ADP Workforce Now vs Zenefits

Side-by-side comparison for 2026

ADP Workforce Now

Cloud-based payroll and HR management for mid-market businesses

7.4/10

$200+/moFree trialfreemium

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Zenefits

HR platform with integrated benefits and payroll for small businesses

7/10

$79/moFree trialfreemium

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Our Verdict

🏆 ADP Workforce Now wins on overall editorial score (7.4/10)

ADP Workforce Now scored higher across our editorial dimensions. That said, the best tool depends on your specific use case — check the breakdown below.

Editorial Scores

ADP Workforce Now	Criteria	Zenefits
6	Usability	8
7	Value for Money	8
8	Output Quality	7
8	Support	6
8	Integrations	6
7.4	Overall	7

Pricing

ADP Workforce Now

$200+/moFree trialfreemium

Zenefits

$79/moFree trialfreemium

Pros

✓ ADP Workforce Now

✓Trusted payroll processor
✓Compliance expertise
✓Time and attendance integration
✓Strong tax filing support

✓ Zenefits

✓Benefits marketplace integration
✓Affordable pricing
✓Clean user interface
✓Employee self-service strong

Cons

✗ ADP Workforce Now

✗Higher pricing tier
✗Outdated UI in some areas
✗Implementation can be lengthy

✗ Zenefits

✗Limited payroll customization
✗Smaller integration ecosystem
✗Support can be slow

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