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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ADP Workforce Now

    Score7.6 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    ADP Workforce Now is a cloud-based HR platform for mid-sized businesses. It features customizable modules of various HR services that businesses can tailor to their specific needs, as well as regulatory monitoring and alerts to help businesses remain compliant.N/A

    Dayforce Powerpay

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/ADayforce Powerpay allows small businesses to pay and manage employees. It is used to simplify and automate payroll processes with automatic payroll calculations and remittances to the CRA and RQ, and streamlines payroll with connected time and attendance tracking to help ensure people are paid accurately.N/A
    Pricing
    ADP Workforce NowDayforce Powerpay
    Editions & Modules
    Essential
    Contact sales team
    Enhanced
    Contact sales team
    Complete
    Contact sales team
    HR Pro
    Contact sales team
    Payroll Essentials
    Contact sales team
    HR Plus
    Contact sales team
    Hiring Advantage
    Contact sales team
    Performance Plus
    Contact sales team
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ADP Workforce NowDayforce Powerpay
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsPlease contact ADP for a product demo and ask about a hands-on "test drive" of Workforce Now.—
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    ADP Workforce NowDayforce Powerpay
    Considered Both Products
    ADP
    Chose ADP Workforce Now
    Ceridian is a superior product. They seem more expensive at first than ADP but the amount of time spent with customer service when they could help is time wasted.

