ADP Workforce Now vs. Access PeopleHR

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
Access PeopleHR
Score 5.6 out of 10
N/A
With users among 7,000+ companies, Access PeopleHR is a cloud-based HR and payroll software designed for small and medium-sized businesses. Its features enable SMBs to manage their workforce and automate more of their HR processes.
$3
per month per user
Pricing
ADP Workforce NowAccess PeopleHR
Editions & Modules
Essential
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Enhanced
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Complete
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HR Pro
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Payroll Essentials
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HR Plus
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Hiring Advantage
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Performance Plus
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ADP Workforce NowAccess PeopleHR
Free Trial
NoYes
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.
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Community Pulse
ADP Workforce NowAccess PeopleHR
Considered Both Products
ADP Workforce Now
Chose ADP Workforce Now
In our evaluation of HRIS/Payroll systems we found ADP to be the most robust platform with the greatest number of features, fair pricing, quality, knowledgeable staff and so forth. None of the other systems offered as many features or options at the right price point for our …
Access PeopleHR

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Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
ADP Workforce NowAccess PeopleHR
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
ADP Workforce Now
7.6
1023 Ratings
3% below category average
Access PeopleHR
6.8
7 Ratings
14% below category average
Employee demographic data8.1903 Ratings6.36 Ratings
Employment history8.2939 Ratings6.37 Ratings
Job profiles and administration7.9891 Ratings7.36 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.4918 Ratings9.55 Ratings
Organizational charting6.7643 Ratings5.06 Ratings
Organization and location management7.5704 Ratings5.57 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.4649 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
ADP Workforce Now
7.9
1035 Ratings
2% below category average
Access PeopleHR
6.0
5 Ratings
29% below category average
Pay calculation8.6996 Ratings5.35 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors7.2390 Ratings4.35 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment7.8295 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Benefit plan administration7.9798 Ratings4.35 Ratings
Direct deposit files8.6984 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management7.7770 Ratings6.75 Ratings
Reimbursement management7.4469 Ratings5.34 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
ADP Workforce Now
7.7
845 Ratings
5% below category average
Access PeopleHR
6.6
7 Ratings
20% below category average
Approval workflow7.9767 Ratings6.87 Ratings
Balance details7.6800 Ratings6.57 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment7.6648 Ratings6.56 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
ADP Workforce Now
7.9
1015 Ratings
3% below category average
Access PeopleHR
6.3
7 Ratings
25% below category average
View and generate pay and benefit information8.2978 Ratings6.07 Ratings
Update personal information8.5969 Ratings6.87 Ratings
View company policy documentation8.1783 Ratings6.57 Ratings
Employee recognition7.0366 Ratings6.05 Ratings
View job history7.732 Ratings6.37 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
ADP Workforce Now
6.0
12 Ratings
26% below category average
Access PeopleHR
6.7
4 Ratings
15% below category average
Tracking of all physical assets6.012 Ratings6.74 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
ADP Workforce Now
7.0
945 Ratings
8% below category average
Access PeopleHR
5.5
7 Ratings
32% below category average
Report builder7.3928 Ratings6.57 Ratings
Pre-built reports7.5924 Ratings4.87 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data6.2551 Ratings5.35 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
ADP Workforce Now
7.0
117 Ratings
14% below category average
Access PeopleHR
7.8
6 Ratings
3% below category average
New hire portal7.4113 Ratings6.76 Ratings
Manager tracking tools6.693 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
ADP Workforce Now
7.8
311 Ratings
5% below category average
Access PeopleHR
7.3
5 Ratings
11% below category average
Corporate goal setting7.9240 Ratings6.05 Ratings
Individual goal setting7.9291 Ratings6.05 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility7.5238 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Performance tracking7.9284 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
ADP Workforce Now
7.3
402 Ratings
9% below category average
Access PeopleHR
7.5
6 Ratings
6% below category average
Performance plans7.3361 Ratings9.05 Ratings
Performance improvement plans7.3309 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Review status tracking7.5366 Ratings5.75 Ratings
Review reminders7.3378 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Multiple review frequency7.2313 Ratings5.74 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
Access PeopleHR
8.0
1 Ratings
1% above category average
Create succession plans/pools5.86 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Candidate ranking5.86 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Candidate search6.37 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Candidate development6.26 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
ADP Workforce Now
6.8
421 Ratings
14% below category average
Access PeopleHR
6.3
6 Ratings
21% below category average
Job Requisition Management7.6366 Ratings6.76 Ratings
Company Website Posting8.1358 Ratings4.05 Ratings
Publish to Social Media7.1287 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting7.3321 Ratings4.05 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention2.38 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Applicant Tracking7.1362 Ratings6.05 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts8.3383 Ratings5.36 Ratings
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Small Businesses
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Score 9.0 out of 10
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Score 9.0 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.5 out of 10
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.5 out of 10
Enterprises
Infor Human Resources
Infor Human Resources
Score 7.3 out of 10
Infor Human Resources
Infor Human Resources
Score 7.3 out of 10
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User Ratings
ADP Workforce NowAccess PeopleHR
Likelihood to Recommend
8.2
(1090 ratings)
4.5
(7 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
7.3
