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Oracle HCM Cloud vs Paylocity

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Oracle HCM Cloud

Software

Complete cloud HCM solution

From
$13/employee per month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Paylocity logo

Paylocity

Software

HR and payroll solutions to drive employee engagement

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Oracle HCM Cloud deployments can take up to a year with steep implementation complexity; 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: Oracle HCM Cloud covers Core HR, Paylocity covers HR Management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Oracle HCM Cloud and Paylocity actually diverge.

Attributes where Oracle HCM Cloud and Paylocity differ
AttributeOracle HCM CloudPaylocity
Starting price$13/employee per monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19771997

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 Oracle HCM Cloud

  • Core HR
  • Workforce Management
  • Benefits
  • Learning
  • Recruiting
  • AI-Powered Analytics
  • Oracle ERP
  • Salesforce

Only in Paylocity

  • HR Management
  • Benefits Administration
  • Time and Labor
  • Employee Engagement
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Workspace
  • QuickBooks
  • NetSuite

Both cover

  • Talent Management
  • Payroll
  • Slack
  • 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.

Oracle HCM Cloud

  • Deployments can take up to a year with steep implementation complexity
  • Complex user interface that is intimidating and difficult to understand at first
  • Limited integration capabilities with leading third-party HR point solutions
  • Slow performance and frequent bugs due to regular updates
  • High implementation costs and complexity make it unsuitable for organizations with fewer than 100 employees
  • Below-average experiences reported with learning and succession planning modules

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

Oracle HCM Cloud

$13/employee per month

No published plan breakdown. See the Oracle HCM Cloud 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 Oracle HCM Cloud if

  • You need core hr.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want workforce management.
Oracle HCM Cloud review

Choose Paylocity if

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

Questions people ask

Is Oracle HCM Cloud or Paylocity better?
Neither clearly leads. Oracle HCM Cloud starts at $13/employee per month and Paylocity at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Oracle HCM Cloud or Paylocity?
Oracle HCM Cloud starts at $13/employee per month and Paylocity at On request.
Does Oracle HCM Cloud or Paylocity run on more platforms?
Oracle HCM Cloud runs on Web, Mobile. Paylocity runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What can Oracle HCM Cloud do that Paylocity cannot?
Oracle HCM Cloud covers Core HR, Workforce Management, Benefits, Learning. Paylocity covers HR Management, Benefits Administration, Time and Labor, Employee Engagement. Both handle Talent Management, Payroll, Slack, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Oracle HCM Cloud: How much does Oracle HCM Cloud cost?

Oracle HCM Cloud starts at $13 per employee per month with a 1,000 employee minimum. Enterprise customers typically pay $5-8 per employee per month depending on modules and volume discounts.

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Oracle HCM Cloud: What does Oracle HCM Cloud include?

Oracle HCM Cloud includes core HR, payroll, workforce management, employee analytics, talent management, performance management, and succession planning. Over 600 AI agents are embedded across the Fusion Cloud suite at no additional cost.

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Oracle HCM Cloud: How long does implementation take?

Oracle HCM Cloud implementations typically take up to a year and often require third-party consultants to manage the complex deployment process.

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