--- title: "Best ADP Workforce Now Alternatives 2026 | Capterra" description: "Looking for alternatives to ADP Workforce Now? Find out how ADP Workforce Now stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/155895/WorkforceNow/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-10-21" --- # ADP Workforce Now alternatives Last updated on October 21st, 2026 The best ADP Workforce Now alternatives are Rippling (best overall), Deel (best budget option), and Patriot Software (most reviewed). Together they hold 13,177 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.8 to 4.9 out of 5. ADP Workforce Now itself holds 4.4 out of 5 across 7,295 reviews. ### ADP Workforce Now - Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (7,295 reviews) - Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 - Starting price: Not available - Key features: 11 of 11 top category features --- ## Top alternatives ADP Workforce Now alternatives compared | Product | Rating difference | Ease of use | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,653 reviews) | Rated 0.2 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $10.00 /user/mo | 10 of 11 top category features | | [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) — 4.9 out of 5 (4,886 reviews) | Rated 0.5 higher than this product | 4.9 out of 5 | CA$8.00 /user/mo | 7 of 11 top category features | | [Paylocity](https://www.capterra.com/p/86714/WebPay/) — 4.3 out of 5 (1,983 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 11 of 11 top category features | | [Paycor](https://www.capterra.com/p/133745/Paycor-Perform/) — 4.3 out of 5 (3,081 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 11 of 11 top category features | | [Paycom](https://www.capterra.com/p/130949/Paycom/) — 4.4 out of 5 (1,400 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.4 out of 5 | Not available | 6 of 11 top category features | | [Patriot Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/116050/Patriot-Software/) — 4.8 out of 5 (3,969 reviews) | Rated 0.4 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $17.00 /mo | 11 of 11 top category features | | [Workday HCM](https://www.capterra.com/p/66908/Workday-HCM/) — 4.5 out of 5 (1,779 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 11 of 11 top category features | | [Deel](https://www.capterra.com/p/205015/Deel/) — 4.8 out of 5 (4,322 reviews) | Rated 0.4 higher than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | $5.00 /user/mo | 9 of 11 top category features | | [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.capterra.com/p/185859/RUN/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,587 reviews) | Rated 0.2 higher than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | Not available | 10 of 11 top category features | | [Paychex](https://www.capterra.com/p/119841/Paychex-Flex/) — 4.2 out of 5 (1,820 reviews) | Rated 0.2 lower than this product | 4.2 out of 5 | Not available | 11 of 11 top category features | --- ## Top alternatives with AI capabilities The ADP Workforce Now alternatives with the strongest AI features are BambooHR, Rippling, and Paycom, based on verified feature data and Capterra reviews. ### [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,653 reviews) - AI features: AI Copilot, AI/Machine Learning, AI Summarization, AI Text Generation, AI Text Summarization, Chatbot, Generative AI ### [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) — 4.9 out of 5 (4,886 reviews) - AI features: AI Agent, AI Automation, AI Copilot, AI‑Driven Access Anomaly Detection, AI Image-to-Text, AI Job Description, AI/Machine Learning, AI‑Powered Candidate Screening, AI Summarization, AI Text Generation, AI Text Summarization, AI Text-to-Image, Chatbot, Conversational AI, Embedded AI / Machine Learning, Generative AI ### [Paycom](https://www.capterra.com/p/130949/Paycom/) — 4.4 out of 5 (1,400 reviews) - AI features: AI, AI Job Description, AI Text Generation, AI Text Summarization, Chatbot, Embedded AI / Machine Learning --- ## Top Free alternatives to ADP Workforce Now The best free alternatives to ADP Workforce Now are BambooHR, Rippling, and Patriot Software — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. ### [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,653 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $10.00 /user/mo ### [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) — 4.9 out of 5 (4,886 