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Rise vs Paylocity

Updated February 9, 2026

Rise vs Paylocity: Which is best for you?

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Top Rated
  Features
Direct Deposit
5.0
Tax Compliance
4.86
Employee Database
4.62
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Reimbursement Management
4.83
Secure Data Storage
4.83
Direct Deposit
4.74
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Integrations
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Pros / Cons
  • One function that I personally enjoy (even though my staff do not) is the added security function that if you enter your credentials wrong twice (not three times like most people are used to), the system locks you out and then only an admin (like myself) can connect with Rise to unlock it.
  • Some of the modules do not speak to each other; changing a start date doesnt flow over the compensation start dates, onboarding defaults to work email and phone number when should go to personal; calendars are tedious as you cant choose a date, but need to scroll month by month.
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  • The platform is intuitive and helps streamline HR processes, from payroll to benefits administration. While some features can be complex initially, the system’s customization options and strong support make it manageable.
  • The mobile app is not enabled to do many things that we ask our team members to do, i.e. updating direct deposit information, and enroll in benefits.
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Ease-of-Use
4.2/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.3/ 5
Value for Money
4.2/ 5
4.2/ 5
Customer Support
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.3/ 5
4.1/ 5
Functionality
3.9/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.3/ 5
Support Options
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Training Options
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
FrontRunners
N/A
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218 Recommendations
Ideal Customer Size
Small
Medium
Large
Small
Medium
Large
Deployment Options
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad