ADP Streamline vs UKG comparison

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between ADP Streamline and UKG 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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ADP Streamline vs. UKG

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

ADP Streamline

Ranking in Benefits Administration

11th

Average Rating

8.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Global Payroll (4th)

UKG

Ranking in Benefits Administration

4th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

125

Ranking in other categories

Talent Management (5th), Employee Scheduling Software (1st), Cloud HCM (5th), Employee Time Tracking Software (3rd), HR Analytics Software (1st), Talent Acquisition (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Benefits Administration category, the mindshare of ADP Streamline is 1.0%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of UKG is 7.6%, up from 6.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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Lonnie Fluck

Senior HR/ Talent Acquisition Leader at FitzDrake Search

Helps us establish system front-end and back-end connectivity, but the recruiting features need improvement

I used UKG to track applicants and create job descriptions. We built the electronic onboarding system to be used nationwide and created a path to integrate with the backend The product's most valuable feature is the ability to establish connectivity between the front and the back end,…

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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 fact that I can see the whole HR information in a single point is valuable. There is a unified view of everything, which is good. Previously, we had many different systems for each part of the information. Now, it is all centralized. It is very good."

"It enables us to manage the system ourselves. We don't need an additional team to do a lot of maintenance and add the things that we want."

"The pay policies and approvals are valuable features."

"The employee self-service feature is most valuable. This is the restaurant industry, and they have a mobile app that allows employees to go in and manage their data. So, employees can manage direct deposit accounts, emergency contacts, and other things in the app. That's definitely the biggest benefit."

"The solution has improved our organization by helping us cut hours and lessen our labor force. It saved us probably over $100,000 in just the last couple of years."

"The solution's UI is good. Also, it is very easy to use."

"We use the tool for various functions, including payroll, HR, recruiting, onboarding, and workforce management. We've implemented all these modules across all the clients I've worked with."

"Overall, I would rate UKG nine out of ten."

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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."

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

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

"I would like to see more functionality in the next release to be able to get hours and dollars per calendar month rather than just by payroll in the Business Intelligence reports."

"Since UKG is a SaaS software, other parts of the application or add-on solutions are not the best in class or very configurable."

"The navigation on the screen could be better. Sometimes, I have to dig a little bit deep to find what I need. Everything is there. It just needs to be a little bit smoother."

"The platform's features need enhancement while being used as a recruiting tool."

"One area where UKG could improve is in its ability to understand its own competency and then work hard to improve it."

"UKG could be a little more flexible in some areas."

"The system is slow sometimes."

"Certainly, the time and attendance and the payroll integration need a lot of work. They are disjointed pieces, and they don't work smoothly together. That's the main drawback."

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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."

"If you're going for the full suite, it can be fairly pricey."

"The pricing depends on the number of licenses we buy."

"The platform is not affordable but also not the most expensive."

"UKG's pricing and licensing model involves ongoing expenses based on the number of employees paid. The initial implementation cost is low when UKG implements it directly. However, when partners handle the implementation, it becomes more expensive since partners don't receive the monthly recurring fees."

"I wasn't involved in the pricing part. I'm a user, and I believe it is based on the user count. One thing that is nice about Ultimate is that you can learn how to use the system without additional fees. The learning aspect is the life of a product, and the training was a huge reason why we went with Ultimate. We did have some integration costs. They were a part of the implementation because of the integrations to other systems that we included in our implementation."

"While I am unsure of the licensing cost itself, the total cost of implementation and licensing for a company with over 5000 employees would be around 6,00,000. So, there are additional costs beyond licensing."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

19%

Manufacturing Company

11%

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Educational Organization

86%

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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.

What needs improvement with ADP Streamline?

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.

What do you like most about UKG?

I like UKG's integration.

What needs improvement with UKG?

UKG needs more publicity. It is a productive ERP ( /categories/erp ) application, but many people in the IT market are not aware of it. Greater awareness could increase its adoption.

What is your primary use case for UKG?

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UKG Pro, UKG Dimensons, UKG Ready

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.

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At UKG, our purpose is people — real people with real challenges, and a simple request. Help me keep my employees productive, connected, and happy. So that’s what we did.

We’ve created an unmatched suite of HR and workforce management solutions, backed by our people who care about yours. Our solutions deliver global workforce experiences that truly reflect the connection between life and work today. That means insights are deeper. Work is easier. And interactions are more meaningful.

Sample Customers

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

Tesla, Marriott, Yamaha, Aramark, Feeding America, Samsung, Sony Music, Dave & Buster's, Revlon

ADP Streamline vs. UKG