Paylocity vs Personio: Pricing Comparison (2026)
Paylocity starts at $4/mo. Personio uses custom pricing — request a quote to compare.
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.
European (Munich-based) HRIS positioned as the alternative to BambooHR and Workday for European mid-market (50-2000 employees). Distinctive for GDPR-native compliance and its focus on European payroll integration (which Workday charges heavily for). Priced opaquely, typically €6-€12/employee/month. Owned by Bregal Milestone + Meritech. Popular with Berlin/Munich startups and European mid-market companies.
All plans compared
| # | Plan | Paylocity monthly | Paylocity annual | Personio monthly | Personio annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Payroll & Tax / Essential | 4 | 4 | custom | custom |
| 2 | HCM Bundle / Professional | 8 | 8 | custom | custom |
| 3 | Premium HCM / Enterprise | 15 | 15 | custom | custom |
What each is best for
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.
European (Munich-based) HRIS positioned as the alternative to BambooHR and Workday for European mid-market (50-2000 employees). Distinctive for GDPR-native compliance and its focus on European payroll integration (which Workday charges heavily for). Priced opaquely, typically €6-€12/employee/month. Owned by Bregal Milestone + Meritech. Popular with Berlin/Munich startups and European mid-market companies.
At a glance
| Paylocity | Personio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | — | — |
| Entry price | $4/mo | Custom |
| Enterprise available | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | — | Per Seat |
| Last verified | August 21, 2026 | August 25, 2026 |
| Full pricing | View full pricing | View full pricing |
Pricing last verified August 25, 2026. Tracked daily.
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