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ADP TotalSource vs Justworks

ADP TotalSource5.7/10

Justworks9.7/10

Scored in PEO Services

The short answer

ADP TotalSource quotes its price; Justworks publishes its PEO plans: PEO Basic at $79 and PEO Plus at $124 per employee a month, for companies with at least two W-2 employees.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 8 sources, most recently checked
Best for
Small and midsize businesses that want a full-service PEO from ADP

Choose ADP TotalSource if

  • You want a dedicated HR business partner.
  • You run a midsize business, a size ADP TotalSource serves.
  • You want applicant tracking, background checks and a career site in the PEO.
  • You want an EAP and pet wellness among the benefits.
Starting price
$50/mo + $8/employee/mo1
Best for
Small businesses that want a PEO with published per-employee prices

Choose Justworks if

  • You want to see the price first: PEO Basic costs $79 per employee a month.
  • You want support at any hour on the PEO plans, including over Slack.
  • You also hire abroad: its employer of record covers 43 countries.
  • You want accounting sync with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct or Xero.

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

ADP TotalSource wins 0Justworks wins 22 ties

ADP TotalSource vs Justworks by dimension
DimensionADP TotalSourceJustworks
PricingJustworks publishes PEO Basic at $79 and PEO Plus at $124 per employee a month, with no implementation fee. ADP TotalSource quotes. For 10 employees, PEO Basic comes to $790 a month before workers' comp and benefit premiums. None1Quote only$79/employee/mo (PEO Basic plan)
CapabilitiesBoth run payroll and tax filings, benefits, workers' compensation and HR compliance. ADP TotalSource adds talent acquisition and onboarding; Justworks adds contractor payments and an international employer of record. Payroll and tax administration, Benefits administration, Workers' compensation and risk management, HR compliance, Talent acquisition, Onboarding, Analytics and reporting29 of 10 core capabilities9 of 10 core capabilities
IntegrationsJustworks syncs with QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, NetSuite, Sage Intacct and Xero. ADP TotalSource documents fewer connections on the pages we reviewed. IRS-certified PEO (CPEO) and ESAC accreditation, Multi-state payroll, Contractor and vendor payments, Employer payroll tax filings (940 and 941), W-2, W-3 and 1099 filings, Online onboarding and offboarding, PTO management, Document center, Accounting sync with QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, NetSuite, Sage Intacct and Xero, Mobile app for employees32 documented9 documented
Fit and supportADP TotalSource serves small and midsize businesses with a dedicated HR business partner. Justworks focuses on small businesses, with 24/7 support by phone, email, chat and Slack on its PEO plans. Small businesses, mid-market companies2Small businesses, mid-market companiesSmall businesses

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Key differences

Where ADP TotalSource and Justworks differ (7)
AttributeADP TotalSourceJustworks
Pricing modelQuote only2Base fee + per employee1
Price transparencyQuote only2Published1
Best forSmall businesses, mid-market companies2Small businesses4
Mobile appsADP mobile app2Justworks app for iOS, Justworks app for Android5
Support channelsDedicated HR business partner, ADP MyLife Advisors (employee support)2Phone, email, chat, Slack1
Founded1949620124
HeadquartersRoseland, New Jersey, US7New York, New York, US8
Show 1 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (1)
AttributeADP TotalSourceJustworks
Automatic tax filing23

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Justworks publishes PEO Basic at $79 and PEO Plus at $124 per employee a month, with no implementation fee. ADP TotalSource quotes. For 10 employees, PEO Basic comes to $790 a month before workers' comp and benefit premiums.

Capabilities. Both run payroll and tax filings, benefits, workers' compensation and HR compliance. ADP TotalSource adds talent acquisition and onboarding; Justworks adds contractor payments and an international employer of record.

Integrations. Justworks syncs with QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, NetSuite, Sage Intacct and Xero. ADP TotalSource documents fewer connections on the pages we reviewed.

Fit and support. ADP TotalSource serves small and midsize businesses with a dedicated HR business partner. Justworks focuses on small businesses, with 24/7 support by phone, email, chat and Slack on its PEO plans.

Security. Neither names a security certification on the PEO pages we reviewed.

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Frequently asked questions

Are ADP and ADP TotalSource the same?

ADP TotalSource is ADP’s co-employment PEO; its parent company is ADP, Inc. Justworks, by contrast, sells a PEO and a payroll-only plan under one brand.

Who are Justworks' main competitors?

ADP TotalSource is one: both are IRS-certified PEOs that include workers' compensation. Justworks stands apart from ADP by publishing its PEO prices and by its focus on small businesses. TriNet, Insperity and Paychex PEO are other PEOs we review.

How much does Justworks cost compared with ADP TotalSource?

Justworks PEO Basic costs $79 and PEO Plus $124 per employee a month; ADP TotalSource quotes. On top of Justworks' fee come workers' comp premiums, charged as a percentage of wages, and benefit premiums.

Is ADP TotalSource good for a growing company?

ADP TotalSource serves small and midsize businesses, so it can follow a company past the small-business stage that Justworks targets. It includes a dedicated HR business partner and analytics and reporting.

Do Justworks and ADP TotalSource offer health insurance?

Yes. Justworks includes medical, dental and vision plans with COBRA administration on PEO Plus; ADP TotalSource lists medical, dental and vision cover next to a 401(k), an EAP and pet wellness.

Can Justworks or ADP TotalSource hire employees abroad?

Justworks has an employer of record for 43 countries at $599 per international employee a month. ADP TotalSource’s pages describe a US PEO covering all 50 states.

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Sources

The 8 pages this page's facts come from. The date beside each is our last check of the facts taken from it (the oldest, when they differ). The numbers beside the figures above link here.

Quotes from the sources
  1. Justworks justworks.com/pricing“Justworks Payroll customers pay $8 per month per employee plus a $50 base fee.” “Unlike other providers, we don’t charge additional fees to get set up.”
  2. ADP adp.com/solutions/employer-services/totalsource.aspx“A highly specialized team of specialists works alongside your HR business partner” “ADP TotalSource supports small and midsize businesses across a wide range of industries, including professional services, manufacturing and logistics, architecture and engineering, real estate, wholesale, nonprofits and many more”
  3. Justworks justworks.com/platform/features/compliance“With our IRS-certified PEO status and ESAC-accreditation, we’re held to strict operational standards, adding an extra layer of protection for tax filing and payments.” “Sit back while our platform automates withholding, reporting, and remitting your payroll taxes for US-based and international employees, plus annual filings like W-2s and 1099s for domestic contractors.”
  4. Justworks justworks.com/about/our-company“Justworks is a technology company that levels the playing field for all small businesses.” “So, in 2012, Isaac left Etsy to build one.”
  5. Justworks justworks.com/lp/justworks-mobile“Get the free mobile app to keep all your important HR info with you at all times. Available on the App Store and the Play Store.”
  6. Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_Data_Processing“Starting in 1949 in an office above a Paterson”
  7. ADP adp.com/about-adp.aspx“1 ADP Blvd., Roseland, NJ 07068.”
  8. Justworks justworks.com/privacy-policy“you can write to us at Justworks, Inc., P.O. Box 7119, Church Street Station, New York, NY 10008-7119”

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