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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (73.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (51.2% of reviews)
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Paylocity
Star Rating
(4,771)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (73.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PaylocityUKG Pro
Star Rating
(1,611)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (51.2% of reviews)
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No pricing available
Learn more about UKG ProSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that UKG Pro offers a robust Payroll Entry feature, scoring 8.6, but Paylocity excels with a score of 9.1, indicating a more streamlined payroll process that users find easier to navigate.
- Reviewers mention that Paylocity's Mobile capabilities are superior, with a score of 8.6 compared to UKG Pro's 7.9, highlighting that users appreciate the mobile app's user-friendly interface and functionality for on-the-go access.
- G2 users indicate that Paylocity's Ease of Setup is rated at 8.0, while UKG Pro lags behind at 7.3, suggesting that users find Paylocity's onboarding process more intuitive and less time-consuming.
- Reviewers say that both products score equally on Compliance at 8.3, but users on G2 note that UKG Pro provides more comprehensive compliance training resources, which can be crucial for organizations in regulated industries.
- Users report that Paylocity shines in Time Tracking with a score of 8.7, while UKG Pro scores 8.2, indicating that Paylocity's time tracking features are more effective and user-friendly, making it easier for employees to log hours accurately.
- Reviewers mention that UKG Pro's Web Portal is highly rated at 8.8, but Paylocity edges ahead with a score of 9.0, suggesting that users find Paylocity's portal more accessible and feature-rich for employee self-service needs.
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UKG Pro
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
3,837
8.3
1,385
Ease of Use
9.0
3,871
8.4
1,403
Ease of Setup
8.2
2,361
7.3
863
Ease of Admin
8.7
2,267
8.0
903
Quality of Support
8.8
3,367
7.8
1,274
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
2,270
8.3
891
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
3,599
8.3
1,362
Features by Category
Core HR
8.3
908
8.4
681
8.3
992
7.9
649
7.1
504
Feature Not Available
7.9
648
7.9
494
8.3
862
8.3
574
7.9
782
8.0
722
Generative AI
6.0
205
7.0
44
Platform
7.8
1320
7.7
698
7.7
929
7.6
508
7.3
733
7.7
353
8.4
1371
8.3
778
8.5
1290
8.5
708
8.5
1260
7.7
558
8.3
1372
8.3
768
8.6
1370
7.9
656
Expense Reports
9.0
946
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
888
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
908
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1027
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
1045
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
815
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Expense Management
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Travel Management
7.8
365
Not enough data
7.6
339
Not enough data
7.6
337
Not enough data
8.3
544
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.2
1027
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.8
787
Feature Not Available
Mobile
9.1
936
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
576
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
8.0
368
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
702
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.5
508
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
1355
|
Verified
8.1
383
8.4
1472
|
Verified
8.1
415
8.4
1468
|
Verified
7.9
363
8.5
1284
|
Verified
8.0
303
8.7
1706
|
Verified
8.5
481
Platform
8.5
1710
|
Verified
8.2
468
8.2
1198
|
Verified
7.7
327
8.0
981
|
Verified
7.8
216
9.0
1762
|
Verified
8.3
457
8.6
1540
|
Verified
7.6
363
6.7
368
Feature Not Available
Employee Self Service
9.0
1723
|
Verified
8.8
917
|
Verified
8.2
1155
|
Verified
8.3
721
|
Verified
8.6
1519
|
Verified
7.9
635
|
Verified
Administration
9.1
1737
|
Verified
8.6
807
|
Verified
8.3
1627
|
Verified
8.0
776
|
Verified
9.5
1779
|
Verified
9.2
879
|
Verified
8.0
849
|
Verified
8.3
265
9.1
1666
|
Verified
8.9
821
|
Verified
8.8
1472
|
Verified
8.7
725
|
Verified
8.9
1446
|
Verified
8.6
712
|
Verified
9.2
1559
|
Verified
9.0
785
|
Verified
9.2
1581
|
Verified
9.0
735
|
Verified
Taxes
9.1
1662
|
Verified
8.7
766
|
Verified
9.0
1616
|
Verified
8.2
677
|
Verified
9.1
1561
|
Verified
8.4
610
|
Verified
Integration
8.1
983
|
Verified
8.0
489
|
Verified
8.6
1178
|
Verified
8.3
512
|
Verified
8.0
936
|
Verified
8.2
424
|
Verified
8.2
956
|
Verified
8.5
548
|
Verified
Platform
8.6
1664
|
Verified
8.2
811
|
Verified
8.6
1653
|
Verified
8.5
829
|
Verified
8.9
1647
|
Verified
8.5
844
|
Verified
8.9
1532
|
Verified
8.6
760
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
674
Not enough data
7.9
366
Not enough data
8.0
