Payroll & Benefits · head to head
Paylocity vs UKG Pro
Paylocity
Payroll & Benefits
HR and payroll solutions to drive employee engagement
- 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.; UKG Pro no access to super-user privileges or advanced database customization
- They diverge on capability: Paylocity covers Time and Labor, UKG Pro covers Workforce Management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Paylocity and UKG Pro actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Payroll & Benefits).
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
- Time and Labor
- Employee Engagement
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams
- QuickBooks
- NetSuite
Only in UKG Pro
- Workforce Management
- Analytics
- Salesforce
- Microsoft 365
- ServiceNow
- Workday
Both cover
- Payroll
- HR Management
- Benefits Administration
- Talent Management
- 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.
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.
UKG Pro
- No access to super-user privileges or advanced database customization
- Limited system procedure access for advanced administrative functions
- No direct host access via SSH, Telnet, or remote desktop connectivity
- Requires paid technical support subscription for assistance beyond standard support
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
UKG Pro
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the UKG Pro review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Paylocity if
- You need time and labor.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want employee engagement.
Choose UKG Pro if
- You need workforce management.
- You work on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted).
- You also want analytics.
Questions people ask
- Is Paylocity or UKG Pro better?
- Neither clearly leads. Paylocity starts at On request and UKG Pro at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Paylocity or UKG Pro?
- Paylocity starts at On request and UKG Pro at On request.
- Does Paylocity or UKG Pro run on more platforms?
- Paylocity runs on Web, Ios, Android. UKG Pro runs on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted).
- What can Paylocity do that UKG Pro cannot?
- Paylocity covers Time and Labor, Employee Engagement, Slack, Microsoft Teams. UKG Pro covers Workforce Management, Analytics, Salesforce, Microsoft 365. Both handle Payroll, HR Management, Benefits Administration, Talent Management.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
UKG Pro: What databases does UKG Pro support?
UKG Pro is a cloud-based HCM platform that manages payroll, benefits, and HR across 160+ countries in a single integrated system.
SourceUKG Pro: Does UKG Pro handle multi-country payroll?
Yes. UKG Pro can manage global payroll complexity and ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing across 160+ countries, all in one seamless experience.
SourceUKG Pro: What features are included in time and attendance tracking?
Time and Attendance module monitors employee working hours, attendance, and related data to drive accurate payroll processing and compliance.
SourceUKG Pro: Does UKG Pro offer reporting and analytics?
Yes. UKG Pro provides customizable reporting and analytics for actionable workforce insights, enabling data-driven human capital decisions.
SourceUKG Pro: What is UKG Talk?
UKG Talk is a built-in collaboration platform within UKG Pro that enables real-time team communication and engagement features.
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