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Insperity (PEO) vs ADP TotalSource

The short answer

Both quote their prices. Insperity sells three services: HR360, HRScale on the Workday platform, and HRCore without co-employment, billing direct costs plus a fixed per-employee HR service charge.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Facts checked
Not scored yet14 of 25 facts verifiedFacts checked Oct 21, 2026
Best for
Small and midsize businesses that want a full-service PEO with a dedicated service team

Choose Insperity (PEO) if

  • You want a PEO on the Workday platform (HRScale).
  • You may prefer HR technology with service and no co-employment (HRCore).
  • You want an online training center with 100+ learning pathways.
  • You want disability, group life and critical illness cover among the benefits.
Not scored yet13 of 25 facts verifiedFacts checked Oct 19, 2026
Best for
Small and midsize businesses that want a full-service PEO from ADP

Choose ADP TotalSource if

  • You want a dedicated HR business partner.
  • You want applicant tracking, background checks and a career site from the PEO.
  • You want an EAP and pet wellness among the benefits.
  • You want to be live within a few weeks.

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

Insperity (PEO) wins 0ADP TotalSource wins 12 ties

Insperity (PEO) vs ADP TotalSource by dimension
DimensionInsperity (PEO)ADP TotalSource
PricingBoth quote. Insperity bills payroll taxes, workers' comp, benefits and liability cover as direct cost allocations next to its HR service fee. Quote onlyQuote onlyQuote only
CapabilitiesBoth cover payroll and tax administration, benefits, workers' compensation and HR compliance. Insperity adds contractor management and three service models; ADP TotalSource adds talent acquisition, onboarding and analytics. Co-employment with Insperity as plan sponsor of employee benefits, Insperity Premier HR platform with employee self-service, Payroll with time and attendance, scheduling and PTO accrual, Online training center with 100+ learning pathways, HR compliance guidance, unemployment claims and handbook support9 of 10 core capabilities9 of 10 core capabilities
Fit and supportADP TotalSource assigns a dedicated HR business partner and offers ADP MyLife Advisors to employees. Insperity supports by phone, email and web form from 7am to 7pm CST on weekdays. Dedicated HR business partner, ADP MyLife Advisors (employee support)Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesSmall businesses, mid-market companies

Key differences

Where Insperity (PEO) and ADP TotalSource differ (5)
AttributeInsperity (PEO)ADP TotalSource
Best forSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesSmall businesses, mid-market companies
Mobile appsiOSADP mobile app
Support channelsPhone, Email, Web formDedicated HR business partner, ADP MyLife Advisors (employee support)
Founded19861949
HeadquartersKingwood, Texas, USARoseland, New Jersey, US
Show 4 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (4)
AttributeInsperity (PEO)ADP TotalSource
Pricing modelQuote onlyQuote only
Price transparencyQuote onlyQuote only
Automatic tax filing
OwnershipPublicly tradedPublicly traded

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Both quote. Insperity bills payroll taxes, workers' comp, benefits and liability cover as direct cost allocations next to its HR service fee.

Capabilities. Both cover payroll and tax administration, benefits, workers' compensation and HR compliance. Insperity adds contractor management and three service models; ADP TotalSource adds talent acquisition, onboarding and analytics.

Integrations. Neither publishes an integration list on the pages we reviewed. Insperity’s HRCore runs on a platform from isolved.

Fit and support. ADP TotalSource assigns a dedicated HR business partner and offers ADP MyLife Advisors to employees. Insperity supports by phone, email and web form from 7am to 7pm CST on weekdays.

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

Neither one?

Justworks

Justworks has the highest LeadChange Score in PEO Services after excluding these two (6.4/10).

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Insperity better than ADP TotalSource?

It depends on the service model you want. Insperity offers a full PEO, a PEO on Workday and HR technology without co-employment; ADP TotalSource offers one co-employment PEO with a dedicated HR business partner.

Is ADP TotalSource good?

ADP TotalSource’s documented strengths are a dedicated HR business partner, recruiting tools, workers' comp with risk and safety programs, and ESAC accreditation since 1995. It is less suited to buyers who want a published price.

Who are Insperity’s main competitors?

Among the PEOs we review, Insperity’s peers include ADP TotalSource, TriNet, Justworks and Paychex PEO. Against ADP TotalSource, Insperity offers more service models; ADP adds recruiting tools.

How do Insperity and ADP TotalSource price their PEOs?

Both quote. Insperity’s HR360 quote combines direct cost allocations with a fixed per-employee HR service charge.

Since when are Insperity and ADP TotalSource certified PEOs?

Both have been on the IRS list of certified PEOs since January 1, 2017: Insperity PEO Services, L.P. and ADP TotalSource, Inc.

Which benefits do Insperity and ADP TotalSource offer?

Insperity lists medical, dental, vision, prescription, 401(k), HSA, FSA, disability, group life and critical illness cover. ADP TotalSource lists medical, vision, dental, 401(k), an EAP and pet wellness.

Insperity (PEO) or ADP TotalSource? Your answer in 3 questions

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