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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

    Workday Workforce Management

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AWorkday Workforce Management is a workforce operations software that integrates HR, time, and scheduling data, to eliminate disjointed processes that halt day-to-day operations. Consistent with a worker-first approach, Workday provides mobile-first access to personalized pay, time, and schedules, giving workers frictionless on-the-go access. This helps overcome difficulties in retaining workers and keeps them engaged in a competitive labor…N/A
    Pricing
    PaylocityWorkday Workforce Management
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    PaylocityWorkday Workforce Management
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Community Pulse
    PaylocityWorkday Workforce Management
    Considered Both Products
    Paylocity
    Chose Paylocity
    Their sales team was super personable. They communicated clearly and addressed all our concerns and questions. We loved the mobile functionality. We loved that everything was in-house and not outsourced.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    It doesn't compare; In my opinion, it's one of the worst systems I've ever seen and used.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Workday seems like a much more powerful system. However, our small company may not need such an expensive tool.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    They are all different. It is hard to compare anyone to Workday. They are just on a different level. The way changes flow through their system is amazing. Learning in Paylocity has improved with being able to auto assign now.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity is a much easier system to work with. They have excellent customer service with direct communication with their team. Paylocity can handle Human Resources without any problems, Payroll without any problems and deductions without any problems. The time and labor …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    I have used ADP in the past and I like Paylocity better. It is much easier to use. I have not used ADP in the recent past, so I am not sure about their newer products, but I definitely like this system better than the ones I have used in the past!
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Workday is a beast and very complicated for admin users. Paylocity is much easier. But Workday has more functionality,
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Velocity was the right priced system with the right modules for our business. Although many other systems do similar things to Paylocity, we found that Paylocity provided us with all of the modules that we needed for the right price per employee per month. I have seen some …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    All programs have their pros and cons. I really like Paylocity but sometimes I feel I know the product better than the service reps. Paylocity is so close to greatness that if they can really listen and implement suggestions from the end user I'd be thrilled!
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity is much simpler and easier to teach and use than any of the other platforms that we have used or evaluated. This is especially helpful when dealing with an industry (pet care) where the majority of our managers/users are not tech-savvy. The reporting and UI is much …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    price is better
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity is "easier" to use, but there is still room for improvement.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity and Gusto have been my best experiences.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity is smaller but friendlier than Workday Payroll.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Ease of use, hands down, makes Paylocity superior.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    I like it as its more user friendly and response time of call and customer service is great. It allow most of the things to be done manually.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity has all the tools of Workday, but in a much more intuitive and user-friendly format.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity is easier to use, more intuitive, and takes fewer clicks on average to access, especially for Supervisors.
    Incentivized
    Workday
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    87%
    Would buy again
    1522 Answers
    86%
    Would buy again
    12 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    1415 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    10 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    1592 Answers
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    14 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    77%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    930 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    5 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    69%
    Implementation went as expected
    867 Answers
    83%
    Implementation went as expected
    5 Answers
    Features
    PaylocityWorkday Workforce Management
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Paylocity and Workday Workforce Management
    Feature
    Paylocity
    8.0
    1650 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Workday Workforce Management
    -
    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 Workday Workforce Management
    Feature
    Paylocity
    8.4
    1582 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Workday Workforce Management
    9.0
    14 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Pay calculation8.81562 Ratings9.811 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors7.9788 Ratings7.66 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.81237 Ratings9.08 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration7.81084 Ratings9.710 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.11549 Ratings9.013 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.51266 Ratings8.913 Ratings
    Reimbursement management8.0799 Ratings9.26 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Paylocity and Workday Workforce Management
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.7
    1344 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Workday Workforce Management
    -
    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 Workday Workforce Management
    Feature
    Paylocity
    8.4
    1589 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Workday Workforce Management
    -
    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 Workday Workforce Management
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.7
    512 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Workday Workforce Management
    -
    Ratings
    Tracking of all physical assets7.7514 Ratings00 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Paylocity and Workday Workforce Management
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.4
    1477 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Workday Workforce Management
    -
    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 Workday Workforce Management
    Feature
    Paylocity
    8.3
    1387 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Workday Workforce Management
    -
    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 Workday Workforce Management
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.7
    791 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Workday Workforce Management
    -
    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 Workday Workforce Management
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.6
    987 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Workday Workforce Management
    -
    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 Workday Workforce Management
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.4
    547 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Workday Workforce Management
    -
    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 Workday Workforce Management
    Feature
    Paylocity
    8.1
    944 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Workday Workforce Management
    -
    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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    User Ratings
    PaylocityWorkday Workforce Management
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (1753 ratings)
    8.4
    (14 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (195 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.1
    (565 ratings)
    7.7
    (12 ratings)
    Availability
    8.8
    (49 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    8.8
    (47 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (178 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    7.8
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.3
    (41 ratings)
    -
    (0 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
    8.4
    (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
    PaylocityWorkday Workforce Management
    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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    Workday
    Workday has solved many organizational needs we have from tracking time and attendance, performance and goals, compliance trainings, benefits and so much more. It is easy to adjust schedules, assign attendance points, run reports and more to keep up with employee performance. Being able to source new employees (in and out of the network) all within the same platform that we track time and benefits helps solve many needs in just one easy to use platform.
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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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    Workday
    • Collaborate with HR on completed tasks
    • Review and Submit Timesheets for staff
    • Submit personal time off for supervisors to review and approve or decline.
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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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    Workday
    • The tasks function is somewhat clunky, and its hard to see who the task is sent to next in order to follow up with them.
    • In-process referrals don't always show up in the "My Referrals" tab
    • Filters on tasks don't always work.
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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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    Workday
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Workday
    The UI is intimidating for a lot of people. You have to get used to where to click and search for specific information. What we have found that works is to have new hires sit with seasoned employees for tips and tricks on how to maneuver around in the system efficiently. It is important that new hires know from the start specific resources that they will need to access in using WFM daily and hone in on those skills and locations of data needed. Starting off, our experience shows that it's better to focus on the minimum tools and learn those well and build knowledge from there to make it less intimidating
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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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    Workday
    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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    Workday
    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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    Workday
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Workday
    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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    Workday
    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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    Workday
    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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    Workday
    The only other tool I have used was paylocity. Paylocity is a great tool as well and is more user friendly, however it is not for as big of organizations as Workday is. I would say if you are under 1k employees go with Paylocity as it will be less expensive and has everything you need with a user friendly experience. Workday is great for larger orgs but doesn’t have as much of a user friendly experience
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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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    Workday
    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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    Workday
    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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    Workday
    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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    Workday
    • Workday Workforce Management has lowered the amount of time team members have to go to HR for questions.
    • The approval process for reimbursement is lightning fast.
    • I am no longer requested to research my team's different benefit options, which saves me a LOT of time during enrollment periods.
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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.

    Workday Workforce Management Screenshots

    Screenshot of Workday Workforce Management ScheduleScreenshot of Workday Workforce Management Schedule (Mobile)Screenshot of Workday Workforce Management Team InsightsScreenshot of Workday Workforce Management Time and Scheduling HubScreenshot of Workday Workforce Management Time (Mobile)