Paylocity vs Deel
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Benefits Administration Software Platforms and The 11 Best Employee Onboarding Software Tools. Last verified June 18, 2026.
The short answer
Deel ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #6) for HR teams managing employee health insurance, 401k, and benefits enrollment / HR teams automating new hire onboarding, paperwork, and 30-60-90 day plans. Automates compliant onboarding, contracts, and payroll for global teams in 150+ countries.
At a glance
| Paylocity | Deel | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best Benefits Administration Software Platforms | #4 / The 11 Best Employee Onboarding Software Tools |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.2 | 8.7 |
| Best for | Best for Employee Engagement | Global employee and contractor onboarding |
| Pricing | $$$ (Custom Quote) | $$$ ($29 to $599/user/mo) |
| HQ | Schaumburg, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 1997 | 2018 |
Paylocity
A solid HCM that links benefits to employee communication.
www.paylocity.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Benefits Administration Software Platforms
Deel
Automates compliant onboarding, contracts, and payroll for global teams in 150+ countries.
www.deel.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Onboarding Software Tools
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