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JazzHR vs Paylocity

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JazzHR

Software

Powerful, affordable recruiting software

From
$1000/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Paylocity

Software

HR and payroll solutions to drive employee engagement

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: JazzHR limited customization options compared to enterprise ATS platforms; 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: JazzHR covers Applicant Tracking, Paylocity covers Payroll.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which JazzHR and Paylocity actually diverge.

Attributes where JazzHR and Paylocity differ
AttributeJazzHRPaylocity
Starting price$1000/yearOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20091997

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 JazzHR

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Job Posting
  • Candidate Management
  • Interview Scheduling
  • Reporting
  • Compliance
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed

Only in Paylocity

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

Both cover

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

Where each one falls short

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

JazzHR

  • Limited customization options compared to enterprise ATS platforms
  • Small candidate pool limitations on lower-tier plans
  • No advanced reporting capabilities on entry-level Hero plan

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

JazzHR

$1000/year
  • Hero$1000/year
    • 3 job postings per month
    • Applicant tracking system
    • Email templates
  • Plus$3480/year
    • Up to 200 active jobs
    • AI-powered candidate matching
    • Structured interviews
  • Pro$5508/year
    • All Plus features
    • Offers & eSignatures
    • Advanced visual reporting

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 JazzHR if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You also want job posting.
JazzHR review

Choose Paylocity if

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

Questions people ask

Is JazzHR or Paylocity better?
Neither clearly leads. JazzHR starts at $1000/year and Paylocity at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, JazzHR or Paylocity?
JazzHR starts at $1000/year and Paylocity at On request.
Does JazzHR or Paylocity run on more platforms?
JazzHR runs on Web. Paylocity runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What can JazzHR do that Paylocity cannot?
JazzHR covers Applicant Tracking, Job Posting, Candidate Management, Interview Scheduling. Paylocity covers Payroll, HR Management, Benefits Administration, Time and Labor. Both handle Google Workspace, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

JazzHR: What pricing plans does JazzHR offer?

JazzHR offers Hero plan at $1,000/year (3 job postings/month), Plus plan at $3,480/year with AI candidate matching (most popular), and Pro plan at $5,508/year with offer management and advanced reporting.

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JazzHR: Does JazzHR offer a discount for annual billing?

Yes, JazzHR customers can save up to 24% by paying yearly compared to monthly billing, with the ability to upgrade service at any time.

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JazzHR: What integrations does JazzHR support?

JazzHR integrates with payroll and HR systems like BambooHR and UKG, LinkedIn Recruiter for candidate sourcing, background check services, and productivity tools.

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