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Head-to-head · Core HR Software

Paylocity vs OrangeHRM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Paylocity #3 in Core HR Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Paylocity
OrangeHRM #5 in Core HR Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit OrangeHRM

Paylocity leads on 0 checks, OrangeHRM on 1, and 1 is 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
  • Free planonly OrangeHRM
  • Free trialonly OrangeHRM

Paylocity scores higher on our rubric for core hr software: 9.1 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

OrangeHRM offers free plan; Paylocity doesn't.

Paylocity is the better fit for organizations seeking HR, payroll, and workforce tools. OrangeHRM is the better fit for teams seeking open-source HR with broad core coverage.

  • Paylocity fits best

    Organizations seeking HR, payroll, and workforce tools

  • OrangeHRM fits best

    Teams seeking open-source HR with broad core coverage

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Side by side

Feature Paylocity 9.1/10 Visit ↗ OrangeHRM 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 9.0
Ranking #3 in Core HR Software #5 in Core HR Software
Best for Organizations seeking HR, payroll, and workforce tools Teams seeking open-source HR with broad core coverage
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA GDPR
Integrations 350+ integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Paylocity 1/5 · OrangeHRM 1/5
Payroll module Not checked yet Not checked yet
Time tracking ✓ ✓
Benefits administration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Onboarding workflows Not checked yet Not checked yet
Employee self-service Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Employee limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers records, onboarding, time, performance, payroll, and self-service
  • Connects through 350 marketplace integrations, APIs, and webhooks
  • Provides mobile apps plus analytics and AI-assisted insights
  • Free, open-source Starter covers core HR administration and employee management
  • Combines leave, time tracking, onboarding, performance and recruitment features
  • Offers cloud, self-hosted and mobile workflows, plus an API
Cons
  • Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales
  • There is no free plan for evaluating the platform
  • The extensive feature set may exceed narrow HR software needs
  • Advanced pricing requires a customized quote
  • Listed integrations are limited to authentication, payroll, LMS and Microsoft 365
  • No 24/7 support
Our verdict

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

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OrangeHRM brings employee records, leave and PTO, time and attendance, onboarding, performance, recruitment, and reporting into a modular HR platform. Its free, open-source Starter edition makes it relevant to teams that want broad core HR…

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  1. PaylocityCore HR Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. OrangeHRMCore HR Software 9.0Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Paylocity — where it wins

    • Covers records, onboarding, time, performance, payroll, and self-service
    • Connects through 350 marketplace integrations, APIs, and webhooks
    • Provides mobile apps plus analytics and AI-assisted insights

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales
    • There is no free plan for evaluating the platform
    • The extensive feature set may exceed narrow HR software needs

  • OrangeHRM — where it wins

    • Free, open-source Starter covers core HR administration and employee management
    • Combines leave, time tracking, onboarding, performance and recruitment features
    • Offers cloud, self-hosted and mobile workflows, plus an API

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced pricing requires a customized quote
    • Listed integrations are limited to authentication, payroll, LMS and Microsoft 365
    • No 24/7 support
  • Paylocity9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A wide HR and workforce suite with mobile access, APIs, and customized quote pricing.

    Visit PaylocityFull verdict →
  • OrangeHRM9.0/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A broad HR platform with a free open-source Starter edition and cloud or self-hosted deployment.

    Visit OrangeHRMFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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