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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

    TriNet HR Plus

    Score3.8 out of 10
    N/AHR Plus (formerly Zenefits) is TriNet’s administrative services organization (ASO) solution, combining expert support and administration with a technology platform for HR, payroll, and benefits.

    $10

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    Pricing
    ADP Workforce NowTriNet HR Plus
    Editions & Modules
    Essential
    Contact sales team
    Enhanced
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    Complete
    Contact sales team
    HR Pro
    Contact sales team
    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 NowTriNet HR Plus
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredOptional
    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 NowTriNet HR Plus
    Considered Both Products
    ADP
    Chose ADP Workforce Now
    We went with ADP because our thousands of per diem nurses were already in the system so we got an extremely substantial discount to utilize ADP as our HRIS for our corporate employees.
    Incentivized
    Chose ADP Workforce Now
    We also used CheckWriters Payroll. ADP has a leg up on the other products based on user friendliness. ADP is easy to use and has functions that others do not. For example, the ability to project vacation balances.
    Incentivized
    Chose ADP Workforce Now
    I would say there are some features that ADP is doing good but some features are lacking (Time and Attendance, Organizational Chart).
    Incentivized
    Chose ADP Workforce Now
    ADP is by far the overall best solution. Reporting on the other programs don't measure up. The platforms are not as user friendly, and the interfaces aren't as eye pleasing.
    Incentivized
    Chose ADP Workforce Now
    Zenefits was replaced with ADP WorkForce Now because it could not keep up with our rapidly growing company. It was difficult to manage multiple employees on this application and benefits information was also lacking. Requesting time off is much easier on the ADP platform, as is …
    Incentivized
    Chose ADP Workforce Now
    Zenefits was a product we looked at for a while and while it was intially exciting, we realized that with employees all over the US and mostly in the state of Utah, we could negotiate for our employees best. We selected ADP over Zenefits even though our relationship with Zenefit…
    Incentivized
    Chose ADP Workforce Now
    We used BambooHR and really liked it. Selected ADP because we did not want to find integrations for benefits and payroll - we wanted it to be "all in one," which is what ADP Workforce Now could provide. This was the same with Zenefits.
    Incentivized
    Chose ADP Workforce Now
    When making the choice to pursue WFN, I courted four companies. All had bells and whistles comparable to WFN, some even had sexier features, but none had the same business longevity as ADP. I entered this agreement hesitantly due to ADP's customer service reputation, but …
    Incentivized
    Chose ADP Workforce Now
    • ADP Workforce Now is user friendly.
    • ADP Workforce Now is reliable in data confidentiality.
    • ADP Workforce Now is precise in data validation and does not have excess or over options available.
    Incentivized
    TriNet
    Chose TriNet HR Plus
    They are very similar, although Zenefits is more user friendly.
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet HR Plus
    Zenefits is much more inclusive and user friendly. Zenefits customer service is also much more top notch. I also would recommend the help pages Zenefits has. So many of my questions on features of the platform (and HR questions, too) have answers published. Its a great …
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet HR Plus
    I selected Zenefits because it had more, easier to use features than the rest. The sales process was pleasant and not pushy at all! The cost was better/the same as others with a friendly interface and more reporting.
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet HR Plus
    Overall, we picked Zenefits since they still fit our small business needs but have the capability and technology to seamlessly hire and retain talent. I love the fact that Zenefits is easy for administrators and users to use. Compared to Gusto, their reporting and compliance …
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet HR Plus
    Significantly cheaper and way more features

