Head-to-head · Core HR Software
ADP Workforce Now vs Paylocity
ADP Workforce Now leads on 0 checks, Paylocity on 0, and 2 are 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 · 9.2/10
ADP Workforce Now scores higher on our rubric for core hr software: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
ADP Workforce Now is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise teams needing broad HR. Paylocity is the better fit for organizations seeking HR, payroll, and workforce tools.
- ADP Workforce Now fits best
Mid-market and enterprise teams needing broad HR
- Paylocity fits best
Organizations seeking HR, payroll, and workforce tools
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Side by side
| Feature | ADP Workforce Now 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Paylocity 9.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Ranking | #2 in Core HR Software | #3 in Core HR Software |
| Best for | Mid-market and enterprise teams needing broad HR | Organizations seeking HR, payroll, and workforce tools |
| 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, GDPR, HIPAA |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 350+ integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ADP Workforce Now 1/5 · Paylocity 1/5 | ||
| Payroll module | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Time tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Benefits administration | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Onboarding workflows | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Employee self-service | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Employee limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | ADP Workforce Now is a cloud HR and workforce management platform for midsize and enterprise organizations. It brings together payroll, employee and talent records, benefits administration, performance workflows, paid-time-off management,… Read the review → |
Paylocity is a cloud-based human capital management platform for organizations managing HR, payroll, workforce management, talent, benefits, and employee engagement. It supports small businesses, midsize organizations, and enterprises with… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ADP Workforce Now — where it wins
- Combines payroll, records, benefits, talent, time and scheduling
- Supports onboarding with electronic Form I-9 workflows
- Offers web, iOS, Android and API access
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Integration listing centers on ADP API Central
- Some capabilities depend on selected modules or package configuration
Paylocity — where it wins
- Covers records, onboarding, time, performance, payroll, and self-service
- Connects through 350 marketplace integrations, APIs, and webhooks
- Provides mobile apps plus analytics and AI-assisted insights
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales
- There is no free plan for evaluating the platform
- The extensive feature set may exceed narrow HR software needs
- ADP Workforce Now9.2/10 · Pricing on request
A broad HR suite for mid-market and enterprise organizations, with quote-only pricing.
Visit ADPFull verdict → - Paylocity9.1/10 · Pricing on request
A wide HR and workforce suite with mobile access, APIs, and customized quote pricing.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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