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.
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BBSI wins 1ADP TotalSource wins 02 ties
| Dimension | BBSI | ADP TotalSource |
|---|---|---|
| PricingBoth quote. BBSI’s rates reflect workers' comp risk: X-Mod, job classifications and loss history. Quote only | Quote only | Quote 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, enterprises | Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Small 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 HRIS | 9 of 10 core capabilities | 9 of 10 core capabilities |
| Attribute | BBSI | ADP TotalSource |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Small businesses, mid-market companies |
| Mobile apps | BBSI TimeNet (iOS) | ADP mobile app |
| Support channels | Phone, email, local branch | Dedicated HR business partner, ADP MyLife Advisors (employee support) |
| Founded | 1951 | 1949 |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, Washington, US | Roseland, New Jersey, US |
| Attribute | BBSI | ADP TotalSource |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Quote only | Quote only |
| Price transparency | Quote only | Quote only |
| Automatic tax filing | ||
| Ownership | Publicly traded | Publicly traded |
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.
Justworks has the highest LeadChange Score in PEO Services after excluding these two (6.4/10).
From $79/employee/mo (PEO Basic plan)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes: BBSI talent acquisition offers direct, contract-to-hire, temporary and seasonal placement. ADP TotalSource includes applicant tracking, background checks and a career site.
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