Greenhouse vs Paylocity: Pricing Comparison (2026)
Greenhouse starts at $542/mo. Paylocity starts at $4/mo. Paylocity is $538/mo cheaper on the entry tier than Greenhouse.
See price history: Greenhouse · Paylocity
Structured hiring platform (ATS) for mid-market and enterprise, valued $2.7B private. Positioned as the alternative to Lever and Ashby for teams that want interview scorecards and hiring-team collaboration built in. Distinctive for its structured hiring methodology (Talent Wall, kickoff meetings). Pricing is opaque — quote-only, typically $6K-$50K+/year based on employee count. Popular with tech companies scaling from Series B upward.
Mid-market cloud HCM (Human Capital Management) platform focused on 50-1,000 employee businesses, founded 1997. Positioned as the modern, culture-first alternative to ADP Workforce Now for mid-market companies that want a single system for payroll + HR + talent + engagement. Distinctive for its Community feature (internal social network) + video employee training + mobile-first workforce experience. Priced quote-based (~$4-$15/employee/mo reference) across Payroll / HCM Bundle / Premium HCM tiers. Publicly traded NASDAQ: PCTY, $12B market cap. Serves 40K+ customers primarily in US.
All plans compared
| # | Plan | Greenhouse monthly | Greenhouse annual | Paylocity monthly | Paylocity annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Core (formerly Essential) / Payroll & Tax | 542 | 542 | 4 | 4 |
| 2 | Plus (formerly Advanced) / HCM Bundle | 750 | 750 | 8 | 8 |
| 3 | Pro (formerly Expert) / Premium HCM | 1250 | 1250 | 15 | 15 |
| 4 | Enterprise | custom | custom | — | — |
What each is best for
Structured hiring platform (ATS) for mid-market and enterprise, valued $2.7B private. Positioned as the alternative to Lever and Ashby for teams that want interview scorecards and hiring-team collaboration built in. Distinctive for its structured hiring methodology (Talent Wall, kickoff meetings). Pricing is opaque — quote-only, typically $6K-$50K+/year based on employee count. Popular with tech companies scaling from Series B upward.
Mid-market cloud HCM (Human Capital Management) platform focused on 50-1,000 employee businesses, founded 1997. Positioned as the modern, culture-first alternative to ADP Workforce Now for mid-market companies that want a single system for payroll + HR + talent + engagement. Distinctive for its Community feature (internal social network) + video employee training + mobile-first workforce experience. Priced quote-based (~$4-$15/employee/mo reference) across Payroll / HCM Bundle / Premium HCM tiers. Publicly traded NASDAQ: PCTY, $12B market cap. Serves 40K+ customers primarily in US.
At a glance
| Greenhouse | Paylocity | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | — | — |
| Entry price | $542/mo | $4/mo |
| Enterprise available | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | Per Usage | — |
| Last verified | August 29, 2026 | August 21, 2026 |
| Full pricing | View full pricing | View full pricing |
Pricing last verified August 29, 2026. Tracked daily.