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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ADP Enterprise HR

    Score6.8 out of 10
    N/AADP Enterprise HR is a human capital management (HCM) solution for large businesses (1000+ employees) across multiple industries that want customization. This solution is hosted by ADP® to provide the flexibility of outsourced software and the ability to customize. The system features a configurable payroll system,N/A

    Paylocity

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/APaylocity provides 24/7 access to your online payroll and human resource data management. Paylocity offers highly customizable payroll functionality, as well as HR, benefits administration, and time and talent management programs.N/A
    Pricing
    ADP Enterprise HRPaylocity
    Editions & Modules
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    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ADP Enterprise HRPaylocity
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Community Pulse
    ADP Enterprise HRPaylocity
    Considered Both Products
    ADP
    No answer on this topic
    Paylocity
    Chose Paylocity
    In my opinion, Paylocity is way more user friendly then these platforms.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity has allowed our clients to onboard new hires themselves and take us out of the HR of their business. It's allowed us to focus on just processing payrolls.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Switched to PayLocity
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Again, Paylocity is easy to learn and implement and it's all about the customer service when help or guidance is needed
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    We have given notice to terminate Paylocity and are returning to ADP
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity provides the best value for our needs at this time and offers the most comprehensive set of tools.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    I have also used UltiPro, SAP, GQL. Paylocity is a front runner against these other platforms. The ease of learning and use is great. The training module is very helpful to have it on the same platform as all other HR functions. Paylocity meets all the needs of our organization.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    hate adp, quickbooks was only for payroll and it wasn't good either
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    In my past experience, Paylocity and Paycom are very similar. Every other system I've used has been very "techy" and complicated. Paylocity is very user friendly.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Very similar set up.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity was the easiest from an employee perspective and also had the most intuitive workflows from the HR side. The ability to create our own reports was very important to us and the open API has meant it is easy to use and integrate with our other solutions as we grow.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Our company previously used Exponent HR, and we have since transitioned to a paperless system with streamlined processes. I believe that each product has areas in which it works exceptionally well and also leaves room for improvement.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    I find Paylocity to be much more user friendly than any of the other systems I have used. It is intuitive and easily customizable. I like that I can envision something new for it and easily add it myself without the help of customer service. It is simple for me to pull reports …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    ADP seem too "complicated", certain review indicated their application is difficult to learn, support is suffering
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    a lot more features and ability to track employees a lot better. ADP I still use for another one of my business units (14 employees) it gets the job done for payroll, but it lacks timecards for faster payroll processing and no file storage where you can easily find different …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    more robust system
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity is way more user friendly and organized than other systems I use. When looking for a feature, it's easy to navigate and usually where I assume to look first. When dealing with a challenging issue, their reps are always available to support.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity has been a "breath of fresh air" for our organization!!! The Customer Service is what sets this company apart from others who do similar services. We explored 4 different companies offering almost exactly the same thing as Paylocity. Paylocity came out on top …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    My predecessor selected Paylocity, however I prefer it over the other HRIS products that I have used in the past. The only platform that I might prefer more is the UKG Ready system. It has a lot of customizable options that allow the end user to set up the system based on their …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity just seemed to be the most user-friendly on both the employer and employee sides of things. They were also able to work with us more when we had weird requests due to our company still being family-owned. They were able to accommodate all of our needs and requests …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Cost savings.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity is hands down the best platform to work with in every way as a tool and also as an overall customer and support experience.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    The price difference was a lot better than ADP.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    87%
    Would buy again
    1522 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    1415 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    1592 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    77%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    930 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    69%
    Implementation went as expected
    867 Answers
    Features
    ADP Enterprise HRPaylocity
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of ADP Enterprise HR and Paylocity
    Feature
    ADP Enterprise HR
    8.4
    3 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Paylocity
    8.0
    1650 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Employee demographic data9.02 Ratings8.51586 Ratings
    Employment history7.33 Ratings8.31538 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration9.02 Ratings8.01430 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.33 Ratings7.81444 Ratings
    Organizational charting8.33 Ratings7.41329 Ratings
    Organization and location management8.33 Ratings8.11301 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)9.82 Ratings7.61126 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of ADP Enterprise HR and Paylocity
    Feature
    ADP Enterprise HR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Paylocity
    8.4
    1582 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Pay calculation8.33 Ratings8.81562 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors9.72 Ratings7.9788 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.02 Ratings8.81237 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.82 Ratings7.81084 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.82 Ratings9.11549 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.33 Ratings8.51266 Ratings
    Reimbursement management8.82 Ratings8.0799 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of ADP Enterprise HR and Paylocity
    Feature
    ADP Enterprise HR
    8.6
    3 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Paylocity
