Compare ADP TotalSource and Dayforce

At a Glance
ADP TotalSource
ADP TotalSource
Star Rating
(322)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Free Trial is available
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Dayforce
Dayforce
Star Rating
(947)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Dayforce
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that ADP TotalSource excels in user experience, particularly due to its intuitive and user-friendly interface. Users find it easy to navigate, which is especially beneficial for new users, making the onboarding process smoother compared to Dayforce.
  • Users say that Dayforce offers a comprehensive management tool that integrates both recruiter and employee profiles in one place. This feature is praised for enhancing visibility and performance tracking, although some users have noted challenges with configuration.
  • Reviewers mention that ADP TotalSource shines in its reporting capabilities, providing detailed and customizable reports that help streamline HR tasks. This feature is particularly appreciated by users who need to manage complex payroll and attendance systems.
  • According to verified reviews, Dayforce is recognized for its ease of use in HR and onboarding processes, with users highlighting how it effectively addresses scheduling issues. However, some users feel that it could improve in matching specific workflow needs.
  • Users appreciate the flexibility of ADP TotalSource in handling time and attendance features, which are crucial for businesses with project-based work. This flexibility is seen as a significant advantage over Dayforce, which has received mixed feedback in this area.
  • G2 reviewers indicate that while Dayforce has a strong performance in certain areas, ADP TotalSource generally provides a more robust solution for small businesses, particularly in terms of compliance and benefits administration, where ADP's offerings are noted as superior.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ADP TotalSource
Contact ADP TotalSource to get a custom quote for your business.
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Dayforce
No pricing available
Free Trial
ADP TotalSource
Free Trial is available
Dayforce
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
247
8.4
815
Ease of Use
8.2
254
8.3
822
Ease of Setup
8.1
220
7.0
509
Ease of Admin
8.5
224
7.9
523
Quality of Support
8.2
247
7.7
741
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
236
8.2
528
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
244
8.6
805
Features by Category
Core HR
8.3
29
7.9
278
8.5
31
8.3
301
5.1
27
4.9
70
7.3
28
7.7
222
8.8
31
7.9
256
8.9
31
7.9
268
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
5.3
40
Platform
7.2
54
7.7
378
6.5
50
7.5
268
6.6
50
7.6
219
8.0
51
8.3
391
8.3
52
8.0
363
8.1
52
7.9
344
7.9
53
7.6
389
8.1
53
7.8
310
Employee Self Service
9.2
15
8.7
436
|
Verified
9.3
15
8.2
361
|
Verified
9.1
16
8.3
405
|
Verified
Administration
8.4
15
8.7
418
|
Verified
8.9
14
8.4
430
|
Verified
9.1
15
9.1
442
|
Verified
8.2
12
7.2
122
8.8
15
8.7
421
|
Verified
8.6
14
8.5
374
|
Verified
9.0
14
8.7
398
|
Verified
8.8
14
8.6
363
|
Verified
8.5
14
8.6
356
|
Verified
Taxes
9.0
14
8.5
401
|
Verified
8.5
14
8.3
385
|
Verified
8.7
13
8.4
375
|
Verified
Integration
8.3
10
7.6
276
|
Verified
8.0
14
8.3
321
|
Verified
7.6
11
7.8
285
|
Verified
7.6
12
8.2
297
|
Verified
Platform
8.2
14
7.9
408
|
Verified
8.7
14
8.4
416
|
Verified
8.9
14
8.2
421
|
Verified
8.7
14
8.4
366
|
Verified
Benefits AdministrationHide 31 FeaturesShow 31 Features
8.0
55
7.9
484
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.4
45
8.3
239
8.6
45
8.3
217
7.2
42
7.5
189
8.1
44
8.1
195
8.6
43
8.3
193
8.6
44
8.6
247
8.6
44
8.4
203
8.1
44
8.2
174
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.4
45
8.3
239
8.6
45
8.3
217
7.2
42
7.5
189
8.1
44
8.1
195
8.6
43
8.3
193
8.6
44
8.6
247
8.6
44
8.4
203
8.5
30
8.3
183
8.1
44
8.2
174
7.7
34
7.9
154
7.0
33
7.0
40
8.0
35
7.7
47
