GoCo vs. Paylocity Comparison


GoCo GoCo.io, Inc.	Paylocity	+	+
Learn More Update Features	Visit Website	Add To Compare	Add To Compare



About GoCo is modern HR, benefits and payroll built with flexibility and ease-of use in mind. Built to automate your existing manual process, GoCo is on a mission to eliminate the paperwork and spreadsheets, and replace them with delightful digital experiences your HR team and employees will love. Manage records, performance, time off, onboarding, benefits, and more all in one place. GoCo is a secure, compliant hub for sending, digitally signing, and organizing your sensitive HR documents and data. Unlike other HRIS platforms, GoCo is built to be flexible enough to support existing processes, policies, and providers, so you don't have to change the way you work just to adopt a modern HR system. HR is about people, and we believe that delivering great service to small businesses starts with customer love. That’s why every GoCo customer gets a dedicated Customer Success Manager whose only job is to bend over backwards to make your team successful.		About Paylocity delivers the most innovative technology bringing HR, payroll, and IT together in one modern, easy-to-use platform to empower teams, simplify processes, and deliver real results. The platform enables businesses to manage payroll, benefits, employee engagement, and other core HR functions while also managing non-payroll spend, including expenses, account payable, corporate cards, procurement, and headcount planning. Paylocity's integrated platform includes mobile access, workflow automation, seamless third-party integrations, and real-time insights that help businesses manage employees and business operations more effectively. Paylocity also provides dedicated customer support, implementation services, and scalable solutions designed to meet the needs of growing businesses and enterprise organizations.
Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported		Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Audience Small to Medium Sized Businesses		Audience Small businesses, midsize companies, enterprise organizations, HR leaders, finance teams, and IT departments seeking unified workforce and business management solutions
Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported		Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Not Supported		API Offers API Supported
Screenshots and Videos View more images or videos		Screenshots and Videos View more images or videos
Pricing GoCo starts at $5 per employee per month. Get a custom quote built around your needs! Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported		Pricing No information available. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Not Supported
Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.6 / 5 ease 4.6 / 5 features 4.4 / 5 design 4.6 / 5 support 4.6 / 5 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.3 / 5 ease 4.2 / 5 features 4.8 / 5 design 4.3 / 5 support 4.0 / 5 Read all reviews
Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros I am very pleased with the ability to either manually enter timesheet hours or ask employees to clock in and out. Having all employee data in one place is an excellent resources, and I look forward to utilizing the benefits management portion of the platform to further streamline our onboarding process. Creating custom reports that can aggregate the needed data in one spreadsheet in minutes is also a feature I use regularly for many different HR tasks. GoCo has a sleek, easy to use interface. We get compliments often about how easy and straightforward GoCo has made the onboarding process, which makes a great first impression on new employees who are just joining our agency! It also has vastly cut down on the administrative burden of scanning and filing paperwork into employee personnel files. I like that all our on boarding processes are digital, organized, and user friendly. I really like how easy it is to start my hiring process. GoCo, an easy to use HRIS system, has allowed our employees to have a seamless onboard experience. So many previously antiquated tasks are now easy to accomplish. The interface is user friendly. Customer service is incredible. Always making improvements - I feel like my suggestions/feedback are heard. Cons The time off scheduling is difficult to manage with prorated part-time employees, as we have to create a new time off classification for each amount, whether they work 20 hours, 24 hours, 30 hours, or so on. We have a lot of part time personnel and this has made using the time off feature both time consuming and frustrating. Inability to edit benefit information as it changes (we switched dental plans mid-year and could not input this from the employer side at all), and also inability to find our carriers in the system, has made implementing benefits administration difficult. It is a little high priced for our non-profit budget. Some of the forms are not complete are can't be signed. Like the background check authorization. There is no field for my employees to sign. It's also a little clunky for the I-9 verification process. For instance, when the employees provide their social security card and ID in one area, I have to download and upload myself. The system is not aware that the documents have already been provided? As an HR admin, there is a lot to learn. Integration with payroll has been challenging, based on how we need to track employee hours for invoicing and billing, but this may be an anomaly of our company. There are a few things that don't integrate well with other products.		Pros from Real Users Pros The mobile app is simple and intuitive tool that is very easy to navigate and find exactly what you need. The ability to use thumbprint for identity verification is a big plus as most large company apps are using the same approach. Their customer service is absolutely fantastic. It's easy to get help from them, and you can usually get someone on the phone in about a minute or less. They have many great features of their products, and they are constantly pushing to be the best product. Helpful in the sense that a lot of information is right at your fingertips. It is great when managing a large company and their employees demographic and information. I love how easy it is to clock in and out and keep track of my hours with the time sheet feature. It also has an app. Paylocity helps in engagement benefits payroll human resources workforce management. Provides compliance updates. Easily manage payroll and HR. Navigation is quite simple. Interactive employee engagement. Pricing is pretty well. Allows on-the-go access. User friendly software. Approve and submit expense reports. User friendly interface. Fully featured payroll module. Work hour recording & management. Reports & Analytics feature. Great mobile app. Good customer service.
Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported		Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported
Company Information GoCo.io, Inc. Founded: 2015 United States www.goco.io		Company Information Paylocity Founded: 1997 United States www.paylocity.com
Alternatives UZIO		Alternatives Rippling
FastrackOnboard		Paycom
AtcomCloud Atcom		BambooHR BambooHR®
Paylocity		UKG Pro UKG
BambooHR BambooHR® View All		Paycor View All
Categories Benefits Administration Supported Human Resources Supported I-9 Compliance Supported Onboarding Supported Payroll Supported Performance Management Supported Time Tracking Supported		Categories AP Automation Supported Attendance Tracking Supported Benefits Administration Supported Paylocity’s benefits management solution can give employees the ability to review and select online solutions. This gives the HR teams access to enrollment tracking tools. Corporate Card Management Supported Employee Engagement Supported Paylocity provides an ability to enhance workplace culture with several tools, including surveys, social collaboration features, and communication channels designed to keep employees connected across the organization. Employee Experience Supported Employee Recognition Supported Employee Scheduling Supported Expense Report Supported Global Payroll Supported HCM Supported HR Analytics Supported HR Compliance Supported Human Resources Supported Paylocity helps organizations manage their employees, from onboarding and document management to workforce planning. The platform focuses on improving employee efficiency and engagement. Onboarding Supported Payroll Supported Paylocity’s cloud-based payroll process has automated tax filing, direct deposit, and compliance management. This can reduce manual work, improve payroll accuracy, and ensure employees are paid on time. Performance Management Supported Recruiting Supported Talent Management Supported Time & Attendance Supported Paylocity’s integrated workforce management tools give admin the opportunity to track employee hours, attendance, PTO, and overtime. These automated tracking tools give admin the ability to have visibility on all employee hours. Time Clock Supported Time Tracking Supported Workforce Management Supported
Benefits Administration Features Claims Management Not Supported COBRA Administration Supported Deduction Management Supported Disability Insurance Administration Supported Employee Benefits Administration Supported Flexible Spending Accounts Not Supported FMLA Administration Not Supported For Brokers Supported For Employers Supported FSA Administration Supported Health Insurance Administration Supported HIPAA Compliant Supported Life Insurance Administration Supported Online Benefits Enrollment Supported Premium Billing Not Supported Provider Management Supported Retiree Administration Not Supported Retirement Plan Management Supported Human Resources Features 360 Degree Feedback Supported Applicant Tracking Supported Attendance Management Supported Benefits Management Supported Career Development Planning Not Supported Compensation Management Supported Compliance Management Supported Employee Database Supported Employee Lifecycle Management Supported Onboarding Supported Payroll Management Supported Performance Management Supported Recruiting Management Supported Self Service Portal Supported Succession Planning Not Supported Time & Attendance Management Supported Time Off Management Supported Timesheets Supported Training Management Not Supported Onboarding Features Course Management Not Supported Document Management Supported E-Verify / I-9 Forms Supported Electronic Forms Supported Electronic Signature Supported Employee Handbook Supported Employee Portal Supported File Management Supported Job Description Management Supported Orientation Management Supported Self Service Portal Supported Task Management Supported Tax Forms Supported Training Management Not Supported Payroll Features 401(k) Tracking Supported Attendance Management Not Supported Benefits Management Supported Check Printing Supported Compensation Management Supported Deductions Management Supported Direct Deposit Supported Multi-Country Not Supported Multi-State Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Self Service Portal Supported Tax Compliance Supported Vacation / Leave Tracking Supported W-2 and 1099 Preparation Supported Wage Garnishment Supported Performance Management Features 360 Degree Feedback Supported