Project Management · head to head
Craft Docs vs Paylocity
Craft Docs
Project Management
Beautiful document and note-taking app for Apple devices
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Paylocity
Payroll & Benefits
HR and payroll solutions to drive employee engagement
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Craft Docs has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Craft Docs primarily designed for Apple ecosystem; limited support for Windows or Android; 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: Craft Docs covers Rich document editing, Paylocity covers Payroll.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Craft Docs and Paylocity actually diverge.
| Attribute | Craft Docs | Paylocity |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Web | Web, Ios, Android |
| Category | Project Management | Payroll & Benefits |
| Founded | 2019 | 1997 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Craft Docs
- Rich document editing
- Beautiful templates
- Collaboration in real-time
- Comments and discussions
- iCloud sync
- Powerful search
- Dark and light themes
- File attachments
Only in Paylocity
- Payroll
- HR Management
- Benefits Administration
- Time and Labor
- Talent Management
- Employee Engagement
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Craft Docs
- Productivitynot Paylocity
- Collaborationnot Paylocity
- Task managementnot Paylocity
- Organizationnot 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.
Craft Docs
- Primarily designed for Apple ecosystem; limited support for Windows or Android
- Smaller ecosystem and community compared to Notion or Obsidian
- Collaboration features less mature than dedicated team document platforms
- Requires learning Craft-specific formatting and structure
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
Craft Docs
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Craft Docs review.
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 Craft Docs if
- You need rich document editing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Web.
- You also want beautiful templates.
Choose Paylocity if
- You need payroll.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want hr management.
Questions people ask
- Is Craft Docs or Paylocity better?
- Neither clearly leads. Craft Docs 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, Craft Docs or Paylocity?
- Craft Docs has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Craft Docs and On request for Paylocity.
- Does Craft Docs or Paylocity run on more platforms?
- Craft Docs runs on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Web. Paylocity runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Craft Docs for free?
- Yes. Craft Docs has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Paylocity starts at On request.
- What is Craft Docs best used for?
- Craft Docs is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what Paylocity is typically brought in for.
- What can Craft Docs do that Paylocity cannot?
- Craft Docs covers Rich document editing, Beautiful templates, Collaboration in real-time, Comments and discussions. Paylocity covers Payroll, HR Management, Benefits Administration, Time and Labor.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Craft Docs: What platforms does Craft Docs support?
Craft Docs is available on iOS, iPad, and Mac, with deep integration into Apple's ecosystem. A web version is also available.
SourceCraft Docs: Can you collaborate on documents in Craft Docs?
Yes. Craft Docs supports real-time collaboration, allowing multiple users to edit documents simultaneously.
SourceCraft Docs: Does Craft Docs have AI features?
Yes. Craft Docs includes AI-powered writing assistance and editing features.
SourceCraft Docs: Can you use Craft Docs offline?
Yes. Craft Docs allows offline editing with synchronization when connectivity is restored.
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