573
Not enough data
8.5
641
Not enough data
8.3
520
Not enough data
9.0
729
Not enough data
8.6
629
Not enough data
8.2
552
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
674
Not enough data
7.9
366
Not enough data
8.0
573
Not enough data
8.5
641
Not enough data
8.3
520
Not enough data
9.0
729
Not enough data
8.6
629
Not enough data
8.6
605
Not enough data
8.2
552
Not enough data
8.1
467
Not enough data
6.9
164
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1320
7.7
698
7.7
929
7.6
508
7.3
733
7.7
353
8.4
1371
8.3
778
8.5
1290
8.5
708
8.5
1260
7.7
558
8.3
1372
8.3
768
8.6
1370
7.9
656
Payment Methods
9.0
86
Not enough data
9.2
97
Not enough data
8.9
81
Not enough data
Payment Processing
8.9
80
Not enough data
9.1
89
Not enough data
8.9
90
Not enough data
9.1
97
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.6
79
Not enough data
9.2
98
Not enough data
Security and Compliance
9.0
64
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
9.0
69
Not enough data
9.1
70
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
8.8
66
Not enough data
Integration
8.9
66
Not enough data
8.8
68
Not enough data
8.7
70
Not enough data
Payment Types
9.0
84
Not enough data
8.8
66
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Payment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Setup
9.0
266
Not enough data
9.3
391
Not enough data
9.1
278
Not enough data
Performance
8.8
224
Not enough data
8.6
47
Not enough data
8.7
230
Not enough data
8.8
231
Not enough data
Payment Cards
9.3
371
Not enough data
9.3
346
Not enough data
9.1
304
Not enough data
Reporting
9.1
298
Not enough data
8.9
268
Not enough data
8.9
268
Not enough data
8.7
247
Not enough data
Payments
9.2
306
Not enough data
9.1
294
Not enough data
9.4
370
Not enough data
9.1
279
Not enough data
Fraud & Risk Management
9.2
298
Not enough data
9.2
286
Not enough data
9.1
265
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Spend Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
8.3
33
Not enough data
7.7
31
Not enough data
7.7
32
Not enough data
8.1
32
Not enough data
Execution
7.7
18
Not enough data
8.2
37
Not enough data
8.0
37
Not enough data
Analytics
8.0
35
Not enough data
8.4
34
Not enough data
8.8
34
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Procure to Pay
Not enough data
Not enough data
Basics
Not enough data
8.3
72
Not enough data
8.3
55
Not enough data
8.7
71
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
60
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
68
Content
Not enough data
8.1
67
Not enough data
8.0
61
Invoice Management
9.0
233
Not enough data
8.6
177
Not enough data
8.9
184
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
9.0
200
Not enough data
9.2
266
Not enough data
9.1
231
Not enough data
8.6
157
Not enough data
Analytics
9.1
220
Not enough data
7.8
48
Not enough data
8.7
160
Not enough data
Integration
9.1
214
Not enough data
9.1
217
Not enough data
9.0
171
Not enough data
Risk
7.9
51
Not enough data
8.9
180
Not enough data
7.7
45
Not enough data
Recovery
8.5
153
Not enough data
8.7
184
Not enough data
Audit
8.6
175
Not enough data
8.6
147
Not enough data
8.7
161
Not enough data
8.8
182
Not enough data
Fraud
8.9
174
Not enough data
8.8
159
Not enough data
9.0
169
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AP Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice Generation
8.4
62
Not enough data
9.0
315
Not enough data
9.0
67
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
9.3
392
Not enough data
8.9
257
Not enough data
8.8
244
Not enough data
9.1
279
Not enough data
Analytics
9.0
326
Not enough data
8.9
60
Not enough data
8.7
221
Not enough data
9.2
354
Not enough data
Integration
8.9
293
Not enough data
9.2
360
Not enough data
8.7
233
Not enough data
8.8
275
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Operations
Not enough data
8.7
50
Not enough data
8.5
50
Not enough data
8.6
48
Not enough data
8.5
47
Not enough data
7.9
50
Management
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.4
52
Not enough data
8.3
53
Not enough data
8.1
53
Not enough data
Planning
8.3
53
Not enough data
7.6
51
Not enough data
7.9
50
Not enough data
7.9
49
Not enough data
Invoice Management
8.2
49
Not enough data
7.9
49
Not enough data
7.7
49
Not enough data
Supplier Management
7.1
8
Not enough data
6.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
Execution
7.3
8
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
8.0
52
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
8.3
49
Not enough data
8.4
49
Not enough data
8.6
48
Not enough data
8.3
47
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
Supplier Information
8.3
49
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
Analytics
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.5
49
Not enough data
8.6
49
Not enough data
8.1
48
Not enough data
Integration
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
8.0
50
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Purchasing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance reviews
