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ADP vs. Paylocity

See how ADP's all-in-one, cloud-based solution compares.

See how ADP stacks up against Paylocity

All-in-one ecosystem

Full HR suite (HR, talent, time, benefits administration, payroll, recruitment, and learning management) offered offered
Online recruitment with ZipRecruiter Job Slots offered not offered
Native background screening offered not offered
Insurance Services e.g. workers’ comp, business and health* offered not offered
401(k) and retirement services offered not offered

Timely data-driven insights
Build a better, more cost-effective workplace

Employee utilization dashboard offered offered
Executive & manager insights: overtime, turnover risk and more delivered right to your mobile phone offered not offered
Benchmarking dashboards and intelligence for salary, overtime, turnover, organizational structure, and more, informed by 30M employees offered not offered

Open ecosystem

Industry-leading marketplace for third party integrations, offering single sign-on, single data input, and single billing offered not offered
Best-of-breed partners across 17 solution categories and 9 industries offered not offered

Flexible service models
From simple HR tools to full-service outsourcing

Technology offered offered
HR outsourcing (payroll, HR, and benefits) offered not offered
Professional employer organization (PEO) offered not offered
Professional services (for project support) offered not offered

Employee engagement
Helps you get the most from your team

Top-ranked business mobile app2 #5 #29
Highly-rated mobile app2 4.7/5 4.2/5
Available languages for mobile app 28 1
Talent activation, including personalized coaching for team leaders offered not offered

Unique payroll features

Paycards plus financial wellness, offered natively offered not offered
Freelance and contractor management offered not offered
Fully managed payroll services offered not offered
Accountant portal helps your accountant better serve you with secure access to your data. offered not offered

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User satisfaction ratings

See how customers rated ADP Workforce Now® vs. Paylocity on TrustRadius, the most trusted review site for business technology, in the categories that matter most.3

HR Reporting - ADP Workforce Now 7.3 vs. Paylocity 6.9
Value for the price - ADP Workforce Now 96 vs. Paylocity 93
Likelihood to Recommend - ADP Workforce Now 8.6 vs. Paylocity 7.6

Ratings include incentivized reviews.

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Get actionable insights with superior reporting

Only ADP Workforce Now's drag-and-drop reporting tool makes it easy to pull exactly the data you need. Create custom reports on the fly and build meaningful dashboards that deliver insights to keep your business moving forward.

  • Gain a single source of truth with all of your data in a single database that unifies your entire business
  • Quickly generate reports without leaving the page you're on
  • Boost agility with machine learning and AI to power confident decision-making and meet shifting demands
  • Get unparalleled benchmarking capabilities using industry-leading market data

Why ADP is the leading choice over Paylocity

Integration

One database, securely synced

Seamlessly connect ADP Workforce Now with hundreds of popular business software applications to support automation and efficiency. ADP's robust Marketplace includes ERPs, accounting solutions, time-tracking tools, point of sale (POS) systems, productivity platforms and more. You can view the full list here.

Paylocity also has a marketplace, but it lacks many of the capabilities offered by ADP.

Customer Service

Unmatched expertise to guide implementation and beyond

Easily get started with ADP Workforce Now with in-house implementation support. Our dedicated experts can optimize the solution for your unique needs. And with over 70 years of experience, we have the agility to help you navigate challenges that come your way.

Our vetted, expert service professionals train through an award-winning program. What's more? As an ADP client you will have access to continuous learning tools and training opportunities — from personalized learning at implementation to our myLearning@ADP course library, certifications, and more.

Paylocity has 26 years of experience and also assigns clients an account management team.

Pricing

Flexible options and built-in value

We know HR decision makers are looking to prove ROI quickly. That's why ADP Workforce Now offers flexible options including unlimited monthly payroll runs with per employee per month pricing. Learn about our tiered packages to see which plan fits your business best.

Paylocity also offers a variety of plans.

Payroll

Manage payroll complexity with ease

Midsized businesses need confidence that their payroll software is reliable, robust and intuitive for all users. ADP’s automated solution makes it easy to process payroll and view employee-level payroll and tax information from any device, anywhere. And with multi-state as well as global payroll capabilities, freelance and independent contractor pay abilities, and our native paycard, Wisely, ADP has the tools you need as your business grows.

Paylocity does not provide freelance or contractor management, or a native paycard.

Benefits

Get an all-in-one solution with robust benefits

Automatic Data Processing Insurance Agency, Inc. (ADPIA®)*, an ADP® affiliate, offers impactful insurance and benefits solutions. Easily add 401(k) plans with ADP Workforce Now’s comprehensive plan integration with payroll. Let ADPIA help you explore, secure and manage the right workers’ compensation, business and group health insurance based on your unique needs.

Paylocity lacks insurance or retirement plan solutions.

HR Tools

Intuitive, advanced technology

From online recruitment with ZipRecruiter to background checks for prospective hires, ADP has the modern, user-friendly solutions midsized businesses depend on. Our top-rated mobile app puts the tools you need at your fingertips.

Paylocity does not offer ZipRecruiter job slots or native background screening for prospective hires.

Reporting

Simple, intuitive drag-and-drop reporting

Quickly run reports and get the most out of your workforce data. Choose from multiple prepackaged reports and visual dashboards or easily create a custom view. You can pull in data across multiple HR platforms without ever leaving your screen with ADP's unique and simple drag-and-drop reporting tool.

Benchmark your organization against others in your industry and geography with ADP's industry-leading market data.

Learn how ADP's machine learning can help you easily uncover business-critical issues, patterns and trends from your payroll, time, human resources, talent and benefits data.

Paylocity has several pre-built visual dashboards.

Top FAQs about ADP vs. Paylocity

Why choose ADP vs Paylocity?

We've designed intuitive tools that scale with you. Easily manage payroll and HR accurately in just a few clicks, and automatically calculate and deduct taxes, health benefits and retirement contributions. Our single-database platform connects seamlessly to your existing tools and partners or hundreds of best-in-class, pre-integrated apps in the ADP Marketplace. And with 70-plus years of experience, our expertise on changing compliance rules and legislation is unmatched.

Is it easy to switch to ADP from my current payroll provider?

Switching to ADP is easy because we can support your switch at any time. 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.

What services are included in pricing?

ADP offers several affordable options depending on your company's size as well as on its payroll and HR requirements, so you only pay for what you need. Compare packages to see which services and features fit your business best.

What kind of customer support does ADP offer?

You'll partner with ADP's fast, friendly, and knowledgeable customer service representatives through implementation and beyond. We offer live and online support including direct access to certified service professionals Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in your local time zone. We also offer 24/7 access to our exclusive online client community to network and connect with over 50,000 ADP clients and our expert moderators.

Getting started with choosing a new HR and payroll service provider?

HR leaders need the most capable tools and technology to succeed in today's changing business environment. Choose confidently with helpful resources from ADP.

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1. Information based on ADP internal research and is accurate as of August 10, 2023 and is subject to change.

2. Based on rankings in the Apple App Store as of August 10, 2023.

3. TrustRadius review data from August 9, 2023.

*Insurance products will be offered and sold only through ADPIA, its licensed agents or its licensed insurance partners; 1 ADP Blvd. Roseland, NJ 07068. CA license #0D04044. Licensed in 50 states. All services may not be available in all states.

ADP, Inc. and its affiliates do not offer investment, tax or legal advice to individuals. Nothing contained in this communication (or website) is intended to be, nor should be construed as, particularized advice or a recommendation or suggestion that you take or not take a particular action. ADP, Inc. and its affiliates are not affiliated with Paylocity.

ADPIA is a registered trademark of ADP, Inc.