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Head-to-head · HRIS Software

Paylocity vs Cezanne HR

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Paylocity #3 in HRIS Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Paylocity
Cezanne HR #8 in HRIS Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Cezanne HR

Paylocity leads on 0 checks, Cezanne HR 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 scorePaylocity · 9.1/10

Paylocity scores higher on our rubric for hris software: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Paylocity is the better fit for organizations seeking broad HR and workforce tools. Cezanne HR is the better fit for mid-market teams wanting configurable HR processes.

  • Paylocity fits best

    Organizations seeking broad HR and workforce tools

  • Cezanne HR fits best

    Mid-market teams wanting configurable HR processes

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Side by side

Feature Paylocity 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Cezanne HR 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #3 in HRIS Software #8 in HRIS Software
Best for Organizations seeking broad HR and workforce tools Mid-market teams wanting configurable HR processes
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 Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 350+ integrations 20 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Paylocity 1/5 · Cezanne HR 1/5
Employee self-service Not checked yet Not checked yet
Onboarding tools ✓ ✓
Time-off tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Employee directory Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines employee records, time tracking, leave, onboarding, and performance tools.
  • Mobile access serves employees, supervisors, administrators, and executives.
  • Marketplace integrations and APIs connect HR and workforce systems.
  • Covers employee records, absence, onboarding, performance and time tracking.
  • Includes employee and manager self-service with mobile access.
  • Offers an open API and integrations including Microsoft Teams and Greenhouse.
Cons
  • Pricing is customized, so buyers must contact sales for a quote.
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of organizations seeking a narrow HR tool.
  • No free plan is available.
  • Pricing requires a sales quote and varies by modules and average headcount.
  • A minimum monthly fee applies.
  • Support is ticket-based, alongside email, phone and documentation.
Our verdict

Paylocity brings employee records, payroll, workforce management, benefits, talent, and employee engagement into a cloud-based human capital management platform. Its scope suits organizations that want employees and managers to handle…

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Cezanne HR is a cloud-based HR platform for mid-sized and international organisations, with capabilities spanning employee records, absence, onboarding, performance, time tracking, self-service and reporting. Its modular design lets teams…

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  1. PaylocityHRIS Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. Cezanne HRHRIS Software 8.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Paylocity — where it wins

    • Combines employee records, time tracking, leave, onboarding, and performance tools.
    • Mobile access serves employees, supervisors, administrators, and executives.
    • Marketplace integrations and APIs connect HR and workforce systems.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is customized, so buyers must contact sales for a quote.
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of organizations seeking a narrow HR tool.
    • No free plan is available.

  • Cezanne HR — where it wins

    • Covers employee records, absence, onboarding, performance and time tracking.
    • Includes employee and manager self-service with mobile access.
    • Offers an open API and integrations including Microsoft Teams and Greenhouse.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales quote and varies by modules and average headcount.
    • A minimum monthly fee applies.
    • Support is ticket-based, alongside email, phone and documentation.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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