(82 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
Usability
5.3
(79 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Availability
7.3
(14 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
Performance
6.4
(13 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
7.0
(464 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
In-Person Training
8.1
(9 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
5.8
(17 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
5.7
(34 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
6.4
(10 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
6.1
(8 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
7.4
(752 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
5.2
(8 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
6.1
(8 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
ADP Workforce NowAccess PeopleHR
Likelihood to Recommend
ADP
If you are looking to automate processes and have the system handle administrative, boring tasks this is the system for you. They are continuing to evolve and are coming out with improvements constantly. Have a suggestion on an improvement they will listen and consider implementing.
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The Access Group
It's simple to use even for non-technical employees, making it very simple to install even for a workforce that hasn't grown up in the digital age, and for that People HR is the best option to fit in. I haven't got in any situation yet where I see People HR as less appropriate except Applications Tracking Systems as I have never worked on that module much.
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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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The Access Group
  • Complex reporting is made easy through the reporting capabilities of the system. We have been using reports for the past year and absolutely trust the accuracy of the data produced. The reports are generated easily through the system and can be exported into an editable Excel spreadsheet which is great.
  • The self-service of data is great for freeing up HR time. Employees can update their personal information themselves quickly and easily.
  • The App is a great feature of People HR. A large proportion of our employees work in our warehouse and as such don't have their own computer at work. The app allows those employees easy access to the system on the go.
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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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The Access Group
  • The UI could do with being more Up to date, i find it easy to use but is quite cartoon like.
  • More Details for skills is required, I have some certifications but the system does not recognise the Brand
  • Emails that are sent out could use an overhaul as they don't stand out as much as i think they should
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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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The Access Group
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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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The Access Group
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Reliability and Availability
ADP
ADP outages are very rare
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The Access Group
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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
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The Access Group
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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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The Access Group
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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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The Access Group
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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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The Access Group
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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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The Access Group
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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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The Access Group
Prior to initially taking out our PeopleHR contract i reviewed many HR systems and PeopleHR seemed the best option as it seemed to have the most functionality for the best price. However that was many years ago now and since being a customer of PeopleHR and now going with Timetastic, i wouldn't recommend PeopleHR. The costs have increased substantially but there hasn't been any significant improvements in the software that we've seen/utilised. There's also a lot of system issues that seem to occur frequently. Not to mention the service has taken a total nosedive since PeopleHR were taken over by Access. Whilst Timetastic is a much more basic system and really just a holiday planner, the cost is cheaper than anything I've seen on the market. For the more HRIS functionality, we've opted to utilise our O365 and create a Sharepoint HR Management Site which is much more cost effecitve us and we can avoid having to deal with Access which is a huge plus
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Scalability
ADP
It handles very well with very sensitive data of a company especially of employees. Even provides HR services regarding recruitment services like recruitment, providing notification, even handles increment cycle of employee, any awards achieved by employees. All of this services are handled by them in very efficient way.
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The Access Group
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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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The Access Group
  • PeopleHR has reduced the amount of holiday queries coming through to the HR Team. This has saved us around 2 hours per week.
  • PeopleHR has increased visibility to line managers of their team and indirect reports for holiday / time management.
  • The ATS has enabled us to automate responses/templates to all candidates applying for roles, send updates, reject, invite to interview etc. in a much quicker time frame. This has reduced hours of work writing emails per week.
  • PeopleHR has given more responsibility and ownership to our managers to do their roles.
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ScreenShots

ADP Workforce Now Screenshots

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Access PeopleHR Screenshots

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