Last updated: October 2026
Paylocity vs ADP: pricing, tax services, and integrations compared
Paylocity's annual report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 says its clients typically have between 10 and 5,000 employees. ADP presents Workforce Now as midsized and enterprise payroll and HR.
What you will actually pay
Paylocity does not list prices on its website. Neither does ADP for its Workforce Now product.
For a 75 employee company the practical step is to get both quotes in writing for the same module list and compare them against each other.
What Paylocity says it offers
Community is the feature Paylocity describes as an integrated part of its platform that streamlines communication and fosters a culture of engagement.
Clients can build and customize reports within the platform, according to Paylocity.
Paylocity says it typically implements its product suite within one to eight weeks, depending on the size and complexity of the client.
Tax filing and integrations, as each vendor describes them
Every ADP Workforce Now package includes what ADP calls expert tax filing and payment services. ADP also sells SmartCompliance Employment Tax as its own product, covering tax registrations, filings, remittances, deposits and agency notices, and says it works regardless of your payroll provider. On the Paylocity side, its Tax Services prepare and file tax withholdings and filing documents for local, state and federal jurisdictions.
ADP describes its App Marketplace as an online store for HR apps, and says its integrations connect ADP solutions to popular software, ERPs and other HR systems. Paylocity says its software offers automated data integration with hundreds of third-party partner systems in its Integration Marketplace, such as 401(k), benefits and insurance provider systems.
What to do next
Compare the total annual cost at your current headcount and at your projected headcount 12 months from now. The right choice for a 60 person company today might not be the right choice for a 150 person company next year. Ask how each handles workers comp class code reporting during your demo, especially if you have employees in multiple overtime-eligible classifications.
If you are still weighing options, start with the payroll provider comparison hub to see how both stack up against the rest of the market.
Frequently asked questions
Is Paylocity cheaper than ADP?
Neither publishes a rate, so this cannot be answered from published information.
Can Paylocity handle multi-state payroll?
Yes. Paylocity says its Tax Services prepare and file tax withholdings and filing documents for local, state and federal jurisdictions.
How long does it take to switch from ADP to Paylocity?
Paylocity says it typically implements its product suite within one to eight weeks, depending on the size and complexity of the client.
This is not legal or financial advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.