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CoAdvantage vs ADP TotalSource

CoAdvantage5.8/10

ADP TotalSource5.7/10

Scored in PEO Services

The short answer

ADP TotalSource quotes its PEO, which includes workers' compensation and a dedicated HR business partner. CoAdvantage publishes payroll plans from $55 a month plus $5 per employee, month to month and with no implementation fee; workers' comp is an add-on on those plans. Both serve small and midsize businesses.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 9 sources, most recently checked
Starting price
$55/mo + $5/employee/mo1
Best for
Small businesses wanting public monthly payroll pricing with a path to PEO

Choose CoAdvantage if

  • You might start on its published payroll plans, from $55 a month plus $5 per employee; its PEO, like ADP TotalSource, is quoted.
  • You want handbooks and Mineral LMS in the plan.
  • You connect payroll to 43 integrations.
  • You want 2-day direct deposit and paycards included.
Best for
Small and midsize businesses that want a full-service PEO from ADP

Choose ADP TotalSource if

  • You want workers' compensation and risk programs included.
  • You want a dedicated HR business partner.
  • You want a PEO certified by the IRS since 2017 and accredited by ESAC since 1995.
  • You want ADP MyLife Advisors for your employees.

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

CoAdvantage wins 1ADP TotalSource wins 02 ties

CoAdvantage vs ADP TotalSource by dimension
DimensionCoAdvantageADP TotalSource
PricingCoAdvantage publishes Base at $55 plus $5 per employee and Pro at $85 plus $6 a month, with no implementation fee. ADP TotalSource quotes. None1Partly publishedQuote only
CapabilitiesBoth cover payroll, benefits administration, HR compliance and risk management. ADP TotalSource adds onboarding and analytics; CoAdvantage adds time and attendance. PEO, Payroll, HCM, HR Compliance, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Risk Management, Time & Attendance, Talent Acquisition29 of 10 core capabilities9 of 10 core capabilities
Fit and supportADP TotalSource assigns a dedicated HR business partner. CoAdvantage supports by phone and chat, with an on-demand HR advisor on Pro. Phone, chat1Small businesses, mid-market companiesSmall businesses, mid-market companies

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Key differences

Where CoAdvantage and ADP TotalSource differ (6)
AttributeCoAdvantageADP TotalSource
Pricing modelBase fee + per employee1Quote only3
Price transparencyPartly published1Quote only3
Mobile appsCoAdQuantum Mobile (iOS), CoAdQuantum Mobile (Android)4ADP mobile app3
Support channelsPhone, chat1Dedicated HR business partner, ADP MyLife Advisors (employee support)3
Founded1997519496
HeadquartersBradenton, Florida, US2Roseland, New Jersey, US7
Show 2 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (2)
AttributeCoAdvantageADP TotalSource
Best forSmall businesses, mid-market companies8Small businesses, mid-market companies3
Automatic tax filing13

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. CoAdvantage publishes Base at $55 plus $5 per employee and Pro at $85 plus $6 a month, with no implementation fee. ADP TotalSource quotes.

Capabilities. Both cover payroll, benefits administration, HR compliance and risk management. ADP TotalSource adds onboarding and analytics; CoAdvantage adds time and attendance.

Integrations. CoAdvantage lists 43 integrations. ADP TotalSource publishes no integration count on the pages we reviewed.

Fit and support. ADP TotalSource assigns a dedicated HR business partner. CoAdvantage supports by phone and chat, with an on-demand HR advisor on Pro.

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

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 CoAdvantage a payroll company?

Yes, and a PEO. CoAdvantage sells payroll plans with unlimited runs and federal and single-state tax filing, and it has been an IRS-certified PEO since July 1, 2026. ADP sells its PEO under its own name, ADP TotalSource.

Is CoAdvantage a good company?

CoAdvantage was founded in 1997 and is based in Bradenton, Florida. Its strengths are published payroll plans, month-to-month terms and 43 integrations. Its PEO, like ADP TotalSource’s, includes workers’ compensation; on the Base and Pro payroll plans it is an add-on.

Who are ADP’s competitors for a PEO?

CoAdvantage is one, selling to the same small and midsize businesses. It differs from ADP TotalSource by publishing payroll plan prices; both PEOs include workers’ compensation.

How much does CoAdvantage cost for 10 employees?

On Base, $105 a month: $55 plus $5 per employee; on Pro, $145: $85 plus $6. Additional states can be added on Base for $7.50, up to 4 states (billing unit not stated). ADP TotalSource quotes.

Which has a mobile app, CoAdvantage or ADP TotalSource?

Both. CoAdvantage offers CoAdQuantum Mobile on iOS and Android; ADP TotalSource employees use the ADP mobile app, with 24/7 access.

Are CoAdvantage and ADP TotalSource certified PEOs?

Yes. ADP TotalSource, Inc. has been on the IRS list since January 1, 2017, and CoAdvantage’s PEO entity since July 1, 2026. ADP TotalSource has also been ESAC-accredited since 1995.

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    25 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Nov 13, 2026.

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Sources

The 9 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. CoAd coad.com/pricing“Base Software handles payroll. You make every decision. US phone support included. Starting at $55/mo + $5 per employee” “Software-led payroll with as much or as little support as you need, no setup fees!”
  2. CoAd coad.com“ProductsPEOPayrollHCMFeatures & Add-onsHR ComplianceEmployee BenefitsBenefits Administration” “101 Riverfront Blvd”
  3. ADP adp.com/solutions/employer-services/totalsource.aspx“ADP TotalSource pricing is quoted rather than listed, since it is built around factors that are specific to your business” “24/7 mobile access to pay stubs, W-2s and direct deposit setup through the ADP mobile app”
  4. CoAdvantage Resources Inc apps.apple.com/us/app/coadquantum-mobile/id6654899979“CoAdQuantum Mobile is designed for employees to manage work essentials on the go. Access pay details, review PTO, update pay preferences, and stay informed with company news”
  5. CoAd coad.com/about“1997CoAdvantage launches to support growing businesses with HR and payroll solutions”
  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. CoAd coad.com/products/professional-employer-organization“CoAd primarily serves small and mid-sized businesses typically 5 to 500 employees.”
  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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