ADP vs. Paylocity: See why over 1.1 million clients chose ADP over Paylocity
Businesses of all sizes opt for ADP®, knowing they're picking a dependable partner that makes growth seamless and sustainable, with:
- Dedicated service tailored to each organization's needs
- Data-driven insights & AI
- Scalability as needs change
- Custom reporting on the fly
“ADP is significantly better than Paylocity.”
Deborah S. Shuster
HR Manager
So, why do businesses choose ADP over Paylocity?
Dedicated service
Service models designed to support your workforce strategy
With ADP, you get the support of specialists who help to deploy and optimize your solution, driving long-term transformation.
- Configure your solution and support a smooth rollout with in-house implementation specialists
- Improve workforce strategies and business processes with advisory, integration and transformation services
- Select flexible service models, including managed services and full-service PEO options
- Attract and retain talent with expanded offerings such as retirement, insurance and HR outsourcing services
Data-driven insights & AI
AI-powered workforce insights and analytics
ADP delivers AI-powered insights using one of the largest HCM data sets available, helping businesses make more informed decisions. It’s a level of benchmarking that competitors can’t reach.
- Leverage insights from data representing over 42 million employees and 1.1 million clients
- Identify workforce trends to help attract talent, reduce turnover and manage labor costs
- Access real-time analytics for faster, more informed decision-making
- Benefit from continuous innovation investments that enhance AI, analytics and user experience ($1.38 billion invested in innovation in 2025)
Scalability
A scalable HCM platform for payroll, HR and workforce management
ADP offers the flexibility to scale capabilities, integrate HR systems and support long-term growth without requiring a platform change, unlike competitors.
- Manage payroll, HR, time, talent and benefits in one unified platform
- Customize your system with flexible integrations and connected applications
- Extend functionality using secure APIs and developer tools through ADP API Central
- Integrate with 800+ partners through ADP Marketplace to support evolving business needs
Reporting
Workforce reporting and analytics tools for HR and payroll
Compared to Paylocity, ADP provides more advanced reporting flexibility, allowing users to access, customize and act on workforce data more efficiently.
- Create custom reports using tools like ADP Field Selector and drag-and-drop reporting
- Access workforce data across systems without interrupting your workflow
- Analyze trends to support confident, data-driven decision-making
- Use ADP Assist, an AI-powered assistant, to quickly retrieve insights and answer questions
See how ADP stands apart from competitors like Paylocity
From service to technology and so much more, our solutions set you and your people up for success.
| Capabilities | ADP | Paylocity¹ |
|---|---|---|
| Full HR suite (HR, talent, time, benefits administration, payroll, recruitment, and learning management) | Offered | Offered |
| Top Leader in the US Payroll Platforms PEAK Matrix by Everest Group² | Offered | Not offered |
| Tax Credit Services, including Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC), Research & Development (R&D) and other federal, state and local incentives Maximize your eligible tax credit opportunities, minimize your administrative burden.³ | Offered | Not offered |
| In-house background screening | Offered | Not offered |
| Online recruitment with ZipRecruiter Job Slots⁴ | Offered | Not offered |
Get the full facts: ADP vs. Paylocity
Over 1.1 million clients count on ADP
With decades of expertise, ADP is uniquely positioned to help growing businesses stay agile while empowering their people. We’re constantly innovating so you can succeed — today and in the future.
Innovation
Over $1 billion⁷
Annual investment in HCM solution development and innovation.Accountability
75 years
For 75 years, ADP has offered expert oversight, security and protection.Reach
140 countries
Our global HCM solutions are delivered across 140 countries.
Awards and recognition
2026 FORTUNE® World's Most Admired Companies™*
20 consecutive years
Innovative AI: ADP Assist
Hybrid Intelligent System
2025
Overall Market Leader for HCM Suites
2025
Leader Payroll Services
11 years
Why clients prefer ADP over Paylocity
Finding the better option
“ADP is significantly better than Paylocity. I lost so much time correcting payroll and compliance issues with Paylocity and now that we're with ADP I am reinvesting that time.”
- Name
- Deborah S. Shuster
- Title
- HR Manager
- Company
- GFS Chemicals
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Employees
- 50-200
Making the right move
“It's been a great move to ADP. Compared to Paylocity, ADP is much more intuitive and user-friendly, plus the reporting is amazing. ”
- Name
- Mina Lurvey
- Title
- Senior Accountant
- Company
- Cloverdale Equipment Company
- Industry
- Construction
- Employees
- 50–200
Smooth payroll, top-notch service
“We switched from Paylocity to ADP two years ago, and our payroll has never been this smooth. We've experienced less manual entries, better reporting, and the customer service is just outstanding! ”
- Name
- Lanita Palermo
- Title
- Human Resources Manager
- Company
- South Barrington Park District
- Industry
- Recreation
- Employees
- 50–200
FAQs about ADP vs. Paylocity
When you switch to ADP, our dedicated in-house implementation team uses their experience to help ease the transition for you. On top of that, you can do it anytime — there's no need to wait for a quarter or year-end to access the benefits of ADP. If you’re already processing payroll, having your employee data and required documents ready will help ensure a smooth and rapid transition. To learn more, check out our helpful guidebook: Switching Payroll Providers Made Easy.
You'll partner with ADP's fast, friendly and knowledgeable customer service representatives through implementation and beyond. You’ll gain direct access to your dedicated service professional(s) from Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in your local time zone. We also offer 24/7 access to our dedicated resource base and an exclusive online client community for knowledge sharing.
With guided workflows, employee self-service and a consistent interface, ADP Workforce Now helps to simplify everyday tasks for both HR professionals and employees. ADP also provides implementation support and ongoing guidance to help teams get the most value from the platform.
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- As of August 6, 2026 and is subject to change
- Leader US Payroll PEAK Matrix by Everest Group
- Paylocity offers WOTC through several partners in their marketplace.
- For organizations with up to approximately 1,000 employees.
- Paylocity offers compensation benchmarking from a third party provider.
- Leader Multi-Country Payroll (MCP) Solutions PEAK by Everest Group
- Source: ADP FY25 10-K
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