ADP Workforce Now vs PeopleSoft comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

ADP Workforce Now
Ranking in Benefits Administration
8th
Ranking in Talent Management
10th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
Cloud HCM (8th), HR Analytics Software (3rd)
PeopleSoft
Ranking in Benefits Administration
4th
Ranking in Talent Management
6th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
80
Ranking in other categories
ERP (11th), Activity Based Costing Software (6th), Demand Management (2nd), Talent Acquisition (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2024, in the Benefits Administration category, the mindshare of ADP Workforce Now is 3.7%, down from 3.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PeopleSoft is 9.8%, down from 15.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Benefits Administration
Unique Categories:
Talent Management
0.8%
Cloud HCM
1.4%
ERP
2.5%
Activity Based Costing Software
9.0%
 

Featured Reviews

JH
Dec 21, 2022
Top-notch product for customized reporting; easy to use and user-centric
I believe that the international payroll aspect needs to be improved. ADP has very limited ability in other countries. For example, they do the United States and Canada, but not most of Europe. ADP won't go to that market because of all the different rules and laws. It's just too complicated. In the next release, I would like to see the interface become much more seamless. Right now, you have to extract data and make a payroll JE. If they could automate that process to where the data would automatically extract and then integrate itself into a GL in whatever platform that may be, for example Oracle or NetSuite, that would be a great benefit to the company.
KevinJones1 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 8, 2024
Helps automate financial management processes, reducing reliance on manual spreadsheets and allows for customization
In general, as well as specifically with PeopleSoft, ERP systems have replaced or reduced the overreliance on spreadsheets in financial applications ad hoc database functionality in HR. The constraints of uploading spreadsheets for journal entries can be a headache and ultimately, ERP systems force users to rethink their approach, both in terms of spreadsheet format and reliance. PeopleSoft helps automate much of the heavy lifting, reducing the reliance on spreadsheets. Moreover, PeopleSoft has been beneficial for the HR and financial departments in two ways. The ability to segregate positions and the underlying structure is beneficial for HR. Additionally, the payroll features, including the ability to separate payroll processing for different regions and then consolidate everything for final reporting (balance sheet, income statement), are valuable for both departments.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature to me is performance management because we just started using that."
"The most interesting feature for me on ADP is the custom reporting tool. It's got something called a field grabber, which makes it so much easier to generate your own custom reports simply by pulling tabs from any feature."
"It is a scalable solution."
"The way that ADP helped us improve our organization is by making the payroll process clean and efficient because if you make a mistake there, you're in big trouble."
"In my day-to-day work, attendance tracking would be most important. That's because I have a really diverse group of employees, and I have a subset of younger folks who are struggling with their attendance. So, that's the thing that I'm most involved with currently."
"The platform is on a private cloud that is fully secure with no way for hacker penetration."
"The most valuable features are the reporting and benefits piece."
"The PeopleSoft interface is very good."
"The most valuable feature is ERP application information."
"We use a lot of typical cases from PeopleSoft, for example, solutions for security, business performance, monitoring processes, and a lot of training."
"I use the reporting feature occasionally to check for potential improvements in timesheets. We have integrated it with Power BI."
"The new version of this solution is very scalable."
"Peoplesoft is the best payroll software in the market."
"PeopleSoft is an amazing solution. Its users can have total control of the system, including PeopleCode, Application Engine and Component Interface, along with many other tools delivered by PeopleSoft."
"It's very fully featured. It has more features and more configurability than SAP."
 

Cons

"The report functionality is not as good as competitive products."
"I would like to see the payroll side improved and there are a few kinks that need to be worked out."
"When I'm not working with the implementation team and I'm just talking to customer service or something, they're just not a lot of help. They don't understand how it works. They'll tell you to do something that I know would affect something else. So, it's less about the software and more about just training their folks to a higher level."
"Its benefits portal could be user-friendly."
"The ease of developing and creating reports could definitely use some improvement."
"The complexity is the key challenge with a tool like ADP ."
"The learning and development side of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"There could be more adaptability of the system."
"Areas that need improvement are the add-ons to the fluid pages and additional features in SCM and finance, both functionally and technically."
"Global payroll could be easier to use."
"The Work Center feature in PeopleSoft is a step in the right direction in consolidating someone's role-based interaction with the system. This enhanced functionality streamlines workflows and improves efficiency."
"Response time takes very long and requires a person to be awake night and day to benefit from it."
"The solution's initial setup is not straightforward."
"The implementation of PeopleSoft is quite complex and is not as easy as other cloud products such as SuccessFactor or Workday."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I give the pricing a seven out of ten."
"It is expensive."
"I know some of what we're currently paying. Most customers would say it's too high, but I don't have a comparison to know that."
"The solution is expensive."
"The solution is expensive and everyone complains about the price."
"The pricing is expensive and I would say it is below average for the value it provides based on the high cost."
"Yearly payments are to be made toward the licensing costs of PeopleSoft. PeopleSoft is not very expensive, so I feel it is an affordable product."
"There are no additional costs for licensing."
"Mostly yearly payments are to be made toward licensing costs. It is not much of an expensive solution."
"I would consider this to be an expensive product, but the quality justifies it."
"One of the cheapest solutions available and also one of the best."
"We are a University and the cost and license are negotiated privately."
"The expenses related to the solution are nominal."
"PeopleSoft has a yearly maintenance fee."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Recruiting/Hr Firm
7%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
9%
University
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ADP Workforce Now?
The licensing is on the pricer side, given that there aren't a lot of other tools out there that are applicable, we just decided to go ahead with ADP anyway. I would definitely recommend ADP to oth...
What needs improvement with ADP Workforce Now?
The complexity is the key challenge with a tool like ADP because it has all the bells and whistles and all the key features you can possibly think of. If it isn't there, there's always a third-part...
What are the differences between Oracle HCM Cloud and PeopleSoft?
Although both are solutions to manage HR, their differences make each one suitable for different companies. Oracle Cloud HCM is a platform for connecting all human resource processes in your organ...
What do you like most about PeopleSoft?
I use the reporting feature occasionally to check for potential improvements in timesheets. We have integrated it with Power BI.
 

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Sample Customers

Lawrence and Schiller, The Children's Center, The Kansas City Royals
BMI Healthcare, Lone Star College System, Jefferson County Public Schools, Griffith University, Los Rios Community College District, Tervita Corporation, INFRA S.A. de C.V., ICF Habitat, Central Washington University, Tech Mahindra Limited, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Stanford Childrens Health
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