Paylocity vs Trainual
Paylocity
Score 81
Trainual
Score 92
Quick Verdict
Winner: Trainual
Trainual is currently ranked higher for overall value. Paylocity remains a strong alternative depending on your workflow and budget.
| Feature | Paylocity | Trainual | Winner |
|---|
| Starting price | 0 USD | 249 USD | Paylocity |
| Free plan | No | No | Tie |
| Editor score | 81 | 92 | Trainual |
Choose Paylocity if...
- - Mid-sized US companies (100-1,000 employees) needing full HR and payroll
- - Businesses consolidating multiple HR systems into one platform
- - Organizations prioritizing payroll accuracy and compliance support
Choose Trainual if...
- - Growing businesses with 15-500 employees that need to systematize operations
- - Franchise operations that need consistent training across multiple locations
- - Companies with high employee turnover that need repeatable onboarding processes
Is Paylocity better than Trainual?
It depends on your priorities. Trainual currently ranks higher overall, but both tools are competitive options.