Paylocity vs Remote: Pricing Comparison (2026)
Paylocity starts at $4/mo. Remote starts at $29/mo. Paylocity is $25/mo cheaper on the entry tier than Remote.
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.
Global EOR and payroll platform positioned as the transparency-first alternative to Deel. Distinctive for CEO Job van der Voort's public commitment to open pricing (all EOR fees published) and slower, compliance-first growth model. Multi-product lineup: Contractor Management from $29/contractor/mo, Global Payroll $29/employee/mo, EOR $699/employee/mo, PEO (US-only) from $99/employee/mo, Equity from $39/mo. Popular with European companies hiring globally who value regulatory rigor over speed.
All plans compared
| # | Plan | Paylocity monthly | Paylocity annual | Remote monthly | Remote annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Payroll & Tax / Contractor Management | 4 | 4 | 29 | 29 |
| 2 | HCM Bundle / Contractor Management Plus | 8 | 8 | 99 | 99 |
| 3 | Premium HCM / Contractor of Record | 15 | 15 | 325 | 325 |
| 4 | Payroll (Global) | — | — | 29 | 29 |
| 5 | Employer of Record | — | — | 699 | 699 |
| 6 | Professional Employer Organization | — | — | 99 | 99 |
| 7 | Equity | — | — | 39 | 39 |
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.
Global EOR and payroll platform positioned as the transparency-first alternative to Deel. Distinctive for CEO Job van der Voort's public commitment to open pricing (all EOR fees published) and slower, compliance-first growth model. Multi-product lineup: Contractor Management from $29/contractor/mo, Global Payroll $29/employee/mo, EOR $699/employee/mo, PEO (US-only) from $99/employee/mo, Equity from $39/mo. Popular with European companies hiring globally who value regulatory rigor over speed.
At a glance
| Paylocity | Remote | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Entry price | $4/mo | $29/mo |
| Enterprise available | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | — | Per Seat |
| Last verified | August 12, 2026 | August 12, 2026 |
| Full pricing | View full pricing | View full pricing |
Pricing last verified August 12, 2026. Tracked daily.