Applaud vs Paylocity
Both cover employee self-service. Only Paylocity lists employee records, single-country payroll, payroll tax filing, attendance tracking, shift scheduling, leave management, onboarding workflows, applicant tracking, performance reviews, course library, recognition and pulse surveys. Applaud has 3 integrations listed; Paylocity has 5.
| Attribute | Applaud | Paylocity |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Core HR | Core HR |
| What it covers | Employee self-service | Employee records, Employee self-service, Single-country payroll, Payroll tax filing, Attendance tracking, Shift scheduling, Leave management, Onboarding workflows, Applicant tracking, Performance reviews, Course library, Recognition, Pulse surveys |
| Countries | Global | United States |
| Company size | 1,000–any employees | 20–5,000 employees |
| Pricing model | Custom quote | Per employee |
| Open API | Not stated | Not stated |
| File import / export | Not stated | Not stated |
| Certifications | None listed | None listed |
| Integrations listed | 3 | 5 |
| Vendor-confirmed listing | No | No |
| AI agent | No | No |
Which one fits you? The answer depends on your countries, size and the systems it must connect to. Get a free match score for both in a short chat.
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