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Litmos vs. Paylocity

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The short version

Litmos starts at $2,500 per seat, versus Paylocity at Custom pricing. Litmos carries the higher aggregate rating (9.7/5 vs 4.4/5).

Full comparison

Litmosfrom $2,500 per month
Paylocityfrom Custom pricing
Audyense Score29AS*Low57AS*Fair
PositioningLitmos is one of the leading corporate learning systems on the market built to accelerate training of both internal and external teams.All-in-one payroll and HCM platform for mid-market
Free tierYesNo
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-marketSMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans
  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing
  • Payroll & TaxCustom pricing
  • Full HCM SuiteCustom pricing
Embedded content creation tools that support multiple formatsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Intuitive user interfaceYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Multi-language & localization supportYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
SurveysYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Custom branding / WhitelabelYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Assessment / QuizYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Sell online coursesYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Ecommerce shopping cartYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
SCORM & TIN CAN certifiedYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Schedule live courses – ILTYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Real-time reportingYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Developer API including SalesForceYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
OktaYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
and DropboxYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Applicant tracking (ATS)—YesBuilt-in recruiting and applicant tracking module manages job posts, candidate files, and offers.
Benefits administration—YesDedicated benefits administration with carrier/broker connectivity (e.g., Employee Navigator, EASE).
Employee directory & org chart—YesEmployee records plus the Community social/directory experience.
Employee onboarding—YesOnboarding automation with task tracking, document collection, and checklists.
Mobile app—YesWell-rated iOS/Android app for self-service; frequently cited as a strength.
Payroll—YesCore product: full payroll processing and tax filing.
Performance reviews—YesPerformance management with review cycles, 360 feedback, and 9-box assessments.
Public API—YesDeveloper APIs and documentation at developer.paylocity.com for custom integrations.
Reporting & dashboards—PartialStandard reports and analytics exist, but reviewers commonly find custom reporting clunky and limited.
Time-off & PTO management—YesTime and attendance module covers PTO/time-off tracking and accruals.
Integrations verified——
Aggregate rating9.7 · No reviews yet4.4 · 1.2k reviews
Integrations—
IndeedLinkedInZipRecruiterSlackQuickBooks OnlineADP+9 more
Security & compliance—
SOC 1SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001
Pros
  • Independent review documents a concrete business workflow
  • Documented capability: Embedded content creation tools that support multiple formats
  • Documented capability: Intuitive user interface
  • Documented capability: Multi-language & localization support
  • Documented capability: Surveys
  • Broad all-in-one HCM covering payroll, benefits, time, onboarding, and talent management
  • Highly rated mobile app and employee self-service reduce administrative load
  • Responsive payroll support and generally smooth core payroll processing
  • Modern, engagement-focused interface (Community, Employee Voice) beyond basic payroll
Cons
  • Pricing and usage limits should be checked against the exact plan
  • Implementation effort depends on the team's data and process maturity
  • Reported outcomes should be validated with the buyer's own data
  • Custom reporting is often described as clunky, limited, and hard to navigate
  • Occasional glitches and system lag, especially during peak payroll periods
  • Support wait times can be inconsistent and slow during busy seasons
  • Implementation can feel rushed, with uneven support quality between payroll and HR modules
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Editorial read of this comparison

The table summarizes structured facts; this section explains what the differences mean for a real buying decision.

Where each tool fits, and where it may not

Litmos

Litmos is one of the leading corporate learning systems on the market built to accelerate training of both internal and external teams. It won our Expert’s Choice Award for 2019. Despite being able to automate both internal and external learning programs, Litmos is still referred to as the worlds simplest and easiest to use a learning management system that requires neither dedicated training nor expensive installations. The company’s target group entails mostly midmarket companies and established enterprises, while its client base already lists a number of prominent Fortune 1000 members. The system, nevertheless, is not entirely focused on large and corporate teams – Litmos still belongs to the group of affordable eLearning systems with dedicated ‘up to 100 users’ packages a small company could consider. In fact, Litmos is often preferred to seemingly cheaper LMS tools because it doesn’t require a setup fee and doesn’t limit on-point customer support to a particular plan. The price will rather depend on how many users you wish to involve, and the type of learning support you wish to focus on. To make the process of attaining and selling courses even smoother, Litmos established a number of valuable third-party partnerships with platforms such as Shopify (you can distribute your Litmos courses there for free). Needless to say, a vast group of integrations is a guarantee that the system will blend in with your software ecosystem, and won’t require you to make any specific changes in order to run it. Litmos integrates with Salesforce to increase sales reps performance, train licensed users, and leverage training for customers, employees, and compliance, among others. Next to its convenient Salesforce partnership, Litmos works impeccably with Okta, OneLogin, Ping, Box, Centrify, and other similar systems, and it is one of the few SCORM certified learning & security

A particularly good fit for: B2B teams evaluating HR and People software Teams that need documented workflow capabilities and fit guidance Organizations willing to validate implementation and plan limits

May be a poor fit if: Teams seeking a workflow outside the product's documented focus Teams needing unlimited usage without plan limits

Paylocity

Paylocity is a cloud-based payroll and human capital management (HCM) platform for small to mid-sized organizations, unifying payroll, benefits administration, time and attendance, onboarding, talent management, and employee engagement in one system. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, it is publicly traded on Nasdaq (PCTY). The platform emphasizes employee self-service through a widely used mobile app and a modern, communication-focused interface, primarily serving employers in the roughly 50 to 1,000 employee range.

A particularly good fit for: Mid-market employers (roughly 50-1,000 employees) wanting payroll and HR in one system HR teams prioritizing employee self-service and a well-rated mobile app Organizations wanting integrated benefits administration, onboarding, and talent management alongside payroll

May be a poor fit if: Teams needing deep, highly customizable reporting and analytics out of the box Very small businesses or large global enterprises whose needs fall outside its mid-market sweet spot

Pricing and plan structure

Litmos: Published starting price $2,500 per month

  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing

Paylocity: Published starting price Custom pricing

  • Payroll & TaxCustom pricing
  • Full HCM SuiteCustom pricing

Capabilities worth validating

  • Litmos: Embedded content creation tools that support multiple formats, Intuitive user interface, Multi-language & localization support, Surveys, Custom branding / Whitelabel
  • Paylocity: Applicant tracking (ATS), Benefits administration, Employee directory & org chart, Employee onboarding, Mobile app Integrations include Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, Slack.

Questions to answer before switching

  • Does Litmos's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does Paylocity's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does the exact integration path for Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter support the sync direction, permissions, and volume we need?
  • Is a hosted-only deployment acceptable for the team and customers who will use this system?

How to evaluate this shortlist

A useful comparison turns the differences between HR & People tools into a concrete test. Use these steps to avoid choosing from a feature table or the lowest headline price alone.

  1. Start with a representative HR & People workflow, not a feature checklist. Define who will use it, what data goes in, and what outcome the team needs.
  2. Test the complete path through Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter: permissions, sync direction, failure handling, and volume limits often matter more than the integration name.
  3. Compare the cost of the real scenario, including users, usage, storage, support, and contract requirements. The entry price alone does not measure adoption cost.
  4. Before switching, list the evidence gaps, request a demo of the critical workflow, and confirm security, data residency, export, and support with each vendor.

Structured signals help narrow the shortlist, but a trial with a real workflow is still the best way to validate the decision.

Research basis

Last checked: 2026-08-18. Pricing, integrations, feature support, and review signals can change, so treat this as a research snapshot and verify the final decision with the vendor.

Sources consulted: Litmos product site, FinancesOnline review, Vendor website; Paylocity product site, Capterra, G2