Head-to-head · Workforce Management - Midmarket Software
ADP Workforce Now vs Connecteam
ADP Workforce Now leads on 0 checks, Connecteam on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreADP Workforce Now · 7.0/10
- Free planonly Connecteam
ADP Workforce Now scores higher on our rubric for workforce management - midmarket software: 7.0 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
Connecteam offers free plan; ADP Workforce Now doesn't publish it.
ADP Workforce Now is the better fit for midmarket teams combining WFM with core HR. Connecteam is the better fit for small and midmarket teams seeking a free start.
- ADP Workforce Now fits best
Midmarket teams combining WFM with core HR
- Connecteam fits best
Small and midmarket teams seeking a free start
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Side by side
| Feature | ADP Workforce Now 7.0/10 Visit ↗ | Connecteam 6.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.0 | 6.7 |
| Ranking | #5 in Workforce Management - Midmarket Software | #8 in Workforce Management - Midmarket Software |
| Best for | Midmarket teams combining WFM with core HR | Small and midmarket teams seeking a free start |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 11 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ADP Workforce Now 1/3 · Connecteam 1/3 | ||
| Shift scheduling | Not published | Not published |
| Labor forecasting | Not published | Not published |
| Mobile apps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Time clock methods | Not published | Not published |
| Payroll integrations | Not published | Not published |
| Location limit | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | ADP Workforce Now brings workforce management into a broader HR and payroll suite for midsize and enterprise organizations. Its range includes employee records, onboarding, benefits administration, performance workflows, time tracking and… Read the review → |
Connecteam is a cloud-based workforce management platform for deskless and frontline teams. It brings employee scheduling, schedule publishing, availability collection, time-off approvals, open shifts, shift offers, swaps and GPS time… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ADP Workforce Now — where it wins
- Combines scheduling and time entry with HR records, PTO and onboarding
- Supports time entry through browser, mobile, time clock and kiosk
- Includes performance workflows, goals, reporting and employee self-service
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing from published prices
- Some capabilities depend on the selected modules or package configuration
- Integration information centers on ADP API Central and ADP APIs
Connecteam — where it wins
- Free Limited plan supports teams of up to 30 employees
- Scheduling, open shifts, swaps and GPS time tracking in one platform
- Broad payroll, HR and automation integrations with web and mobile access
Where it doesn't
- Limited plan has restricted feature access
- Advanced scheduling and API access require higher-priced tiers
- Pricing covers the first 30 users; additional-user pricing applies above that
- ADP Workforce Now7.0/10 · Pricing on request
A broad HR and workforce suite for midmarket teams that want scheduling and core HR together.
Visit ADPFull verdict → - Connecteam6.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $29/mo (annual) · 14-day trial
A flexible scheduling and workforce platform with a free entry plan and escalating paid tiers.
Visit ConnecteamFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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