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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (64.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
ADP Workforce Now
Star Rating
(3,875)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (64.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ADP Workforce NowWorkstream
Star Rating
(60)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about WorkstreamSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that ADP Workforce Now excels in providing a comprehensive all-in-one HR, payroll, and compliance platform, making it easier for users to manage employee data, approve time off requests, and ensure tax compliance. Users appreciate the intuitive dashboard that simplifies navigation.
- Users say Workstream stands out for its streamlined payroll and onboarding processes, with automation features that ensure timely communication with new applicants. This efficiency is highlighted by users who find the digital onboarding process significantly better than traditional paper methods.
- According to verified reviews, ADP Workforce Now has a larger user base, reflected in its substantial number of reviews, which suggests a more established presence in the market. This extensive feedback provides a broader perspective on its performance and reliability.
- Reviewers mention that Workstream's customer support is highly rated, with users noting the efficiency and knowledge of the support team. This level of service contributes to a positive experience, especially when users encounter issues during onboarding.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while ADP Workforce Now has a solid overall rating, it faces challenges in specific areas like ease of setup and user experience compared to Workstream, which is praised for its user-friendly interface and ease of navigation.
- Users report that both platforms have their strengths, but Workstream's focus on automation and integration with other tools makes it particularly appealing for companies looking to enhance their hiring processes, while ADP Workforce Now is favored for its robust payroll capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ADP Workforce Now
No pricing availableWorkstream
No pricing availableFree Trial
ADP Workforce Now
No trial information availableWorkstream
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
3,144
9.1
49
Ease of Use
8.3
3,362
9.2
50
Ease of Setup
7.7
1,808
8.5
43
Ease of Admin
8.1
1,630
8.9
33
Quality of Support
7.9
2,851
9.4
47
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.0
1,613
9.2
33
Product Direction (% positive)
7.6
3,112
9.5
48
Features by Category
Core HR
8.1
705
8.1
7
8.5
802
6.1
6
Feature Not Available
5.6
6
8.2
605
7.1
8
8.3
678
9.4
8
8.4
743
6.4
6
Generative AI
6.1
59
Not enough data
Platform
7.6
959
8.9
35
7.6
665
7.7
31
7.6
574
8.0
29
8.2
1024
9.0
36
8.1
979
9.2
37
7.8
823
8.7
33
8.1
1026
8.2
35
8.3
993
9.0
34
Employee Self Service
8.7
2209
|
Verified
8.3
6
8.3
1713
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
1739
|
Verified
7.8
6
Administration
8.8
1974
|
Verified
8.9
6
8.3
1841
|
Verified
5.7
5
9.2
2148
|
Verified
9.7
6
8.4
1012
|
Verified
6.7
5
8.8
1898
|
Verified
7.3
5
8.7
1576
|
Verified
7.0
5
8.6
1602
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
1848
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
1878
|
Verified
Not enough data
Taxes
8.9
1873
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
1704
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Integration
8.1
1108
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1370
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1140
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1148
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
1922
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1964
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
2011
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1777
|
Verified
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
996
Not enough data
8.4
918
Not enough data
7.8
692
Not enough data
8.2
799
Not enough data
8.2
797
Not enough data
8.6
1015
Not enough data
8.4
824
Not enough data
8.0
745
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
996
Not enough data
8.4
918
Not enough data
7.8
692
Not enough data
8.2
799
Not enough data
8.2
797
Not enough data
8.6
1015
Not enough data
8.4
824
Not enough data
8.4
935
Not enough data
8.0
745
Not enough data
7.9
614
Not enough data
7.2
107
Not enough data
7.5
129
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.0
62
Not enough data
5.9
62
Not enough data
5.8
62
Not enough data
Platform
7.6
959
8.9
35
7.6
665
7.7
31
7.6
574
8.0
29
8.2
1024
9.0
36
8.1
979
9.2
37
7.8
823
8.7
33
8.1
1026
8.2
35
8.3
993
9.0
34
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
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
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Basics
8.3
69
Not enough data
8.6
83
