Adyen vs Paylocity

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Adyen or Paylocity better?

Neither clearly leads. Adyen starts at $29/month and Paylocity at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Adyen or Paylocity?

Adyen starts at $29/month and Paylocity at On request.

Does Adyen or Paylocity run on more platforms?

Adyen runs on Web, Api, Pos. Paylocity runs on Web, Ios, Android.

What is Adyen best used for?

Adyen is most often used for card acquiring with interchange plus pricing for larger merchants, accepting local payment methods across multiple countries, settling in several currencies through linked bank accounts, unified online and in-person payments. Of those, card acquiring with interchange plus pricing for larger merchants and accepting local payment methods across multiple countries are not what Paylocity is typically brought in for.

What can Adyen do that Paylocity cannot?

Adyen covers Payment processing, Risk management, Unified commerce, Issuing. Paylocity covers Payroll, HR Management, Benefits Administration, Time and Labor. Both handle Web support.