ADP Streamline vs Sage People comparison

ADP and Sage are both solutions in the Benefits Administration category. ADP is ranked #14 with an average rating of 9.0, while Sage is ranked #33. ADP holds a 1.2% mindshare in BA, compared to Sage’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ADP users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 81% of Sage users who would recommend it.

ADP Streamline

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100% willing to recommend

Sage People

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81% willing to recommend

ADP Streamline

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between ADP Streamline and Sage People based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Benefits Administration solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

ADP Streamline

Ranking in Benefits Administration

14th

Average Rating

8.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Global Payroll (4th)

Sage People

Ranking in Benefits Administration

33rd

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Talent Management (29th), Cloud HCM (28th), HR Analytics Software (11th), Talent Acquisition (18th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Benefits Administration category, the mindshare of ADP Streamline is 1.2%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sage People is 0.9%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Benefits Administration Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
ADP Streamline	1.2%
Sage People	0.9%
Other	97.9%

Benefits Administration

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Abdul-Rauf

Manager Payroll Services & Operations at Meshsol Technologies

Simplifies payroll processing and reduces the need for extensive marketing efforts while providing scalability, compliance, and excellent stability

I believe there is room for enhancement in the scope of services. We encountered challenges at times in clearly defining it, particularly because the firewall domain is extensive and demands localization for this service. Consequently, there is occasional confusion regarding whether a service falls under the standard category or is considered an add-on. I think there is a need for a deeper level of comprehension.

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Spencer Gray

People Advisor at Thomas International

Highly customizable, robust, and access to helpful online community

In my opinion, the performance management module of this system could use improvement as it falls behind compared to other specialized performance management platforms. While I understand that this system is not solely focused on performance management and is more of a generalist solution, it still lacks the capabilities and features that you can find in other specialized platforms. If we were to switch to a provider solely focused on performance management, we would have access to a wider range of features and capabilities that are not currently available in this system. Sage People offers a wide range of functions that meet most requirements. However, there is still room for improvement. One feature that I would like to see added is the ability to detect and address any failures in the custom processes or functions built within the system. I would like to see a tool that can automatically sense and identify any issues in the system. Currently, when something goes wrong, it's not always immediately obvious and requires a lot of manual troubleshooting. It would be helpful if there was an error message that clearly explained why the system is failing. This would speed up the investigation process and make it ten times faster.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I like the reporting feature as it allows me to generate reports independently without relying on a payroll consultant."

"The advantage was that ADP Streamline was inherently designed to serve as a marketing engine for the company."

"The most valuable feature was that everything was in one system."

"They are very strong in terms of having a central regional system. A regional person can see and monitor the calendar for each different country."

"The reporting features are also very valuable because, on top of 300+ reports available on the system, you can also customize quite a number of reports."

"The report builder and dashboard builder are very, very good."

"Compared to the other system that we were using, I think Sage is more friendly. As an administrator, Sage's dashboard is visually friendly and many tasks are easier to accomplish. Another feature that we've liked since we started using Sage is the reporting. With the other system, we needed to configure a lot of things manually when it came to reporting, but with Sage the reporting tasks are much simpler."

"The most valuable feature of Sage People is the integration with our payroll system."

"The solution's initial setup was straightforward."

"The solution is beneficial overall."

"The solution provides the ability to trace back records, is reliable, makes life easy, and is secure."

"I guess I would say maybe that it is a more robust system."

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Cons

"I think there is a need for a deeper level of comprehension."

"They could improve the service relationship manager (SRM), because they have an SRM which is not familiar with Simple."

"The UI could be improved to be a bit more modern or trendy because it looks old-fashioned compared to other systems."

"Having more clear guidance on design and training would be beneficial."

"The integration with our payroll system could improve. However, it is managed by another company."

"Its stability could be better."

"Its technical support could have been better."

"Right now, Sage doesn't seem to have what we are looking for when it comes to managing HR tickets. In my previous experiences with other HR software, we had to buy another solution to obtain this functionality, and it would be a great feature for Sage to consider adding. For an HR system, Sage would do very well to include it."

"If Sage People were to become a fully cloud-based solution, it could lead to significant improvements. With the COVID pandemic highlighting the benefits of remote work, a complete shift to cloud-based functionality would be a welcome development for users."

"The user interface is not great."

"The automation in Sage People could improve. The solution is the best used for data storage but the automation could be better to have more functionality."

"In my opinion, the performance management module of this system could use improvement as it falls behind compared to other specialized performance management platforms."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The amount we pay is not low, and it is not high. It is average."

"Our company had a standardized pricing model based on the number of employees."

"We have to purchase the solution's license to use it."

"Its cost is moderate for a multi-group licensing model."

"I think it's reasonably priced. But in comparison to other systems, I would choose them over Sage People, regardless of their prices."

"From an SME standpoint, I wouldn't necessarily describe it as expensive. However, for the average startup, it may not be affordable since our current annual expenditure on the system, which supports approximately 210-220 users, amounts to approximately £15,000 to £18,000."

"I believe we pay licensing on a yearly basis, but I can't comment on the total amount that we pay on licensing."

"There is other software on the market that can do similar functions to Sage People that could be better in price. Some solution allows you to do your payroll processes by month or by the process. Small companies could benefit by using another solution."

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

"The pricing is reasonable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

21%

Insurance Company

14%

Computer Software Company

14%

Legal Firm

Computer Software Company

18%

Comms Service Provider

15%

Educational Organization

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	4

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	6

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ADP Streamline?

The advantage was that ADP Streamline was inherently designed to serve as a marketing engine for the company.

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What needs improvement with ADP Streamline?

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What is your primary use case for ADP Streamline?

We used it for our payroll processing needs. It was handled in-house, with data transmission occurring through the PPC tool.

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Overview

ADP Streamline provides a simple, consistent set of processes and tools for managing your multi-country payroll and human resources administration. You benefit from ADP's knowledge of local requirements and access to local resources. By using an outsourced service model you can focus on running your company as efficiently as possible, right from your headquarters. ADP Streamline also connects with ADP GlobalView for a complete global Human Capital Management solution.

ADP

Connect teams across borders

Customise communications: Deliver business updates to specific groups and gather feedback with surveys.
Personalise experiences: Create engaging, branded experiences – tailored by group or region.
Connect global teams: Manage your entire workforce, wherever they are. Embed global policies while enforcing local regulations.
Help teams thrive, anywhere: Support wellbeing, provide localised benefits packages, and more.

Get ahead with actionable HR analytics

Make informed decisions: Use People analytics for actionable insights in seconds.
Provide real-time insights: Give up-to-the-minute recommendations so leaders jump on trends and adjust plans.
Customise dashboards: Plan hiring, analyse attrition, manage absence, and more.
Get actionable feedback: Understand the employee experience through surveys, tailored to different groups.

Compete successfully for top talent

Deliver a differentiated, stand-out candidate experience with easy-to-use employer branding themes and options that shows off your culture and company story.
Fill roles faster with skilled talent using our unique, AI-powered, intelligent candidate matching.
Have new employees hit the ground running with seamless remote pre-boarding and onboarding experiences.

Sage

Sample Customers

Lenovo, ConvaTec, Syngenta, Brady Corporation, Covidien, TomTom

Rocketship Education, Monitise, u-blox, SolarWinds, Mitsubishi, SmartStream, Canonical, Betfair

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