Not enough data
8.3
83
Not enough data
Content
8.3
77
Not enough data
8.4
71
Not enough data
8.5
75
Not enough data
Logistics
8.1
70
Not enough data
8.4
80
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.0
294
Not enough data
Platform
7.6
959
8.9
35
7.6
665
7.7
31
7.6
574
8.0
29
8.2
1024
9.0
36
8.1
979
9.2
37
7.8
823
8.7
33
8.1
1026
8.2
35
8.3
993
9.0
34
Basics
8.3
69
9.3
16
8.5
53
8.5
13
8.5
64
9.6
16
Additional Functionality
8.5
70
9.3
17
8.7
61
9.4
12
8.5
65
8.9
16
Content
8.4
65
9.8
16
8.4
59
9.6
12
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.7
267
9.6
15
7.6
319
9.7
26
8.0
295
9.7
17
Platform
7.6
959
8.9
35
7.6
665
7.7
31
7.6
574
8.0
29
8.2
1024
9.0
36
8.1
979
9.2
37
7.8
823
8.7
33
8.1
1026
8.2
35
8.3
993
9.0
34
Platform Basics
8.1
48
8.5
17
8.4
59
9.7
18
Platform Content
8.4
58
9.1
18
8.3
61
9.1
20
8.3
59
9.6
18
7.7
49
8.2
17
8.1
54
9.7
20
Platform Performance
8.1
62
8.3
17
8.2
56
9.1
17
Platform
7.6
959
8.9
35
7.6
665
7.7
31
7.6
574
8.0
29
8.2
1024
9.0
36
8.1
979
9.2
37
7.8
823
8.7
33
8.1
1026
8.2
35
8.3
993
9.0
34
Operations
8.9
63
Not enough data
8.8
57
Not enough data
8.5
63
Not enough data
8.6
64
Not enough data
8.7
60
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
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
Performance reviews
8.2
106
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
124
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
135
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
8.1
120
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
107
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
7.9
126
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
115
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data
8.4
143
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
131
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
7.9
16
Not enough data
7.4
17
Not enough data
Reports
7.2
69
Not enough data
8.0
87
Not enough data
7.7
78
Not enough data
8.2
83
Not enough data
Cleaning
8.0
79
Not enough data
7.9
74
Not enough data
8.0
75
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.2
40
Not enough data
6.5
40
Not enough data
6.3
40
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 - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sourcing
Not enough data
9.3
30
Not enough data
8.9
31
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
9.2
30
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
7.6
959
8.9
35
7.6
665
7.7
31
7.6
574
8.0
29
8.2
1024
9.0
36
8.1
979
9.2
37
7.8
823
8.7
33
8.1
1026
8.2
35
8.3
993
9.0
34
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
6.7
20
Not enough data
6.8
19
Not enough data
7.1
19
Not enough data
7.0
20
Not enough data
7.0
19
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.0
207
8.8
18
8.0
208
9.6
23
8.2
205
9.7
25
7.7
156
8.5
18
7.8
156
8.5
18
7.6
165
8.1
16
Platform Additional Functionality
8.5
233
9.3
20
7.6
158
7.3
17
7.7
158
7.8
16
8.2
193
9.7
21
8.2
203
9.7
23
Platform Data
7.8
157
7.9
17
8.0
181
9.2
20
8.1
191
9.3
19
Platform
7.6
959
8.9
35
7.6
665
7.7
31
7.6
574
8.0
29
8.2
1024
9.0
36
8.1
979
9.2
37
7.8
823
8.7
33
8.1
1026
8.2
35
8.3
993
9.0
34
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
319
9.7
26
8.0
422
9.7
22
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.4
6
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
7.6
959
8.9
35
7.6
665
7.7
31
7.6
574
8.0
29
8.2
1024
9.0
36
8.1
979
9.2
37
7.8
823
8.7
33
8.1
1026
8.2
35
8.3
993
9.0
34
Platform
7.6
959
8.9
35
7.6
665
7.7
31
7.6
574
8.0
29
8.2
1024
9.0
36
8.1
979
9.2
37
7.8
823
8.7
33
8.1
1026
8.2
35
8.3
993
9.0
34
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.8
136
Not enough data
7.7
144
Not enough data
8.6
206
Not enough data
8.6
190
Not enough data
7.9
143
Not enough data
7.8
129
Not enough data
8.3
165
Not enough data
8.4
194
Not enough data
7.7
134
Not enough data
7.6
147
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ADP Workforce Now and Workstream are categorized as Core HR, Payroll, Onboarding, Candidate Relationship Management, and Interview Scheduling
Unique Categories
ADP Workforce Now is categorized as Benefits Administration, Workforce Management, Performance Management, HCM Software, Job Description Management, HR Analytics, and Healthcare HR
Workstream is categorized as Employee Scheduling, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Employee Engagement, and Time & Attendance
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ADP Workforce Now
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Workstream
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
6.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.9%
Information Technology and Services
4.4%
Computer Software
3.6%
Retail
3.3%
Other
77.0%
Food & Beverages
29.6%
Restaurants
24.1%
Hospitality
5.6%
Primary/Secondary Education
3.7%
Hospital & Health Care
3.7%
Other
33.3%
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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