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Planday vs Paylocity Comparison (2026)

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Planday

Paylocity

Overview

Planday is the best way for shift-based businesses to manage employee scheduling, communication, time clocking and payroll all in one online system.

Streamline scheduling, time tracking, and labor cost control with Paylocity's workforce management software. Boost efficiency, reduce errors, and keep teams happy with easy shift swaps, real-time alerts, and mobile access to schedules and timecards.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

No videos yet

Pricing

Starting from

2.49

/user

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

No pricing info

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.3

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

73%

would recommend this app

4.3

1.9K

698

184

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

70%

would recommend this app

Pros

“Overall, PlanDay has been a useful and reliable tool for workforce planning. Once the team is familiar with the system, it supports efficient scheduling, clear communication, and better control over staffing and payroll processes.”

Mark A.

Owner

“In our induction it takes minutes to show new members of staff the clocking in and out process and where to see their shifts, or if there are any available shifts they can pick up.”

Sam K.

Project Manager

“It also allows you to see things such as your retention rate and monitor time in lieu.”

Sam K.

Project Manager

Pros

“Paylocity offers an intuitive, all in one HR platform that helps with payroll, onboarding, self-service, automation, and compliance tools, improving efficiency and the employee experience.”

Torrey R.

Administrative Assisant to the HR Director

“Paylocity provides a user-friendly platform that brings payroll, benefits, HR, time tracking, and employee information together in one place.”

Anish C.

“value for money, reporting feature, ease of payroll processing, recruiting platform is as simple or in depth as needed, the paylocity app is very user friendly for employees, communication platform is very handy, online onboarding”

Holly A.

Human Resources Manager

Cons

“PlanDay ties you in from the moment you are in discussions with them and it's a minimum 12 month contract, which they do not let you out of, even if you have told them you don't want to go ahead 6 weeks before it even begins. ”

Jodie B.

Business Manager

“We cancelled 6 weeks before the contract was due to start but they charged us for 12 months anyway. ”

Jodie B.

Business Manager

“There's no better functionality on the market but the loading times are horrible.”

Ivar G.

Manager

Cons

“I also received automated reminder emails even after submitting the requested documents and correcting the issue they identified. When I called, I was told only my employer's HR department could communicate with Paylocity regarding the case, leaving me unable to get a status update directly.”

Ashish K.

Senior Scientist

“However, my experience has also been impacted by recurring system limitations, reporting challenges, and difficulties obtaining timely support when issues arise. As an HR/payroll professional, accuracy and efficiency are critical, and there have been instances where payroll reporting, workers’ compensation reporting, and system functionality did not align with our operational needs.”

Alyssa C.

Human Resource Payroll Manager

“The other thing was the start and and dates on the Human Resources side of Paylocity seems to confuse the users causing problems with hire date, benefit dates and transfer dates mid pay cycle. ”

Adelaide S.

Payroll Specialist