7.4
267
7.7
65
|
Verified
7.6
323
7.8
82
|
Verified
7.9
329
8.4
96
|
Verified
Goals
7.8
307
8.5
85
|
Verified
7.4
265
8.2
77
|
Verified
Feedback
7.6
296
|
Verified
8.1
68
|
Verified
7.6
295
|
Verified
8.0
65
7.3
257
7.5
55
8.0
291
7.2
48
Data
8.2
352
|
Verified
8.1
90
|
Verified
8.1
338
|
Verified
8.3
87
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
5.8
28
Not enough data
5.4
27
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Core Features - Employee Experience Software
7.9
94
Not enough data
7.7
96
Not enough data
People Analytics - Employee Experience Software
7.6
90
Not enough data
7.6
89
Not enough data
Advanced Features - Employee Experience Software
7.3
87
Not enough data
7.3
90
Not enough data
7.2
87
Not enough data
Employee Improvement - Employee Experience Software
7.8
95
Not enough data
7.6
92
Not enough data
7.2
90
Not enough data
Platform - Compensation Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Additional Features - Compensation Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Fatigue Management - Fatigue Risk Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Capabilities - Fatigue Risk Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
5.9
23
Not enough data
5.8
23
Not enough data
6.3
23
Not enough data
Sourcing
8.0
412
7.7
235
8.1
435
8.0
190
7.6
32
Not enough data
8.4
38
Not enough data
7.3
33
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.1
272
7.7
216
8.3
38
Not enough data
8.4
38
Not enough data
7.2
33
Not enough data
7.7
33
Not enough data
7.2
32
Not enough data
7.5
35
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1320
7.7
698
7.7
929
7.6
508
7.3
733
7.7
353
8.4
1371
8.3
778
8.5
1290
8.5
708
8.5
1260
7.7
558
8.3
1372
8.3
768
8.6
1370
7.9
656
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
5.5
23
Not enough data
6.3
24
Not enough data
5.5
23
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
6.1
52
Not enough data
6.0
51
Not enough data
6.0
51
Not enough data
6.0
50
Not enough data
6.2
51
Not enough data
Platform Content
7.9
570
8.2
235
8.4
802
8.5
349
8.6
831
8.5
354
7.5
483
8.4
177
7.7
449
8.2
250
7.7
454
8.0
249
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1005
8.6
395
7.0
301
7.6
185
8.1
674
7.9
200
8.6
867
8.3
342
8.6
897
8.3
361
Platform Data
Feature Not Available
7.8
155
8.5
785
7.9
287
8.3
584
8.0
175
Platform
7.8
1320
7.7
698
7.7
929
7.6
508
7.3
733
7.7
353
8.4
1371
8.3
778
8.5
1290
8.5
708
8.5
1260
7.7
558
8.3
1372
8.3
768
8.6
1370
7.9
656
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
563
7.6
368
8.8
935
8.3
512
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Vendor Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Revenue Recognition
7.8
36
Not enough data
7.0
29
Not enough data
7.2
29
Not enough data
Conversational Automation - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Automation - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Predictive Analytics - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance & Policy - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Multi‑System Integration - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Proactive Intervention - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agent Governance - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
8.1
148
8.4
34
7.9
137
8.0
30
8.1
143
8.2
35
7.9
130
8.4
30
Course Delivery
7.8
141
8.5
37
8.4
172
7.9
39
8.2
160
8.4
31
Course Management
7.1
111
8.2
21
7.8
139
8.2
33
7.7
123
8.6
29
7.9
132
8.4
33
LMS Marketplace
Feature Not Available
8.1
17
7.7
117
7.8
20
Feature Not Available
8.3
18
Interface
Feature Not Available
8.5
31
6.9
101
8.5
26
Training & eLearning
8.0
137
8.5
33
8.1
147
8.5
37
8.1
144
8.5
34
7.9
124
7.9
26
8.0
145
8.2
31
8.0
150
8.6
35
8.0
156
8.4
33
Generative AI
6.3
53
9.3
5
6.3
50
9.3
5
6.5
51
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
7.0
14
Not enough data
7.0
14
Not enough data
Time Tracking
8.9
1178
8.0
560
8.3
730
7.8
322
7.9
564
7.8
245
Client Invoicing
8.2
1027
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.8
787
Feature Not Available
Mobile Time Tracking
8.7
844
8.2
356
Administration
8.4
1355
|
Verified
8.1
383
8.4
1472
|
Verified
8.1
415
8.4
1468
|
Verified
7.9
363
8.5
1284
|
Verified
8.0
303
8.7
1706
|
Verified
8.5
481
Platform
8.5
1710
|
Verified
8.2
468
8.2
1198
|
Verified
7.7
327
8.0
981
|
Verified
7.8
216
9.0
1762
|
Verified
8.3
457
8.6
1540
|
Verified
7.6
363
6.7
368
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1320
7.7
698
7.7
929
7.6
508
7.3
733
7.7
353
8.4
1371
8.3
778
8.5
1290
8.5
708
8.5
1260
7.7
558
8.3
1372
8.3
768
8.6
1370
7.9
656
Platform
7.8
1320
7.7
698
7.7
929
7.6
508
7.3
733
7.7
353
8.4
1371
8.3
778
8.5
1290
8.5
708
8.5
1260
7.7
558
8.3
1372
8.3
768
8.6
1370
7.9
656
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.3
173
8.4
97
7.3
177
8.1
115
8.4
236
8.3
200
8.1
238
8.0
200
7.7
182
Feature Not Available
7.4
161
8.0
120
8.1
216
8.1
142
8.5
237
8.5
211
7.0
164
7.7
96
7.8
199
8.2
124
