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    ADP TotalSource

    Score7.3 out of 10
    N/AADP TotalSource is a Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO) that helps businesses manage HR, payroll, benefits, compliance and talent management through a single solution. As an IRS-certified CPEO and ESAC-accredited PEO, ADP TotalSource combines technology with hands-on HR expertise to help organizations navigate the complexities of managing employees. Businesses can streamline processes across the employee lifecycle, from hiring and onboarding to…N/A

    Payroll by Wave

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AWave Accounting headquartered in Toronto now offers Payroll by Wave, a payroll app for small businesses.N/A
    Pricing
    ADP TotalSourcePayroll by Wave
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    ADP TotalSourcePayroll by Wave
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    ADP TotalSourcePayroll by Wave
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    ADP
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    31%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    43%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    44%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    33%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
    43%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
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    Features
    ADP TotalSourcePayroll by Wave
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of ADP TotalSource and Payroll by Wave
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    ADP TotalSource
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    Ratings
    Payroll by Wave
    9.4
    5 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings9.55 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
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    ADP TotalSourcePayroll by Wave
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    ADP Streamline Payroll
    Score6.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ADP TotalSourcePayroll by Wave
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.9
    (19 ratings)
    10.0
    (6 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    3.3
    (3 ratings)
    8.9
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ADP TotalSourcePayroll by Wave
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ADP
    I would not use this company for anything. [I believe my] employees [absolutely] hate the software and there are constantly glitches in the software which occur every payroll run, benefits enrollment, etc. [I have spent] large amounts of time on the phone with outsourced customer support[,] so think twice when comparing [the] cost to other providers. [I feel] you [will] need someone full time to deal with all of their issues. We are currently in the process of setting up another PEO company. The amount of money and time to implement ADP has been a huge loss.
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    Wave
    Great for small business payroll needs. Reports and taxes are taken care of, everything is automated and once you're set up it's literally just a matter of minutes to run payroll each time. You also get email reminders which is helpful. There are premium features available for companies with larger/more robust needs, and I would definitely recommend looking into this software if you are searching for a user friendly payroll solution
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    Pros
    ADP
    • Payroll was easy to learn and use with time tracking in a short time frame
    • Tracking team members request offs and approving them were very easy
    • Customizing reports for specific periods of time. This made is very easy for end of year tracking for total hours worked and total dollars paid.
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    Wave
    • An intuitive, clear UI helps you know where everything is, what options are at your disposal. Calendars and timelines show that Wave really thought out how to provide you with useful tool.
    • Pay day can be automated and straightforward.
    • Wave onboarding provides guidance at what information to input next until you are all set up.
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    Cons
    ADP
    • Customer service is horrible
    • Follow up takes 7-10 days, and requires multiple inquiries from you, the client
    • The promised "dedicated team" doesn't exist
    • Onboarding is confusing to new hires
    • Explanation of benefits to new hires is useless and must be done in office, thereby negating any value.
    • They should not provide handling UI claims as as service. They have no ability to actually meet deadlines.
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    Wave
    • Implement an employee time clock option through a separate link which automatically applies to the weekly time sheets.
    • Option to further customize payroll statements
    • Add a per employee payroll dashboard with the option to review rolling, quarterly, and weekly snapshot. Info to include gross pay, employer paid tax, employee paid tax, etc...
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    Usability
    ADP
    The report feature can be a little complicated. Other than that, I have found no issues at all with this system
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    Wave
    Very simple & straightforward system to learn and when time is always of the essence the efficiency is much appreciated
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    Support Rating
    ADP
    ADP is a great HR solution for most organizations. It is truly all-in-one. I rated it a 7, because of the issues we experienced during implementation and the high cost of service when issues do arise.
    Incentivized
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    Wave
    Quick response times, personalized service. They offer in-depth videos and guides for helping to get set up. Any time I have a question about taxes or reporting, they answer quickly and give comprehensive answers. Members of the team with whom I've interacted have been courteous, friendly, and helpful. Overall, great support.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    ADP
    At the moment, we have not investigated any of the products available in the drop-down list provided. However, we have evaluated some other (unavailable) products and have been intrigued by the potential decrease in fees along with the potential for a much more "rich" benefit plan. We can't speak to the level of customer service observed by current clients, only to apparent cost savings.
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    Wave
    First is the cost. Since QuickBooks removed the inhouse solution and moved everything to the cloud, the cost for a small business is prohibited. Wave is reasonable in cost. Support for QB isn't great they are always trying to upsell and commit. Wave support in comparison is 100% better, and most of the answers are in their manual
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    Return on Investment
    ADP
    • It has cost us more money from a financial aspect and then taken away my main/other job duties because I have to focus all of my time on ADP TotalSource and basically fixing errors that happen weekly/every time an employee is added or terminated (which is more than the normal company due to the nature of our business).
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    Wave
    • Peace of mind that all the payroll tax-related stuff is taken care of accurately and on time.
    • Easy to use interface saves time and helps ensure I am paid on time.
    Incentivized
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