Paylocity vs UKG Pro

Paylocity6.8/10

UKG Pro6.0/10

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The short answer

Both price by quote. Paylocity serves small, mid-market and enterprise companies and adds expenses, corporate cards and AP automation to payroll and HR. UKG Pro is built for enterprise organizations, with scheduling, strategic workforce planning and payroll across 160+ countries.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Oct 14, 2026Based on 18 sources, most recently checked Nov 12, 2026

Paylocity

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

Choose Paylocity if

You have a small or midsize company: Paylocity lists small businesses among its customers.
You want expenses, corporate cards and AP automation alongside payroll.
You connect many tools: Paylocity's marketplace lists 435 integrations.
You want on-demand pay with same-day funds for requests by 2 PM CT.

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UKG Pro

Best for: Large employers wanting HR, payroll and time in one suite

Choose UKG Pro if

You run a large enterprise with shift-based teams in healthcare, retail or hospitality.
You need strategic workforce planning and scheduling for complex compliance rules.
You pay people in many countries: UKG Pro supports payroll across 160+.
You want event-driven webhooks from your HCM.

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Paylocity wins 2UKG Pro wins 03 ties

Paylocity vs UKG Pro by dimension
Dimension	Paylocity	UKG Pro
PricingNeither publishes prices. Paylocity charges a nonrefundable implementation fee and bills extra for W-2 filings and time clocks. Quote only1	Quote only	Quote only
CapabilitiesPaylocity spans payroll, global payroll, HR, time, talent, benefits and finance tools. UKG Pro spans HR, HR service delivery, payroll, talent, time and attendance, scheduling and strategic workforce planning. 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 & Identity2	10 of 12 core capabilities	8 of 12 core capabilities
IntegrationsPaylocity's marketplace lists 435 integrations and it documents an API and webhooks. UKG documents UKG Pro APIs and webhooks in its Developer Hub. 435 marketplace listings (our count, Oct 9, 2026)3	9 documented	8 documented
Fit and supportPaylocity serves small, mid-market and enterprise companies, with phone and email support on weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Central. UKG positions UKG Pro for enterprise organizations. Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises2	Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises	Enterprises
SecurityBoth state SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. UKG also lists GDPR, and both support SAML single sign-on. Yes4	SOC 2, ISO 27001	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR

Key differences

Where Paylocity and UKG Pro differ (6)
Attribute	Paylocity	UKG Pro
Pricing model	Base fee + per employee5	Quote only6
Best for	Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises2	Enterprises7
Single sign-on	SAML (SP- and IdP-initiated)8	SAML, OIDC, WS-Federation, SWA9
Founded	199710	202011
Headquarters	Schaumburg, Illinois, US5	Lowell, Massachusetts and Weston, Florida, US11
Ownership	Publicly traded5	Private equity-backed11

Show 8 attributes where they are the same

Where they are the same (8)
Attribute	Paylocity	UKG Pro
Price transparency	Quote only1	Quote only6
Deployment	Cloud5	Cloud6
Mobile apps	iOS, Android, Apple Watch12	7
API	13	14
Webhooks	15	14
SOC 2 Type II	4	16
ISO 27001	4	16
Automatic tax filing	17	18

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Neither publishes prices. Paylocity charges a nonrefundable implementation fee and bills extra for W-2 filings and time clocks.

Capabilities. Paylocity spans payroll, global payroll, HR, time, talent, benefits and finance tools. UKG Pro spans HR, HR service delivery, payroll, talent, time and attendance, scheduling and strategic workforce planning.

Integrations. Paylocity's marketplace lists 435 integrations and it documents an API and webhooks. UKG documents UKG Pro APIs and webhooks in its Developer Hub.

Fit and support. Paylocity serves small, mid-market and enterprise companies, with phone and email support on weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Central. UKG positions UKG Pro for enterprise organizations.

Security. Both state SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. UKG also lists GDPR, and both support SAML single sign-on.

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Frequently asked questions

Is UKG Pro or Paylocity better for a midsize company?

Paylocity lists small, mid-market and enterprise customers, while UKG positions UKG Pro for enterprise organizations.

How much do Paylocity and UKG Pro cost?

Neither publishes prices; both quote each customer. Paylocity also charges a nonrefundable implementation fee.