    TMS timekeeping was more user friendly and could be customized. ADP timecards are laid out poorly and require too …
    Incentivized
    Chose ADP Workforce Now
    I was not part of that decision-making process.
    Incentivized
    Dayforce
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    86%
    Would buy again
    431 Answers
    94%
    Would buy again
    15 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    89%
    Delivers good value for the price
    362 Answers
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    15 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    440 Answers
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    15 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    72%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    193 Answers
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    11 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    69%
    Implementation went as expected
    230 Answers
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    Features
    ADP Workforce NowDayforce Powerpay
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of ADP Workforce Now and Dayforce Powerpay
    Feature
    ADP Workforce Now
    7.7
    1077 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Employee demographic data8.7951 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employment history8.5993 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration8.0942 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.3968 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organizational charting6.8679 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organization and location management7.4743 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.3680 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of ADP Workforce Now and Dayforce Powerpay
    Feature
    ADP Workforce Now
    8.1
    1090 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Dayforce Powerpay
    8.9
    15 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Pay calculation9.21050 Ratings9.115 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors8.1418 Ratings9.24 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.4339 Ratings8.79 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration7.4829 Ratings8.75 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.41037 Ratings9.013 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management7.1817 Ratings8.812 Ratings
    Reimbursement management7.1500 Ratings8.97 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of ADP Workforce Now and Dayforce Powerpay
    Feature
    ADP Workforce Now
    8.1
    895 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Approval workflow7.7815 Ratings00 Ratings
    Balance details8.4848 Ratings00 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment8.1691 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of ADP Workforce Now and Dayforce Powerpay
    Feature
    ADP Workforce Now
    7.9
    1068 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.71030 Ratings00 Ratings
    Update personal information8.81019 Ratings00 Ratings
    View company policy documentation8.1823 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee recognition6.2389 Ratings00 Ratings
    View job history7.732 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of ADP Workforce Now and Dayforce Powerpay
    Feature
    ADP Workforce Now
    6.0
    12 Ratings
    29% below category average
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Tracking of all physical assets6.012 Ratings00 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of ADP Workforce Now and Dayforce Powerpay
    Feature
    ADP Workforce Now
    6.9
    991 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Report builder7.6974 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pre-built reports7.3969 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data5.8578 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of ADP Workforce Now and Dayforce Powerpay
    Feature
    ADP Workforce Now
    7.3
    155 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    New hire portal7.7151 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools7.0122 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of ADP Workforce Now and Dayforce Powerpay
    Feature
    ADP Workforce Now
    6.4
    337 Ratings
    23% below category average
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Corporate goal setting6.6263 Ratings00 Ratings
    Individual goal setting6.1315 Ratings00 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility6.3260 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance tracking6.7310 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of ADP Workforce Now and Dayforce Powerpay
    Feature
    ADP Workforce Now
    6.5
    434 Ratings
    20% below category average
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Performance plans6.4391 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans6.2334 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review status tracking6.4394 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review reminders7.0410 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency6.5343 Ratings00 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of ADP Workforce Now and Dayforce Powerpay
    Feature
    ADP Workforce Now
    6.0
    7 Ratings
    26% below category average
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Create succession plans/pools5.86 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate ranking5.86 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate search6.37 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate development6.26 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of ADP Workforce Now and Dayforce Powerpay
    Feature
    ADP Workforce Now
    5.5
    448 Ratings
    36% below category average
    Dayforce Powerpay
    -
    Ratings
    Job Requisition Management6.8392 Ratings00 Ratings
    Company Website Posting6.4384 Ratings00 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media3.8307 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting5.8342 Ratings00 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention2.38 Ratings00 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking6.6385 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts6.6406 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Score8.6 out of 10
    APS
    Score6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
    ADP Streamline Payroll
    Score6.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ADP Workforce NowDayforce Powerpay
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.9
    (1144 ratings)
    8.9
    (15 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.5
    (83 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    3.1
    (80 ratings)
    8.6
    (10 ratings)
    Availability
    7.3
    (14 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    6.4
    (13 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.9
    (514 ratings)
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    8.2
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    5.8
    (17 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    1.5
    (34 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    6.4
    (10 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    6.1
    (8 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.1
    (804 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    5.2
    (8 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    6.1
    (8 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ADP Workforce NowDayforce Powerpay
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ADP
    ADP Workforce Now is well suited for teams wanting help in managing multiple state environments with a staff who are adept in software, knowledgeable in payroll processes and laws, and looking to save time. The HRIS system with ADP Workforce Now offers variety of options, but is not very flexible in terms of ease of use or customization. The end user interface is pretty basic and not very pretty so it is good for utilitarian industries, probably manufacturing or shift work. It is less appreciated by professionals, especially the new generation coming from college.
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    Dayforce
    We are a small business - and even though we are small and don't make near use of all of the options in the program, I love it because all my remitting is done for me, all the calculating, all the vacation pay, holiday pay, overtime, everything is kept track of really well and I don't have to worry about missing information if I was to do this myself. I also love the direct deposit options and my employees love it and the paystubs and the ability to put messages on their paystubs! I honestly can't think of a scenario where Dayforce Powerpay wouldn't be suitable!! I wouldn't change companies, even if it saved me money as I love all the functions, the information and the ease of ROE and T4's.
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    Pros
    ADP
    • HRIS that is personalized for the employee and addresses DE&I needs.
    • Payroll, of course! The system addresses all needs, such as deductions, additional pay, premium OT, and shift differentials.
    • Onboarding is an excellent way to stay in compliance and have all documents completed.
    • Tax and Banking and resolution to any issues.
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    Dayforce
    • Ceridian Powerpay simplifies the payroll process, very little manual work involved during each payroll run.
    • Ceridian Powerpay is mostly an intuitive interface with easy to understand workflows to allow for multiple users to be able to use the system if required.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    ADP
    • Customized pre-process payroll reports (Limited on pre-process payroll reports)
    • Labor Allocation (Allocations make payroll reporting very hard to review and find any errors )
    • Recruiting (ATS is very basic)
    • Geofencing (should be able to change shape rather than a circle)
    • Pay Classes (should be able to change at Practitioner level rather than reach out to support)
    • Cookies and Cache have to be cleared on a regular basis