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: CA$8.00 /user/mo ### [Patriot Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/116050/Patriot-Software/) — 4.8 out of 5 (3,969 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $17.00 /mo --- ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated ADP Workforce Now alternatives are Patriot Software (4.8), Deel (4.8), and RUN Powered by ADP (4.6). ### [Patriot Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/116050/Patriot-Software/) - 2,918 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 across 2,918 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 across 2,916 SMB reviews > "They have been very responsive and professional with any questions and problems I have encountered." — Diana A., Office Manager Accountant (February 16, 2026) ### [Deel](https://www.capterra.com/p/205015/Deel/) - 2,557 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 across 2,557 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 across 2,557 SMB reviews > "Fast and simple, as employee i can manage really easy and straight foward my contracts, i didnt have to face with issues at the moment of upload the documentation for the contract and redemption or balance so im very happy with the service, my money has value" — Jennifer Andrea S., Permitting coordinator (December 8, 2025) ### [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.capterra.com/p/185859/RUN/) - 1,247 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 1,247 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 across 1,247 SMB reviews > "What I like best about RUN Powered by ADP is how easy and convenient it makes managing payroll and HR tasks." — Nikki H., General Manager (September 21, 2026) --- ## Why do teams switch from ADP Workforce Now? Of the 520 Capterra reviewers who reported switching away from ADP Workforce Now, the most common destinations were Paylocity, Rippling, Paycom, and Paycor. ### What users preferred ### [Paylocity](https://www.capterra.com/p/86714/WebPay/) - 4.3 out of 5 (1,983 reviews) — 166 reviewers switched here > "Functionality and unable to run multiple payrolls in one cycle." — Marcia D., Payroll Supervisor (October 5, 2026) ### [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) - 4.9 out of 5 (4,886 reviews) — 157 reviewers switched here > "less customer support, not rich customer experience." — Phanindra N., Staff Software Engineer (June 12, 2026) ### [Paycom](https://www.capterra.com/p/130949/Paycom/) - 4.4 out of 5 (1,400 reviews) — 128 reviewers switched here > "ADP was not able to give us the support we needed or the reporting that we needed." — David C., CEO (July 9, 2026) ### [Paycor](https://www.capterra.com/p/133745/Paycor-Perform/) - 4.3 out of 5 (3,081 reviews) — 69 reviewers switched here > "Horrific customer support and lack of accuracy of payroll and processes in platform" — Holly S., HR Manager (June 24, 2026) --- ## Find software for your specific use case ### Payroll - [Paycor](https://www.capterra.com/p/133745/Paycor-Perform/) — 4.3 out of 5 (3,081 reviews) - [Paycom](https://www.capterra.com/p/130949/Paycom/) — 4.4 out of 5 (1,400 reviews) - [Patriot Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/116050/Patriot-Software/) — 4.8 out of 5 (3,969 reviews) ### Onboarding - [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,653 reviews) - [ApplicantStack](https://www.capterra.com/p/264567/ApplicantStack/) — 4.4 out of 5 (1,555 reviews) - [EMP Trust HR](https://www.capterra.com/p/125666/EMP-Force/) — 4.4 out of 5 (39 reviews) ### Attendance Tracking - [uAttend](https://www.capterra.com/p/126444/uAttend/) — 4.5 out of 5 (457 reviews) - [FunJoin](https://www.capterra.com/p/10002662/Fun-Join/) — 5.0 out of 5 (22 reviews) - [TimeOut](https://www.capterra.com/p/120151/TimeOut/) — 4.5 out of 5 (41 reviews) ### Talent Management - [Teamtailor](https://www.capterra.com/p/144801/Teamtailor/) — 4.6 out of 5 (113 reviews) - [MentorcliQ](https://www.capterra.com/p/146511/MentorcliQ-Employee-Mentoring/) — 4.9 out of 5 (201 reviews) - [Randstad RiseSmart](https://www.capterra.com/p/173114/Outplacement/) — 5.0 out of 5 (1 reviews) ### Time Clock - [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) — 4.6 out of 5 (5,322 reviews) - [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,653 reviews) - [IDEAblox](https://www.capterra.com/p/143572/IDEAblox/) — 4.6 out of 5 (179 reviews) ---