Both are quote-only HCM suites for small business through enterprise, so their costs cannot be compared from published prices.
| Attribute | Paylocity | Paycor |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 | 1990 |
| Headquarters | Schaumburg, Illinois, US | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Ownership | Published | Subsidiary |
| Attribute | Paylocity | Paycor |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Quote only | Quote only |
| Price transparency | Quote only | Quote only |
| Best for | Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises |
| Mobile apps | ||
| Open API | ||
| SOC 2 Type II |
Pricing. Both are quote-only. Paylocity directs buyers to a free demo for pricing; Paycor offers a custom quote under 50 employees and mid-market plans above, with no prices shown.
Capabilities. Both document core HR, payroll tax, time, benefits administration, recruiting and onboarding, and compensation. Paylocity also documents workforce planning, performance, and learning, and lists global payroll; Paycor adds applicant tracking, sourcing, and interview scheduling. Neither shows a decisive documented gap.
Integrations. Both document APIs; Paylocity lists employee APIs and webhooks, and Paycor cites 140+ APIs and a partner marketplace. Neither publishes an exact integration count; each says only hundreds.
Security. Paycor reports SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, and four named SSO providers. Paylocity does not publish its certifications, which is a documentation gap rather than proof it lacks them.
Fit and support. Both list small business, mid-market, and enterprise segments. Paylocity defines bands of 1-99, 100-499, and 500+ employees; Paycor lists 1-49, 50-1,000, and 1,000+.
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We cannot say, because neither publishes prices. Paylocity offers 'Request Pricing with a Free Demo', and Paycor offers a custom quote for businesses under 50 employees and mid-market plans for 50 to 1,000+. Get quotes for the same headcount and modules, and compare what each quote includes.
Both target small business through enterprise. Paylocity defines Small Business as 1-99 employees; Paycor's smallest band is 1-49, with a custom quote below 50. Neither publishes prices, free trials, or minimum headcounts, so small employers should compare quoted bundles and support options in a demo.
Neither vendor publishes migration tools, contract terms, or implementation times. Both cover core HR, payroll, time, and benefits administration, so scope should overlap. Ask each vendor how payroll history, tax accounts, and open enrollment timing are handled during a move.
Paylocity lists a broader suite, including global payroll for 100+ countries and finance and IT modules such as AP automation and access management. Paycor, a Paychex business unit, emphasizes talent acquisition, workforce management, and a partner marketplace, with SOC 2 Type II and GDPR documented. Both are quote-only.
Both document APIs. Paylocity's developer resources cover employee APIs and webhooks, with REST and OAuth2 noted in a developer FAQ. Paycor's developer portal cites 140+ APIs, and its marketplace lists partners such as Sterling and ClearStar. Neither publishes an exact integration count; each says hundreds.
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