KeyPay
KeyPay is a cloud-based payroll and workforce management platform that automates payroll processing, time tracking, and employee self-service.
Paylocity
Website: www.paylocity.com
Paylocity is a cloud-based payroll and human capital management (HCM) platform covering payroll processing, tax management, benefits administration, time and attendance, learning management, and workforce analytics. It takes a mobile-first approach with employee self-service features.
Accounting firms encounter Paylocity at mid-sized client businesses that need payroll integrated with broader HR functions. The platform provides general ledger integration for exporting payroll journal entries to accounting systems, and its reporting tools give firms access to the data needed for tax preparation and financial reviews.
Paylocity is best suited for mid-sized US businesses (50–1,000+ employees) that want payroll combined with employee engagement, learning, and analytics tools. Firms serving smaller clients or those focused on payroll-only typically recommend lighter alternatives like Gusto or OnPay.
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