ADP Workforce Now vs Teamwork

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.

Teamwork

Teamwork is a project management platform built specifically for client-facing teams and agencies. It includes built-in time tracking, invoicing, and client portals that make it ideal for professional services businesses managing multiple client projects simultaneously. Teamwork helps agencies deliver projects on time and on budget while keeping clients informed.

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

• ✓Built specifically for agencies and client-facing teams
• ✓Built-in time tracking and invoicing saves money on separate tools
• ✓Client portal keeps clients informed without giving full system access
• ✓Strong resource and budget management features

Cons

• ✗Less suitable for internal team project management
• ✗Interface feels less modern than competitors
• ✗Some key features only on higher paid tiers
• ✗Can be complex to set up for new users

ADP Workforce Now Features

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

Teamwork Features

• ✓Project management
• ✓time tracking
• ✓invoicing
• ✓client portals
• ✓resource management
• ✓milestones
• ✓Gantt charts
• ✓budgets
• ✓collaboration tools

Best For

Mid to large businesses needing enterprise-grade HR

Best For

Agencies and professional services firms managing multiple client projects