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.
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CoAdvantage wins 2ADP TotalSource wins 02 ties
| Dimension | CoAdvantage | ADP 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. None | Partly published | Quote 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 Acquisition | 9 of 10 core capabilities | 9 of 10 core capabilities |
| IntegrationsCoAdvantage lists 43 integrations. ADP TotalSource publishes no integration count on the pages we reviewed. 43 | 43 native | 2 documented |
| 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, chat | Small businesses, mid-market companies | Small businesses, mid-market companies |
| Attribute | CoAdvantage | ADP TotalSource |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Base fee + per employee | Quote only |
| Price transparency | Partly published | Quote only |
| Mobile apps | CoAdQuantum Mobile (iOS), CoAdQuantum Mobile (Android) | ADP mobile app |
| Support channels | Phone, chat | Dedicated HR business partner, ADP MyLife Advisors (employee support) |
| Founded | 1997 | 1949 |
| Headquarters | Bradenton, Florida, US | Roseland, New Jersey, US |
| Attribute | CoAdvantage | ADP TotalSource |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Small businesses, mid-market companies | Small businesses, mid-market companies |
| Automatic tax filing |
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.
Justworks has the highest LeadChange Score in PEO Services after excluding these two (6.4/10).
From $79/employee/mo (PEO Basic plan)
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.
CoAdvantage was founded in 1997 and is based in Bradenton, Florida. Its strengths are published payroll plans, month-to-month terms and 43 integrations; it is less suited to buyers who want workers' comp in the plan price, which ADP TotalSource’s PEO includes.
CoAdvantage is one, selling to the same small and midsize businesses. It differs from ADP TotalSource by publishing payroll plan prices; ADP differs by including workers' comp and an HR business partner.
On Base, $105 a month: $55 plus $5 per employee; on Pro, $145: $85 plus $6. Extra states cost $7.50 each on Base, up to 4. ADP TotalSource quotes.
Both. CoAdvantage offers CoAdQuantum Mobile on iOS and Android; ADP TotalSource employees use the ADP mobile app, with 24/7 access.
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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