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Deputy vs Paylocity

An independent, side-by-side comparison of two HR Software providers — scores, pricing, company-size fit, and strengths — to help you pick the right one.

Deputy vs Paylocity at a glance

Editorial sub-scores are RankedVendors estimates.

DeputyPaylocity
Overall score74/10089/100
TierStandardElite
Capability (editorial)7487
Ease of use (editorial)7287
Value (editorial)7588
Best forSmall business, Mid-market, EnterpriseSmall business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Pricing modelQuote-basedQuote-based
Headquarters
Founded

Verdict

Paylocity is the higher-ranked of the two on RankedVendors (89/100 vs 74/100), but both are credible HR Software options. Deputy fits small business, mid-market, enterprise; Paylocity fits small business, mid-market, enterprise. Match the shortlist to your size and must-have features, and trial before committing.

Where each one stands out

Deputy

Deputy is employee scheduling and time tracking.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read Deputy review

Paylocity

Paylocity handles hiring, payroll, and people operations.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read Paylocity review

Deputy vs Paylocity — FAQ

Is Deputy better than Paylocity?

On RankedVendors, Paylocity scores 89/100 versus Deputy's 74/100, so Paylocity ranks higher overall in HR Software. The right choice still depends on your size, budget, and must-have features — see the breakdown above.

What is the difference between Deputy and Paylocity?

Deputy is employee scheduling and time tracking. Paylocity handles hiring, payroll, and people operations. Both compete in HR Software; compare their strengths and best-fit company sizes above.

Which is better value, Deputy or Paylocity?

Our editorial value scores put Deputy at 75/100 and Paylocity at 88/100. Deputy is Quote-based; Paylocity is Quote-based. Request quotes from both to compare against your scale.