    • Only able to see employee documents/acknowledgements one at a time in the employee file
    • Timecards can only be managed/viewed by 1 person
    • Timeoff emails do not have a link
    • Cost per payroll - not just monthly fee so cost with off cycle payrolls
    • Separate I9 step not needed - during onboarding - 2nd Everify step
    • ADP Workforce Now does not pull in allowances for Houly employees into payroll ONLY Salaried employees
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    Dayforce
    • Adjustment - Reversal sometimes gives an error
    • Emergency Contact Comments field - would be nice if it would accept more characters in this field
    • A warning that 'no ROE will be created' popup when EI or other related fields are marked Exempt
    • Rate history on an employee's page would be nice
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ADP
    Due to the lack of support from the sales and service center we are looking at other options outside of ADP. Again it is a good system, it just lacks the support it deserves from the company employees. It is just unimaginable that you will need to reach out to a service provider several times for the same issue and not get it resolved.
    Incentivized
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    Dayforce
    Powerpay exceeds my expectations: it's easy to use and does not 'eat' my time by wondering what the end result will be. I can see what each employee's pay statement will look like before I submit the payroll for processing. Monthly processing fees are not exorbitant and the service from support it top notch, quick and awesome when you need it! What's not to like? It's a terrific company to have on your side!
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    Usability
    ADP
    I would give it a 10 however I do not like when ADP does facelifts in Workforce Now which does not add any value other than having to relearn navigation. I am also not a big fan of being forced to refer to the Bridge. We have Google which gives the same results. If I understood the answer I would not contact our Account Rep.
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    Dayforce
    Dayforce is easy to use and intuitive. When things are less familiar, the chat support is speedy and friendly, so I never have to worry or struggle to figure something out. Once support shows me how to do something, it is easy to remember and not need help next time.
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    Reliability and Availability
    ADP
    ADP outages are very rare
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    Dayforce
    I have never experienced application errors or unplanned outages. I do know that I could phone Dayforce Powerpay and give them hours and other deductions and they would do the payroll and I could either have them deliver the completed payroll by courier (there are small extra charges for this) or I could download the completed payroll on pay day. I have also been able to complete payroll our payroll at home instead of at the office. Dayforce is very accessible by phone or online.
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    Performance
    ADP
    Overall, I think the functionality of the program works pretty well. Sometimes, certain browsers do not work well for the policy function of ADP, but that is the only issue thus far
    Incentivized
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    Dayforce
    Pages online load in seconds. Click and it's instantly there! I have never had pages not loading properly or taking time to load. Payroll reports also downloads quickly. We do not interface Dayforce Powerpay with anything else
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    ADP
    Every time I have reached out for support I have received, prompt, courteous and accurate information allowing me to complete the task at hand. I love the Bridge where I can find answers to questions from other ADP users and also help answer and give insight to them as well.
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    Dayforce
    Regardless the issue, the Customer Support team is offering outstanding services! When I am calling, the wait time is reasonable, and the team members will ensure you receive the right support in a timely manner, with politeness and kindness. If you reach out the team that it's a guarantee that your issue will be solved!
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    In-Person Training
    ADP
    In-person training was pretty good - I think this significantly depends on the trainer. Our trainer was really good and showed what ADP can do - but I know that all trainers are not the same - and this truly makes such as difference. Overall, our training went pretty well.
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    Dayforce
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    ADP
    At the time training was not as expansive as it is now. If it could go wrong it did for me so the process was difficult and lengthy. I needed to have more in person walkthroughs of things to ensure the transition was done correctly. Not sure what else I can say, we were part of the initial move to Workforce Now when it was introduced.
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    Dayforce
    I have used Powerpay before (at a previous employer) but a few years had elapsed. I had a quick online training session (less that 30 minutes) to recover basic knowledge and I was away. I still from time to time have to do something that i am not quite sure of and pick up the phone! Every one that works at Ceridian - now Dayforce - have been able to answer my question and tell me where to go in the program, click on what and do what I need to do. The support is out-of-this-world good!
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    Implementation Rating
    ADP
    Either assign more than one specialist to the implementation process, or assign less clients to the implementation specialist. The process requires attention to detail and the ability to test and re-test as well as verify the information. It also requires a lot of back and forth between the client ant the implementation specialist, so they need to be readily available during the whole implementation process.
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    Dayforce
    I initiated the implementation. I answered all the questions I was asked, prepared the documentation and sent it off and it was done! Quickly, efficiently and done well!
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    Alternatives Considered
    ADP
    I also used UltiPro (way back -- it didn't even appear in dropdown). Recommend ADP Workforce Now above all others. Paycor and Paycom were both very clunky. I even helped implement Paycom and could never get it to work how the business needed it to.
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    Dayforce
    Being able to remit payroll directly to CRA reduces the number of steps in payroll processing. It also means that there is no way for us to forget a remittance. This is important to us because it's all-in-one software. I did like that QB would have the entry directly there so that I don't need to record it.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    ADP
    No answers on this topic
    Dayforce
    Pretty standard contract terms. Unit pricing is about 30% less than the previous provider - service is about 150% better with Dayforce Powerpay that with the previous provider! We are billed twice per month as we do payroll twice per month.
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    Scalability
    ADP
    I would rate the product’s overall scalability a 9 out of 10. The platform demonstrates strong flexibility and performance as usage grows, with the ability to be deployed across multiple departments and locations without significant reconfiguration. It supports increasing user volumes and evolving business needs effectively, while maintaining stability and consistency. With minor enhancements around configuration automation, it could easily reach a full 10/10 for scalability.
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    Dayforce
    We have a small staff of less than 20 employees. We moved our payroll from a previous provided because of terrible and expensive service. Dayforce is much, much easier to use and costs about 30% less than the previous provider. Dayforce Powerpay also seem to have people that speaks clearly and are efficient in everything they do so that less time is wasted by phone calls that has you on hold for 3 hours!
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    Professional Services
    ADP
    No answers on this topic
    Dayforce
    They are all professional, knowledgeable, very pleasant to interact with and extremely helpful. They consistently take customer services to a higher level. Great people to deal with!
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    Return on Investment
    ADP
    • ADP WorkforceNow has provided a positive ROI for our company. It has saved me countless hours in the time I used to spend preparing reports, managing benefits, and annual enrollment, recruitment tracking, and much more.
    • The integration with Payscale has allowed our company to take every position in our organization and benchmark it to industries and job titles. This has allowed us to be more competitive on recruitment and retention.
    • We have used the new DE&I dashboard to provide valuable information on the landscape of our workforce, as well as areas of our organization that may not be as diverse.
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    Dayforce
    • The return on investment has been substantial for our company. Having a payroll system that calculates everything for you, processes important documents, and only takes minimal time and effort allows us to focus more time on running the business and generating revenue.
    • Instead of having a user spend half a day (or potentially a full day) processing payroll, it only takes a couple hours (obviously depending on how many employees need to be processed).
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    ADP Workforce Now Screenshots

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