Netchex vs Paylocity

The short answer

Netchex and Paylocity both quote their prices and serve companies from small businesses to large employers. Netchex focuses on hourly, frontline industries and publishes its year-end W-2 fees. Paylocity, a public company, adds global payroll, expense management and a marketplace of 435 native integrations.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Oct 22, 2026

Netchex

Best for: US employers with hourly and frontline staff across several locations

Choose Netchex if

You run restaurants, hotels, clinics or retail stores.
You want an assigned implementation lead for the switch.
You want to see year-end fees before you sign.
Your dealership runs CDK, Reynolds or Dealertrack.

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Paylocity

Best for: US employers wanting payroll, HR, time, benefits and finance from one vendor

Choose Paylocity if

You need payroll in other countries.
You want hundreds of native integrations.
You require SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
You want expense management and AP automation in the same suite.

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LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

Netchex wins 0Paylocity wins 32 ties

Netchex vs Paylocity by dimension
Dimension	Netchex	Paylocity
PricingBoth quote. Netchex bills per employee a month with a minimum fee and lists its W-2 fees. Paylocity names W-2 preparation, time clocks and implementation as extra costs without amounts. Quote only	Quote only	Quote only
CapabilitiesBoth cover payroll, HR, time, benefits and talent. Paylocity adds global payroll, expense management and AP automation. Payroll, Global Payroll, Human Resources, Time & Labor, Talent Management, Benefits, Employee Experience, Expense Management, Corporate Cards, AP Automation, Guided Procurement, Headcount Planning, Asset Management, Access Management & Identity	10 of 12 core capabilities	11 of 12 core capabilities
IntegrationsPaylocity counts 435 native integrations in its marketplace. Netchex documents its own connections, from QuickBooks Online to dealer and hotel systems. 435	17 documented	435 native
Fit and supportBoth list small businesses, mid-sized companies and enterprises. Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises	Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises	Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises
SecurityPaylocity holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. Netchex’s trust center lists a SOC 2 Type 1 report as of June 22, 2026. Yes	None verified	SOC 2, ISO 27001

Key differences

Where Netchex and Paylocity differ (6)
Attribute	Netchex	Paylocity
Pricing model	Quote only	Base fee + per employee
Contract term	Annual	Custom
Support channels	Phone, chat, help center, in-app guidance, video tutorials, support tickets	Phone, Email, PEAK Knowledge Base (in-product)
Founded	2003	1997
Headquarters	Covington, Louisiana	Schaumburg, Illinois, US
Ownership	Private equity-backed	Publicly traded

Show 7 attributes where they are the same

Where they are the same (7)
Attribute	Netchex	Paylocity
Price transparency	Quote only	Quote only
Best for	Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises	Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Mobile apps		iOS, Android, Apple Watch
Open API
Webhooks
Automatic tax filing

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Both quote. Netchex bills per employee a month with a minimum fee and lists its W-2 fees. Paylocity names W-2 preparation, time clocks and implementation as extra costs without amounts.

Capabilities. Both cover payroll, HR, time, benefits and talent. Paylocity adds global payroll, expense management and AP automation.

Integrations. Paylocity counts 435 native integrations in its marketplace. Netchex documents its own connections, from QuickBooks Online to dealer and hotel systems.

Fit and support. Both list small businesses, mid-sized companies and enterprises.

Security. Paylocity holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. Netchex’s trust center lists a SOC 2 Type 1 report as of June 22, 2026.

Neither one?

Patriot Payroll

Patriot Payroll has the highest LeadChange Score in Payroll Software after excluding these two (9.3/10).

From $17/mo + $4/employee/mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Netchex or Paylocity better for restaurants?

Both name restaurants and hospitality among their industries. Netchex’s All-In package adds time and scheduling to payroll and HR.

Is Netchex cheaper than Paylocity?

Neither posts a price. Netchex bills per employee a month with a minimum fee and a 12-month standard contract. Paylocity bills a base fee plus a per-employee fee set in your quote.

Which is safer, Netchex or Paylocity, for security?

Paylocity holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. Netchex publishes a SOC 2 Type 1 report covering security as of June 22, 2026.

Can Netchex and Paylocity pay employees outside the US?

Paylocity lists global payroll in around 100 countries. Netchex serves businesses located in the United States.

Is Netchex legit compared with Paylocity?

Yes. Netchex has run payroll since its founding in 2003 and publishes a SOC 2 Type 1 report as of June 22, 2026. Paylocity, founded in 1997, is a public company.

How long do Netchex and Paylocity take to implement?

Netchex assigns an implementation lead for a phase that typically lasts around 60 days. Paylocity charges a nonrefundable implementation fee to set up the client and load data.

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