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Head-to-head · ADP Marketplace Apps Software

Deputy vs Employee Navigator

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Deputy #2 in ADP Marketplace Apps Software 8.8/10 31-day trial Free trial Visit Deputy
Employee Navigator #7 in ADP Marketplace Apps Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request Visit site

Deputy leads on 0 checks, Employee Navigator 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 scoreDeputy · 8.8/10
  • Free trialonly Deputy

Deputy scores higher on our rubric for adp marketplace apps software: 8.8 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Deputy is the better fit for shift-based teams that need scheduling and time tracking. Employee Navigator is the better fit for employers managing benefits enrollment and ACA reporting.

  • Deputy fits best

    Shift-based teams that need scheduling and time tracking

  • Employee Navigator fits best

    Employers managing benefits enrollment and ACA reporting

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Side by side

Feature Deputy 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Employee Navigator 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.2
Ranking #2 in ADP Marketplace Apps Software #7 in ADP Marketplace Apps Software
Best for Shift-based teams that need scheduling and time tracking Employers managing benefits enrollment and ACA reporting
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $5/user/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial 31 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 11 integrations 600+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Specs
ADP products supported Not checked yet Not checked yet
App category Not checked yet Not checked yet
Data sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Setup method Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported regions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Employees can submit availability, request time off and swap shifts.
  • Auto-scheduling can account for business needs and staff availability.
  • Works with ADP and offers iOS and Android apps.
  • Combines enrollment, onboarding, payroll deductions, and ACA filing
  • Supports 600 integrations across carriers, payroll, TPAs, and fringe benefits
  • Mobile access plus AI plan builds and employee self-service
Cons
  • There is no free plan; the listed plans are paid.
  • Advanced scheduling and auto-scheduling start with the $6.50 Core plan.
  • Custom access levels and single sign-on are limited to the $9 Pro plan.
  • Plan prices require contacting sales
  • Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher tiers
  • COBRA administration is provided through integrated partners
Our verdict

Deputy brings scheduling and time tracking together for businesses with shift-based teams. Employees can submit availability and unavailability, request time off, claim open shifts, and swap shifts or offer them to colleagues. Managers can…

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Employee Navigator is a cloud and mobile benefits administration and HR platform for insurance brokers, employers, and their clients. It supports online benefits setup, employee self-enrollment, plan comparison, life-event and beneficiary…

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  1. DeputyADP Marketplace Apps Software 8.831-day trial
  2. Employee NavigatorADP Marketplace Apps Software 8.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Deputy — where it wins

    • Employees can submit availability, request time off and swap shifts.
    • Auto-scheduling can account for business needs and staff availability.
    • Works with ADP and offers iOS and Android apps.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan; the listed plans are paid.
    • Advanced scheduling and auto-scheduling start with the $6.50 Core plan.
    • Custom access levels and single sign-on are limited to the $9 Pro plan.

  • Employee Navigator — where it wins

    • Combines enrollment, onboarding, payroll deductions, and ACA filing
    • Supports 600 integrations across carriers, payroll, TPAs, and fringe benefits
    • Mobile access plus AI plan builds and employee self-service

    Where it doesn't

    • Plan prices require contacting sales
    • Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher tiers
    • COBRA administration is provided through integrated partners
  • Deputy8.8/10 · 31-day trial

    Deputy brings scheduling, shift changes and time tracking together, starting at $5 per user monthly.

    Visit DeputyFull verdict →
  • Employee Navigator8.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad benefits and ACA platform with tiered broker plans and contact-sales pricing.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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