Google Docs vs Paylocity

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Two HR tools side by side: what each does, what it costs and who it suits.

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The verdict Side by side Plans and pricing Who each is for Other options

The verdict

On the data we hold, Google Docs comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.

What the data says

Only Google Docs has a free plan to start on.
Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
In our HR ranking, Google Docs places 4 and Paylocity 22 of 27.

Side by side

Google Docs and Paylocity compared
At a glance	Google Docs	PAPaylocity
Starts at	€6.80/mo	Not known yet
Free plan	Yes	No
API	Yes	Yes
MCP server	Yes	Yes
Links	Visit	Visit

Plans and pricing

Google Docs

FreeFree with any Google account.Free
Google Workspace StarterBusiness plan with 30 GB per user; Docs is included.€6.80/mo/seat

Paylocity

Pricing not in our catalogue yet.

Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.

Who each is for

Choose Google Docs if…

Teams and founders who want shared, real-time document editing in the browser, with comments, suggestions and version history, without installing anything.

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Choose Paylocity if…

We haven't written up who Paylocity suits yet.

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