HRStak vs Paylocity
Paylocity is a payroll-centric HRIS with social features. HRStak is an AI-first HR platform with 47 tools that generate documents instantly - no per-employee pricing, no annual contracts.
| Feature | HRStak | Paylocity |
|---|---|---|
| AI Document Generation | ✓ 47 AI toolsJob descriptions to termination docs | ✗ Not available |
| Pricing Model | Flat monthly pricingNo per-employee fees | Per-employee/month~$5-8/ee/mo + base fee |
| Payroll Processing | Coming soonEmbedded payroll integration | ✓ Full payrollCore strength, tax filing included |
| Compliance Coverage | ✓ US, Canada, UKMulti-country compliance tracking | US onlyStrong US compliance |
| Knowledge Base Chatbot | ✓ AI-poweredTrain on your company docs | ✗ Not available |
| Social Collaboration | ✗ Not included | ✓ Community HubInternal social feed, peer recognition |
| Benefits Administration | ✓ Benefits chatbot + comparison | ✓ Full benefits admin |
| Time & Attendance | ✗ Not included | ✓ Time tracking + scheduling |
| Training & Certification | ✓ 32-module programHR-AI certification with exams | Basic LMSCourse management, no certification |
| Multi-Language Output | ✓ 7 languages | ✗ English only |
| Mobile App | Web-basedResponsive design | ✓ Native iOS/AndroidHighly rated mobile app |
| Setup Time | Same day | 4-8 weeksGuided implementation |
Where HRStak Wins
- AI document generation: Create any HR document in seconds. Paylocity has no AI content generation - every policy, handbook section, and letter is manual work.
- Predictable pricing: Paylocity charges per employee per month. At 200 employees, you could be paying $1,000-1,600/month. HRStak's flat pricing doesn't punish growth.
- International compliance: HRStak covers US, Canada, and UK out of the box. Paylocity is US-only.
- Instant setup: No 4-8 week implementation. Sign up and start generating documents immediately.
- Knowledge base chatbot: Your employees get instant answers from your own company policies. Eliminates repetitive HR questions.
Where Paylocity Wins
- Payroll: Paylocity's core strength is payroll processing with tax filing. It's mature and reliable.
- Social features: Community Hub gives employees an internal social feed for recognition and engagement.
- Mobile app: Highly rated native mobile apps for iOS and Android.
- Time tracking: Built-in time and attendance with scheduling capabilities.
The Verdict
Choose HRStak if you want AI that actually does the work for you - generating documents, answering employee questions, and handling compliance across borders. Ideal for companies tired of paying more as they grow.
Choose Paylocity if payroll is your primary need and you want a proven all-in-one HRIS with social collaboration features and a strong mobile experience.
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