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Compare ADP Workforce Now and Dayforce 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (64.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (47.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
ADP Workforce Now
Star Rating
(3,726)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (64.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ADP Workforce NowDayforce
Star Rating
(892)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that ADP Workforce Now excels in Payroll Entry with a score of 8.8, while Dayforce follows closely with 8.7. Reviewers mention that ADP's payroll processing is seamless and efficient, making it a preferred choice for many.
- Reviewers mention that both products have similar scores in Ease of Use at 8.3, but users on G2 highlight that ADP Workforce Now's interface is more intuitive, making navigation easier for new users.
- Users say that ADP Workforce Now shines in Ease of Setup with a score of 7.6 compared to Dayforce's 6.9. Reviewers mention that ADP's onboarding process is straightforward, while Dayforce users report challenges during initial setup.
- Reviewers mention that ADP Workforce Now has a slight edge in Quality of Support with a score of 7.9, compared to Dayforce's 7.6. Users report that ADP's customer service is responsive and helpful, which is crucial for resolving issues quickly.
- Users on G2 report that ADP Workforce Now's Time, Attendance, and PTO features are robust, scoring 8.5, while Dayforce scores 8.3. Reviewers highlight ADP's comprehensive tracking capabilities as a significant advantage.
- Reviewers mention that both platforms perform well in Self-Service Portal features, scoring 8.6 each. However, users report that ADP's portal is more user-friendly, allowing employees to manage their information with ease.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ADP Workforce Now
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ADP Workforce Now
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
3,014
8.4
771
Ease of Use
8.3
3,229
8.3
776
Ease of Setup
7.6
1,696
6.9
470
Ease of Admin
8.1
1,577
7.8
498
Quality of Support
7.9
2,732
7.6
700
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.0
1,559
8.1
504
Product Direction (% positive)
7.6
2,983
8.5
765
Features by Category
Core HR
8.1
669
7.9
277
8.5
766
8.3
298
Feature Not Available
4.9
69
8.2
570
7.7
221
8.3
644
7.9
255
8.4
707
8.0
266
Generative AI
6.2
40
5.3
40
Platform
7.6
891
7.7
365
7.7
602
7.5
255
7.6
517
7.6
208
8.2
957
8.3
380
8.1
909
8.0
351
7.8
757
7.9
336
8.1
962
7.6
377
8.3
931
7.8
300
Employee Self Service
8.7
2128
|
Verified
8.7
429
|
Verified
8.4
1634
|
Verified
8.2
355
|
Verified
8.1
1664
|
Verified
8.3
398
|
Verified
Administration
8.8
1896
|
Verified
8.7
413
|
Verified
8.3
1763
|
Verified
8.4
424
|
Verified
9.2
2072
|
Verified
9.1
435
|
Verified
8.5
946
|
Verified
7.1
117
8.8
1826
|
Verified
8.7
416
|
Verified
8.7
1507
|
Verified
8.5
369
|
Verified
8.6
1532
|
Verified
8.7
394
|
Verified
9.0
1775
|
Verified
8.6
358
|
Verified
9.0
1809
|
Verified
8.6
352
|
Verified
Taxes
8.9
1799
|
Verified
8.5
397
|
Verified
8.8
1633
|
Verified
8.3
381
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
371
|
Verified
Integration
8.1
1045
|
Verified
7.6
272
|
Verified
8.5
1303
|
Verified
8.3
317
|
Verified
8.2
1077
|
Verified
7.8
281
|
Verified
8.3
1082
|
Verified
8.2
293
|
Verified
Platform
8.3
1852
|
Verified
7.8
404
|
Verified
8.4
1899
|
Verified
8.4
412
|
Verified
8.4
1939
|
Verified
8.2
417
|
Verified
8.6
1710
|
Verified
8.4
362
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
968
8.3
237
8.4
894
8.3
215
7.8
670
7.6
187
8.2
776
8.2
193
8.2
775
8.3
191
8.6
992
8.6
244
8.4
802
8.4
201
8.0
723
8.1
171
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
968
8.3
237
8.4
894
8.3
215
7.8
670
7.6
187
8.2
776
8.2
193
8.2
775
8.3
191
8.6
992
8.6
244
8.4
802
8.4
201
8.4
920
8.3
181
8.0
723
8.1
171
7.9
595
7.9
152
7.0
87
6.8
38
7.4
110
7.5
44
Generative AI
5.9
45
5.8
29
5.9
45
5.8
29
5.7
45
5.2
28
Platform
7.6
891
7.7
365
7.7
602
7.5
255
7.6
517
7.6
208
8.2
957
8.3
380
8.1
909
8.0
351
7.8
757
7.9
336
8.1
962
7.6
377
8.3
931
7.8
300
Automation
Not enough data
8.3
175
Logistics
Not enough data
8.0
185
Not enough data
8.2
177
Not enough data
8.3
142
Management
Not enough data
8.0
157
Not enough data
8.3
171
Not enough data
8.0
173
Not enough data
8.7
205
Not enough data
8.6
199
Not enough data
8.9
209
Not enough data
8.6
184
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.2
156
Not enough data
8.1
165
Not enough data
7.7
156
Processing
Not enough data
8.8
42
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
8.5
47
Not enough data
8.3
43
Compliance
Not enough data
8.6
42
Not enough data
8.7
41
Not enough data
8.6
41
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
40
Not enough data
8.1
40
Not enough data
8.1
28
Reporting
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
37
Not enough data
8.5
37
Basics
8.4
59
Not enough data
8.6
72
Not enough data
