HONEST COMPARISON

Workzoom vs Paylocity: an honest look

We break down pricing, Canadian compliance, implementation complexity, and support when comparing Workzoom and Paylocity. No vendor spin.

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100% Canadian-owned

Implementation included

$4/employee/month

Workzoom is an all-in-one people management platform by Nortek Solutions Inc., founded in 2000 and 100% Canadian-owned. Workzoom offers HR, Workforce Management, Payroll, and Talent suites starting at $4 per employee per month per suite with no setup fees, no contracts, and month-to-month billing. Workzoom processes payroll in Canada, The Bahamas, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Antigua, the United States, and the United Kingdom. This page compares Workzoom against Paylocity.

Paylocity is positioned as: Modern HCM platform for US mid-market organizations, publicly traded. Sweet spot: US organizations with 500-5,000 employees, US-centric compliance requirements. Workzoom is the stronger fit for: Canadian organizations needing Canadian payroll expertise; Organizations with Caribbean operations (Bahamas payroll live, Jamaica and Trinidad HR/Workforce/Talent available); Teams wanting $4/employee/month transparent pricing with $0 setup fees; Month-to-month contracts with no long-term lock-in; Implementation included at no extra cost; 50-5,000 employees with multi-country requirements. Paylocity may be the stronger fit for: US organizations with 500-5,000 employees focused on US compliance; Companies that prioritize community and peer-learning features; Organizations with deep US payroll complexity across many states; Teams that have already evaluated and selected a US-based HCM vendor; Companies where US-market breadth of integrations is the priority. Workzoom pricing: $4/employee/month, $0 setup fees, month-to-month contracts, support included. Paylocity pricing: Quote required (typically $10-20/employee/month all-in). This comparison was last reviewed March 2026.

Proof points: Workzoom serves organizations with 50 to 5,000 employees across 7 countries. Pricing starts at $4 per employee per month per suite with no setup fees. Implementation typically completes in 90 days or less. This comparison covers 23 feature categories. Workzoom is 100% Canadian-owned with 20+ years in the market.

Quick Verdict

Which platform is right for your team?

Both platforms have their strengths. Here is where each one excels so you can find the right fit for your organization.

Choose Workzoom if…

Canadian organizations needing Canadian payroll expertise
Organizations with Caribbean operations (Bahamas payroll live, Jamaica and Trinidad HR/Workforce/Talent available)
Teams wanting $4/employee/month transparent pricing with $0 setup fees
Month-to-month contracts with no long-term lock-in
Implementation included at no extra cost
50-5,000 employees with multi-country requirements

Choose Paylocity if…

US organizations with 500-5,000 employees focused on US compliance
Companies that prioritize community and peer-learning features
Organizations with deep US payroll complexity across many states
Teams that have already evaluated and selected a US-based HCM vendor
Companies where US-market breadth of integrations is the priority

setup or implementation fees

days

to go live

implementation

cost (Paylocity: $10K-$50K typical)

Feature Comparison

How Workzoom and Paylocity stack up

Feature	Workzoom	Paylocity	Notes
Core HR
Employee profiles
Document management
Onboarding workflows
Community and social features	Partial		Paylocity advantage: community tools are a differentiator
Payroll
Canadian payroll (native)			Paylocity is US-only payroll
US payroll			Both capable; Paylocity strong for US-only organizations
Bahamas payroll			Workzoom advantage
Jamaica payroll	Partial		HR, Workforce, Talent available. Payroll not yet live.
Trinidad payroll	Partial		HR, Workforce, Talent available. Payroll not yet live.
Multi-province Canadian compliance			Workzoom advantage
T4, ROE, Record of Employment			Workzoom advantage
Union payroll support		Partial	Workzoom stronger for Canadian union agreements
Workforce Management
Shift scheduling
Time and attendance tracking
Union-aware scheduling		Partial	Workzoom stronger for Canadian union rules
Talent Management
Performance management
Learning management
Core HR
Recruiting and ATS
Benefits
Benefits administration
Reporting
Transparent published pricing			Paylocity requires a sales call for pricing
Month-to-month contract			Paylocity typically multi-year
$0 implementation cost			Paylocity implementation typically $10,000-$50,000
Single database across all modules