Compensation Management Not Supported Custom Rating Scales Supported Customizable Templates Supported Individual Development Plans Supported On-going Performance Tracking Supported Peer Appraisals Supported Review Cycle Tracking Supported Self Service Portal Supported Self-Appraisals Supported Skills Assessments Not Supported Weighted Performance Measures Not Supported Time Tracking Features Automatic Time Capture Not Supported Billable & Non-Billable Hours Not Supported Billing & Invoicing Not Supported Employee Database Supported Expense Tracking Not Supported Mobile Time Tracking Supported Multiple Billing Rates Supported Offline Time Tracking Not Supported Online Time Tracking Supported Overtime Calculation Supported Time per Project Reporting Supported Timesheet Management Supported Vacation / Leave Tracking Supported		Benefits Administration Features Claims Management Supported COBRA Administration Supported Deduction Management Supported Disability Insurance Administration Supported Employee Benefits Administration Supported Flexible Spending Accounts Not Supported FMLA Administration Supported For Brokers Supported For Employers Supported FSA Administration Supported Health Insurance Administration Supported HIPAA Compliant Supported Life Insurance Administration Supported Online Benefits Enrollment Supported Premium Billing Not Supported Provider Management Supported Retiree Administration Supported Retirement Plan Management Supported Human Resources Features 360 Degree Feedback Supported Applicant Tracking Supported Attendance Management Supported Benefits Management Supported Career Development Planning Supported Compensation Management Supported Compliance Management Supported Employee Database Supported Employee Lifecycle Management Supported Onboarding Supported Payroll Management Supported Performance Management Supported Recruiting Management Supported Self Service Portal Supported Succession Planning Supported Time & Attendance Management Supported Time Off Management Supported Timesheets Supported Training Management Supported Onboarding Features Course Management Supported Document Management Supported E-Verify / I-9 Forms Supported Electronic Forms Supported Electronic Signature Supported Employee Handbook Supported Employee Portal Supported File Management Supported Job Description Management Supported Orientation Management Supported Self Service Portal Supported Task Management Supported Tax Forms Supported Training Management Supported Payroll Features 401(k) Tracking Supported Attendance Management Supported Benefits Management Supported Check Printing Supported Compensation Management Supported Deductions Management Supported Direct Deposit Supported Multi-Country Not Supported Multi-State Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Self Service Portal Supported Tax Compliance Supported Vacation / Leave Tracking Supported W-2 and 1099 Preparation Supported Wage Garnishment Supported Performance Management Features 360 Degree Feedback Supported Compensation Management Supported Custom Rating Scales Not Supported Customizable Templates Supported Individual Development Plans Supported On-going Performance Tracking Supported Peer Appraisals Supported Review Cycle Tracking Supported Self Service Portal Supported Self-Appraisals Supported Skills Assessments Not Supported Weighted Performance Measures Not Supported Time Tracking Features Automatic Time Capture Supported Billable & Non-Billable Hours Supported Billing & Invoicing Supported Employee Database Supported Expense Tracking Supported Mobile Time Tracking Supported Multiple Billing Rates Supported Offline Time Tracking Supported Online Time Tracking Supported Overtime Calculation Supported Time per Project Reporting Supported Timesheet Management Supported Vacation / Leave Tracking Supported Show More Features Attendance Tracking Features Absence Management Supported Calendar Management Supported Employee Scheduling Supported Employee Time Clock Supported FMLA Tracking Supported Overtime Tracking Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Self Service Portal Supported Time Tracking Supported Timesheets Supported Vacation / Leave Tracking Supported Employee Engagement Features Benchmarking Supported Cultural Alignment Supported Employee Awards Supported Employee Guides Supported Employee Recognition Supported Feedback Management Supported Goal Management Supported Health & Wellness Programs Supported Performance Management Supported Pulse Surveys Supported Employee Recognition Features eCards Not Supported Goals Supported Leaderboards / Activity Tracking Not Supported Manager-to-Peer Recognition Supported Mention Management Supported Nominations Not Supported Peer-to-Peer Recognition Supported Performance Management Supported Rewards Catalog Not Supported Rewards Points Supported Social Recognition Supported Employee Scheduling Features Appointment Management Not Supported Automated Scheduling Not Supported Calendar Management Not Supported Employee Database Supported Group Scheduling Not Supported Messaging Supported Mobile Access Supported Payroll Management Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Resource Management Not Supported Schedule Distribution Not Supported Scheduling Supported Shift Scheduling Supported Shift Swapping Supported Time Clock Supported Time Tracking Supported Vacation / Leave Tracking Supported Expense Report Features Approval Process Control Supported Invoice Management Supported Multi-Currency Not Supported Receipt Management Supported Reimbursement Management Supported Spend Control Supported Time Tracking Supported Workflow Management Supported HR Analytics Features Compensation Plan Modeling Supported Dashboard Supported HR Metrics Library Supported Leave & Absence Reporting Supported Predictive Modeling Supported Recruiting Management Supported Succession Planning Supported Talent Management Supported Trend Analysis Supported Turnover Tracking Supported HR Compliance Features Alerts / Notifications Supported Certifications Management Not Supported Communication Tools Supported Customizable HR Documents Supported Document Management Supported Records Management Supported Regulations Monitoring Supported Reporting / Analytics Supported Roles / Permissions Supported Version Control Not Supported Workflow Management Supported Recruiting Features Assessments Not Supported Background Screening Not Supported CRM Not Supported Interaction Tracking Not Supported Internal HR Supported Interview Management Not Supported Job Board Posting Supported Job Requisition Supported Onboarding Supported Recruiting Firms Not Supported Reference Checking Not Supported Resume Parsing Not Supported Self Service Portal Supported Talent Management Features Career Development Planning Supported Compensation Management Supported Competency Management Supported Employee Lifecycle Management Supported Goal Setting / Tracking Supported Job Description Management Supported Onboarding Supported Performance Appraisal Supported Recruiting Management Supported Succession Planning Supported Training Management Supported Time Clock Features Biometric Recognition Supported Hourly Employee Tracking Supported Messaging Supported Mobile Access Supported Online Punch Card Supported Payroll Management Supported Punch card Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Salaried Employee Tracking Supported Sick Leave Tracking Supported Vacation / Leave Tracking Supported Workstation Tracking Not Supported Workforce Management Features Budgeting & Forecasting Supported Contractor Management Not Supported Employee Lifecycle Management Supported Labor Projection Supported Performance Appraisal Supported Recruiting Management Supported Scheduling Supported Skills Tracking Not Supported Time & Attendance Supported Variable Workforce Not Supported
Integrations Checkr Supported Finch Supported Breezy HR Not Supported Ethena Not Supported Flatly Not Supported Flexspring Not Supported Hotel Effectiveness Not Supported HubWorks Retail Task Management System Not Supported Microsoft Excel Supported Primo Not Supported Rayven Supported Scytale Not Supported Synerion Not Supported Talentcare Not Supported Trace Headcount Not Supported Traliant Not Supported Vestwell Not Supported Worksphere Not Supported eloomi Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 23 Integrations		Integrations Checkr Supported Finch Supported Breezy HR Supported Ethena Supported Flatly Supported Flexspring Supported Hotel Effectiveness Supported HubWorks Retail Task Management System Supported Microsoft Excel Not Supported Primo Supported Rayven Not Supported Scytale Supported Synerion Supported Talentcare Supported Trace Headcount Supported Traliant Supported Vestwell Supported Worksphere Supported eloomi Supported Show More Integrations View All 181 Integrations
Claim GoCo and update features and information Claim GoCo and update features and information