    We almost went with Workforce as it had all the same features as Zenefits and seemed even more customizable, however, the cost was completely over the top and nowhere near what we were looking to spend on this. The goal was to reduce …
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet HR Plus
    Much less robust with fewer fields, such as effective dating and ability to create complex reports. Much lower cost. More value by handling the administration of benefits, COBRA and ACA filing.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    86%
    Would buy again
    428 Answers
    89%
    Would buy again
    89 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    89%
    Delivers good value for the price
    359 Answers
    89%
    Delivers good value for the price
    83 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    437 Answers
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    91 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    72%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    192 Answers
    84%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    64 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    69%
    Implementation went as expected
    229 Answers
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    69 Answers
    Features
    ADP Workforce NowTriNet HR Plus
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of ADP Workforce Now and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    ADP Workforce Now
    7.7
    1073 Ratings
    6% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.6
    136 Ratings
    21% below category average
    Employee demographic data8.7948 Ratings6.5112 Ratings
    Employment history8.5989 Ratings7.5106 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration8.0939 Ratings6.0106 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.3965 Ratings6.0111 Ratings
    Organizational charting6.8677 Ratings5.5120 Ratings
    Organization and location management7.4741 Ratings7.0123 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.3680 Ratings7.5109 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of ADP Workforce Now and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    ADP Workforce Now
    8.1
    1086 Ratings
    1% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    7.2
    121 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Pay calculation9.21046 Ratings8.0104 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors8.1415 Ratings6.052 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.4337 Ratings7.066 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration7.4826 Ratings7.5109 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.41033 Ratings7.5104 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management7.1814 Ratings7.597 Ratings
    Reimbursement management7.2498 Ratings7.068 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of ADP Workforce Now and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    ADP Workforce Now
    8.1
    891 Ratings
    2% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.5
    119 Ratings
    24% below category average
    Approval workflow7.7811 Ratings6.5117 Ratings
    Balance details8.4845 Ratings6.0115 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment8.1687 Ratings7.095 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of ADP Workforce Now and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    ADP Workforce Now
    7.9
    1065 Ratings
    4% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.9
    135 Ratings
    18% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.71027 Ratings7.5129 Ratings
    Update personal information8.81016 Ratings8.0135 Ratings
    View company policy documentation8.1820 Ratings7.0122 Ratings
    Employee recognition6.2387 Ratings4.666 Ratings
    View job history7.732 Ratings7.5104 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of ADP Workforce Now and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    ADP Workforce Now
    6.0
    12 Ratings
    29% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    7.0
    23 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets6.012 Ratings7.023 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of ADP Workforce Now and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    ADP Workforce Now
    6.9
    989 Ratings
    9% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.4
    108 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Report builder7.6972 Ratings6.0104 Ratings
    Pre-built reports7.3967 Ratings7.5106 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data5.8576 Ratings5.667 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of ADP Workforce Now and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    ADP Workforce Now
    7.3
    151 Ratings
    10% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.5
    115 Ratings
    21% below category average
    New hire portal7.7147 Ratings7.5114 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools7.0119 Ratings5.594 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of ADP Workforce Now and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    ADP Workforce Now
    6.4
    335 Ratings
    23% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    3.0
    44 Ratings
    91% below category average
    Corporate goal setting6.6261 Ratings3.340 Ratings
    Individual goal setting6.1313 Ratings3.343 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility6.3258 Ratings2.338 Ratings
    Performance tracking6.7308 Ratings3.340 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of ADP Workforce Now and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    ADP Workforce Now
    6.5
    432 Ratings
    20% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.5
    61 Ratings
    20% below category average
    Performance plans6.4389 Ratings6.558 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans6.2332 Ratings6.054 Ratings
    Review status tracking6.4392 Ratings6.056 Ratings
    Review reminders7.0408 Ratings7.056 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency6.5341 Ratings7.052 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of ADP Workforce Now and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    ADP Workforce Now
    6.0
    7 Ratings
    26% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    4.2
    25 Ratings
    60% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools5.86 Ratings2.021 Ratings
    Candidate ranking5.86 Ratings5.723 Ratings
    Candidate search6.37 Ratings4.725 Ratings
    Candidate development6.26 Ratings4.724 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of ADP Workforce Now and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    ADP Workforce Now
    5.5
    446 Ratings
    36% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    5.9
    29 Ratings
    29% below category average
    Job Requisition Management6.8390 Ratings5.222 Ratings
    Company Website Posting6.4382 Ratings6.118 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media3.8306 Ratings5.216 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting5.8341 Ratings5.218 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention2.38 Ratings7.021 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking6.6384 Ratings7.320 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts6.6405 Ratings5.526 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ADP Workforce NowTriNet HR Plus
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.9
    (1140 ratings)
    6.6
    (145 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.5
    (83 ratings)
    8.5
    (11 ratings)
    Usability
    3.1
    (80 ratings)
    6.5
    (36 ratings)
    Availability
    7.3
    (14 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    6.4
    (13 ratings)
    8.5
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.9
    (510 ratings)
    8.8
    (42 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
    (4 ratings)
    Configurability
    6.4
    (10 ratings)
    8.8
    (4 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    6.1
    (8 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.1