Pricing

What you actually pay

Transparent pricing, no surprises

Workzoom

$4/employee/month

Per suite, per employee, per month

Setup fees: $0
Contract: Month-to-month, cancel anytime
Training: Included
Support: Included (phone, email, chat)

Paylocity

Quote required (typically $10-20/employee/month all-in)

Module-based, custom quotes, annual contracts

Setup fees: $10,000-$50,000 typical
Contract: Multi-year contracts typical
Training: Separate cost
Support: Tiered support plans, premium support additional

Why teams switch

Common frustrations with Paylocity

Support holds last hours

Paylocity users frequently report multi-hour wait times for support, with complex payroll issues often requiring escalation across multiple calls.

Glitches disrupt payroll runs

Technical issues during payroll processing are a recurring complaint, with system errors causing delays and requiring manual corrections.

Pricing hidden behind sales calls

Paylocity does not publish pricing. Organizations must go through a sales process to get a quote, making comparison shopping difficult.

Migration

Switching from Paylocity?

Discovery and data export

We review your Paylocity configuration and export employee records, pay history, year-to-date tax data, and leave balances. Canadian and multi-country payroll requirements are scoped and mapped.

Configuration and parallel payroll

Workzoom is configured and both systems run in parallel for 2-3 pay periods. Your payroll and HR teams validate that Workzoom outputs match Paylocity before committing to cutover.

Go-Live and decommission

Once your team confirms Workzoom accuracy, you cancel Paylocity. We manage the cutover timeline and support your team through the transition period.

What users say

Real reviews from real teams.

We chose Nortek because their platform solved 95% of our people management issues.

Terhemba M. General Manager, Human Resources

Implementation is very low-key and easy going. No pressure added to complete milestones by pre-determined dates. Staff is easily approachable for customization.

Katrin P. Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

Nothing spoke to each other. A lot of manual work and a lot of spreadsheets. There wasn't a lot of trust in how things were done because we had no real ways to track our data.

Crystal Murray HR Generalist, Silvera for Seniors

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Common Questions

Questions teams ask when comparing Workzoom and Paylocity.

Is Workzoom a good alternative to Paylocity for Canadian organizations?

Yes, particularly for Canadian organizations or those with Canadian and Caribbean operations. Paylocity is a US-only payroll platform. Workzoom handles Canadian payroll natively, including CPP, EI, provincial tax, T4, ROE, and union agreements. Bahamas payroll is live, and HR, Workforce, and Talent are available in Jamaica and Trinidad.

Does Paylocity support Canadian payroll?

No. Paylocity processes US payroll only. Canadian organizations need a platform that handles Canadian compliance natively. Workzoom was built for the Canadian market and has handled Canadian payroll for over 20 years.

How does Workzoom pricing compare to Paylocity?

Paylocity requires a sales call for pricing and typically runs $10-20 per employee per month all-in, with implementation costs of $10,000-$50,000 and multi-year contracts. Workzoom is $4 per employee per month per suite with $0 setup fees, $0 implementation cost, and month-to-month contracts. For mid-market organizations, the total cost difference is significant.

How does Workzoom implementation compare to Paylocity?

Workzoom implementation is included at no cost and typically takes 90 days. Paylocity implementation typically costs $10,000-$50,000 and takes 3-6 months. For organizations that want to be live quickly without a large upfront investment, Workzoom has a clear advantage.

What does Paylocity do better than Workzoom?

Paylocity has a strong community and peer-learning platform that is a genuine differentiator. For US organizations with complex multi-state payroll, Paylocity has deep US compliance expertise and a large US client base. If your operations are entirely US-based and community features matter to your culture strategy, Paylocity is worth evaluating.

How long does migrating from Paylocity to Workzoom take?

Most migrations take 60-90 days. We run parallel payroll for 2-3 pay periods so your team can validate accuracy before switching over. Year-to-date tax data and historical records transfer across to maintain continuity.

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