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ADP Payroll Services Alternatives

Should you replace ADP Payroll Services?

Quickbooks Payroll is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for ADP Payroll Services.

ADP Payroll Services

Current
Seat-based Payg
4/5
Annual cost
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Seats assigned
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This catalog view compares public market data and does not include organization spend or usage.

ADP Payroll Services alternatives

See how ADP Payroll Services compares to 5 alternative apps you can switch to.

Quickbook...Best FitSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$6/yr$6/monthQuickbooks Payroll is a good fit if: you are a US-based SMB already using QuickBooks Accounting and need streamlined payroll with automatic tax filing.
RipplingWorth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$96/yr$8/monthRippling is a good fit if: you need to unify HR, payroll, and IT device management in one automated platform.
PaylocityWorth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$264/yr$22/monthPaylocity is a good fit if: you need robust payroll and HR compliance for 100-1000 employees with strong reporting requirements.
WorkdayWorth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$1,200/yr$100/monthWorkday is a good fit if: you are a large enterprise with 1000+ employees needing unified global HR and Finance with complex compliance.
Ukg ProWorth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$300/yr$25/monthUkg Pro is a good fit if: you require sophisticated payroll compliance and integrated talent management for 100+ employees.

Quickbooks Payroll and Rippling selected for comparison.

Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
ADP Payro...

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Custom Quote

Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.

Quickbook...

$72

Core ($6/month)

Public catalog pricing estimate.

Rippling

$192

Core HR ($8/month)

Public catalog pricing estimate.

3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
ADP Payro...

$0

No migration in the current app baseline.

Quickbook...

--

After $3,000 estimated migration cost.

Rippling

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After $8,500 estimated migration cost.

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

--

Quickbook...

85/100

QuickBooks Payroll excels for small to medium US businesses already using QuickBooks Accounting. Finance teams benefit from seamless integration and automated tax calculations. However, companies with international employees or complex compliance needs across multiple states will find it limiting compared to enterprise solutions like ADP or Workday.

Rippling

78/100

Great for mid-market automation, weak for simple payroll-only needs

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

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Public adoption signal for the current app.

Quickbook...

low

Quickbooks Payroll is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 3 weeks and $3,000 one-time cost.

Rippling

medium

Rippling is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $8,500 one-time cost.

User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
ADP Payro...

4.0/5.0

Quickbook...

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3500 reviews

Rippling

4.8/5.0

3200 reviews

Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
ADP Payro...

No migration needed

Quickbook...

3 weeks

Medium

Quickbooks Payroll is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 3 weeks and $3,000 one-time cost.

Rippling

6 weeks

High

Rippling is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $8,500 one-time cost.

Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
ADP Payro...

--

Quickbook...

$3,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Rippling

$8,500

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
ADP Payro...

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Quickbook...

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Supports 200 native integrations.

Rippling

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Supports 500 native integrations.

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

100%

Quickbook...

90%

  • US-only payroll (no international employee support)
  • Requires QuickBooks Accounting integration for full functionality
  • Limited HR features beyond payroll administration
  • Tax penalty protection only available on Elite tier
  • Customer support primarily automated on lower tiers
Rippling

85%

CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
ADP Payro...
SOC 1SOC 2ISO 27001GDPR
Quickbook...
SOC 2 Type IIGDPRISO 27001
Rippling
SOC 2 Type IIGDPRISO 27001
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
ADP Payro...

You already standardize on this app.

Quickbook...

You are a US-based SMB already using QuickBooks Accounting and need streamlined payroll with automatic tax filing

Rippling

You need to unify HR, payroll, and IT device management in one automated platform

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

Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.

Quickbook...

You have international employees, require complex multi-state compliance workflows, or need a standalone HRIS without QuickBooks Accounting

Rippling

You have under 20 employees or only need basic payroll without IT automation