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ADP TotalSource

76 Reviews and Ratings

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1,991 Reviews and Ratings

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ADP TotalSource

    Score5 out of 10
    		N/AADP TotalSource is a professional employer organization (PEO) that provides strategic HR outsourcing. It includes services and technology to manage employee benefits, payroll, compliance, risk management, safety, and recruiting. Users have access to an online portal for things like self-service reporting, generating pay statements, and managing applicant resumes/interviews. Help from the service center and industry experts is available by phone.N/A

    Paylocity

    Score8.3 out of 10
    		N/APaylocity provides 24/7 access to your online payroll and human resource data management. Paylocity offers highly customizable payroll functionality, as well as HR, benefits administration, and time and talent management programs.N/A
    Pricing
    ADP TotalSourcePaylocity
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ADP TotalSourcePaylocity
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details——
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    ADP TotalSourcePaylocity
    Considered Both Products
    ADP
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    Paylocity
    Verified User
    Chose Paylocity
    ADP TotalSource was a lot more expensive than Paylocity. The features in Totalsource were nice, but the savings moving out of it paid for a new person to come on and still save money. Paylocity has plenty of items that can be added if you want a more robust system.
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose Paylocity
    Paycom looked very dated but had decent functionality. BambooHR is for smaller companies. Paylocity was a great price and platform switching from ADP TotalSource. Used Paycor at another company I worked for an did not have great customer service experience.
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity is much better than ADP
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose Paylocity
    I found Paylocity to be far superior to the other vendors because of its responsive, friendly, and consistent customer service. They were also lower in cost and more collaborative, much simpler and less expensive than a PEO.
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose Paylocity
    All programs have their pros and cons. I really like Paylocity but sometimes I feel I know the product better than the service reps. Paylocity is so close to greatness that if they can really listen and implement suggestions from the end user I'd be thrilled!
    Incentivized
    Lindsey Langhans
    Human Resources Generalist & Compliance Specialist in Human Resources at Yale Mechanical (Construction, 51-200 employees)
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity is similar in features to UKG. I think UKG's reporting features are better but I think Paylocity's Payroll process is much better. Cost is much better with Paylocity as well.
    Incentivized
    Sara Piergrossi
    Human Resources Manager in Human Resources at Decimal Engineering (Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering, 51-200 employees)
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity does well for a medium size business
    Incentivized
    Debbie Gaughan
    VP of Human Resources in Human Resources at Edwardsville YMCA (Non-profit Organization Management, 201-500 employees)
    Chose Paylocity
    Zero contest.
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose Paylocity
    We like Paylocity best. Overall we've found Paylocity's system to be more intuitive, flexible and full featured than some of these other systems. We also like their high level of support Paylocity provides, and proactive publishing of guidance when rules change around …
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity's cost for value is exponentially better than the others I have experienced. Aside from its cost, the terms, support, and flexibility are of a high level.
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose Paylocity
    ADP is a dinosaur and could not integrate anything
    Kronos was great for time card - but we use billable hours in CR
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity is generally better than all these other systems
    Incentivized
    Ricardo Roman
    HR Manager in Human Resources at Shaw Bakers LLC (Food & Beverages, 201-500 employees)
    Chose Paylocity
    neck to neck.
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose Paylocity
    We favor Paylocity over ADP due to accuracy issues with ADP. Paylocity's reliability in payroll and HR management has streamlined our processes and minimized errors. Its user-friendly interface and excellent customer support have further solidified our preference, ensuring …
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose Paylocity
    There is really no comparison. Paylocity is by far the cheapest, and easiest platform to use and doesn't come with the expense/challenge of having one specific HR person who doesn't respond to requests. We have a team that we can contact and get through immediately each time we …
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose Paylocity
    From what I have used, Paycom is the one closest but I still prefer Paylocity because is way more user-friendly with Payroll processing, timesheets, accruals, and reporting. Paycom is cumbersome, the customer service is just okay and the platform is "rigid", employees don't …
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity had more integrated features and modules at a reduced cost. It allowed us to make the switch without adding to our overall budget. It also reduced the number of systems required internally to manage people (recruiting, benefits, learning, and performance). Other …
    Incentivized
    Sean McInnes
    HR in Human Resources at Mattek Life Sciences (Biotechnology, 51-200 employees)
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity is much more user-friendly.
    Incentivized
    Dawn Moynihan, PHR, SHRM-CP
    Human Resources Director in Human Resources at On Time Ambulance (Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 501-1000 employees)
    Chose Paylocity
    We chose Paylocity for the cost, features, and size of our workforce.
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity was more user friendly than the others. We had heard great things about their customer service, but that has not always been the case for us. It is much easier to reach someone by phone rather than emailing your dedicated specialist. Cost was also a factor.
    Incentivized
    Andrea Hawkins
    HR Manager in Human Resources at PSA (Security & Investigations, 51-200 employees)
