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Paylocity vs SAP SuccessFactors

Paylocity logo

Paylocity

Software

HR and payroll solutions to drive employee engagement

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On request
Rated
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SAP SuccessFactors logo

SAP SuccessFactors

Software

Human experience management

From
On request
Rated
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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.; SAP SuccessFactors complex configuration and customization required
  • They diverge on capability: Paylocity covers HR Management, SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Paylocity and SAP SuccessFactors actually diverge.

Attributes where Paylocity and SAP SuccessFactors differ
AttributePaylocitySAP SuccessFactors
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Cloud
Founded19972001

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), 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 Paylocity

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

Only in SAP SuccessFactors

  • Core HR
  • Learning
  • Recruiting
  • Performance
  • Succession Planning
  • Analytics
  • SAP ERP
  • Microsoft 365

Both cover

  • Payroll
  • Talent Management
  • 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.

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.

SAP SuccessFactors

  • Complex configuration and customization required
  • Steep pricing for enterprise implementations
  • Implementation requires extensive project timelines

Pricing, plan by plan

Paylocity

On request
  • Core Payroll$undefined/month
    • Payroll Processing
    • Tax Services
    • Direct Deposit
  • Complete HCM$undefined/month
    • All Core features
    • HR
    • Benefits

SAP SuccessFactors

On request
  • SuccessFactors HXM$undefined/month
    • Core HR
    • Payroll
    • Talent Management

Which should you pick?

Choose Paylocity if

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

Choose SAP SuccessFactors if

  • You need core hr.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want learning.

Questions people ask

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

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SAP SuccessFactors: What is SAP SuccessFactors used for?

SAP SuccessFactors is a cloud-based HCM solution for talent management, recruitment, learning, and onboarding. It helps organizations manage employee data, recruiting workflows, performance management, learning programs, and succession planning.

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SAP SuccessFactors: Can SAP SuccessFactors integrate with other systems?

Yes. SAP SuccessFactors can integrate with SAP HCM S/4HANA, other SAP ERP systems, and third-party HRIS, background check providers, and sourcing tools through APIs and integration adapters.

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