The short answer
Both quote. Engage PEO’s HR consultants are licensed employment attorneys, it names sectors from healthcare to restaurants and startups, and it holds SOC 2 Type II. ADP TotalSource assigns a dedicated HR business partner and adds applicant tracking, background checks and pet wellness.
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Engage PEO wins 1ADP TotalSource wins 03 ties
| Dimension | Engage PEO | ADP TotalSource |
|---|---|---|
| PricingBoth quote, and neither lists its fees on the pages we reviewed. Quote only | Quote only | Quote only |
| CapabilitiesBoth cover payroll and tax administration, benefits, workers' compensation and HR compliance. ADP TotalSource adds talent acquisition and analytics. HR consultants who are licensed employment attorneys, Payroll and tax administration, Group health and voluntary benefits, Workers' compensation solutions, Integrated HR technology for payroll, benefits, time tracking and reporting, IRS-certified CPEO, ESAC accredited since 2012 | 9 of 10 core capabilities | 9 of 10 core capabilities |
| Fit and supportEngage supports by phone, Monday to Friday from 8AM to 8PM ET. ADP TotalSource assigns a dedicated HR business partner. Phone | Small businesses, mid-market companies | Small businesses, mid-market companies |
| SecurityEngage PEO holds SOC 2 Type II. ADP TotalSource names no security certification on the PEO pages we reviewed. Yes | SOC 2 | None verified |
| Attribute | Engage PEO | ADP TotalSource |
|---|---|---|
| Support channels | Phone | Dedicated HR business partner, ADP MyLife Advisors (employee support) |
| Founded | 2011 | 1949 |
| Headquarters | Hollywood, Florida, US | Roseland, New Jersey, US |
| Ownership | Private equity-backed | Publicly traded |
| Attribute | Engage PEO | ADP TotalSource |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Quote only | Quote only |
| Price transparency | Quote only | Quote only |
| Best for | Small businesses, mid-market companies | Small businesses, mid-market companies |
| Automatic tax filing |
Pricing. Both quote, and neither lists its fees on the pages we reviewed.
Capabilities. Both cover payroll and tax administration, benefits, workers' compensation and HR compliance. ADP TotalSource adds talent acquisition and analytics.
Integrations. Neither publishes an integration list on the PEO pages we reviewed.
Fit and support. Engage supports by phone, Monday to Friday from 8AM to 8PM ET. ADP TotalSource assigns a dedicated HR business partner.
Security. Engage PEO holds SOC 2 Type II. ADP TotalSource names no security certification on the PEO pages we reviewed.
Justworks has the highest LeadChange Score in PEO Services after excluding these two (9.7/10).
From $79/employee/mo (PEO Basic plan)
Engage PEO has been an IRS-certified PEO since January 1, 2017 and ESAC accredited since 2012, and it holds SOC 2 Type II. It is less suited to buyers who want a published price or support outside weekday hours.
Kohlberg & Company holds a majority stake in Engage PEO, which was founded in 2011 and is based in Hollywood, Florida. ADP TotalSource belongs to ADP, Inc.
For a buyer who wants attorney HR consultants and SOC 2 Type II, yes. ADP TotalSource answers with recruiting tools, one dedicated HR business partner and ESAC accreditation since 1995.
Engage names healthcare service providers, restaurants and hotels, professional services firms, startups and multi-state employers. ADP TotalSource names no industry focus on the pages we reviewed; it serves small and midsize businesses.
Engage lists group health and voluntary benefits. ADP TotalSource’s list is longer: medical, dental, vision, a 401(k), an employee assistance program and pet wellness.
Engage lists workers' compensation solutions among its services; ADP TotalSource includes workers' compensation with risk and safety programs.
Only Engage PEO states SOC 2 Type II.
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