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

ADP Workforce Now
Payroll & Benefits
All-in-one HR, payroll, talent, and benefits
- From
- $23/employee per month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Structured has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: ADP Workforce Now pricing not publicly available, making budget comparison difficult; Structured no monthly view available, only daily and weekly views, limiting ability to preview long-term schedules
- They diverge on capability: ADP Workforce Now covers Payroll Processing, Structured covers Visual timeline.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ADP Workforce Now and Structured actually diverge.
| Attribute | ADP Workforce Now | Structured |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $23/employee per month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch |
| Category | Payroll & Benefits | Productivity |
| Founded | 1949 | 2020 |
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Structured
- Visual timeline
- Time blocking
- Calendar integration
- Widgets
- Recurring tasks
- Apple Calendar
- Google Calendar
- Apple Reminders
Both cover
- Ios 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.
Structured
- Productivitynot ADP Workforce Now
- Collaborationnot ADP Workforce Now
- Task managementnot ADP Workforce Now
- Organizationnot 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
Structured
- No monthly view available, only daily and weekly views, limiting ability to preview long-term schedules
- Cannot export to Excel, PDF, or other printable formats; only JSON export available on Apple devices
- Calendar import requires Pro subscription (except on web where free import is available)
- Android and web versions significantly lag behind iOS version in features and performance
- One-way calendar sync only; cannot export Structured tasks back to Google Calendar or other external calendar apps
Pricing, plan by plan
ADP Workforce Now
$23/employee per monthNo published plan breakdown. See the ADP Workforce Now review.
Structured
Free- FreeFree
- Timeline tasks and all-day tasks
- Task subtasks and notes
- Icons and color coding
- Pro$null/month or year or lifetime
- Structured AI for smart planning
- Calendar and reminders import
- Recurring tasks
Which should you pick?
Choose ADP Workforce Now if
- You need payroll processing.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want tax administration.
Choose Structured if
- You need visual timeline.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch.
- You also want time blocking.
Questions people ask
- Is ADP Workforce Now or Structured better?
- Neither clearly leads. ADP Workforce Now starts at $23/employee per month and Structured at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ADP Workforce Now or Structured?
- Structured has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $23/employee per month for ADP Workforce Now and Free for Structured.
- Does ADP Workforce Now or Structured run on more platforms?
- ADP Workforce Now runs on Web, Mobile. Structured runs on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch.
- Can I use Structured for free?
- Yes. Structured has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ADP Workforce Now starts at $23/employee per month.
- What can ADP Workforce Now do that Structured cannot?
- ADP Workforce Now covers Payroll Processing, Tax Administration, HR Management, Benefits Administration. Structured covers Visual timeline, Time blocking, Calendar integration, Widgets. Both handle Ios 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.
SourceStructured: Is Structured free to use?
Yes, Structured has a free tier that includes timeline tasks, all-day tasks, inbox tasks, subtasks, notes, icons, color coding, drag and drop, and calendar import on web (though calendar import requires Pro on iOS/Android). The app is free to download on iOS, Android, Mac, and web.
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.
SourceStructured: What does Structured Pro cost and what features does it add?
Structured Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase for $99.99 USD. Pro adds Structured AI, calendar import and reminders import (on iOS/Android), recurring tasks, replan functionality, custom notifications, and custom color palettes.
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.
SourceStructured: Can I import my Google Calendar into Structured?
Yes, Structured supports importing calendars from Google Calendar, Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo, and AOL. On iOS, it connects through Apple Calendar compatibility. On Android and web, you authenticate with your Google account and select which calendars to sync. This feature requires a Structured Pro subscription.
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.
SourceStructured: Can I export my tasks from Structured and in what formats?
On Apple devices, you can export your data as a JSON file through Settings > About > Privacy & Permissions > Export Your Data. However, you cannot export tasks to external calendars, nor can you export to printable formats like Excel or PDF. Export is one-way only.
SourceStructured: Does Structured work across all my devices?
Yes, Structured syncs across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Android devices. However, users have reported that iCloud synchronization can be unreliable, and the Android and web versions have fewer features and slower performance compared to the iOS version.
SourceStructured: What calendar and reminder apps does Structured integrate with?
On iOS, Structured can import from Apple Calendar, Reminders, Google Calendar, Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo, and AOL. On Android and web, it supports Google Calendar. Structured can import events and reminders, but cannot export tasks back to external calendars.
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