ADP vs Paylocity
Best for
Organizations that want payroll to anchor a broader HR, workforce and compliance platform.
Small and mid-market U.S. organizations that want a unified payroll and HR/HCM platform with strong employee self-service.
Strong when
Multi-state or multinational payroll, regulatory complexity, platform consolidation and integration depth are priority requirements.
Employee experience, mobile adoption and a single system of record spanning HR and, increasingly, finance are priorities.
Validate before buying
Product choice, modules, service model and implementation scope vary by company size; buyers should validate the exact edition, support model and total cost.
Reviewers cite support consistency during peak times; implementation/setup fees apply and global payroll is integration-based rather than native.
Pricing
Quote-based for core platforms; package and add-on pricing is not broadly published.
Per-employee-per-month and quote-based; a demo request is required for a customized quote.
Implementation
G2 reports an aggregate three-month implementation reference for ADP Workforce Now; actual programs vary materially by scope and integrations.
Setup and implementation fees apply and vary by company size and configuration.
Employees
10000+
5001-10000
Headquarters
Roseland, New Jersey
Schaumburg, Illinois
Founded
1949
1997
Categories
HCMPayrollBenefits AdministrationTime & AttendanceTalent Management
PayrollHCM
Core capabilities
Payroll processing and taxCore HR / HRISBenefits administrationTime, attendance and schedulingTalent acquisition and onboardingPerformance and compensationLearning and workforce managementEmployee and manager self-service
Payroll and tax filingHRISBenefits administrationTime and attendanceTalent managementOnboarding and performanceEmployee self-service and mobileEmployee engagement / community
Decision snapshots reflect verified profiles where available. ADP · Paylocity