ADP Workforce Now vs Moonworkers

ADP Workforce Now8.6Visit Moonworkers6.9Visit

Higher score ADP Workforce Now #1 in Payroll APIs 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit ADP

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Moonworkers #5 in Payroll APIs 6.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Moonworkers

• ADP Workforce Now fits best

  Mid-market and enterprise payroll teams

• Moonworkers fits best

  UK employers needing HMRC payroll APIs

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Side by side

Feature	ADP Workforce Now 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Moonworkers 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	6.9
Ranking	#1 in Payroll APIs	#5 in Payroll APIs
Best for	Mid-market and enterprise payroll teams	UK employers needing HMRC payroll APIs
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	Not published	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Phone, Docs	Email, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS	GDPR, 2FA
Integrations	1 integrations	11 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ADP Workforce Now 0/4 · Moonworkers 0/4
Payroll data access	Not published	Not published
Payroll processing	Not published	Not published
Pay calculation	Not published	Not published
Worker onboarding	Not published	Not published
Specs
Connection method	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Combines payroll, HR records and benefits administration across plans. Supports onboarding, time tracking, scheduling and PTO workflows. Offers mobile self-service and API integrations for employee and time data.	CIS verification, deductions, CIS300 returns and statements PAYE, RTI, pensions and statutory document generation REST API plus integrations with major accounting platforms
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing from published prices. Some capabilities depend on module or package configuration. Broad HR scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking payroll APIs alone.	No free plan is available Monthly employer pricing is calculated by payroll volume Payroll payout coverage is limited to the UK
Our verdict	ADP Workforce Now brings payroll together with HR recordkeeping, benefits, talent workflows and workforce management for midsize and enterprise organizations. Its employee profiles, onboarding, time-off approvals, performance reviews,… Read the review →	Moonworkers is UK payroll software and an API for organisations paying CIS subcontractors, PAYE employees, directors and IR35 workers. It is aimed at sole traders, small and mid-sized businesses, accountants, construction firms and larger… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ADP Workforce Now — where it wins

  • Combines payroll, HR records and benefits administration across plans.
  • Supports onboarding, time tracking, scheduling and PTO workflows.
  • Offers mobile self-service and API integrations for employee and time data.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing from published prices.
  • Some capabilities depend on module or package configuration.
  • Broad HR scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking payroll APIs alone.

• Moonworkers — where it wins

  • CIS verification, deductions, CIS300 returns and statements
  • PAYE, RTI, pensions and statutory document generation
  • REST API plus integrations with major accounting platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Monthly employer pricing is calculated by payroll volume
  • Payroll payout coverage is limited to the UK

• ADP Workforce Now8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad payroll and HR suite for established teams that need connected workforce workflows.

  Visit ADPFull verdict →
• Moonworkers6.9/10 · Paid

  UK-focused payroll API with deep CIS, PAYE, RTI and accounting support.

  Visit MoonworkersFull verdict →