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Head-to-head · Human Capital Management - Midmarket Software

ADP Workforce Now vs Paycom

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score ADP Workforce Now #1 in Human Capital Management - Midmarket Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit ADP
Paycom #8 in Human Capital Management - Midmarket Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Paycom

ADP Workforce Now leads on 0 checks, Paycom on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreADP Workforce Now · 9.3/10

ADP Workforce Now scores higher on our rubric for human capital management - midmarket software: 9.3 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

ADP Workforce Now is the better fit for midmarket teams seeking a broad, established HCM suite. Paycom is the better fit for employers focused on integrated payroll and HR operations.

  • ADP Workforce Now fits best

    Midmarket teams seeking a broad, established HCM suite

  • Paycom fits best

    Employers focused on integrated payroll and HR operations

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Side by side

Feature ADP Workforce Now 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Paycom 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.2
Ranking #1 in Human Capital Management - Midmarket Software #8 in Human Capital Management - Midmarket Software
Best for Midmarket teams seeking a broad, established HCM suite Employers focused on integrated payroll and HR operations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Docs Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ADP Workforce Now 0/4 · Paycom 0/4
Core HR records Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payroll included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Talent management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Employee capacity Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers HR records, onboarding, PTO, performance, time tracking and scheduling
  • Supports web, iOS, Android and API access for employee self-service
  • Includes customizable workforce reports and API-based data integrations
  • Combines payroll, tax management and employee records in one database
  • Covers onboarding, time off, time tracking and performance workflows
  • Mobile apps support employee self-service and manager approvals
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales for package details
  • Some capabilities depend on selected modules or package configuration
  • Integration options center on ADP API Central rather than a broad listed ecosystem
  • Plan pricing is customized rather than published
  • A one-time implementation fee is included
  • No integrations are specified
Our verdict

ADP Workforce Now is a cloud and mobile HCM platform for midsize and enterprise organizations. It brings together payroll, HR recordkeeping, benefits administration, talent management, performance workflows, time tracking and scheduling.…

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Paycom brings payroll, HR, talent, time and labor, and employee data together in a cloud-based HCM system. Its employee and manager workflows cover payroll processing, onboarding, time off, time tracking, performance and approvals, with…

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  1. ADP Workforce NowHuman Capital Management - Midmarket Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. PaycomHuman Capital Management - Midmarket Software 8.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ADP Workforce Now — where it wins

    • Covers HR records, onboarding, PTO, performance, time tracking and scheduling
    • Supports web, iOS, Android and API access for employee self-service
    • Includes customizable workforce reports and API-based data integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales for package details
    • Some capabilities depend on selected modules or package configuration
    • Integration options center on ADP API Central rather than a broad listed ecosystem

  • Paycom — where it wins

    • Combines payroll, tax management and employee records in one database
    • Covers onboarding, time off, time tracking and performance workflows
    • Mobile apps support employee self-service and manager approvals

    Where it doesn't

    • Plan pricing is customized rather than published
    • A one-time implementation fee is included
    • No integrations are specified
  • ADP Workforce Now9.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad HCM suite for midmarket organizations that need HR, payroll and workforce management.

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  • Paycom8.2/10 · Pricing on request

    Paycom brings payroll, employee records and workforce workflows into one system.

    Visit PaycomFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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