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ADP Streamline vs UKG comparison

 

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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
24th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
Global Payroll (5th)
UKG
Ranking in Benefits Administration
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
125
Ranking in other categories
Talent Management (6th), Employee Scheduling Software (1st), Cloud HCM (6th), Employee Time Tracking Software (2nd), HR Analytics Software (2nd), Talent Acquisition (6th), AI-Agents for HR (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Benefits Administration category, the mindshare of ADP Streamline is 1.7%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of UKG is 6.6%, down from 7.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Benefits Administration Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
UKG6.6%
ADP Streamline1.7%
Other91.7%
Benefits Administration
 

Featured Reviews

Abdul-Rauf - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Streamlined time tracking boosts operational efficiency across multiple regions
The time tracking feature is the most effective for employee management. UKG is used in Europe, the United States, Australia, and East Asian countries for HR activities like payroll. The application is like an ERP, providing comprehensive features for organizations, simplifying their processes, and reducing the need to use multiple software solutions.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"They are very strong in terms of having a central regional system, where a regional person can see and monitor the calendar for each different country and know what stage they are in, if the process has been finalized and approved, and if the process has gone back to the bank, all monitored regionally."
"The ability to have one reporting for all countries is valuable."
"The product is good, user-friendly, and effective."
"The product allows you to create and manage shared services centrally even in small countries."
"The most valuable feature was that everything was in one system."
"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."
"I like the ease of use with the system and the integration between HRIS and payroll."
"Talent Management and Business Intelligence are the most valuable features."
"The fact that I can see the whole HR information in a single point is valuable."
"It is much easier to use and the customer service is better than our previous solution."
"The most valuable element is the benefits feature."
"It has improved our reporting information; it has given us the ability to provide rapid information to our managers."
"Customer service is very good when you get their attention."
"We have gone form 1200 employees processing paper reviews to having everything being online and at our finger tips."
 

Cons

"Having more clear guidance on design and training would be beneficial."
"The product is not quite up to our expectations."
"The UI could be improved to be a bit more modern or trendy because it looks old-fashioned compared to other systems."
"They could improve the service relationship manager (SRM), because they have an SRM which is not familiar with Simple."
"I think there is a need for a deeper level of comprehension."
"The reporting tool could be improved as it currently is just a data dump and much manipulation is required."
"We had to scrap plans to integrate Brazil because it was not doable."
"The pricing is high as compared with other products in the market. For a small service that is out of scope, it has a huge service charge."
"Customer service is fair. There have been times that I created a case, a few days go by and I hear nothing."
"I would like to see more consideration in the web to sports teams' payroll."
"The submit button sometimes does not work and the timesheet stays in the "In Progress" mode."
"Initial setup was too complex; an outside vendor set up the core."
"The solution could improve by simplifying it even more core reports, such as more sample reports, more generic reports that you can edit and improve on yourself."
"Need better assistance with the BI reporting."
"It could be more configurable."
"Customer cases when we have problems."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Our company had a standardized pricing model based on the number of employees."
"The amount we pay is not low, and it is not high. It is average."
"If you're going for the full suite, it can be fairly pricey."
"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."
"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."
"The pricing depends on the number of licenses we buy."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
20%
Outsourcing Company
13%
Healthcare Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Construction Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Outsourcing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business2
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business48
Midsize Enterprise43
Large Enterprise48
 

Questions from the Community

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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?
I worked for a healthcare organization and a university. Most organizations use UKG ( /products/ukg-reviews ) to track employee timesheets, capturing accurate swipe-in and swipe-out data. UKG ( /pr...
What advice do you have for others considering UKG?
Publicity is very important for any software. If people aren't aware of UKG, despite its productivity, they won't use it. Expanding the awareness is essential for greater adoption. Overall, I would...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

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UKG Pro, UKG Dimensons, UKG Ready
 

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Sample Customers

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