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BBSI vs ADP TotalSource

BBSI5.0/10

ADP TotalSource5.7/10

Scored in PEO Services

The short answer

BBSI’s Core Package gives each client a payroll specialist, an HR consultant, a risk consultant and a business partner, from local teams in 50+ locations. ADP TotalSource gives each client a dedicated HR business partner and adds risk and safety programs and applicant tracking. Both quote.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 9 sources, most recently checked

BBSI

Best for
Employers in higher-risk trades that want on-site safety and workers’ compensation support

Choose BBSI if

  • You want a local team you can meet in person.
  • You want pay-as-you-go workers' comp with no deposits or year-end audits.
  • You want on-site risk assessments and safety programs.
  • You are a large employer as well as a small one.

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ADP TotalSource

Best for
Small and midsize businesses that want a full-service PEO from ADP

Choose ADP TotalSource if

  • You want an IRS-certified PEO.
  • You want benefits negotiated and administered by ADP, including an EAP and pet wellness.
  • You want applicant tracking, background checks and a career site.
  • You want onboarding in a few weeks.

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Scorecard

BBSI wins 1ADP TotalSource wins 02 ties

BBSI vs ADP TotalSource by dimension
DimensionBBSIADP TotalSource
PricingBoth quote. BBSI’s rates reflect workers' comp risk: X-Mod, job classifications and loss history. Quote only1Quote onlyQuote only
Fit and supportBBSI serves small, midsize and large companies from 50+ local offices; ADP TotalSource serves small and midsize businesses. Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises2Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesSmall businesses, mid-market companies
CapabilitiesBoth cover payroll and tax filing, benefits, workers' comp and HR compliance. BBSI adds business strategy consulting and staffing placements; ADP adds onboarding and analytics. Payroll & HR, Risk & Safety, Business Strategy, Health Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Workers' Compensation, Retirement & 401(k), myBBSI HRIS39 of 10 core capabilities9 of 10 core capabilities

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Key differences

Where BBSI and ADP TotalSource differ (5)
AttributeBBSIADP TotalSource
Best forSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises2Small businesses, mid-market companies4
Mobile appsBBSI TimeNet (iOS)5ADP mobile app4
Support channelsPhone, email, local branch1Dedicated HR business partner, ADP MyLife Advisors (employee support)4
Founded1951319496
HeadquartersVancouver, Washington, US1Roseland, New Jersey, US7
Show 4 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (4)
AttributeBBSIADP TotalSource
Pricing modelQuote only1Quote only4
Price transparencyQuote only1Quote only4
Automatic tax filing84
OwnershipPublicly traded3Publicly traded6

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Both quote. BBSI’s rates reflect workers' comp risk: X-Mod, job classifications and loss history.

Fit and support. BBSI serves small, midsize and large companies from 50+ local offices; ADP TotalSource serves small and midsize businesses.

Capabilities. Both cover payroll and tax filing, benefits, workers' comp and HR compliance. BBSI adds business strategy consulting and staffing placements; ADP adds onboarding and analytics.

Neither one?

Justworks

Justworks has the highest LeadChange Score in PEO Services after excluding these two (9.7/10).

From $79/employee/mo (PEO Basic plan)9

Justworks review

Frequently asked questions

Is BBSI cheaper than ADP TotalSource?

Neither publishes a price: both quote. BBSI prices its Core Package and adds health benefits, workers' comp and the 401(k) as options, so ask both to quote the same benefits and coverage.

Who are BBSI's main competitors?

Among the PEOs we compare, BBSI is also set against Justworks, Paychex PEO, TriNet and Insperity. It serves small, midsize and large companies from 50+ local offices.

How does workers' comp work at BBSI and ADP TotalSource?

BBSI offers workers' comp as an add-on, with pay-as-you-go premiums and no deposits or year-end audits. ADP TotalSource includes workers' comp with risk and safety programs.

Which support model fits better, BBSI or ADP TotalSource?

BBSI assigns four specialists (payroll, HR, risk and business strategy), with support hours of 8 AM to 5 PM Pacific on weekdays. ADP TotalSource assigns one HR business partner, and employees can use ADP MyLife Advisors.

How long have BBSI and ADP been in business?

BBSI was founded in 1951 and is based in Vancouver, Washington; ADP, which runs TotalSource, was founded in 1949 and is based in Roseland, New Jersey. Both are public companies.

Can BBSI help with hiring as well as payroll?

Yes: BBSI talent acquisition offers direct, contract-to-hire, temporary and seasonal placement. ADP TotalSource includes applicant tracking, background checks and a career site.

How this page was made

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    21 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Nov 9, 2026.

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Sources

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Quotes from the sources
  1. BBSI bbsi.com/pricing“BBSI creates a custom pricing structure for each client based on business health, workforce makeup, and risk factors, with the ability to scale as your business grows.” “Headquarters 8100 NE Parkway Dr. Vancouver, WA 98662”
  2. BBSI bbsi.com/by-type“BBSI supports small to midsize businesses, large enterprises, franchises, and professional partners with scalable services and technology that adapt to every stage of growth.”
  3. BBSI bbsi.com/about“Payroll & Human Resources Risk Management Strategic Planning Health Benefits & 401(k) Talent Acquisition Workers' Compensation” “Founded in 1951, BBSI has grown from a staffing company into a nationwide PEO providing payroll, HR, risk, and strategic workforce support.”
  4. ADP adp.com/solutions/employer-services/totalsource.aspx“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” “24/7 mobile access to pay stubs, W-2s and direct deposit setup through the ADP mobile app”
  5. BBSI TimeNet (Apple App Store listing) apps.apple.com/us/app/bbsi-timenet/id1511759096“Now employees can easily record their time at work, at home, or on the road—all with TimeNet by BBSI.”
  6. Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_Data_Processing“Starting in 1949 in an office above a Paterson” “On October 21, 2008, ADP switched its stock listing to the NASDAQ Global Select Market”
  7. ADP adp.com/about-adp.aspx“1 ADP Blvd., Roseland, NJ 07068.”
  8. BBSI bbsi.com“Federal, state, and local filings, including W-2 and 1099 administration.”
  9. Justworks justworks.com/pricing“Justworks PEO pricing starts at $79 per month per employee for our Basic plan and $124 per month per employee for our Plus plan. Justworks Payroll customers pay $8 per month per employee plus a $50 base fee.”

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