime is our time and attendance vendor. Its very user friendly and has great product support.
    Incentivized
    Discontinued Products
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    87%
    Would buy again
    1522 Answers
    93%
    Would buy again
    14 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    1415 Answers
    89%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    1592 Answers
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    14 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    77%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    930 Answers
    75%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    69%
    Implementation went as expected
    867 Answers
    63%
    Implementation went as expected
    5 Answers
    Features
    PaylocityUKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Paylocity and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Paylocity
    8.0
    1649 Ratings
    2% below category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
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    Ratings
    Employee demographic data8.51585 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employment history8.31537 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration8.01429 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.81443 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organizational charting7.41328 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organization and location management8.11300 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.61125 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Paylocity and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Paylocity
    8.4
    1581 Ratings
    3% above category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
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    Ratings
    Pay calculation8.81561 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors7.9788 Ratings00 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.81236 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration7.81084 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.11548 Ratings00 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.51265 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reimbursement management8.0799 Ratings00 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Paylocity and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.7
    1343 Ratings
    7% below category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
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    Ratings
    Approval workflow8.01206 Ratings00 Ratings
    Balance details7.51300 Ratings00 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment7.71050 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Paylocity and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Paylocity
    8.4
    1588 Ratings
    2% above category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
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    Ratings
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.71560 Ratings00 Ratings
    Update personal information8.71589 Ratings00 Ratings
    View company policy documentation8.11308 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee recognition8.41187 Ratings00 Ratings
    View job history8.41401 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Paylocity and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.7
    512 Ratings
    4% below category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    Tracking of all physical assets7.7514 Ratings00 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Paylocity and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.4
    1476 Ratings
    3% below category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
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    Ratings
    Report builder7.41432 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pre-built reports7.81450 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data7.0962 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Paylocity and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Paylocity
    8.3
    1386 Ratings
    3% above category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
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    Ratings
    New hire portal8.51389 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools8.21142 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Paylocity and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.7
    791 Ratings
    5% below category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
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    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 UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.6
    987 Ratings
    5% below category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
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    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 UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.4
    546 Ratings
    6% below category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
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    Ratings
    Create succession plans/pools7.3380 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate ranking7.4444 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate search7.7502 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate development7.4414 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Paylocity and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Paylocity
    8.1
    943 Ratings
    2% above category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
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    Ratings
    Job Requisition Management8.4822 Ratings00 Ratings
    Company Website Posting8.3847 Ratings00 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media7.8667 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting8.1816 Ratings00 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention7.6712 Ratings00 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking8.5880 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts8.2881 Ratings00 Ratings
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    PaylocityUKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
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    Score9.4 out of 10
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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Harri
    Score6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
    Enterprise eTIME, by ADP (discontinued)
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    PaylocityUKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (1752 ratings)
    6.6
    (38 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (195 ratings)
    5.0
    (11 ratings)
    Usability
    8.1
    (564 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    8.8
    (49 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    8.8
    (47 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (178 ratings)
    7.1
    (8 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    7.8
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.3
    (41 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    6.6
    (109 ratings)
    -
    (0 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
    PaylocityUKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    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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    This product was marketed to us as a school and several schools in our area use the program. However, the implementation team we were set-up with had limited school experience and we are still working on the best way to do some of the timekeeping issues where I know that could have been handled better. That being said from a payroll and reporting side it has been great to capture so much data (at times almost too much) and have the system do automatic allocations of salaries and general ledger reports. The reporting takes some getting used to, but overall I've been able to run reports to see and track just about anything I want. Our employees also love the self service compared to our previous products where they can make W4, direct deposit and other updates on their own without having to get HR involved.
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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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    • I personally feel like timekeeping is very well thought out and has some powerful tools built in. There is a bit of a learning curve but with strategically placed SMEs we were able to get the use and functionality we needed out of the system.
    • Workforce planning has been crucial in planning operational support in our retail and customer service centers. It is also editable and modifiable as needed.
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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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    • Reporting - some of the reports' names do not coincide with the data that is pulled from the system
    • System errors - the system crashes regularly on us with no real explanation why
    • Punch accuracy - sometimes the punches from the timeclocks do not feed into the system
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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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    Now that the system is installed and operational, the "pain is gone"...therefore we see no reason to change to a different application. There is no functionality that is missing from the system that would drive us to consider another solution at this time. Maintenance support from Kronos is sufficient and updates occur regularly.
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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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    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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    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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    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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    Having no experience with Kronos prior to using it in March 2016, their customer service team taught me how to use it the right way after my initial training at work. I am well-versed in data analysis using Excel and Access primarily, so once I discovered that Kronos had a reporting feature built in, I've used the feature quite a few times to help our properties evaluate their production costs and make good labor decisions. I give Kronos a 10 because once a person takes the time to learn how to use the software, they'll realize that Kronos is far more effective than most, and gives users more ways to access their information where and when they want to.
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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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    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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    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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    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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    Kronos and Dayforce are the two timekeeping systems I’ve worked with in recent years. Kronos feels a little more comprehensive and is my primary timekeeping tool both for myself as well as my staff. Kronos is a great tool for a wide range of shifts, working locations, and pay codes. In this context, I would pick Kronos over Dayforce. On the opposite side, Dayforce is extremely user-friendly and has a “cleaner” user interface if that is a contributing factor for anyone. Also, for managers who oversee large teams (30-50 team members) then Dayforce is a bit more simple to approve time cards, hours, and leave. Kronos is a bit clunky with all the clicks, and managing large teams of hourly employees would be a huge time suck to go in to review/approve all.
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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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    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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    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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    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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    • Kronos is much more expensive than the previous systems we were using, so at this point the ROI is negative. The idea is that it will allow us to scale and grow the company more easily so time will tell if that is the case.
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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.