ADP Payroll Services
Current- 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.
ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS
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 alternatives
See how ADP Payroll Services compares to 3 alternative apps you can switch to.
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
Public catalog pricing estimate.
Rippling
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Rippling Platform
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...
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After $3,000 estimated migration cost.
Rippling
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After $2,500 estimated migration cost.
Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
ADP Payro...
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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
Rippling excels for organizations seeking to automate employee onboarding, device provisioning, and payroll in one system. It is less suited for traditional enterprises wanting standalone payroll without IT complexity.
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
low
Rippling is a low-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $2,500 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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8500 reviews
Rippling
4.8/5.0
9259 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
4 weeks
Low
Rippling is a low-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $2,500 one-time cost.
Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
ADP Payro...
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Quickbook...
$3,000
Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.
Rippling
$2,500
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 750 native integrations.
Rippling
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Supports 1,000 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
75%
- Less established local tax support than legacy payroll providers
- Requires IT involvement for device management features
- Steeper learning curve for non-technical administrators
- Global payroll coverage gaps in some emerging markets
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
ADP Payro...
SOC 1SOC 2ISO 27001GDPR
Quickbook...
SOC 2GDPR
Rippling
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001GDPRHIPAACCPA
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 want to unify payroll, device management, and HR 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 require dedicated payroll account management without IT feature complexity