8.3
73
Not enough data
Content
8.3
68
Not enough data
8.4
62
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
Logistics
8.2
61
Not enough data
8.5
70
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.0
284
Not enough data
Platform
7.6
891
7.7
365
7.7
602
7.5
255
7.6
517
7.6
208
8.2
957
8.3
380
8.1
909
8.0
351
7.8
757
7.9
336
8.1
962
7.6
377
8.3
931
7.8
300
Basics
8.3
65
Not enough data
8.4
48
Not enough data
8.5
60
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
8.5
66
Not enough data
8.6
57
Not enough data
8.5
62
Not enough data
Content
8.3
61
Not enough data
8.4
55
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
263
Not enough data
7.5
297
8.0
140
8.0
291
Not enough data
Platform
7.6
891
7.7
365
7.7
602
7.5
255
7.6
517
7.6
208
8.2
957
8.3
380
8.1
909
8.0
351
7.8
757
7.9
336
8.1
962
7.6
377
8.3
931
7.8
300
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.3
39
Not enough data
7.7
49
Platform Data
Not enough data
7.6
49
Not enough data
7.7
45
Not enough data
7.8
54
Platform Content
Not enough data
7.7
45
Not enough data
7.3
37
Not enough data
6.9
41
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.6
21
Platform Basics
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Platform Data
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
7.2
9
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
6.0
8
Not enough data
6.3
8
Agentic AI - Talent Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.1
43
Not enough data
8.4
54
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.4
52
Not enough data
8.2
56
Not enough data
8.3
54
Not enough data
7.8
44
Not enough data
8.0
49
Not enough data
Platform Performance
8.1
57
Not enough data
8.2
51
Not enough data
Platform
7.6
891
7.7
365
7.7
602
7.5
255
7.6
517
7.6
208
8.2
957
8.3
380
8.1
909
8.0
351
7.8
757
7.9
336
8.1
962
7.6
377
8.3
931
7.8
300
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.6
42
Not enough data
8.3
33
Not enough data
8.6
35
Not enough data
8.5
38
Operations
9.0
56
Not enough data
8.8
51
Not enough data
8.5
57
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.7
54
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
7.2
34
Not enough data
7.5
34
Not enough data
7.8
47
Not enough data
8.2
50
Not enough data
7.5
39
Not enough data
7.1
38
Not enough data
7.2
38
Not enough data
7.6
50
Not enough data
8.0
44
Not enough data
7.6
33
Benchmarking and Equity - Compensation Management
Not enough data
6.3
30
Not enough data
6.7
30
Not enough data
7.1
29
Platform
7.6
891
7.7
365
7.7
602
7.5
255
7.6
517
7.6
208
8.2
957
8.3
380
8.1
909
8.0
351
7.8
757
7.9
336
8.1
962
7.6
377
8.3
931
7.8
300
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.7
60
Not enough data
7.6
54
Not enough data
7.5
55
Platform Content
Not enough data
7.7
50
Not enough data
7.1
43
Not enough data
7.3
42
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
7.4
43
Not enough data
7.9
54
Not enough data
6.9
42
Not enough data
7.2
43
Not enough data
7.0
48
Performance reviews
8.1
88
|
Verified
7.1
46
7.9
108
|
Verified
7.3
60
8.2
119
|
Verified
7.8
50
Goals
8.0
104
|
Verified
7.4
69
7.7
91
|
Verified
7.1
64
Feedback
7.8
110
|
Verified
7.3
62
7.8
99
7.4
55
Feature Not Available
7.0
48
Feature Not Available
6.3
46
Data
8.5
124
|
Verified
7.0
54
8.2
114
|
Verified
7.3
54
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
7.1
55
Not enough data
7.9
73
Not enough data
7.8
64
Not enough data
8.2
70
Not enough data
Cleaning
7.9
65
Not enough data
8.0
61
Not enough data
8.1
62
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.3
28
Not enough data
6.8
29
Not enough data
6.5
29
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
7.9
180
7.9
191
7.9
178
7.9
191
8.1
177
7.7
172
7.5
132
7.8
116
7.7
134
7.8
143
7.5
143
7.7
144
Platform Additional Functionality
8.5
207
8.4
201
7.5
134
7.9
138
7.5
135
7.6
122
8.0
168
8.1
183
8.1
177
8.0
178
Platform Data
7.7
134
7.8
137
7.9
158
7.7
152
8.0
170
7.7
88
Platform
7.6
891
7.7
365
7.7
602
7.5
255
7.6
517
7.6
208
8.2
957
8.3
380
8.1
909
8.0
351
7.8
757
7.9
336
8.1
962
7.6
377
8.3
931
7.8
300
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.5
297
8.0
140
8.0
397
8.3
199
Course Authoring
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
8.6
11
Course Delivery
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
9.1
20
Course Management
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
9.0
12
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
10.0
5
Interface
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.3
11
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.6
42
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
8.3
33
Not enough data
8.6
35
Not enough data
8.5
38
Not enough data
8.7
18
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.0
28
Not enough data
8.1
31
Not enough data
8.0
28
Platform Content
Not enough data
7.3
27
Not enough data
7.2
26
Not enough data
7.3
30
Not enough data
7.1
22
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.0
23
Not enough data
7.3
30
Not enough data
7.7
23
