Just like Square Payroll and Gusto payroll, ADP is cloud-based—and similar to Square Pay, it also has an app.
Features
Its core payroll functions of salaries, benefits, and payroll taxes are just as good as both Square Payroll and Gusto payroll.
The basic plan gives you access to over 15 report types, as well as new-hire reporting. The interface allows for exporting to other applications such as QuickBooks, Xero, and Wave.
Unlike Square and Gusto, it has a wider variety of more complex payroll options. These are available with certain plans for larger and international companies in the ADP Vantage HCM software.
Similar to Gusto, ADP also has a range of HR-related tools and services, such as an employee handbook wizard, up to 5 free background checks, HR forms, and more.
Finally, as an additional benefit, ADP also has a nice time and attendance (clock in/out, hours worked) feature that syncs to payroll, as well as scheduling, performance, and productivity tools.
Best For: Larger businesses with more complex payroll
If you have a larger business (100 employees or more), you may prefer ADP’s additional functions. ADP offers enhanced analytics that cover payroll, taxes, employee benefits, and garnishment payments.
It also has a custom reporting option that may be useful for companies that want to do data analytics in Excel or export data to other software.
The main drawback to ADP in its pricing structure…it’s expensive! My experience is that it’s more than double the cost of Gusto, and more than many of the other competing available options. I have also found that the web interface is not as user friendly as Gusto or Square.
ADP Pricing
ADP does not advertise prices on its website, as it charges a customized rate depending on your needs. But in my experience its much more expensive than both Gusto and Square.
Square Payroll vs Gusto vs ADP: Which to Choose?
When it comes to Square Payroll vs Gusto vs ADP and which to choose, the best solution will be the one that fits your business needs, size and finances.
(I know…thats a dumb wrap up)
Well then, as mentioned above, I personally use Gusto for all my clients.