Airbase 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 Airbase or Paylocity better?

Neither clearly leads. Airbase 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, Airbase or Paylocity?

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

Does Airbase or Paylocity run on more platforms?

Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.

What is Airbase best used for?

Airbase is most often used for spend management, expense reporting, vendor payments. Of those, spend management and expense reporting are not what Paylocity is typically brought in for.

What can Airbase do that Paylocity cannot?

Airbase covers Corporate cards, Bill payments, Expense management, Procurement. Paylocity covers Payroll, HR Management, Benefits Administration, Time and Labor. Both handle NetSuite, QuickBooks, Slack, Web support.