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity is easy to use and easy to train someone else on. It's a user-friendly system although you may have to call in for help when looking for something. Some areas can be confusing and understanding what they do but still, I feel like you can do SO much with this system.
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity was a less costly option and allows for our staff to be a part of the HR process.
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose Paylocity
    Initially Paylocity had better customer service. Now I would say it is comparable.
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose Paylocity
    Gusto was my favorite overall, but would have been too pricey with the growth that we had projected.
    Paychex was great, but the customer service was terrible.
    ADP was meh. More trouble than it was worth.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    ADP TotalSourcePaylocity
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of ADP TotalSource and Paylocity
    Feature
    ADP TotalSource
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    7.9
    1146 Ratings
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings8.51088 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings8.21050 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings8.0980 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.6993 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings7.2923 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings7.8899 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.7770 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of ADP TotalSource and Paylocity
    Feature
    ADP TotalSource
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    8.1
    1115 Ratings
    Pay calculation00 Ratings8.61087 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings7.3533 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.4822 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings7.6752 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.91084 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.0866 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings7.8543 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of ADP TotalSource and Paylocity
    Feature
    ADP TotalSource
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    7.5
    943 Ratings
    Approval workflow00 Ratings7.3841 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings7.4900 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings7.7709 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of ADP TotalSource and Paylocity
    Feature
    ADP TotalSource
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    8.4
    1127 Ratings
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings8.61097 Ratings
    Update personal information00 Ratings8.91117 Ratings
    View company policy documentation00 Ratings8.0899 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings8.2811 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings8.5963 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of ADP TotalSource and Paylocity
    Feature
    ADP TotalSource
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    7.0
    349 Ratings
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings7.0349 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of ADP TotalSource and Paylocity
    Feature
    ADP TotalSource
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    7.4
    1038 Ratings
    Report builder00 Ratings7.5993 Ratings
    Pre-built reports00 Ratings7.51013 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings7.3645 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of ADP TotalSource and Paylocity
    Feature
    ADP TotalSource
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    8.3
    975 Ratings
    New hire portal00 Ratings8.5969 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools00 Ratings8.1778 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of ADP TotalSource and Paylocity
    Feature
    ADP TotalSource
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    7.7
    536 Ratings
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings7.7422 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings7.6493 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings7.6371 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings7.7499 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of ADP TotalSource and Paylocity
    Feature
    ADP TotalSource
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    7.5
    678 Ratings
    Performance plans00 Ratings7.3614 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings7.4526 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings7.4625 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings7.7629 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings7.5526 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of ADP TotalSource and Paylocity
    Feature
    ADP TotalSource
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    7.1
    352 Ratings
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings6.4235 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings6.9289 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings7.8322 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings7.3261 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of ADP TotalSource and Paylocity
    Feature
    ADP TotalSource
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    7.9
    644 Ratings
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings8.0550 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings8.2573 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings7.9451 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings7.8546 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings7.5466 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings8.1595 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings7.9592 Ratings
    User Ratings
    ADP TotalSourcePaylocity
    Likelihood to Recommend
    1.0
    (16 ratings)
    8.5
    (1213 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.2
    (118 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.3
    (78 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.8
    (17 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.6
    (17 ratings)
    Support Rating
    3.3
    (3 ratings)
    7.8
    (105 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.3
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.8
    (15 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (55 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.7
    (13 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (13 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.1
    (15 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.5
    (16 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.8
    (9 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (17 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (16 ratings)