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ADP Workforce Now vs SAP SuccessFactors

ADP Workforce Now logo

ADP Workforce Now

Software

All-in-one HR, payroll, talent, and benefits

From
$23/employee per month
Rated
-
SAP SuccessFactors logo

SAP SuccessFactors

Software

Human experience management

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ADP Workforce Now pricing not publicly available, making budget comparison difficult; SAP SuccessFactors complex configuration and customization required
  • They diverge on capability: ADP Workforce Now covers Payroll Processing, SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ADP Workforce Now and SAP SuccessFactors actually diverge.

Attributes where ADP Workforce Now and SAP SuccessFactors differ
AttributeADP Workforce NowSAP SuccessFactors
Starting price$23/employee per monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Cloud
Founded19492001

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Slack

Only in SAP SuccessFactors

  • Core HR
  • Payroll
  • Learning
  • Recruiting
  • Performance
  • Succession Planning
  • Analytics
  • SAP ERP

Both cover

  • Talent Management
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft 365
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

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

SAP SuccessFactors

  • Complex configuration and customization required
  • Steep pricing for enterprise implementations
  • Implementation requires extensive project timelines

Pricing, plan by plan

ADP Workforce Now

$23/employee per month

No published plan breakdown. See the ADP Workforce Now review.

SAP SuccessFactors

On request
  • SuccessFactors HXM$undefined/month
    • Core HR
    • Payroll
    • Talent Management

Which should you pick?

Choose ADP Workforce Now if

  • You need payroll processing.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want tax administration.

Choose SAP SuccessFactors if

  • You need core hr.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want payroll.

Questions people ask

Is ADP Workforce Now or SAP SuccessFactors better?
Neither clearly leads. ADP Workforce Now starts at $23/employee per month and SAP SuccessFactors at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ADP Workforce Now or SAP SuccessFactors?
ADP Workforce Now starts at $23/employee per month and SAP SuccessFactors at On request.
Does ADP Workforce Now or SAP SuccessFactors run on more platforms?
ADP Workforce Now runs on Web, Mobile. SAP SuccessFactors runs on Web, Cloud.
What can ADP Workforce Now do that SAP SuccessFactors cannot?
ADP Workforce Now covers Payroll Processing, Tax Administration, HR Management, Benefits Administration. SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR, Payroll, Learning, Recruiting. Both handle Talent Management, Salesforce, Microsoft 365, 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.

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SAP SuccessFactors: What is SAP SuccessFactors used for?

SAP SuccessFactors is a cloud-based HCM solution for talent management, recruitment, learning, and onboarding. It helps organizations manage employee data, recruiting workflows, performance management, learning programs, and succession planning.

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ADP 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.

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SAP SuccessFactors: Can SAP SuccessFactors integrate with other systems?

Yes. SAP SuccessFactors can integrate with SAP HCM S/4HANA, other SAP ERP systems, and third-party HRIS, background check providers, and sourcing tools through APIs and integration adapters.

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ADP 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.

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ADP 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.

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