ADP Workforce Now vs. PayScale Insight Lab

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ADP Workforce Now
Score 7.9 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
PayScale Insight Lab
Score 4.2 out of 10
N/A
PayScale Insight Lab is a sales intelligence software solution offered by PayScale, Inc.N/A
Pricing
ADP Workforce NowPayScale Insight Lab
Editions & Modules
Essential
Contact sales team
Enhanced
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Complete
Contact sales team
HR Pro
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Payroll Essentials
Contact sales team
HR Plus
Contact sales team
Hiring Advantage
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Performance Plus
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ADP Workforce NowPayScale Insight Lab
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 NowPayScale Insight Lab
Considered Both Products
ADP Workforce Now
Chose ADP Workforce Now
Previously we were with Paylocity. They did not have near the capability that ADP has (i.e. self-service, benefits, talent). The platform we had was just HRIS and payroll and it was not user friendly or easy to navigate.
PayScale Insight Lab

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Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
ADP Workforce NowPayScale Insight Lab
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
ADP Workforce Now
7.7
1039 Ratings
3% below category average
PayScale Insight Lab
-
Ratings
Employee demographic data8.1917 Ratings00 Ratings
Employment history8.1954 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration8.1904 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.6932 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting7.2652 Ratings00 Ratings
Organization and location management7.7715 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.2659 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
ADP Workforce Now
7.8
1051 Ratings
3% below category average
PayScale Insight Lab
-
Ratings
Pay calculation8.51012 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors7.0396 Ratings00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment7.7304 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration7.9804 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files8.51000 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management7.7782 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management7.7477 Ratings00 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
ADP Workforce Now
7.6
858 Ratings
7% below category average
PayScale Insight Lab
-
Ratings
Approval workflow7.8780 Ratings00 Ratings
Balance details7.5811 Ratings00 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment7.7658 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
ADP Workforce Now
7.8
1031 Ratings
4% below category average
PayScale Insight Lab
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Ratings
View and generate pay and benefit information8.1994 Ratings00 Ratings
Update personal information8.2983 Ratings00 Ratings
View company policy documentation8.0794 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee recognition7.0373 Ratings00 Ratings
View job history7.732 Ratings00 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
ADP Workforce Now
6.0
12 Ratings
27% below category average
PayScale Insight Lab
-
Ratings
Tracking of all physical assets6.012 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
ADP Workforce Now
6.9
955 Ratings
10% below category average
PayScale Insight Lab
-
Ratings
Report builder7.4938 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-built reports7.4934 Ratings00 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data5.8557 Ratings00 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
ADP Workforce Now
7.1
127 Ratings
12% below category average
PayScale Insight Lab
-
Ratings
New hire portal7.5123 Ratings00 Ratings
Manager tracking tools6.7100 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
ADP Workforce Now
7.8
318 Ratings
4% below category average
PayScale Insight Lab
-
Ratings
Corporate goal setting7.9246 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting8.0297 Ratings00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility7.7243 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking7.7291 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
ADP Workforce Now
6.9
411 Ratings
15% below category average
PayScale Insight Lab
-
Ratings
Performance plans7.0368 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans6.8316 Ratings00 Ratings
Review status tracking6.7372 Ratings00 Ratings
Review reminders7.1388 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency6.8322 Ratings00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
ADP Workforce Now
6.0
7 Ratings
28% below category average
PayScale Insight Lab
-
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 Product A and Product B
ADP Workforce Now
6.7
425 Ratings
16% below category average
PayScale Insight Lab
-
Ratings
Job Requisition Management7.5370 Ratings00 Ratings
Company Website Posting7.9361 Ratings00 Ratings
Publish to Social Media6.9290 Ratings00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting7.1323 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention2.38 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking7.0365 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts8.2386 Ratings00 Ratings
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Score 9.2 out of 10
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Arcoro HR
Score 8.5 out of 10
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Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.6 out of 10
CaptivateIQ
CaptivateIQ
Score 8.8 out of 10
Enterprises
Infor Human Resources
Infor Human Resources
Score 7.1 out of 10
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Score 8.8 out of 10
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User Ratings
ADP Workforce NowPayScale Insight Lab
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(1106 ratings)
10.0
(14 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
7.3
(82 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
4.9
(79 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Availability
7.3
(14 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
6.4
(13 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
7.1
(477 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
In-Person Training
8.2
(9 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
5.8
(17 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
3.1
(34 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
6.4
(10 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
6.1
(8 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
7.4
(767 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
5.2
(8 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
6.1
