Workday vs Paylocity
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Employee Onboarding Software Tools and The 11 Best Benefits Administration Software Platforms. Last verified June 18, 2026.
The short answer
Paylocity ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #6) for HR teams automating new hire onboarding, paperwork, and 30-60-90 day plans / HR teams managing employee health insurance, 401k, and benefits enrollment. A solid HCM that links benefits to employee communication.
At a glance
| Workday | Paylocity | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best Employee Onboarding Software Tools | #6 / The 11 Best Benefits Administration Software Platforms |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Best for | Enterprise-grade unified HCM | Best for Employee Engagement |
| Pricing | $$$$ (Quote-based) | $$$ (Custom Quote) |
| HQ | Pleasanton, USA | Schaumburg, USA |
| Founded | 2005 | 1997 |
Workday
The enterprise standard for integrated HR, finance, and onboarding at scale.
www.workday.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Onboarding Software Tools
Paylocity
A solid HCM that links benefits to employee communication.
www.paylocity.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Benefits Administration Software Platforms
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