Not enough data
7.0
23
Platform
7.6
891
7.7
365
7.7
602
7.5
255
7.6
517
7.6
208
8.2
957
8.3
380
8.1
909
8.0
351
7.8
757
7.9
336
8.1
962
7.6
377
8.3
931
7.8
300
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.7
301
Not enough data
8.1
198
Not enough data
7.9
167
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.6
257
Administration
Not enough data
7.9
197
Not enough data
8.1
231
Not enough data
7.7
214
Not enough data
7.9
186
Not enough data
8.2
248
Platform
Not enough data
7.9
232
Not enough data
7.6
161
Not enough data
7.9
132
Not enough data
8.1
235
Not enough data
8.0
216
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.6
891
7.7
365
7.7
602
7.5
255
7.6
517
7.6
208
8.2
957
8.3
380
8.1
909
8.0
351
7.8
757
7.9
336
8.1
962
7.6
377
8.3
931
7.8
300
Platform
7.6
891
7.7
365
7.7
602
7.5
255
7.6
517
7.6
208
8.2
957
8.3
380
8.1
909
8.0
351
7.8
757
7.9
336
8.1
962
7.6
377
8.3
931
7.8
300
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.9
110
8.0
143
7.6
119
8.3
236
8.5
177
8.7
283
8.5
161
8.3
258
7.8
118
7.9
154
7.8
104
7.9
119
8.2
139
8.1
173
8.3
167
8.7
260
7.7
110
8.1
157
7.6
122
7.8
186
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ADP Workforce Now and Dayforce are categorized as Benefits Administration, Core HR, Workforce Management, Payroll, Performance Management, HCM Software, and Onboarding
Unique Categories
ADP Workforce Now is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Interview Scheduling, Job Description Management, HR Analytics, and Healthcare HR
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ADP Workforce Now
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Dayforce
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Hospital & Health Care
6.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.1%
Information Technology and Services
4.3%
Computer Software
3.5%
Retail
3.4%
Other
77.1%
Retail
10.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.1%
Hospital & Health Care
6.1%
Financial Services
3.9%
Hospitality
3.0%
Other
70.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
ADP Workforce Now
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Lana H.
Verified User in Accounting
The ADP payroll interface is easy to use. It is a good solution for a multi-state domestic payroll. The report writer gives you a multitude of options to pull data out of payroll.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Susan S.
Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace
I dislike everything about this company and this product. Our company got the full package with all the bells and whistles. Approximately two weeks in to implementation I noticed the look of the system changed. My implementation specialist tried to tell me...
Dayforce
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Renee M.
Verified User in Retail
Dayforce is an intuitive application that allows, with ease the set up of different user levels with the exact authority needed without having to compromise. In our retail organization we have several different users that require a different level of...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Human Resources
The reporting module needs improvement. Support needs serious improvement. Currently it can take them weeks and even months to resolve issues.
Lana H.
Verified User in Accounting
The ADP payroll interface is easy to use. It is a good solution for a multi-state domestic payroll. The report writer gives you a multitude of options to pull data out of payroll.
Renee M.
Verified User in Retail
Dayforce is an intuitive application that allows, with ease the set up of different user levels with the exact authority needed without having to compromise. In our retail organization we have several different users that require a different level of...
Susan S.
Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace
I dislike everything about this company and this product. Our company got the full package with all the bells and whistles. Approximately two weeks in to implementation I noticed the look of the system changed. My implementation specialist tried to tell me...
Verified User in Human Resources
The reporting module needs improvement. Support needs serious improvement. Currently it can take them weeks and even months to resolve issues.
Discussions
How does Workforce Now compare to other payroll services?
5 comments
BN
I agree with Karen. I don't know what you have now but we have been happy with the HR Module, Benefits Administration, Tax filing, Report Writing, Tech...Read more
Vacation approval customization
2 comments
KG
Vacation approval is very easy to do you can use your account to self-manage your days off in the days that you need to request off it sends a request right...Read more
How to process payroll in ADP Workforce Now
1 comment
LB
If you're new to Workforce Now, The Bridge is a great place to get started and ask for help from other users. There is a link to The Bridge from within...Read more
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