The short answer
Both are quote-only HCM suites for small, mid-market and enterprise employers. Paylocity adds finance and IT modules such as corporate cards, AP automation and access management, and an Integration Marketplace with 435 partner listings.
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Paylocity wins 1Paycom wins 04 ties
| Dimension | Paylocity | Paycom |
|---|---|---|
| PricingNeither publishes prices. Paylocity charges a nonrefundable implementation fee and bills W-2 preparation and time clocks separately; Paycom quotes a one-time implementation fee and adds its “Complete” tools to the required “Core” set. Ask both to quote the same headcount and modules. Charged: nonrefundable implementation fees for professional services to set up the client and load data (amount not published) | Quote only | Quote only |
| CapabilitiesBoth cover payroll, time, HR, benefits and talent. Paylocity adds finance and IT modules; Paycom adds employee-run paycheck checks and daily pay through Everyday. 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 | 10 of 12 core capabilities |
| IntegrationsPaylocity lists 435 partner integrations and documents an API with webhooks for hires, changes and processed payrolls. Paycom is built to replace other tools and lists no integrations marketplace. 435 | 435 native | 0 documented |
| SecurityPaylocity publishes a SOC 2 Type 2 report and ISO 27001 certification. Paycom lists five ISO certifications, including 27001, and SOC 1, 2 and 3 reports. Yes | SOC 2, ISO 27001 | ISO 27001 |
| Fit and supportPaylocity supports administrators by phone and email on weekdays. Paycom assigns a dedicated specialist and implements most organizations within three months with its own team. Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Central Time | Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises |
| Attribute | Paylocity | Paycom |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Base fee + per employee | Quote only |
| Single sign-on | SAML (SP- and IdP-initiated) | SAML 2.0 |
| Support channels | Phone, Email, PEAK Knowledge Base (in-product) | Dedicated specialist, Live operators, Help Center |
| Founded | 1997 | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Schaumburg, Illinois, US | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Attribute | Paylocity | Paycom |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| ISO 27001 | ||
| Automatic tax filing | ||
| Ownership | Publicly traded | Publicly traded |
Pricing. Neither publishes prices. Paylocity charges a nonrefundable implementation fee and bills W-2 preparation and time clocks separately; Paycom quotes a one-time implementation fee and adds its “Complete” tools to the required “Core” set. Ask both to quote the same headcount and modules.
Capabilities. Both cover payroll, time, HR, benefits and talent. Paylocity adds finance and IT modules; Paycom adds employee-run paycheck checks and daily pay through Everyday.
Integrations. Paylocity lists 435 partner integrations and documents an API with webhooks for hires, changes and processed payrolls. Paycom is built to replace other tools and lists no integrations marketplace.
Security. Paylocity publishes a SOC 2 Type 2 report and ISO 27001 certification. Paycom lists five ISO certifications, including 27001, and SOC 1, 2 and 3 reports.
Fit and support. Paylocity supports administrators by phone and email on weekdays. Paycom assigns a dedicated specialist and implements most organizations within three months with its own team.
ADP Workforce Now has the highest LeadChange Score in HCM Software after excluding these two (6.5/10).
Paylocity connects to other tools through a 435-partner marketplace and adds finance and IT modules. Paycom keeps payroll, HR, time and talent on one database and says no third-party integrations are required.
Neither publishes prices: both quote by headcount and modules. Both charge an implementation fee, so compare written quotes for the same scope.
Among the HCM suites we review, Paycom shares its category with Paylocity, ADP Workforce Now, Dayforce, UKG Pro and Workday HCM. Against Paylocity, the main difference is integrations: a 435-partner marketplace against Paycom's single-database approach.
Both do, and neither publishes the amount. Paylocity charges nonrefundable implementation fees for setting up the client and loading data, and Paycom includes a one-time implementation fee in its customized quote. Paycom says most organizations are implemented within three months.
Paylocity states global payroll support for more than 100 countries, and Paycom says its Global HCM manages domestic and international workforces across over 190 countries. Confirm that the countries you need are covered by the plan you are quoted.
Both Paylocity and Paycom state ISO 27001. Only Paylocity states SOC 2 Type II.
Your team size, what matters most and your role: see which one fits more of your answers, from verified facts and list prices. Then, if you like, ask to hear from both.
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