Paylocity vs Frappe HR

Paylocity8.7Visit Frappe HR7.9Visit

Higher score Paylocity #5 in HR Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Paylocity

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Frappe HR #13 in HR Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Frappe HR

• Paylocity fits best

  Employers needing self-service and workforce tasks

• Frappe HR fits best

  Teams wanting open-source HR and payroll

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Side by side

Feature	Paylocity 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Frappe HR 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	7.9
Ranking	#5 in HR Software	#13 in HR Software
Best for	Employers needing self-service and workforce tasks	Teams wanting open-source HR and payroll
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$5/site/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Docs	Community, Docs, Tickets
Integrations	350+ integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Paylocity 6/6 · Frappe HR 6/6
Employee records	✓	✓
Time-off management	✓	✓
Employee onboarding	✓	✓
Performance management	✓	✓
Time tracking	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Combines employee records, onboarding, leave, performance, and time tracking Supports web, iOS, Android, kiosks, time clocks, and timesheets Adds mobile self-service plus AI Assistant and talent workflows	Covers HR, payroll, recruitment, attendance, and performance Supports Frappe Cloud, self-hosting, and REST APIs Offers open-source software with no per-user license pricing
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales Its broad scope may exceed a single-function HR need Organizations seeking open-source HR software should look elsewhere	Native mobile apps are not part of the platform Self-hosting can require internal technical administration Cloud pricing is split between site and server hosting
Our verdict	Paylocity is a cloud-based human capital management platform for organizations ranging from small businesses to enterprises. Its scope covers human resources, payroll, time and labor, talent management, benefits, employee experience, and… Read the review →	Frappe HR is an open-source human resources and payroll platform for organizations managing employee operations. Its scope includes employee records, recruitment, onboarding, leave, attendance, shift planning, performance management,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Paylocity — where it wins

  • Combines employee records, onboarding, leave, performance, and time tracking
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, kiosks, time clocks, and timesheets
  • Adds mobile self-service plus AI Assistant and talent workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Its broad scope may exceed a single-function HR need
  • Organizations seeking open-source HR software should look elsewhere

• Frappe HR — where it wins

  • Covers HR, payroll, recruitment, attendance, and performance
  • Supports Frappe Cloud, self-hosting, and REST APIs
  • Offers open-source software with no per-user license pricing

  Where it doesn't

  • Native mobile apps are not part of the platform
  • Self-hosting can require internal technical administration
  • Cloud pricing is split between site and server hosting

• Paylocity8.7/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad HR platform combining employee self-service, workforce tasks, talent, and AI workflows.

  Visit PaylocityFull verdict →
• Frappe HR7.9/10 · Free plan

  A broad open-source HR suite with flexible deployment and low-cost managed hosting.

  Visit Frappe HRFull verdict →