HCM Software · Comparison
isolved vs Paylocity: Which Platform Wins for Your Company?
Both handle payroll and HR. But they serve different companies in very different ways. Here's the honest breakdown so you can make the right call.
The Short Answer
- A true all-in-one platform (HR + payroll + benefits + talent + AI)
- The isolved Connector for Claude, complete HR tasks through AI
- BEG-managed implementation and ongoing support
- Documented 330% ROI (Forrester, 2024)
- 50 to 5,000 employees, any industry
- Already have deep Paylocity integrations in place
- Are a large enterprise above 5,000 employees
- Prioritize social collaboration features over HR core
- Have a dedicated internal HRIS team
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | isolved | Paylocity |
|---|---|---|
| Payroll Processing | ✓ All 50 states | ✓ All 50 states |
| Benefits Administration | ✓ Built-in | ✓ Built-in |
| Time & Attendance | ✓ Native module | ✓ Native module |
| Talent Management | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| AI Workforce Tools | ✓ isolved Brainware AI | Limited |
| Claude AI Integration | ✓ isolved Connector for Claude (GA) | ✗ Not available |
| Implementation Support | ✓ BEG-managed | Self-serve or paid add-on |
| Mid-market focus (50-5K employees) | ✓ Core market | Larger enterprise lean |
| Pricing model | PEPM, transparent | Per module, can expand |
| Mobile employee self-service | ✓ Full mobile app | ✓ Full mobile app |
| Multi-state compliance | ✓ Auto-updated | ✓ Auto-updated |
| Forrester ROI study | 330% ROI documented | Not published |
The Differentiator No Competitor Has
In June 2026, isolved launched the isolved Connector for Claude, the first HCM platform to be fully integrated with Anthropic's Claude AI. While competitors offer chatbots that answer questions, isolved's Connector actually completes tasks.
Run payroll, pull reports, update employee records, and manage HR workflows, all through a natural conversation with Claude. Paylocity has no equivalent. This is not a roadmap item. It is live and available today through BEG.
Common Questions
Yes. BEG manages the data migration as part of implementation. Your historical payroll records, employee files, and benefits data transfer cleanly. Most clients are live in 60-90 days.
isolved is competitively priced per employee per month. The exact comparison depends on your headcount and modules. BEG will run a side-by-side cost analysis at no charge.
isolved serves all industries: legal, healthcare, finance, technology, engineering, skilled trades, and more. Industry-specific configurations are available and BEG implements them as part of your setup.
BEG provides ongoing support, training, and system optimization. You are never handed off to a call center. Your BEG contact manages your isolved relationship ongoing.
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