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Head-to-head · Attendance Management Software

ADP Time and Attendance vs Paylocity

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score ADP Time and Attendance #1 in Attendance Management Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit ADP
Paylocity #2 in Attendance Management Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Paylocity

ADP Time and Attendance leads on 0 checks, Paylocity on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreADP Time and Attendance · 9.4/10
  • Most featuresADP Time and Attendance · 1 of 6

ADP Time and Attendance scores higher on our rubric for attendance management software: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

ADP Time and Attendance is the better fit for payroll-linked attendance for growing organizations. Paylocity is the better fit for HR suites needing attendance plus broad workforce tools.

  • ADP Time and Attendance fits best

    Payroll-linked attendance for growing organizations

  • Paylocity fits best

    HR suites needing attendance plus broad workforce tools

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Side by side

Feature ADP Time and Attendance 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Paylocity 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.2
Ranking #1 in Attendance Management Software #2 in Attendance Management Software
Best for Payroll-linked attendance for growing organizations HR suites needing attendance plus broad workforce tools
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 1 integrations 350+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ADP Time and Attendance 1/6 · Paylocity 0/6
Biometric attendance Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile clock-in Not checked yet Not checked yet
Geofenced attendance ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Shift scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Overtime rules Not checked yet Not checked yet
Leave tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Employee limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports web, mobile, kiosk and biometric time capture
  • Calculates overtime, breaks and hours from payroll policies
  • Transfers approved time data to ADP payroll and HCM platforms
  • Combines time tracking, schedules, geofencing, and time clocks.
  • Connects attendance with time-off, onboarding, and performance workflows.
  • Offers mobile access, analytics, integrations, and developer APIs.
Cons
  • Pricing requires a business-specific quote
  • Feature availability varies across ADP timekeeping products
  • Integration focus centers on ADP payroll and HCM platforms
  • Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales.
  • No free plan is available.
  • Its broad HR scope may exceed the needs of attendance-only buyers.
Our verdict

ADP Time and Attendance collects employee hours, manages schedules and attendance, and sends time data to payroll. Employees can enter time through web timesheets, mobile devices, smart time clocks or shared-device kiosks. The system also…

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Paylocity is a cloud-based human capital management platform for organizations managing HR, payroll, workforce management, talent, benefits, and employee engagement. Its attendance capabilities include time tracking, timesheets, schedules,…

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  1. ADP Time and AttendanceAttendance Management Software 9.4Pricing on request
  2. PaylocityAttendance Management Software 9.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ADP Time and Attendance — where it wins

    • Supports web, mobile, kiosk and biometric time capture
    • Calculates overtime, breaks and hours from payroll policies
    • Transfers approved time data to ADP payroll and HCM platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a business-specific quote
    • Feature availability varies across ADP timekeeping products
    • Integration focus centers on ADP payroll and HCM platforms

  • Paylocity — where it wins

    • Combines time tracking, schedules, geofencing, and time clocks.
    • Connects attendance with time-off, onboarding, and performance workflows.
    • Offers mobile access, analytics, integrations, and developer APIs.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales.
    • No free plan is available.
    • Its broad HR scope may exceed the needs of attendance-only buyers.
  • ADP Time and Attendance9.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A payroll-connected attendance suite with mobile, kiosk and biometric time capture.

    Visit ADPFull verdict →
  • Paylocity9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    Paylocity pairs time and attendance with HR, payroll, talent, and employee tools.

    Visit PaylocityFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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