    7.7
    1344 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Approval workflow8.13 Ratings8.01207 Ratings
    Balance details8.82 Ratings7.51301 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment8.82 Ratings7.71051 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of ADP Enterprise HR and Paylocity
    Feature
    ADP Enterprise HR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Paylocity
    8.4
    1589 Ratings
    2% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.13 Ratings8.71561 Ratings
    Update personal information9.83 Ratings8.71590 Ratings
    View company policy documentation9.03 Ratings8.11309 Ratings
    Employee recognition9.03 Ratings8.41188 Ratings
    View job history9.03 Ratings8.41402 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of ADP Enterprise HR and Paylocity
    Feature
    ADP Enterprise HR
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Paylocity
    7.7
    512 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets8.82 Ratings7.7514 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of ADP Enterprise HR and Paylocity
    Feature
    ADP Enterprise HR
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Paylocity
    7.4
    1477 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Report builder9.02 Ratings7.41433 Ratings
    Pre-built reports9.02 Ratings7.81451 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data9.02 Ratings7.0962 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of ADP Enterprise HR and Paylocity
    Feature
    ADP Enterprise HR
    8.1
    3 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Paylocity
    8.3
    1387 Ratings
    3% above category average
    New hire portal7.33 Ratings8.51390 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools9.02 Ratings8.21143 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of ADP Enterprise HR and Paylocity
    Feature
    ADP Enterprise HR
    8.9
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Paylocity
    7.7
    791 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Corporate goal setting8.82 Ratings7.6637 Ratings
    Individual goal setting8.82 Ratings7.7736 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility8.82 Ratings7.6574 Ratings
    Performance tracking9.02 Ratings7.8738 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of ADP Enterprise HR and Paylocity
    Feature
    ADP Enterprise HR
    8.9
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Paylocity
    7.6
    987 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Performance plans8.82 Ratings7.6905 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.02 Ratings7.3789 Ratings
    Review status tracking9.02 Ratings7.7915 Ratings
    Review reminders9.02 Ratings7.8922 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency8.82 Ratings7.7785 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of ADP Enterprise HR and Paylocity
    Feature
    ADP Enterprise HR
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Paylocity
    7.4
    547 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools8.82 Ratings7.3380 Ratings
    Candidate ranking8.82 Ratings7.4445 Ratings
    Candidate search8.82 Ratings7.7503 Ratings
    Candidate development8.82 Ratings7.4414 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of ADP Enterprise HR and Paylocity
    Feature
    ADP Enterprise HR
    8.9
    2 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Paylocity
    8.1
    944 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Job Requisition Management9.02 Ratings8.4822 Ratings
    Company Website Posting8.82 Ratings8.3848 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.02 Ratings7.8667 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting8.82 Ratings8.1817 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.82 Ratings7.6713 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking9.02 Ratings8.5880 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.02 Ratings8.2881 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ADP Enterprise HRPaylocity
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    8.0
    (1753 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (195 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.1
    (565 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.8
    (49 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.8
    (47 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (178 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.8
    (9 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.3
    (41 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.6
    (109 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.9
    (41 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (33 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.5
    (39 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.4
    (48 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.8
    (25 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.5
    (45 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.9
    (43 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ADP Enterprise HRPaylocity
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ADP
    ADP Enterprise HR is well suited for any HR department or anybody looking to ease the HR process by managing the entire company data in a simple yet stylish process which is useful for generating reports for upper management to make Human capital decisions. It is also very useful in payroll situations to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
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    Paylocity
    Consistent and ongoing issues with time and labor, payroll, benefits, and a lack of care and sense of urgency from the account manager and Paylocity staff in general when issues do arise. Every time an issue is fixed within the system, it seems that something else then begins to malfunction. 2026 specifically, there have been numerous issues with the time-off feature for both the employees and the HR Team.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    ADP
    • Helps in creating many policies from handbooks to disciplinary.
    • Helps in storing documents for record keeping.
    • Helps with background checks.
    • Helps with drug screening.
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    Paylocity
    • When I need assistance, calling the help line is easy, and most of the time there isn't a long wait. Also, they can and do call back if necessary. I have had Zoom meetings to address issues that required more than just a phone call.
    • Tracking taxes and filing reports is truly important to us so that we file in a timely manner and avoid penalties and interest. We incurred many penalties when we were using QuickBooks.
    • Keeping track of employee documents such as I-9 forms along with visas, work authorizations, resident cards, driver's licenses, and certifications is easy and in one location.
    • With Paylocity, we can easily see who filled out applications. Previously, we used paper applications, which were more manual and involved looking through actual paperwork. This was hard to manage.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    ADP
    • sometimes it was laggy with the Face ID login
    Incentivized
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    Paylocity
    • There's a lot of confusion of the Effective Date and Begin Check Date.
    • Better explanations of cross-company managers when not all companies use the same modules.
    • Better explanation of the Time and Labor piece and how we can better utilize live labor, forecasting, and overall scheduling.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ADP