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Paylocity and UKG Pro are categorized as Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Corporate Learning Management Systems, Time Tracking, Core HR, Workforce Management, Payroll, Performance Management, and HCM Software
Unique Categories
Paylocity is categorized as Employee Experience, Benefits Administration, Expense Management, AP Automation, Spend Management, Procure to Pay, Enterprise Payment, Invoice Management, Vendor Management, and Purchasing
UKG Pro is categorized as Succession Planning, Healthcare HR, Fatigue Risk Management, AI Agents for HR, and Compensation Planning
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Paylocity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
UKG Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
12.5%
Information Technology and Services
7.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.6%
Hospital & Health Care
5.2%
Financial Services
4.2%
Other
64.7%
Hospital & Health Care
7.8%
Financial Services
4.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.6%
Retail
4.3%
Insurance
3.6%
Other
75.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Paylocity
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sarah R.
Verified User in Internet
Paylocity is focused on providing the best payroll product with the best cutting-edge technology. We switched from ADP to Paychex and from Paychex to Paylocity. I prefer the Paylocity products over ADP and Paychex. They are constantly working on improving...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Human Resources
I do not like that there is no communication between the WebPay, Paylocity Enterprise Time & Expense, BSwift and Pereless. So many different companies with so many different support teams but noone knows anything about the other systems that they sold us in...
UKG Pro
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Scott R.
Verified User in Utilities
If you use more than one of the services they all seem to work together well. We use UTA (Ultipro Time and Attendance), Payment Services and the back office. It all seems to work together well to create a smooth environment for processing payroll. The web...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Chris R.
Verified User in Internet
Ultipro is the worst software I've used in years. Nothing is intuitive. Every time I'm forced to approve someone's PTO, or post my hours, I have to hunt once again to figure out how to do it. Usually, I just abandon the task I'm trying to do out of...
Sarah R.
Verified User in Internet
Paylocity is focused on providing the best payroll product with the best cutting-edge technology. We switched from ADP to Paychex and from Paychex to Paylocity. I prefer the Paylocity products over ADP and Paychex. They are constantly working on improving...
Scott R.
Verified User in Utilities
If you use more than one of the services they all seem to work together well. We use UTA (Ultipro Time and Attendance), Payment Services and the back office. It all seems to work together well to create a smooth environment for processing payroll. The web...
Verified User in Human Resources
I do not like that there is no communication between the WebPay, Paylocity Enterprise Time & Expense, BSwift and Pereless. So many different companies with so many different support teams but noone knows anything about the other systems that they sold us in...
Chris R.
Verified User in Internet
Ultipro is the worst software I've used in years. Nothing is intuitive. Every time I'm forced to approve someone's PTO, or post my hours, I have to hunt once again to figure out how to do it. Usually, I just abandon the task I'm trying to do out of...
Discussions
Can I use paylocity at home?
26 Comments
CD
Yes! Paylocity is simple and easy to use from anywhere with an internet connection. I was able to run about 5 payrolls from home WITH support from our...Read more
Is paylocity a HRIS system?
6 Comments
KE
On 16th May I opened a Divvy account. On 20 May, my account was suspended.
I didn't do any action or transaction from my account during these 4 days. I...Read more
I would like to set up Paylocity to hold all of my personnel records.
3 Comments
SK
You can actually import those documents from the folders on your computer into each employees profile. Read more
What is UltiPro system?
4 Comments
OS
UltiPro is a product of Ultimate Software, a top cloud provider of software for human capital management (HCM). Offering HR, compensation, talent, payroll,...Read more
How is the best way to get my NTR to file our unemployment reports timely? They were filed late 3 quarters in 2019. Also, how do I get my NTR to communicate with me and answer my emails and/or phone calls. There's been zero comunication.
3 Comments
JE
We track grants by using the project code. We can add as a default the project/grant code in Core if the employee only works one grant. If the employee works...Read more
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