Compareβ€ΊADP Workforce Now vs BambooHR

ADP Workforce Now vs BambooHR

Side-by-side comparison for 2026

ADP Workforce Now
ADP Workforce Now
Cloud-based payroll and HR management for mid-market businesses
7.4/10
$200+/moFree trialfreemium
Try ADP Workforce Now β†’
VS
BambooHR
BambooHR
All-in-one HR software for growing small to mid-size companies
8/10
$99/moFree trialfreemium
Try BambooHR β†’

Our Verdict

πŸ† BambooHR wins on overall editorial score (8/10)

BambooHR scored higher across our editorial dimensions. That said, the best tool depends on your specific use case β€” check the breakdown below.

Editorial Scores

ADP Workforce NowCriteriaBambooHR
6Usability9
7Value for Money8
8Output Quality7
8Support9
8Integrations7
7.4Overall8

Pricing

ADP Workforce Now
$200+/moFree trialfreemium
BambooHR
$99/moFree trialfreemium

Pros

βœ“ ADP Workforce Now
  • βœ“Trusted payroll processor
  • βœ“Compliance expertise
  • βœ“Time and attendance integration
  • βœ“Strong tax filing support
βœ“ BambooHR
  • βœ“User-friendly interface
  • βœ“Strong onboarding workflows
  • βœ“Excellent customer support
  • βœ“Good payroll integration

Cons

βœ— ADP Workforce Now
  • βœ—Higher pricing tier
  • βœ—Outdated UI in some areas
  • βœ—Implementation can be lengthy
βœ— BambooHR
  • βœ—Limited advanced analytics
  • βœ—Can be pricey for very small teams
  • βœ—Basic customization options