Paylocity vs Runtime HRMS

Paylocity provides HR, payroll and spend management technology through a platform connecting Human Resources, Finance and IT tools. Payroll includes automated workflows, audits, tax services and global payroll support across 100+ countries. HR features include employee self-service, compliance resources, workforce analytics and automated workflows, alongside employee records, time-off management, onboarding, performance management and time tracking. Finance products cover expense management, corporate cards, accounts payable automation, guided procurement and headcount planning. IT tools tie access management to HR data and include employee device asset management. Paylocity says it connects with hundreds of HR, Finance and IT partners through prebuilt integrations and API, EDI and SFTP connections. Its mobile app supports time-off requests, timecards, schedules, onboarding, pay information and team communication; web access is also available. Mobile app features require an employer Paylocity account. The company offers solutions for small businesses with 1–99 employees, midsize businesses with 100–499 employees and enterprises with 500 or more employees. Pricing is paid and available by request; no free plan is listed.

Runtime HRMS is a cloud HR management service with employee records, time-off management, onboarding, performance management, and time tracking. It offers Android and iOS apps, and browser access through modern browsers such as Chrome or Edge. The free plan is for up to five employees, and plans include a seven-day trial without requiring a credit card. Paid subscriptions are based on employee count and selected plan or features, with billing calculated for at least 10 employees even if an organization has fewer. Listed annual-billing rates include Seed at ₹35 per month, Growth at ₹50 per month, and Scale at ₹75 per month; features vary by plan. Runtime HRMS includes more than 50 MIS reports and can generate reports from natural-language instructions. Integrations include Microsoft Entra ID, SpringVerify, Zwitch, email services, and local biometric systems. Biometric integration requires the database to be stored locally on a PC; cloud biometrics are not supported. One free onboarding session is provided, with recordings available in the HR Portal. Runtime Software Private Limited is headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.