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Breezy HR vs Paylocity

Breezy HR logo

Breezy HR

Software

End-to-end recruiting software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Paylocity logo

Paylocity

Software

HR and payroll solutions to drive employee engagement

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Breezy HR has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Breezy HR the free Bootstrap plan allows one active position or candidate pool at a time; Paylocity the Internet Archive's capture of Paylocity's homepage on 3 January 2021 named a wide suite of modules, including Payroll, On Demand Payment, HR Edge, Recruiting, Performance Management, Compensation Management and a Learning Management System, all sold via 'Request a Demo' with no price figures published.
  • They diverge on capability: Breezy HR covers Applicant Tracking, Paylocity covers Payroll.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Breezy HR and Paylocity actually diverge.

Attributes where Breezy HR and Paylocity differ
AttributeBreezy HRPaylocity
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
Founded20141997

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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.

Only in Breezy HR

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Visual Pipeline
  • Video Interviews
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Assessments
  • Career Site
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed

Only in Paylocity

  • Payroll
  • HR Management
  • Benefits Administration
  • Time and Labor
  • Talent Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • Microsoft Teams
  • QuickBooks

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Breezy HR

  • Applicant tracking for small and mid-sized teamsnot Paylocity
  • Posting to job boards and managing a candidate pipelinenot Paylocity
  • Structured interviews with scorecards and guidesnot Paylocity
  • Background screening and reference checking through integrationsnot Paylocity
  • Employee referral programmesnot Paylocity

Paylocity

No use cases recorded yet. See the Paylocity review.

Where each one falls short

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

Breezy HR

  • The free Bootstrap plan allows one active position or candidate pool at a time
  • Unlimited positions, EEOC reporting and video interviews all require Startup at $157 a month
  • Scorecards, interview guides and e-signatures need Growth at $273 a month
  • HRIS integrations, offer management and custom roles are Business tier at $439 a month
  • API access and advanced reporting are only on Custom Pro, which is quote-based

Paylocity

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Paylocity's homepage on 3 January 2021 named a wide suite of modules, including Payroll, On Demand Payment, HR Edge, Recruiting, Performance Management, Compensation Management and a Learning Management System, all sold via 'Request a Demo' with no price figures published.

Pricing, plan by plan

Breezy HR

Free
  • BootstrapFree
    • 1 Position
    • Basic Features
    • Candidate Management
  • Startup$189/month
    • Unlimited Positions
    • Video Interviews
    • Assessments

Paylocity

On request
  • Core Payroll$undefined/month
    • Payroll Processing
    • Tax Services
    • Direct Deposit
  • Complete HCM$undefined/month
    • All Core features
    • HR
    • Benefits

Which should you pick?

Choose Breezy HR if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want visual pipeline.
Breezy HR review

Choose Paylocity if

  • You need payroll.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want hr management.
Paylocity review

Questions people ask

Is Breezy HR or Paylocity better?
Neither clearly leads. Breezy HR starts at Free and Paylocity at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Breezy HR or Paylocity?
Breezy HR has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Breezy HR and On request for Paylocity.
Does Breezy HR or Paylocity run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Breezy HR for free?
Yes. Breezy HR has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Paylocity starts at On request.
What is Breezy HR best used for?
Breezy HR is most often used for applicant tracking for small and mid-sized teams, posting to job boards and managing a candidate pipeline, structured interviews with scorecards and guides, background screening and reference checking through integrations. Of those, applicant tracking for small and mid-sized teams and posting to job boards and managing a candidate pipeline are not what Paylocity is typically brought in for.
What can Breezy HR do that Paylocity cannot?
Breezy HR covers Applicant Tracking, Visual Pipeline, Video Interviews, Automated Scheduling. Paylocity covers Payroll, HR Management, Benefits Administration, Time and Labor. Both handle Slack, Google Workspace, Web support, Ios support.
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