Side-by-side comparison: pricing, features, free trial, and verified scores.
Ceridian Dayforce is a cloud HCM platform with real-time payroll, workforce management, and talent tools.
Paylocity provides modern HR and payroll for US mid-market companies with community and engagement tools.
| Feature |
C
Ceridian Dayforce HCM
Onboarding HRIS and Payroll
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P
Paylocity Modern HCM
Onboarding HRIS and Payroll
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|---|---|---|
| Scores (Verified User Reviews) | ||
| Support Score |
9.2/5
|
7.8/5
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| Maintain Score |
9.5/5
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8.2/5
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| Platform Score |
7.2/5
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6.6/5
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| Total Reviews | 7 verified reviews | 7 verified reviews |
| Key Specifications | ||
| Category | Onboarding HRIS and Payroll | Onboarding HRIS and Payroll |
| Best For | Enterprise | Midmarket |
| Pricing Model | Custom | Custom |
| Starting Price | Custom | Custom |
| Free Trial | No | No |
| AI Features | ✓ Yes | No |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Category-Specific Features | ||
| Real-time Payroll | Yes | — |
| Workforce Management | Yes | — |
| Global HCM | Yes | — |
| Modern HCM UX | — | Yes |
| Community Features | — | Yes |
| Mobile-first Design | — | Yes |
| View Full Details | View Ceridian Dayforce HCM | View Paylocity Modern HCM |
It depends on your priorities. Ceridian Dayforce HCM stands out for: Ceridian Dayforce HCM includes AI-powered features. Ceridian Dayforce HCM is positioned for enterprise teams.
Both are Onboarding HRIS and Payroll tools. See the full comparison table below for pricing, deployment, and feature differences.
Both use custom pricing — check each vendor's site for current rates.