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
5.8
31
Feature Not Available
5.8
31
Feature Not Available
5.2
30
Platform
7.2
54
7.7
378
6.5
50
7.5
268
6.6
50
7.6
219
8.0
51
8.3
391
8.3
52
8.0
363
8.1
52
7.9
344
7.9
53
7.6
389
8.1
53
7.8
310
8.3
184
Not enough data
Compliance
8.6
161
Not enough data
8.0
147
Not enough data
8.4
150
Not enough data
Platform
8.4
172
Not enough data
8.3
168
Not enough data
8.6
171
Not enough data
Support
8.4
161
Not enough data
8.2
160
Not enough data
8.2
155
Not enough data
8.2
165
Not enough data
8.2
165
Not enough data
8.2
172
Not enough data
8.4
168
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
251
Automation
Not enough data
8.3
180
Logistics
Not enough data
8.0
190
Not enough data
8.2
181
Not enough data
8.3
147
Management
Not enough data
8.0
162
Not enough data
8.3
176
Not enough data
8.0
178
Not enough data
8.7
210
Not enough data
8.6
204
Not enough data
8.9
214
Not enough data
8.6
189
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.2
161
Not enough data
8.2
171
Not enough data
7.8
161
Not enough data
8.5
55
Processing
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.4
44
Compliance
Not enough data
8.6
43
Not enough data
8.7
42
Not enough data
8.6
42
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
41
Not enough data
8.1
41
Not enough data
8.1
29
Reporting
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
38
Not enough data
8.5
38
8.4
6
7.4
60
Platform Basics
8.0
5
7.4
41
8.6
6
7.8
51
Platform Data
8.1
6
7.7
51
8.3
6
7.8
47
8.6
6
7.9
56
Platform Content
8.9
6
7.8
47
8.3
6
7.4
39
8.1
6
7.1
43
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
5.6
23
Not enough data
7.3
13
Platform Basics
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
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
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
6.8
10
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
6.1
9
Not enough data
6.3
9
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
Training Management SystemsHide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
Not enough data
8.5
52
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
Not enough data
7.4
74
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.8
62
Not enough data
7.6
56
Not enough data
7.6
57
Platform Content
Not enough data
7.6
52
Not enough data
7.0
45
Not enough data
7.2
44
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
7.4
45
Not enough data
7.9
56
Not enough data
7.0
44
Not enough data
7.3
45
Not enough data
7.1
50
Performance ManagementHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
7.2
82
Performance reviews
Not enough data
7.1
46
Not enough data
7.3
61
Not enough data
7.9
51
Goals
Not enough data
7.5
71
Not enough data
7.1
65
Feedback
Not enough data
7.3
63
Not enough data
7.4
56
Not enough data
7.1
49
Not enough data
6.4
47
Data
Not enough data
7.1
57
Not enough data
7.4
56
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cleaning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Talent Acquisition SuitesHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compensation PlanningHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform - Compensation Planning
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Additional Features - Compensation Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Hide 26 FeaturesShow 26 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sourcing
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
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
7.2
54
7.7
378
6.5
50
7.5
268
6.6
50
7.6
219
8.0
51
8.3
391
8.3
52
8.0
363
8.1
52
7.9
344
7.9
53
7.6
389
8.1
53
7.8
310
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
6.9
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.0
9
7.9
196
7.8
9
7.9
195
8.1
8
7.8
177
7.5
8
7.9
120
6.7
7
7.8
147
6.9
7
7.7
148
Platform Additional Functionality
8.5
9
8.5
205
Feature Not Available
7.9
142
7.9
8
7.6
126
8.5
8
8.2
187
8.1
9
8.0
182
Platform Data
Feature Not Available
7.8
141
8.3
8
7.7
156
7.9
8
7.7
92
