Is Paylocity or Tipalti better?

Neither clearly leads. Paylocity starts at On request and Tipalti at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Paylocity or Tipalti?

Paylocity starts at On request and Tipalti at On request.

Does Paylocity or Tipalti run on more platforms?

Paylocity runs on Web, Ios, Android. Tipalti runs on Web, API.

What can Paylocity do that Tipalti cannot?

Paylocity covers Payroll, HR Management, Benefits Administration, Time and Labor. Tipalti covers Supplier onboarding, Invoice processing, Global payments, Tax compliance. Both handle QuickBooks, NetSuite, Web support.

Payroll & Benefits · head to head

Paylocity vs Tipalti

Paylocity

Payroll & Benefits

HR and payroll solutions to drive employee engagement

From: On request
Rated: -

Full review Website

Tipalti

Accounting & Finance

Global payables automation for modern finance teams

From: On request
Rated: -

Full review Website

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.; Tipalti complex implementation process requiring workflow restructuring around platform limitations
They diverge on capability: Paylocity covers Payroll, Tipalti covers Supplier onboarding.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Paylocity and Tipalti actually diverge.

Attributes where Paylocity and Tipalti differ
Attribute	Paylocity	Tipalti
Pricing model	quote	Unknown
Platforms	Web, Ios, Android	Web, API
Category	Payroll & Benefits	Accounting & Finance
Founded	1997	2010

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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 Paylocity

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

Only in Tipalti

Supplier onboarding
Invoice processing
Global payments
Tax compliance
Payment reconciliation
Sage Intacct
SOC 1
SOC 2

Both cover

QuickBooks
NetSuite
Web support

What people use each for

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

Paylocity

No use cases recorded yet. See the Paylocity review.

Tipalti

Payables automationnot Paylocity
Global paymentsnot Paylocity
Supplier managementnot Paylocity

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.

Tipalti

Complex implementation process requiring workflow restructuring around platform limitations
Reported payment processing issues including delays, failures, and poor customer service
Slow user interface performance when processing large payment volumes or moving between modules
Limited customization options and missing features like multi-bill selection and advanced reporting
Customer support response times slower than expected for larger teams without express membership upgrade

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

Tipalti

On request

Custom$null/month
- Base platform fee
- Transaction-based pricing
- Payment volume scaling

Which should you pick?

Choose Paylocity if

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

Paylocity review

Choose Tipalti if

You need supplier onboarding.
You work on Web, API.
You also want invoice processing.

Tipalti review

Questions people ask

Is Paylocity or Tipalti better?: Neither clearly leads. Paylocity starts at On request and Tipalti at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Paylocity or Tipalti?: Paylocity starts at On request and Tipalti at On request.
Does Paylocity or Tipalti run on more platforms?: Paylocity runs on Web, Ios, Android. Tipalti runs on Web, API.
What can Paylocity do that Tipalti cannot?: Paylocity covers Payroll, HR Management, Benefits Administration, Time and Labor. Tipalti covers Supplier onboarding, Invoice processing, Global payments, Tax compliance. Both handle QuickBooks, NetSuite, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Tipalti: What is Tipalti's pricing model?

Tipalti uses subscription-based pricing with a base platform fee plus transaction-based charges determined by payment volume, number of entities, and enabled modules. Custom pricing requires sales contact. Some users report monthly costs starting around $299.

Source

Tipalti: How long is Tipalti's implementation timeline?

Technical implementation typically takes days, though due diligence and customization usually require several weeks. Full setup is faster than enterprise solutions requiring months.

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Tipalti: What payment methods does Tipalti support?

Tipalti supports ACH, wire transfers, eChecks, PayPal, paper checks, and prepaid debit cards. Payees can select their preferred payment method.

Source

Tipalti: Does Tipalti handle international payment compliance?

Yes, Tipalti tracks over 26,000 rules and conditions for international payment execution across 200+ countries and territories. All payees are screened against international blacklists to prevent payments to sanctioned entities.

Source

Tipalti: What security certifications does Tipalti maintain?

Tipalti maintains AICPA SSAE 16 SOC and ISAE 3402 Type II certifications. The platform uses SSL encryption, two-factor authentication, and role-based access controls.

Source

Paylocity vs Tipalti

Paylocity

Tipalti

The short version

Where they differ

What each one covers

Only in Paylocity

Only in Tipalti

Both cover

What people use each for

Paylocity

Tipalti

Where each one falls short

Paylocity

Tipalti

Pricing, plan by plan

Paylocity

Tipalti

Which should you pick?

Choose Paylocity if

Choose Tipalti if

Questions people ask

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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