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12Pay Payroll Alternatives

Should you replace 12Pay Payroll?

Adp Workforce Now is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for 12Pay Payroll.

12Pay Payroll

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12Pay Payroll alternatives

See how 12Pay Payroll compares to 8 alternative apps you can switch to.

Adp Workf...Best FitPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--You get a full HR suite and global payroll, but you lose simplicity and UK-specific tax features like CIS and RTI.
GustoStrong ContenderPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Gusto gives you HR and benefits tools 12Pay doesn’t have, but you lose some payroll-specific features like CIS support.
CentralWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--You get modern HR tools and great support, but lose UK payroll specifics like pensions and holiday tracking
OnpayWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--OnPay is simpler and includes HR tools, but you’ll lose UK payroll compliance and advanced customization.
RipplingWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--You get HR, device, and expense tools in one place, but lose UK-specific payroll features like CIS and pension management.
ZayzoonWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--You get instant pay access and budgeting tools, but you will still need 12Pay to handle taxes and official payroll.
DailypayWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--DailyPay gives workers early access to earned wages but doesn't replace payroll — you still need another system to run payroll and taxes.
KekaNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Keka is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.

Adp Workforce Now and Gusto selected for comparison.

Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
12Pay Pay...

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Public pricing

Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.

Adp Workf...

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Public pricing

Public catalog pricing estimate.

Gusto

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Public pricing

Public catalog pricing estimate.

3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
12Pay Pay...

$0

No migration in the current app baseline.

Adp Workf...

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After $5,000 estimated migration cost.

Gusto

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After $2,000 estimated migration cost.

Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
12Pay Pay...

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Adp Workf...

45/100

ADP Workforce Now is a heavy-duty HR suite that handles hiring, performance reviews, and time tracking alongside payroll. It works best for growing companies that want one system for all employee data. Small teams will find it too complex and expensive for basic wage processing.

Gusto

75/100

Gusto works well for teams that want payroll, benefits, and hiring tools in one place. It’s especially helpful for small businesses that don’t have a dedicated HR person. Product or engineering teams may find it less focused on their workflow needs.

Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
12Pay Pay...

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Public adoption signal for the current app.

Adp Workf...

low

Adp Workforce Now is a low-complexity migration. Estimated 10 weeks and $5,000 one-time cost.

Gusto

low

Gusto is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $2,000 one-time cost.

User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
12Pay Pay...

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Adp Workf...

4.2/5.0

3400 reviews

Gusto

4.6/5.0

1800 reviews

Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
12Pay Pay...

No migration needed

Adp Workf...

10 weeks

Low

Adp Workforce Now is a low-complexity migration. Estimated 10 weeks and $5,000 one-time cost.

Gusto

4 weeks

Medium

Gusto is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $2,000 one-time cost.

Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
12Pay Pay...

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Adp Workf...

$5,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Gusto

$2,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
12Pay Pay...

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Adp Workf...

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Supports 150 native integrations.

Gusto

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Supports 50 native integrations.

Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
12Pay Pay...

100%

Adp Workf...

55%

  • Does not handle UK tax filings like RTI or CIS.
  • Setup is complicated and needs a dedicated HR person to run.
  • Costs jump quickly as you add more staff.
  • Mobile app is built for US rules, not UK ones.
Gusto

55%

  • No Construction Industry Scheme support
  • Limited multi-company payroll handling
  • No batch processing for large payroll runs
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
12Pay Pay...

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Adp Workf...
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001GDPRPCI DSS
Gusto
SOC 2 Type IIGDPRCCPA
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
12Pay Pay...

You already standardize on this app.

Adp Workf...

Your team has over 100 people and wants one place to handle payroll, hiring, and performance reviews.

Gusto

You want payroll, benefits, hiring, and time tracking all in one simple tool

Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
12Pay Pay...

Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.

Adp Workf...

You are a small UK business that just needs to run payroll and file taxes without extra HR tools.

Gusto

You need detailed payroll customization or work in construction with CIS requirements