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Feature	Paylocity
STOA Rating	7.0
Description	Paylocity is best for growing small businesses that want payroll, HR, benefits, and workforce management all in one place. You can run payroll, track time, manage hiring, and handle benefits without jumping between different tools. It works for teams as small as 1-30 employees and scales up as you grow. Pricing is custom, so you'll need to request a quote to know what you'll pay.
Strengths	•All-in-one HR, payroll, benefits, and time management •Strong mobile app for both managers and employees •Built-in AI for expense and invoice automation •Scales from very small teams up to enterprise •Award-winning customer support
Weaknesses	•No public pricing — must request a custom quote •Can be more complex than needed for very small teams •Implementation may take time and effort to set up fully •Some advanced features may cost extra on top of base pricing
Key Features	•Run payroll with automated tax filings and flexible payment options •Track employee time and attendance via mobile, web, or time clock •Manage hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and learning in one place •Handle benefits enrollment and ACA compliance tracking •Give employees a self-service app for pay stubs, PTO, and team communication •Automate expense reports, accounts payable, and corporate card management
Pricing	Contact for pricing
Best For	All industries
AI Features	AI-Powered Paylocity uses AI to automate expense coding, touchless invoice capture, and accounts payable processing. It also surfaces workforce insights and engagement signals to help you make better people decisions.
Categories	Hire, Pay & Manage Your TeamGet Paid & Manage Money
STOA Verdict	Paylocity is a strong fit for small businesses that have outgrown basic payroll tools and want HR, benefits, and time tracking under one roof. The biggest pro is the depth of features — you get a lot in one platform. The main downside is that pricing is not transparent, and the full suite may feel like more than a 5-10 person team needs.
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Paylocity

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Paylocity is best for growing small businesses that want payroll, HR, benefits, and workforce management all in one place. You can run payroll, track time, manage hiring, and handle benefits without jumping between different tools. It works for teams as small as 1-30 employees and scales up as you grow. Pricing is custom, so you'll need to request a quote to know what you'll pay.

Strengths

•All-in-one HR, payroll, benefits, and time management
•Strong mobile app for both managers and employees
•Built-in AI for expense and invoice automation
•Scales from very small teams up to enterprise
•Award-winning customer support

Weaknesses

•No public pricing — must request a custom quote
•Can be more complex than needed for very small teams

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