Payroll & Benefits · head to head
ADP Workforce Now vs Ecount

ADP Workforce Now
Payroll & Benefits
All-in-one HR, payroll, talent, and benefits
- From
- $23/employee per month
- Rated
- -

Ecount
ERP & Business Operations
Cloud ERP for Asian manufacturers and distributors
- From
- $55/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: ADP Workforce Now pricing not publicly available, making budget comparison difficult; Ecount mobile app provides only essential features, not full desktop functionality
- They diverge on capability: ADP Workforce Now covers Payroll Processing, Ecount covers Financial management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ADP Workforce Now and Ecount actually diverge.
| Attribute | ADP Workforce Now | Ecount |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $23/employee per month | $55/month |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS |
| Category | Payroll & Benefits | ERP & Business Operations |
| Founded | 1949 | 1999 |
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in ADP Workforce Now
- Payroll Processing
- Tax Administration
- HR Management
- Benefits Administration
- Time and Attendance
- Talent Management
- QuickBooks
- Xero
Only in Ecount
- Financial management
- Manufacturing
- Supply chain
- Inventory
- CRM
- Multi-currency
- REST APIs
- Third-party systems
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
ADP Workforce Now
No use cases recorded yet. See the ADP Workforce Now review.
Ecount
- Asian market operationsnot ADP Workforce Now
- Multi-currency managementnot ADP Workforce Now
- Manufacturing optimizationnot ADP Workforce Now
- Regional compliancenot ADP Workforce Now
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
ADP Workforce Now
- Pricing not publicly available, making budget comparison difficult
- Additional modules increase per-employee cost significantly
- Requires minimum 50 employees, not suitable for small businesses
- Setup fees of $2,000 or more for additional modules
Ecount
- Mobile app provides only essential features, not full desktop functionality
- Complex navigation and setup requiring time investment and sometimes expert assistance
Pricing, plan by plan
ADP Workforce Now
$23/employee per monthNo published plan breakdown. See the ADP Workforce Now review.
Ecount
$55/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Ecount review.
Which should you pick?
Choose ADP Workforce Now if
- You need payroll processing.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want tax administration.
Choose Ecount if
- You need financial management.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
- You also want manufacturing.
Questions people ask
- Is ADP Workforce Now or Ecount better?
- Neither clearly leads. ADP Workforce Now starts at $23/employee per month and Ecount at $55/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ADP Workforce Now or Ecount?
- ADP Workforce Now starts at $23/employee per month and Ecount at $55/month.
- Does ADP Workforce Now or Ecount run on more platforms?
- ADP Workforce Now runs on Web, Mobile. Ecount runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
- What can ADP Workforce Now do that Ecount cannot?
- ADP Workforce Now covers Payroll Processing, Tax Administration, HR Management, Benefits Administration. Ecount covers Financial management, Manufacturing, Supply chain, Inventory. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
ADP Workforce Now: How much does ADP Workforce Now cost?
ADP Workforce Now pricing starts around $23 to $30 per employee per month as base cost. Additional modules like recruiting cost extra, typically $3 per employee per month plus $2,000 setup fee.
SourceEcount: What is the pricing for Ecount ERP?
Ecount ERP costs $55 per month with unlimited users included. All features and unlimited users are available at this single tier, with no additional per-user fees.
SourceADP Workforce Now: What payroll features does ADP Workforce Now include?
ADP Workforce Now includes payroll processing, benefits administration, time and attendance tracking, compliance management, and AI-powered anomaly detection that flags potential payroll errors before processing.
SourceEcount: What platforms does Ecount support?
Ecount ERP is 100% web-based and cloud-based, accessible via Chrome, Edge, Safari and other browsers on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android without software installation.
SourceADP Workforce Now: Does ADP Workforce Now integrate with other systems?
Yes, ADP Workforce Now integrates with Workday through Flexspring connectors for near-real-time data sharing. Employee benefits, new hire data, and payroll information sync automatically between systems.
SourceEcount: Does Ecount offer integrations with other business systems?
Yes. Ecount integrates with 400+ business applications including payment systems, ecommerce platforms (eBay, Shopee, Lazada), shipping solutions, and custom systems via Open API.
SourceADP Workforce Now: Who is ADP Workforce Now suitable for?
ADP Workforce Now is built for organizations with 50 or more employees seeking comprehensive payroll and HR management with enterprise-grade features.
SourceEcount: What support does Ecount provide?
Ecount offers 24/7 customer support, on-site training, and video resources. The platform is ISO/IEC 27001 certified for security.
SourceEcount: How long is the typical implementation time for Ecount?
Implementation varies but typically requires significant time investment for data migration from previous systems. Expert assistance may be needed depending on system complexity and customization needs.
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