The short answer
Both are quote-only HCM suites for small, mid-market and enterprise employers. Paylocity adds global payroll in 100+ countries and finance and IT modules such as corporate cards, AP automation and access management.
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Paylocity wins 3Paycor wins 02 ties
| Dimension | Paylocity | Paycor |
|---|---|---|
| PricingNeither publishes prices. Paylocity states a nonrefundable implementation fee and bills W-2 preparation and time clocks separately; Paycor quotes by plan and company size. 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 global payroll, finance and IT modules and 30+ payroll audits with alerts; Paycor adds expense management and analytics. 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 | 8 of 12 core capabilities |
| IntegrationsPaylocity counts 435 partner listings and documents webhooks for hires, changes and processed payrolls. Paycor connects with hundreds of apps and partners and sends signed event notifications. 435 | 435 native | 100 native |
| SecurityBoth publish a SOC 2 Type 2 report. Paylocity also states ISO 27001 certification; Paycor documents SSO with four identity providers. Yes | SOC 2, ISO 27001 | SOC 2, GDPR |
| Fit and supportBoth serve small, mid-market and enterprise employers. Paylocity supports administrators by phone and email on weekdays; Paycor lists industries from healthcare to restaurants. Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises |
| Attribute | Paylocity | Paycor |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Base fee + per employee | Quote only |
| Single sign-on | SAML (SP- and IdP-initiated) | Microsoft, Google, OneLogin, Okta |
| Native integrations | 435 | 100 |
| Founded | 1997 | 1990 |
| Headquarters | Schaumburg, Illinois, US | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Ownership | Publicly traded | Subsidiary |
| Attribute | Paylocity | Paycor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| SOC 2 Type II | ||
| Automatic tax filing |
Pricing. Neither publishes prices. Paylocity states a nonrefundable implementation fee and bills W-2 preparation and time clocks separately; Paycor quotes by plan and company size.
Capabilities. Both cover payroll, time, HR, benefits and talent. Paylocity adds global payroll, finance and IT modules and 30+ payroll audits with alerts; Paycor adds expense management and analytics.
Integrations. Paylocity counts 435 partner listings and documents webhooks for hires, changes and processed payrolls. Paycor connects with hundreds of apps and partners and sends signed event notifications.
Security. Both publish a SOC 2 Type 2 report. Paylocity also states ISO 27001 certification; Paycor documents SSO with four identity providers.
Fit and support. Both serve small, mid-market and enterprise employers. Paylocity supports administrators by phone and email on weekdays; Paycor lists industries from healthcare to restaurants.
ADP Workforce Now has the highest LeadChange Score in HCM Software after excluding these two (6.5/10).
Paylocity adds global payroll in 100+ countries and finance and IT modules; Paycor is part of Paychex and sells named plans by company size. Both quote their prices.
Paylocity publishes no prices, charges setup and year-end filing fees on top of the subscription, offers administrator support on weekdays only, and keeps some APIs for signed technology partners.
Among the HCM suites we review, Paylocity shares its category with Paycom, Paycor, ADP Workforce Now, Dayforce and isolved. Against Paycor, the main differences are global payroll and finance modules.
Paylocity states that it assumes liability for penalty or interest charges resulting from a Paylocity error; detailed terms are in the client agreement. Paycor publishes no comparable guarantee terms on the pages we checked, so ask for them in writing.
Paylocity lists 435 integrations and Paycor lists 100.
Both Paylocity and Paycor state SOC 2 Type II. Only Paylocity states ISO 27001. Only Paycor states GDPR.
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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