Is UKG a good payroll system for global companies?

UKG Pro supports payroll across 160+ countries in one connected experience; Paylocity lists global payroll in 100 countries.

Who owns UKG?

UKG was formed in 2020 by the merger of Ultimate Software and Kronos and is owned mainly by Hellman & Friedman; Paylocity is a public company based in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Do Paylocity and UKG Pro use AI?

Yes. Paylocity's Ignite AI adds agents for pay, time and recruiting; UKG Pro uses Bryte AI for insights and workflow help.

Which is better for small businesses, Paylocity or UKG Pro?

Paylocity lists small businesses among the sizes it is built for; UKG Pro is built for enterprises.

Is Paylocity or UKG Pro more secure?

Both Paylocity and UKG Pro state SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. UKG Pro states GDPR (unverified for Paylocity).

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Quotes from the sources

Paylocity paylocity.com/pricing“Want to Learn More About Paylocity's Pricing? Contact us and explore our flexible pricing plans that fit your needs. Request Pricing”
Paylocity paylocity.com“Payroll Global Payroll Human Resources Time & Labor Talent Benefits Employee Experience Talent Management” “Small Business 1-99 employees Learn more Midsize Business 100-499 employees Learn more Enterprise 500+ employees”
Paylocity paylocity.com/products/capabilities/integrations“Yes, Paylocity offers hundreds of integrations across HR, payroll, benefits, accounting, time tracking, and other systems.”
Paylocity paylocity.com/company/protecting-our-clients“We engage reputable audit firms who perform annual independent attestations for SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type II, which cover controls related to financial reporting, security, confidentiality, and availability.” “We are ISO 27001:2022 certified.”
U.S. SEC (Paylocity Form 10-K) Paylocity annual report, fiscal 2026 (SEC filing)“Recurring fees for each client generally include a base fee in addition to a fee based on the number of client employees and the number of products a client uses.” “As of June 30, 2026, our corporate headquarters occupied approximately 272,000 square feet in Schaumburg, Illinois under leases with final expiration in October 2032.”
Software Advice softwareadvice.com/scheduling/ukg-pro-profile“Get Price Quote” “For Cloud”
UKG Pro ukg.com/products/ukg-pro“UKG Pro Human Capital Management (HCM) software helps enterprise organizations streamline HR, payroll, and talent in one seamless suite” “Can employees access UKG Pro on mobile? Yes, UKG Pro offers mobile access so employees and managers can handle timekee”
Microsoft learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/saas-apps/paylocity-tutorial“Paylocity supports SP and IDP initiated SSO”
Okta okta.com/integrations/ukg-pro“SAML SWA WS-Federation OIDC”
Paylocity paylocity.com/company/about-us“Since 1997, we’ve been partnering with organizations to create workplaces where employees thrive, and businesses excel.”
Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UKG“Founded April 1, 2020; 6 years ago” “UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) is an American multinational technology company with dual headquarters in Lowell, Massachusetts, and Weston, Florida.”
Paylocity paylocity.com/products/capabilities/mobile“the Paylocity Mobile App connects you to our solutions wherever your job takes you … Conveniently clock in and out with a tap on your Apple Watch and access your most-used features, like timesheets, and schedules from anywhere.”
Paylocity developer.paylocity.com/integrations/docs/getting-started“Paylocity offers access to APIs that allow customers and partners to access desired data quickly and securely for building integrations.”
UKG Pro developer.ukg.com“UKG Pro Platform Webhooks Modern, event-driven notifications for changes related to UKG data”
Paylocity developer.paylocity.com/integrations/docs/impl-best-practices“Utilize Employee APIs and Webhooks to Maintain Synced Database to maintain a near real-time synced employee database.”
UKG Trust Center trustcenter.ukg.com“COMPLIANCE SOC 1 Type 2 5 COMPLIANCE SOC 2 Type 2” “COMPLIANCE ISO/IEC 27001”
Paylocity paylocity.com/who-we-serve/multi-state-payroll“Automated federal, state, and local tax filings, ensuring accuracy and reducing administrative burden.”
UKG ukg.com/products/features/payroll“UKG offers tax filing, W-2/1099 distribution, check printing, garnishment processing, reconciliation reporting, and new-hire reporting.”