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Marvel vs Paylocity

Marvel logo

Marvel

Software

Rapid prototyping and design platform

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 Marvel has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Marvel pricing is not shown on the product pages; 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: Marvel covers Drag-and-drop prototyping, Paylocity covers Payroll.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Marvel and Paylocity actually diverge.

Attributes where Marvel and Paylocity differ
AttributeMarvelPaylocity
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20131997

Identical on both: 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 Marvel

  • Drag-and-drop prototyping
  • User testing
  • Animations
  • Interactions
  • User research
  • Analytics
  • Handoff tools
  • Feedback

Only in Paylocity

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

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Marvel

  • Wireframing and clickable prototypesnot Paylocity
  • User testing on a prototype before buildnot Paylocity
  • Developer handoff with automatic design specsnot Paylocity
  • Sharing prototypes with stakeholders for feedbacknot 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.

Marvel

  • Pricing is not shown on the product pages
  • User research capability comes through Ballpark rather than being native to Marvel

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

Marvel

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 project
    • Unlimited screens
    • Basic prototyping
  • Professional$12/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited screens
    • Advanced prototyping
  • Team$80/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Unlimited users
    • Team workspace

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 Marvel if

  • You need drag-and-drop prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want user testing.
Marvel review

Choose Paylocity if

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

Questions people ask

Is Marvel or Paylocity better?
Neither clearly leads. Marvel 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, Marvel or Paylocity?
Marvel has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Marvel and On request for Paylocity.
Does Marvel or Paylocity run on more platforms?
Marvel runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android. Paylocity runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Marvel for free?
Yes. Marvel has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Paylocity starts at On request.
What is Marvel best used for?
Marvel is most often used for wireframing and clickable prototypes, user testing on a prototype before build, developer handoff with automatic design specs, sharing prototypes with stakeholders for feedback. Of those, wireframing and clickable prototypes and user testing on a prototype before build are not what Paylocity is typically brought in for.
What can Marvel do that Paylocity cannot?
Marvel covers Drag-and-drop prototyping, User testing, Animations, Interactions. Paylocity covers Payroll, HR Management, Benefits Administration, Time and Labor. Both handle Slack.
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