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Paylocity vs Square Payroll Comparison (2026)

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Paylocity

Square Payroll

Overview

Paylocity’s payroll software automates pay, catches errors, and streamlines tasks. Run payroll in minutes, ensure compliance, and integrate with benefits. Help employees get paid accurately and on time, with on-demand access to earned wages.

Square Payroll is a cloud-based U.S. solution that handles federal and state payroll taxes including withholdings, payments and filings

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

Pricing

Starting from

No pricing info

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

/user

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.3

1.9K

697

184

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

70%

would recommend this app

4.7

622

461

131

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

88%

would recommend this app

Pros

“he customer support team has been responsive and knowledgeable whenever we've needed assistance, and the system's automation features have helped minimize errors and save valuable time.”

Marilyn D.

Agency

“I love that I can manage payroll, run audits, configure cost centers, support benefits, run reporting, handle historical data migrations, and create workflows all in one system.”

Hardeep K.

HR Generalist

“there are so many features that allow you to Remind employees or participants of trainings of activities of anniversaries or birthdays there are opportunities for you to give praise and you’re easily able to see your upcoming and past paychecks.”

Ashley G.

After school and summer camp teacher

Pros

“With features now like deductions, PTO tracking, time tracking, all integrated into the point of sales system— you can’t really beat the solution if you use the POS.”

Joe H.

Owner

“I can track & pay out PTO, withhold Child Support payments, distribute tips -- it's all super intuitive and clear, for both me and my employees.”

Michelle S.

Owner

“They send reminders and make sure I'm following all the local, state and federal laws, and organize my employee taxes so easily.”

Carolyn B.

Owner, President

Cons

“More transparency on PDRs, we have a hard time tracking the status of the PDR submitted, we have to ask for updates every time, I wish there is a portal/dashboard we can track it by the PDR number.”

Xin L.

HRIS Coordinator

“The system is not user friendly: Unnecessary separation of tabs and information, unhelpful AI bot, uneducated (and sometimes) unresponsive Support Team, constant unnecessary and unhelpful updates, numerous glitches in the system, etc.”

Lauren S.

HR Coordinator and Recruiter

“We have experienced several challenges with Paylocity, including occasional inaccuracies in time-off accruals and balance transfers, incompatibility with employees in American Samoa which requires manual work, and improperly configured EDI.”

Paola A.

Human Resources Manager

Cons

“However, if your business requires highly complex custom reporting or deeply integrated HR functions, you may find the platform too basic for your long-term needs.”

Maggie d.

Owner

“Limited customization and reporting capabilities, along with fewer advanced HR features compared to more comprehensive payroll platforms.”

Stephanie O.

Owner

“We have 2 main issues with the software and that's making it more customizable and also getting customer service support is sometime difficult. Since square makes the software easy to use it sometimes lacks in certain areas.”

Maggie d.

Owner