ADP Workforce Now vs Patriot Payroll

ADP Workforce Now

ADP Workforce Now is a comprehensive HR and payroll platform trusted by over 900,000 businesses worldwide. It covers payroll, benefits, talent management, time tracking, and compliance in one integrated suite. ADP is the industry standard for mid to large businesses that need enterprise-grade reliability.

Patriot Payroll

Patriot Payroll is one of the most affordable full-service payroll solutions for small businesses. It offers basic payroll and full-service payroll tiers, with the full-service option handling all federal, state, and local tax filings. Patriot is popular with very small businesses and solo operators who want simple, reliable payroll without complex features.

Pros

• ✓Industry-leading reliability and compliance expertise
• ✓Extensive integration ecosystem with 300+ third-party apps
• ✓Strong reporting and workforce analytics
• ✓Dedicated support and implementation resources

Cons

• ✗Expensive compared to modern cloud-native alternatives
• ✗User interface is complex and can require significant training
• ✗Long-term contracts with early termination fees

Pros

• ✓One of the most affordable payroll solutions available
• ✓Simple and easy to use with minimal learning curve
• ✓US-based customer support available by phone
• ✓Free trial available before committing

Cons

• ✗Limited features compared to full HR platforms
• ✗No mobile app for running payroll
• ✗Benefits administration not included
• ✗Less suitable for businesses with complex payroll needs

ADP Workforce Now Features

• ✓Payroll
• ✓HR
• ✓benefits
• ✓talent
• ✓time
• ✓analytics

Patriot Payroll Features

• ✓Payroll processing
• ✓tax filing options
• ✓direct deposit
• ✓employee self-service portal
• ✓time and attendance add-on
• ✓HR software add-on
• ✓contractor payments

Best For

Mid to large businesses needing enterprise-grade HR

Best For

Very small businesses and solo operators wanting the most affordable payroll solution