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    The system is easy to use. I love the knowledge base system offered, I can answer many of my questions by looking here first before calling in. If i do have to call in to the help desk, everyone seems to be super knowledgably about the Paylocity Product and if they are unable to assist, which rarely happens, they will escalate my call to the next level of assistance
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    Usability
    ADP
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    I would say that these 2 factors are the biggest contributors to the rating that I have given. The app is still buggy; I gave up on it after not being able to clock in 3 times. Also, the Firefox unavailability. I had to give up the Firefox browser in order for me to sign my contract and use Paylocity. If they are able to address those 2 issues then it should be a perfect 10.
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    Reliability and Availability
    ADP
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    Over the last 3 years, we've only had one major service issue that rendered Airbase unusable for us for about 24 hours. That said, they navigated the SVB bank crisis very well and made sure funds were available during that time.
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    Performance
    ADP
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    We had some minor hiccups throughout the year but they have all been fixable. Paylocity integrates well with our 401k provider, Principal, and our benefits, OneDigital. It makes it simple to house everything and have it all connected. It doesn't slow anything down to have Principal integrated. It makes it more efficient
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    Support Rating
    ADP
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    I have contacted support on several occasions, mostly for assistance with voiding a check and running an off-cycle payroll. The account managers and support team were all very knowledgeable and helpful. They provided great insight and clarity in answering my questions and helping me navigate these processes. I learn something new and helpful each time I speak with them! On a separate note, we have reported technical issues regarding several Paylocity onboarding tasks since this past year. We have reached out several times regarding these issues, but are still waiting for a resolution. It seems sometimes that technical concerns are reported, with no proper solution or follow-up.
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    In-Person Training
    ADP
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    I didn't have in-person training, but I'm sure it was just as great as any other training/assistance Paylocity provides. Paylocity customer service is always available. You never have to be on hold and their answers are always accurate and timely. Documents in the help section are helpful as well. My in-person training was conducted y one of our employees who was involved in the initial set-up and training of all employees. She was excellent.
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    Online Training
    ADP
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    It was virtually, click orange button in top right corner, click run report, hit submit. The training was minimal at best. I did not know what I was doing, so I just wrote down the steps, so when they steps failed I had no idea what to do, where I was in the process, What the terms mean or where to find them. When I had questions it was always the same answers, no understanding for WHAT I was doing when I hit the orange button.
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    Implementation Rating
    ADP
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    Implementation was a bit bumpy and Paylocity team not always available for next steps and/or questions. I feel like Paylocity could have done a better job in their fact finding as far as what we were currently doing, our payroll policies and needs, etc. so that we would have run into less issues as we moved forward.
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    Alternatives Considered
    ADP
    Its hard to describe how it compares because these programs have different functions. however ADP matches and exceeds these other programs due its stylish and simple set up which makes it easy to navigate and also does a lot of work for you which saves you time to do other tasks.
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    Paylocity
    We switched from QuickBooks because Paylocity offers more than just payroll. It combines payroll, time tracking, HR, benefits, and employee self-service in one system. This has helped us reduce manual work, improve reporting, and make payroll more efficient. Overall, Paylocity was a better fit for our company's growth and HR needs.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    ADP
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    Everyone wants a good deal of course. We thought we did ok and felt you still made your money also
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    Scalability
    ADP
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    We have gone from a medium sized company to a larger company with no issues whatsoever with Paylocity being able to keep up or do what we need it to do for the size of our needs. In fact, it does more than we even use at this juncture
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    Professional Services
    ADP
    No answers on this topic
    Paylocity
    Some are knowledgable others not as much and sometimes instead of helping you fix the issue will just give you some directions and expect you to try to figure it out yourself. Also, when your Account Manager needs to escliate the issue to another group, it can take a long time for them to get to your issue and there's no commuication.
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    Return on Investment
    ADP
    • It works well with Intuit QuickBooks so information integrates easily for fast reporting.
    • Saves us time and money by helping us create almost all HR documentation needed rather than having another company assist with the process.
    • Background checks with drug screening has helped us weed out the poor candidates.
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    Paylocity
    • The time savings alone is worth the cost. I went from having to spend 3 - 4 full business days on payroll to about 1.
    • Being able to look all employee data up in one place is a lifesaver and time saver - even outside of the office if I need to access information quickly it is all just a sign in away.
    • It has saved significant time and reduced confusion related to onboarding. Everyone is able to see what stage an employee is at, I do not need to worry about employees potentially working for us illegally thanks to eVerify, and I am always assured that all required documentation for regulatory purposes has been obtained prior to employment beginning.
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    ScreenShots

    Paylocity Screenshots

    Screenshot of a view of real-time employee data and performance metrics used to uncover and analyze trends. This creates an impactful understanding of the business, increase retention, understand labor costs, and plan for changes.Screenshot of where to automate manual processes with Paylocity's self-serve automation engine, Workflows. Users can implement routines for time-consuming manual tasks.Screenshot of where to manage and comply with employment law. Paylocity's HR Compliance solution helps users to stay on track and view important employee compliance items, from Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), healthcare, and compensation.Screenshot of how Paylocity Recruiting can automate hiring processes. amplify outreach, showcase a company's culture, and build stronger candidate connections to swiftly fill positions.Screenshot of recognition and rewards in Paylocity.