Platform
7.2
54
7.7
378
6.5
50
7.5
268
6.6
50
7.6
219
8.0
51
8.3
391
8.3
52
8.0
363
8.1
52
7.9
344
7.9
53
7.6
389
8.1
53
7.8
310
Recruiting and Onboarding
6.4
7
8.0
142
9.2
8
8.3
203
Not enough data
7.9
432
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.1
29
Not enough data
8.1
32
Not enough data
8.1
29
Platform Content
Not enough data
7.4
28
Not enough data
7.3
27
Not enough data
7.4
31
Not enough data
7.2
23
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.1
24
Not enough data
7.4
31
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
7.2
24
Platform
7.2
54
7.7
378
6.5
50
7.5
268
6.6
50
7.6
219
8.0
51
8.3
391
8.3
52
8.0
363
8.1
52
7.9
344
7.9
53
7.6
389
8.1
53
7.8
310
Not enough data
8.0
345
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.7
309
Not enough data
8.1
204
Not enough data
7.9
172
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
264
Administration
Not enough data
7.9
202
Not enough data
8.1
236
Not enough data
7.7
219
Not enough data
7.9
191
Not enough data
8.2
253
Platform
Not enough data
7.9
238
Not enough data
7.6
166
Not enough data
7.9
137
Not enough data
8.1
241
Not enough data
8.0
221
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
421
Platform
7.2
54
7.7
378
6.5
50
7.5
268
6.6
50
7.6
219
8.0
51
8.3
391
8.3
52
8.0
363
8.1
52
7.9
344
7.9
53
7.6
389
8.1
53
7.8
310
Not enough data
8.1
502
Platform
7.2
54
7.7
378
6.5
50
7.5
268
6.6
50
7.6
219
8.0
51
8.3
391
8.3
52
8.0
363
8.1
52
7.9
344
7.9
53
7.6
389
8.1
53
7.8
310
Workforce Management Platform Features
Not enough data
8.0
153
Not enough data
8.3
241
Not enough data
8.6
293
Not enough data
8.3
263
Not enough data
7.8
162
Not enough data
7.9
126
Not enough data
8.1
182
Not enough data
8.7
263
Not enough data
8.2
160
Not enough data
7.7
193
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ADP TotalSource
ADP TotalSource
Dayforce
Dayforce
ADP TotalSource and Dayforce are categorized as Onboarding, Core HR, Benefits Administration, HR Compliance, and Payroll
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ADP TotalSource
ADP TotalSource
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
71.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.5%
Dayforce
Dayforce
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
7.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
46.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
46.1%
Reviewers' Industry
ADP TotalSource
ADP TotalSource
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.7%
Construction
6.0%
Hospital & Health Care
5.4%
Computer Software
5.1%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Other
72.1%
Dayforce
Dayforce
Retail
10.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.0%
Hospital & Health Care
5.8%
Financial Services
3.8%
Information Technology and Services
3.2%
Other
71.2%
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Discussions
ADP TotalSource
ADP TotalSource Discussions
What is the difference between ADP and ADP TotalSource?
2 Comments
MS
ADP TotalSoure is a division within ADP that focuses soley on PEO resources. It bundles the Payroll tech and admin, Worker's Compensation, HR tech and admin,...Read more
What other products do you have coming out in the future?
2 Comments
Official Response from ADP TotalSource
While timelines vary depending upon the solution, we are actively evaluating Generative AI technologies and developing and deploying capabilities that are...Read more
How can you lower our costs for benefits?
1 Comment
WB
At ADP TotalSource, we streamline your administration processes to make HR tasks smoother. We analyze critical areas, like designing the right benefits...Read more
Dayforce
Dayforce Discussions
Can you make the website more mobile compatible?
2 Comments
AN
We value your feedback! Are you referring to Ceridian.com or Dayforce? Read more
How does Dayforce HCM benefit employees? What's in it for them?
1 Comment
Cara C.
CC
PTO daysRead more
Who owns Dayforce HCM?
1 Comment
Bethann D.
BD
Dayforce HCM is owned by CeridianRead more