UKG vs ADP
Best for
Large and mid-market organizations with frontline, shift-based and hourly-heavy workforces across healthcare, retail, manufacturing and the public sector.
Organizations that want payroll to anchor a broader HR, workforce and compliance platform.
Strong when
Complex time, attendance, scheduling and labor-compliance needs across multiple locations, and buyers wanting combined HCM and workforce management on one platform.
Multi-state or multinational payroll, regulatory complexity, platform consolidation and integration depth are priority requirements.
Validate before buying
Pricing is quote-only and implementation cost and complexity can be significant; two distinct suites (Pro and Ready) require matching product to scale.
Product choice, modules, service model and implementation scope vary by company size; buyers should validate the exact edition, support model and total cost.
Pricing
Custom and quote-based; UKG publishes no rates.
Quote-based for core platforms; package and add-on pricing is not broadly published.
Implementation
Delivered by UKG plus a partner and services ecosystem.
G2 reports an aggregate three-month implementation reference for ADP Workforce Now; actual programs vary materially by scope and integrations.
Employees
10000+
10000+
Headquarters
Lowell, Massachusetts; Weston, Florida
Roseland, New Jersey
Founded
2020
1949
Categories
HCMWorkforce Management
HCMPayrollBenefits AdministrationTime & AttendanceTalent Management
Core capabilities
Core HRPayrollTime and attendanceEmployee schedulingAbsence and leave managementLabor managementTalent managementBenefits administration
Payroll processing and taxCore HR / HRISBenefits administrationTime, attendance and schedulingTalent acquisition and onboardingPerformance and compensationLearning and workforce managementEmployee and manager self-service
Decision snapshots reflect verified profiles where available. UKG · ADP