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Focus@Will vs Paylocity

Focus@Will logo

Focus@Will

Productivity

Music and sounds designed to enhance focus and productivity

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Paylocity logo

Paylocity

Payroll & Benefits

HR and payroll solutions to drive employee engagement

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Focus@Will has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Focus@Will the App Store listing (seller Dulcetta Inc) states the free trial is limited to 7 days, after which a paid subscription is required to continue using the music and features; 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: Focus@Will covers Curated focus music, Paylocity covers Payroll.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Focus@Will and Paylocity actually diverge.

Attributes where Focus@Will and Paylocity differ
AttributeFocus@WillPaylocity
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, Android, MacOS, WindowsWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryProductivityPayroll & Benefits
Founded20111997

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 Focus@Will

  • Curated focus music
  • Multiple music channels
  • Built-in focus timer
  • Focus statistics
  • Different music genres
  • Offline access
  • Cross-platform sync
  • Volume control

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.

Focus@Will

  • 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.

Focus@Will

  • The App Store listing (seller Dulcetta Inc) states the free trial is limited to 7 days, after which a paid subscription is required to continue using the music and features
  • The same listing states a 30 day money-back guarantee applies to the subscription, implying no refund is available after that window

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

Focus@Will

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited access to music
    • Basic 25-min timer
    • Ads
  • Basic$4.95/month
    • Unlimited music access
    • Custom timers
    • No ads
  • Pro$9.95/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Advanced analytics
    • Priority support

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 Focus@Will if

  • You need curated focus music.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
  • You also want multiple music channels.
Focus@Will review

Choose Paylocity if

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

Questions people ask

Is Focus@Will or Paylocity better?
Neither clearly leads. Focus@Will 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, Focus@Will or Paylocity?
Focus@Will has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Focus@Will and On request for Paylocity.
Does Focus@Will or Paylocity run on more platforms?
Focus@Will runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows. Paylocity runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Focus@Will for free?
Yes. Focus@Will has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Paylocity starts at On request.
What is Focus@Will best used for?
Focus@Will 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 Focus@Will do that Paylocity cannot?
Focus@Will covers Curated focus music, Multiple music channels, Built-in focus timer, Focus statistics. Paylocity covers Payroll, HR Management, Benefits Administration, Time and Labor.
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