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Head-to-head · Human Capital Management - Midmarket Software

Paylocity vs Access PeopleXD

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Paylocity #2 in Human Capital Management - Midmarket Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Paylocity
Access PeopleXD #5 in Human Capital Management - Midmarket Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Try Access PeopleXD

Paylocity leads on 0 checks, Access PeopleXD on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePaylocity · 9.1/10

Paylocity scores higher on our rubric for human capital management - midmarket software: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Paylocity is the better fit for midmarket employers prioritizing broad integrations. Access PeopleXD is the better fit for teams needing configurable HR workflows and scheduling.

  • Paylocity fits best

    Midmarket employers prioritizing broad integrations

  • Access PeopleXD fits best

    Teams needing configurable HR workflows and scheduling

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Side by side

Feature Paylocity 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Access PeopleXD 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.5
Ranking #2 in Human Capital Management - Midmarket Software #5 in Human Capital Management - Midmarket Software
Best for Midmarket employers prioritizing broad integrations Teams needing configurable HR workflows and scheduling
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Docs Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 350+ integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Paylocity 0/4 · Access PeopleXD 0/4
Core HR records Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payroll included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Talent management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Employee capacity Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 350 integrations plus developer APIs and webhooks
  • Covers payroll, HR, time, onboarding, performance, and benefits workflows
  • Mobile apps support employees, supervisors, administrators, and executives
  • Combines employee records, onboarding, leave, scheduling and timesheets.
  • Supports performance appraisals, objectives and 360 reviews.
  • Offers employee and manager mobile self-service plus API data sharing.
Cons
  • Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales
  • No free plan is available
  • Broad scope may exceed the needs of narrow HR use cases
  • Pricing is quote-based, and some modules and apps may add licence costs.
  • Integrations listed focus on Access products and DocuSign.
  • Support channels listed are limited to documentation.
Our verdict

Paylocity is a cloud-based human capital management platform covering HR, payroll, workforce management, talent, benefits, and employee engagement. It is designed for small businesses, midsize organizations, and enterprises, with modular…

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Access PeopleXD brings employee records, onboarding, leave, workforce scheduling, timesheets and performance workflows into a cloud HR platform. It is aimed at mid-sized and larger organisations, including teams that need configurable HR…

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  1. PaylocityHuman Capital Management - Midmarket Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. Access PeopleXDHuman Capital Management - Midmarket Software 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Paylocity — where it wins

    • 350 integrations plus developer APIs and webhooks
    • Covers payroll, HR, time, onboarding, performance, and benefits workflows
    • Mobile apps support employees, supervisors, administrators, and executives

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales
    • No free plan is available
    • Broad scope may exceed the needs of narrow HR use cases

  • Access PeopleXD — where it wins

    • Combines employee records, onboarding, leave, scheduling and timesheets.
    • Supports performance appraisals, objectives and 360 reviews.
    • Offers employee and manager mobile self-service plus API data sharing.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is quote-based, and some modules and apps may add licence costs.
    • Integrations listed focus on Access products and DocuSign.
    • Support channels listed are limited to documentation.
  • Paylocity9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    Broad HCM coverage and 350 integrations suit midmarket teams with varied systems.

    Visit PaylocityFull verdict →
  • Access PeopleXD8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    Configurable HR workflows, scheduling and employee self-service for mid-sized and larger organisations.

    Try Access PeopleXDFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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