Compareβ€ΊADP Workforce Now vs Paychex Flex

ADP Workforce Now vs Paychex Flex

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†’
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Paychex Flex
Paychex Flex
All-in-one payroll and HR solution for businesses of all sizes
7.4/10
$99/moFree trialfreemium
Try Paychex Flex β†’

Editorial Scores

ADP Workforce NowCriteriaPaychex Flex
6Usability7
7Value for Money7
8Output Quality8
8Support7
8Integrations8
7.4Overall7.4

Pricing

ADP Workforce Now
$200+/moFree trialfreemium
Paychex Flex
$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“ Paychex Flex
  • βœ“Trusted payroll processor
  • βœ“Scales with business growth
  • βœ“Strong partner ecosystem
  • βœ“Comprehensive compliance tools

Cons

βœ— ADP Workforce Now
  • βœ—Higher pricing tier
  • βœ—Outdated UI in some areas
  • βœ—Implementation can be lengthy
βœ— Paychex Flex
  • βœ—Can feel dated in UI
  • βœ—Higher price for small teams
  • βœ—Customer support inconsistency