(8 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
ADP Workforce NowPayScale Insight Lab
Likelihood to Recommend
ADP
It is well suited for companies that have over 50 employees working in multiple departments and should be allocated in specific ways. It can help get all their information from the beginning point of interviews to the end in which a check is produced, allowing the employee to update their information and add their direct deposit.
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PayScale, Inc.
If you have a large employee base and you are trying to remain competitive from a compensation perspective, this tool is well suited to help you accomplish this goal. If you are not a comp expert, they have experts on hand that can help you through projects or just answer basic questions.
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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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PayScale, Inc.
  • Their customer service is fantastic. I absolutely adore my Relationship Success Manager, I still have a great relationship with the Account Executive that brought us on board.
  • The tool has some hiccups but overall, of the three tools I demo'ed, it is the most user friendly. PayScale is transparent about the issues they are experiencing and what is on the horizon for improvements of the tool. We all expect some things to go a little wrong or not be the as user friendly as WE THINK it should be, and I appreciate that PayScale acknowledges that and is transparent about what's in the works for improvements along the way.
  • I like the ability to customize pay structures, create favorites, and create new jobs on the fly. I've really enjoyed working in the tool and I'm excited to get our data cleaned up so that we can use all PayScale reporting and dashboards have to offer.
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Cons
ADP
  • I would like it if better communication was sent out about new product updates. Sometimes, I go into a screen and things are different and I have to relearn it on the fly.
  • Editing the mobile app - I would like it if what is shown on the desktop version was automatically on the app. WAY more of my employees use the app, but I put the most important information on the desktop version because it is easier to update.
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PayScale, Inc.
  • Job titles can prove to be a challenge as they sometimes do not connect as well as you'd hope. This may require some extra work on our part to fit our needs into what Payscale provides. Generally, this is a small concern, but it is still something that should be updated to keep with some of the changes in titles/roles.
  • It would be great if Payscale offered an online tool/area for watching recorded webinars or training sessions rather than having to do it live. As others have mentioned, with a busy schedule, it is sometimes challenging to find the time to watch live. Having a database would help ensure that the training can be accessed at any time.
  • Options to perhaps break down some of the data in reports to provide to others who are less versed in the contents of the report and the overall system. I'd prefer to have to explain less of what is presented and let the data speak for itself where possible.
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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.
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PayScale, Inc.
No answers on this topic
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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PayScale, Inc.
It is user-friendly and easy to learn.
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Reliability and Availability
ADP
ADP outages are very rare
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PayScale, Inc.
No answers on this topic
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
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PayScale, Inc.
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
ADP
I have contacted support multiple times and have always been happy with the results. ADP's support staff is always helpful and makes easy work of solving problems. I love my Payroll Account Manager, as well as my Enhanced Time Account Manager.
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PayScale, Inc.
Never had any issues with customer support as they are very responsive. The system is very reliable, therefore, we rarely interact with their customer support.
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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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PayScale, Inc.
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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PayScale, Inc.
No answers on this topic
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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PayScale, Inc.
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
ADP
Although this SAS takes longer to perform the everyday functions related to payroll and HR data input, the difference in this software and our previous software is like night and day. We were on a very old server platform and had too many issues with continuous need for backup.
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PayScale, Inc.
Both PayScale and Paycom were pretty comparable, but I liked the detail and sophistication of PayScale a little more. Because PayScale has a place to enter in info on both the job and the market, we went with this software. The other factor I took into consideration was that I was already using PayScale and didn't have to enter the entire company's data
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Scalability
ADP
We have been able to grow with ADP from just a few hundred employees to over 10,000 so it's actually very scalable for payroll usage. We do not use the benefits and onboarding offerings for most of our employees but they are built to scale easily enough for when our corporate team has over 1,000 FTE.
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PayScale, Inc.
No answers on this topic
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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PayScale, Inc.
  • PayScale has allowed us to better target our compensation strategy, which has reigned in managers who were increasing pay MUCH quicker than necessary.
  • The changes we've made over the past couple of years have allowed us to pinpoint areas of need. For example, we adjusted our starting pay for our primary job class and reduced turnover from over 60% to under 30% in 18 months. Reduced turnover is a clear positive impact on ROI.
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ADP Workforce Now Screenshots

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