--- title: "ADP vs. QuickBooks Workforce | Compare Product Features and Services" description: "Compare ADP vs. QuickBooks Workforce: Pricing, product features, HR and payroll services offered, customer service, integrations, ease of use, and more." --- Small Business Payroll [![ADP logo](https://www.adp.com/-/media/adp2025/ui/logo-adp.svg?h=32&iar=0&w=70&rev=06b17aeedd6b402a9bcc532326653c17&hash=E5681B343E2FBBC0B86BBBC03BE07CFA)](/) Small Business Payroll - [Overview](/what-we-offer/payroll/payroll-for-1-49-employees) - [Payroll Packages](/what-we-offer/payroll/payroll-for-1-49-employees/payroll-packages) - [Switching to ADP](/what-we-offer/payroll/payroll-for-1-49-employees/switching-to-adp) - [Payroll for One](/what-we-offer/payroll/payroll-for-one-employee) - More Launch Self-Guided Demo- Get Pricing # ADP vs. QuickBooks Workforce for payroll and HR When it comes to payroll and HR, small businesses choose ADP over QuickBooks for built-in HR and compliance, real-person support and plans that scale. - Payroll, HR, benefits and compliance help, all in one platform - Support from real people, available 24/7 - Flexible plans built around your needs - Features that are ready to scale when you are - 75+ years of payroll and compliance expertise Get Pricing[Compare Packages](/what-we-offer/payroll/payroll-for-1-49-employees/payroll-packages) **Recognized G2 leader.** 100 Satisfaction Score. 100 Overall Score. #1 Best Small Business Software, two years running.1 “Switching to ADP from QuickBooks took my business to the next level.” Creative Floor Covering Compare Providers: - [ADP vs. Gusto](/compare/adp-vs-gusto) - [ADP vs. Paychex](/compare/adp-vs-paychex) - [ADP vs. QuickBooks](/compare/adp-vs-quickbooks) - [ADP vs. SurePayroll](/compare/adp-vs-surepayroll) ## ADP vs. QuickBooks Workforce features comparison QuickBooks keeps your books; ADP2 runs your people. See how the two compare across payroll, HR, compliance and support, and where ADP includes more. Payroll & TaxComplianceHR ToolsSupport & OnboardingAccounting & Integrations Capabilities | Capabilities | ADP | QuickBooks³ | | --- | --- | --- | | **Register with tax agencies in all 50 states** (does not require third-party partner) | Offered | Not offered | | **Convenient mobile app** for payroll and HR | Offered | Not offered | Capabilities | Capabilities | ADP | QuickBooks³ | | --- | --- | --- | | **Advanced State Unemployment Insurance management tools** (claim responses, benefit payments review, best-practices consulting) | Offered | Not offered | | **Online courses** (and completion tracking) on harassment and abusive conduct, HR compliance and more | Offered | Not offered | | **Printed labor law posters** at no additional fee (QuickBooks Workforce charges extra) | Offered | Not offered | Capabilities | Capabilities | ADP | QuickBooks³ | | --- | --- | --- | | **Employee handbook wizard,** pre-populated for your state/jurisdiction (no third-party partner required) | Offered | Not offered | | **Hiring via ZipRecruiter**®⁴ | Offered | Not offered | | **Access to free and discounted legal services** (provided by third party)⁵ | Offered | Not offered | | **Employee discount program** for brand-name products and daily essentials | Offered | Not offered | Capabilities | Capabilities | ADP | QuickBooks³ | | --- | --- | --- | | **24/7 live support** across all bundles | Offered | Not offered | | **Dedicated new client onboarding support** for small businesses of all sizes | Offered | Not offered | Capabilities | Capabilities | ADP | QuickBooks³ | | --- | --- | --- | | **Award-winning portal access** (Titan, Stevie and Globee Awards) that connects your accountant to your payroll | Offered | Not offered | Self-guided demo ## See RUN Powered by ADP® in action Click through our self-led demo to see how easy payroll and HR can be. Launch Self-Guided Demo ## What sets ADP apart from QuickBooks Workforce ![RUN Powered by ADP notifications window showing the user's things to do and messages](https://marketing-assets.adp.com/api/public/content/adc2d43c42094a6ba5f2b0b2f8563cd1?v=3b64222e) Buildt-in HR & compliance ### HR and compliance help come standard here QuickBooks doesn’t offer the same level of built-in HR and compliance depth that ADP does. With ADP, it all works together in one easy-to-use platform. - Get proactive compliance alerts and pre-built, state-specific handbooks - Run background checks and hire with ZipRecruiter®, built in - Manage benefits administration6,7 alongside payroll, not in a separate tool 24/7 Support ### We pick up the phone, day or night QuickBooks doesn't offer 24/7 live payroll support, and longer hours are limited to higher-tier plans. ADP gives every customer round-the-clock access to real experts. - Access real-person payroll support any time, on every plan, no upgrade required - Skip the runaround with people who know small business payroll - Start strong with dedicated onboarding for your first payroll Flexible pricing ### Pricing that fits — not forces — your business Your business needs aren't static, so your payroll shouldn’t be either. ADP offers flexible plans that adapt as your needs change, instead of rigid tiers. - Start simple and add HR and benefits when you’re ready - Avoid surprise fees just to unlock the basics - Stay in control of your budget as your needs change Scalability ### A platform with room to grow QuickBooks can hit limits as your team and your needs get more complex. ADP is ready for every stage of your business, no third-party workarounds required. - Add employees, locations and multi-state payroll without changing platforms - Turn on benefits, time tracking and HR as you need them - Partner with a full-service PEO whenever you're ready to outsource HR ![G2 2026 Best Software badge, showing