    (800 ratings)
    8.9
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    5.2
    (8 ratings)
    8.9
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    6.1
    (8 ratings)
    8.9
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ADP Workforce NowTriNet HR Plus
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ADP
    The ease in which you can process payroll and year end (T4s). Ability to maintain payroll - enter upcoming changes (e.g. pay raises for a certain date) ahead of time. While we don't use it in my current company, in past ones the time & attendance integration with timesheets is fabulous. Our company uses a 3rd party scheduling & timesheet platform which also integrates with one click but is a little more work to maintain time off balances within ADP Workforce Now. We use the 3rd party platform (Evolia) for scheduling and timesheets as the management here wanted the ability to see salaried employees on site, have a chat feature, and some self-management on the employee side with the ability to swap shifts.
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    TriNet
    I think as a small business owner, this system gives peace of mind. When I'm onboarding an employee I can automatically integrate the process with Gmail and Quickbooks. I feel like they are always doing work in the background and I don't have to keep checking up on them or verifying the work that's been done
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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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    TriNet
    • Payroll services in all 50 states, including payroll tax filings
    • Integrations with tools like QuickBooks, Google Workspace, Slack, and Human Interest (401(k))
    • Simple yet powerful mobile app for employees to access information including paystubs, benefits, and time off requests
    • Streamlined admin portal for People Ops professionals
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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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    TriNet
    • Support doesn't exist once you are a customer
    • Tax team has a 3-6 month response time
    • Poor Menu/Navigation structure
    • Fails to pay taxes on time, results in delinquency notices and fees
    • Glitchy UI, sometimes you need to wait a day or two for a section to work again
    • Feels like a perpetual beta product, nothing polished about it
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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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    TriNet
    We've already renewed after our first year with Zenefits due to the cost savings, ease of administration, reduction in overhead required to perform HR functions, and the employees happily embracing and liking the software. I've found employees generally hate anything new, but we've had no complaints about Zenefits outside the first few weeks of getting used to it.
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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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    TriNet
    It's extremely user friendly and customer service is super helpful. The app needed help a while back but it has greatly improved. There were issues with files being cut off, and when I was onboarded, it actually cut my offer letter off hiding important information. Since then, it's been fixed so they are continually improving.
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    Reliability and Availability
    ADP
    ADP outages are very rare
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    TriNet
    We have not experienced any application errors or unplanned outages in the two years I have been using this app. Sometimes there is a lag in the time keeping/ confirming your location, however, it quickly resolves itself within seconds and more often than not is an internet connection error
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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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    TriNet
    This app always loads extremely quickly and in a reasonable time frame. Like I said, when we do experience lags from this app, it is more often than not an internet connection error
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    Support Rating
    ADP
    Kelly La Rosa and Brian McLaughlin have been exceptional partners over the last few years and a tremendous source of support in my role. They are consistently solution‑oriented, highly responsive, and proactive in identifying opportunities to improve our processes. Both regularly brought forward thoughtful recommendations, including suggestions for new ADP products that aligned well with our evolving needs. Their expertise, reliability, and genuine commitment to client success have made a meaningful impact on my work and on our overall experience with ADP.
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    TriNet
    Not good at all. Basically I typically feel like they can solve the issue at hand. However, they take forever and it never feels like they really care. It can be frustrating that the agent will never speak with you on the phone or just give you their direct contact info so that you can continue to follow up on the same issue. Once they "close" the issue - you have to go back to the main customer service email or line again, even though it may be related to something you've contacted them about in the past
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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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    TriNet
    Can't really say just because I would not know.
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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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    TriNet
    It went through successfully.
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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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    TriNet
    Unfortunately I do not have any insights on the implementation of Zenefits as I was not employed with this company when Zenefits was introduced. Based on how effortless it is to use Zenefits, I wouldn't image there would be many issues with the implementation of Zenefits
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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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    TriNet
    Zenefits has been a better tool for our purposes than Paychex Flex. While Zenefits is a fairly rigid tool without a lot of options for customization, Paychex has even fewer options for customization and their customer services is even more difficult to deal with
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    Scalability
    ADP
    We have several departments that utilize the reporting, utilize the timecards and the system. We also have self service that is nice for all of our employees. This system allows us to designate what each group can see, and what employees can change, or who can clock in and out offsite
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    TriNet
    It is very easy to use and does not require the end user to go to multiple sites to obtain many facets of HR/ Payroll information that the app offers
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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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    TriNet
    • California Meal Break Violations cost a full hour of each employees pay rate. If an employee clocks in 1 minute early it costs us at least 10.50 (minimum wage Ca, 15.00 in Los Angeles) which adds up quickly. We had 37 meal break violations when we first rolled it out. They need to add a feature that disallows them to clock in ahead of 30 minutes, or add a feature that shows them how long they've been on break.
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    TriNet HR Plus Screenshots

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