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What is ADP Workforce Now?

ADP Workforce Now, is an all-in-one software for HR, payroll, time & more. From payroll and HR to talent, benefits, and beyond, ADP Workforce Now adapts to the way you work. ADP Workforce Now gives you access to comprehensive reporting and the analytics you need with relevant, actionable insights. ADP HR Solutions provide a system of human resource management software solutions to streamline the management of human capital and payroll needs for any sized business.

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Awards & Recognition

ADP Workforce Now won the following awards in the Benefits Administration category

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ADP Workforce Now Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

84 Likeliness to Recommend

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91 Plan to Renew

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80 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+77 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love ADP Workforce Now?

11% Negative
2% Neutral
87% Positive

Pros

  • Respectful
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Inspires Innovation
  • Security Protects

Feature Ratings

Average 83

Compliance & Governance

87

Benefits Enrollment and Eligibility

85

Benefits Plan Administration

84

HRIS and Payroll Integration

84

Employee Self-Service Portal

83

Contributions and Deduction Management

83

Carrier and Provider Management

82

Archiving and Reporting

74

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 76

Ease of Implementation

82

Ease of IT Administration

79

Usability and Intuitiveness

78

Business Value Created

78

Quality of Features

77

Ease of Data Integration

76

Ease of Customization

76

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

74

Breadth of Features

73

Availability and Quality of Training

71

Vendor Support

71

ADP Workforce Now Reviews

Rafael Andrés B.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Education
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2025

A great All-in-One data tool with a learning curve

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates ADP Workforce Now from other similar products?

Its main differentiator is its complete integration and scalability. While other tools might be great in one area (e.g., just payroll or just HR), ADP Workforce Now is a true "all-in-one" designed for medium to large businesses. It's a robust, reliable platform with a long history in the market, which builds a lot of trust, especially for sensitive topics like pay and benefits. Its ability to handle payroll and regulatory complexities is its biggest strength.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

You get everything in one place: payroll, HR, benefits, time management, and talent. For me, the integration is key, the fact that everything is used without having to use multiple systems makes work a lot more efficient, especially for managing payroll and . Its reporting capabilities are also very robust, which lets me pull detailed insights whenever I need them.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Is the steep learning curve. The interface can feel a bit dated and isn't as intuitive as other more modern tools. At first, finding some specific functions can be a challenge, and I sometimes feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of options. Also, customer support can be inconsistent, with long wait times, which is frustrating when you have an urgent question.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Would be to be prepared for the implementation phase and the initial learning curve. It's not a tool you'll master in a week. It's a worthwhile time investment, but only if your organization needs all the functionality it offers. If you only need something basic for payroll, it might be overkill. However, if you're looking for a comprehensive solution that can grow with your company and gives you the peace of mind of having all your workforce data in one place, ADP Workforce Now is an excellent choice.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

Laura V.

  • Role: Human Resources
  • Industry: Healthcare
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2026

ADP is not my friend

Likeliness to Recommend

1 /10

What differentiates ADP Workforce Now from other similar products?

Not focused on the customer and should have offered more best practice tools when implementation took place rather than just doing what the customer asked (even though it was wrong).

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Nothing about this product is a favorite of mine.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I have only 2000 characters, and that is not enough to express my dislikes of this product.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Stop what you are doing and look for another product.

Cons

  • Inhibits Innovation
  • Slower Product Innovation
  • Less Reliable

Jyoti K.

  • Role: Industry Specific Role
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2025

Great for companies that are growing.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates ADP Workforce Now from other similar products?

The simple features were no longer enough for us, so we switched from gusto to adp staff. AdP works much better on larger screens. In one month, we hired fifty more people, and the system didn't even blink. It's much better at handling the volume and complexity of workers from different states than the smaller startup tools.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The part I like best is the onboarding section. Before their first day on the job, new employees can fill out all of their tax paperwork and emergency contacts through a link they are given. We don't have to type anything again because it goes straight into payroll. I also like that it works with our 401(k) provider, so the payments and deductions are done automatically.

What do you dislike most about this product?

It was rough to put the plan into action. Moving the data from our old system took longer than planned, and we had to check everything by hand to make sure the totals for the year so far were right.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

This is the best thing to do next if your small business payroll service is no longer enough for you. It feels like a tool from a "big company" that can handle any growth you give it.

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Unique Features
  • Efficient Service

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