RUN Powered by ADP is #1 two years running](https://marketing-assets.adp.com/api/public/content/1f381399a3e24484b9563878cf72edb4?v=9178adde) Switching from QuickBooks Workforce ## #1 in small business payroll software — two years in a row Rated higher in performance, support and value, ADP is preferred by users and recognized industry-wide. See why users are turning the page on QuickBooks Workforce. Watch Video ## ADP vs. QuickBooks Workforce reviews - ### Freed up to run my business > “Switching to ADP from QuickBooks took my business to the next level, because it freed me up to be better at the things I do – like management and sales.” [Read Case Study](/resources/what-others-say/testimonials/f/flooring-ground-up-creative-floor-covering) Name Octavio E. Aguirre Title Owner Company Creative Floor Covering Industry Construction Employees 10 - ### No more juggling websites > “When we started, we used QuickBooks to do payroll. I had to go to all these different websites to keep up with my records and filings, and it didn’t have any of the helpful features you’d expect from a payroll provider. A lot of people told me to switch to ADP, so I gave it a try — and I loved it.” [Read Case Study](/resources/what-others-say/testimonials/n/nurses-care-children-solid-source-healthcare-resources) Name Dontae Greenfield Title Co-owner Company Solid Source Healthcare Resources Industry Healthcare Employees 60 - ### ADP offered more > “QuickBooks was fine with payroll but didn’t have the ability to add benefits easily. That was a big reason I chose ADP — they just offered more.” [Read Case Study](/resources/what-others-say/testimonials/p/payroll-more-adp-new-city-cleaning-services) Name Jaston Epp Title Owner Company New City Cleaning Services Industry Commercial and Residential Cleaning Company Employees 6-10 - ### The difference HR can see > “Employers don’t understand the value of ADP until they have someone that works in HR and can show them the difference between using just QuickBooks and using ADP.” [Read Case Study](/resources/what-others-say/testimonials/s/small-team-big-sauce-miami) Name Laura Barbieri Title Corporate Director of People Operations Company SAUCE Miami Industry Restaurant/hospitality  Employees 10 ## See why over 900,000 small businesses count on ADP ADP gives small businesses the tools and support to run easier today and grow stronger tomorrow. ![Man in floral shop happily holding a tablet, depicting the satisfaction surveyed small owners feel with ADP payroll and HR solutions](https://marketing-assets.adp.com/api/public/content/f8c7ec9bfb3a40b0b8ec0597d0aaca92?v=a430d2d5) ### 2.5 work dayssaved over a year on payroll, HR and compliance tasks.8 ### $1,200saved on average a year on payroll and HR admin costs.8 ### 23 minutessaved on average per payroll.9 ## FAQs about ADP vs.QuickBooks ### Why should my business choose ADP over QuickBooks? QuickBooks Workforce is great for getting payroll started, but ADP gives you more as your business grows,  including HR, compliance help, benefits and live payroll support in every plan. You get one connected system that helps you manage your people, not just their paychecks. ### Is it easy to switch to ADP from QuickBooks? Yes. You don’t have to wait until year-end or start from scratch. ADP helps transfer your employee and payroll data, walks you through setup and provides dedicated onboarding so your first payroll runs smoothly. ### Can I keep using QuickBooks for accounting if I switch to ADP for payroll? Yes. ADP integrates with QuickBooks, along with hundreds of other accounting, POS and time-tracking tools, so your payroll data syncs automatically without double entry. Many businesses run payroll and HR in ADP while keeping QuickBooks for their books. ### How do ADP and QuickBooks compare on pricing? QuickBooks Workforce uses fixed tiers, where the features and support you get depend on the plan you pick. ADP offers flexible plans built around your size and needs, with tax filing and compliance support built in, so you often get more value for the cost. For pricing tailored to your business, contact us today. ### Which is better for time tracking, ADP or QuickBooks? ADP offers time and attendance tools that sync employee hours directly to payroll, with scheduling options that scale for hourly teams and multiple locations. QuickBooks includes time tracking within its ecosystem, but ADP connects time, payroll and HR in one platform and integrates with leading time-tracking apps. Available features vary by plan. ### Which is better for tax filing, ADP or QuickBooks? ADP calculates, files and pays your federal, state and local payroll taxes, and can register with tax agencies in all 50 states without requiring a third-party partner. Filings and compliance updates are built into your plan, helping you avoid penalties and stay current as rules change. ### Which is easier to use, ADP or QuickBooks? Both are built for small businesses. ADP’s dashboard is simple and intuitive; you can run payroll in a few clicks, with clear prompts for tasks like adding employees or handling deductions, plus AI-enabled features and mobile access. QuickBooks is familiar to existing QuickBooks users, while ADP pairs ease of use with 24/7 real-person support if you ever get stuck. ### How do I switch from QuickBooks to ADP? Switching is straightforward and can happen any time of year. First, gather your business and employee details (EIN, tax documents, bank account and current payroll data). Then an ADP onboarding specialist helps migrate your data from QuickBooks and set up your account. Finally, you review your first payroll with expert help before you run it, with 24/7 support available any time you need it. 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