Alternatives · Payroll
Paylocity alternatives
Paylocity compared with 5 alternatives: Paycor, Paychex Flex, RUN Powered by ADP, Rippling and Gusto.
Paylocity's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives has a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PaylocityThis tool | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Paycor | From $99/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Paychex Flex | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| RUN Powered by ADP | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Rippling | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Gusto | From $49/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Paylocity
- From $99/mo
Paycor
US payroll and HR software, with published prices under 50 staff
- Paylocity also covers time tracking.
Suits: US businesses under 50 employees that want to see a price before calling sales
- Paid
Paychex Flex
Paychex's payroll, tax filing and HR platform, priced by quote
- Paylocity also covers time tracking and expense tracking.
Suits: US businesses that want payroll taxes filed by a large provider
- Paid
RUN Powered by ADP
ADP's payroll and HR service for US businesses of 1 to 49 people
- Paylocity also covers reports and expense tracking.
Suits: US businesses with up to 49 employees that want taxes filed for them
- Paid
Rippling
HR, IT and finance platform with US and global payroll, by quote
- Rippling also covers workflow automation.
- Paylocity also covers reports.
Suits: Growing companies that want HR, payroll and IT in one system
- From $49/mo
Gusto
Payroll and HR for small businesses, with apps for owners and staff
- Paylocity also covers reports.
Suits: Small US businesses paying W-2 employees and contractors
Limits worth knowing in Paylocity
- No prices are published: the pricing page asks for a demo request form, and quotes follow from sales.
- Tax filing covers the US, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam; payroll in 100+ other countries is a separate global payroll service.
- There is no free trial or self-serve sign-up; the app works only for staff of companies that are already clients.
- Expense management, corporate cards, procurement and IT tools are sold as separate products alongside payroll.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Paylocity?
The alternatives to Paylocity in this directory are Paycor, Paychex Flex, RUN Powered by ADP, Rippling and Gusto. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Paylocity.
Is there a free alternative to Paylocity?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.