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UKG Pro vs ADP Workforce Now

UKG Pro6.0/10

ADP Workforce Now6.5/10

Scored in HCM Software

The short answer

Both sell by quote. UKG Pro is built for enterprise organizations, with HR, payroll, talent, time, scheduling and strategic workforce planning and payroll across 160+ countries.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 14 sources, most recently checked
Best for
Large employers wanting HR, payroll and time in one suite

Choose UKG Pro if

  • You need scheduling and strategic workforce planning in the HCM.
  • You pay people in many countries: UKG Pro supports payroll across 160+.
  • You need SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR in the vendor’s trust center.
  • You want event-driven webhooks for your own integrations.
Best for
Midsize and large US employers that want payroll and HR in one suite

Choose ADP Workforce Now if

  • You have more than 50 employees and want to add benefits and time by package.
  • You run off-cycle payments without extra fees.
  • You want AI explanations of pay changes and retro pay guidance.
  • You want a Time Kiosk app with face or finger clock-ins.

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

UKG Pro wins 1ADP Workforce Now wins 12 ties

UKG Pro vs ADP Workforce Now by dimension
DimensionUKG ProADP Workforce Now
PricingNeither publishes prices. ADP names three packages and shows a pricing form for each. Quote only1Quote onlyQuote only
CapabilitiesBoth cover HR, payroll, time and talent. UKG Pro adds HR service delivery, scheduling and strategic workforce planning; ADP adds benefits administration and continuous payroll calculations with variance detection. Human resources, HR service delivery, Payroll, Talent management, Time and attendance, Scheduling, Strategic workforce planning, Compliance, Reporting and analytics, Communication and collaboration28 of 12 core capabilities10 of 12 core capabilities
Fit and supportADP sells Workforce Now to businesses with more than 50 employees and has an enterprise offer, with dedicated service experts for enterprise clients. UKG positions UKG Pro for enterprise organizations. Mid-market companies, enterprises3EnterprisesMid-market companies, enterprises
SecurityUKG lists SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR. The ADP Workforce Now pages we reviewed name no SOC 2 or ISO 27001 report. Yes4SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPRGDPR

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Key differences

Where UKG Pro and ADP Workforce Now differ (5)
AttributeUKG ProADP Workforce Now
Best forEnterprises2Mid-market companies, enterprises3
GDPR program45
Founded2020619497
HeadquartersLowell, Massachusetts and Weston, Florida, US6Roseland, New Jersey, US7
OwnershipPrivate equity-backed6Publicly traded7
Show 5 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (5)
AttributeUKG ProADP Workforce Now
Pricing modelQuote only1Quote only8
Price transparencyQuote only1Quote only9
Mobile apps210
API1112
Automatic tax filing1314

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Neither publishes prices. ADP names three packages and shows a pricing form for each.

Capabilities. Both cover HR, payroll, time and talent. UKG Pro adds HR service delivery, scheduling and strategic workforce planning; ADP adds benefits administration and continuous payroll calculations with variance detection.

Integrations. UKG documents UKG Pro APIs and event-driven webhooks and runs a marketplace. ADP Workforce Now connects through ADP Marketplace and an API, with consulting hours sold for a fee.

Fit and support. ADP sells Workforce Now to businesses with more than 50 employees and has an enterprise offer, with dedicated service experts for enterprise clients. UKG positions UKG Pro for enterprise organizations.

Security. UKG lists SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR. The ADP Workforce Now pages we reviewed name no SOC 2 or ISO 27001 report.

Neither one?

Paylocity

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Frequently asked questions

How is UKG different from ADP?

UKG Pro is aimed at enterprise organizations and adds strategic workforce planning and HR service delivery; ADP Workforce Now serves businesses from 50 employees up and packages benefits administration (Plus) and time and attendance (Premium) as steps.

Are ADP and UKG the same company?

No. ADP, Inc. dates to 1949 and is listed on Nasdaq; UKG was formed in 2020 when Ultimate Software and Kronos merged and is backed by Hellman & Friedman and Blackstone.

Who is ADP’s biggest competitor?

ADP names none; among the suites we compare, UKG Pro, Workday HCM, Dayforce, Paycom and Paylocity compete with Workforce Now for employers over 50 people. UKG Pro differs by focusing on enterprise organizations and listing payroll across 160+ countries.

Which is better for payroll, UKG or ADP?

For payroll in many countries, UKG Pro: it supports 160+ countries in one connected experience. For compliance coverage of local, state, federal and global payroll rules and off-cycle runs at no extra cost, ADP Workforce Now.

How much do UKG Pro and ADP Workforce Now cost?

Both quote: UKG publishes no UKG Pro prices and offers a quote form, and ADP shows a Get pricing form for each package. Budget for ADP API Central consulting hours if you build custom integrations; ADP sells them for a fee.

Do UKG Pro and ADP Workforce Now offer mobile time clocks?

Yes. UKG Pro offers mobile access for timekeeping, schedules and payroll tasks; ADP’s Time Kiosk app turns a shared tablet into a time clock, and employees can also clock in on their phones.

Is UKG Pro or ADP Workforce Now more secure?

Both UKG Pro and ADP Workforce Now state GDPR. UKG Pro states SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 (unverified for ADP Workforce Now).

How this page was made

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Sources

The 14 pages this page's facts come from, with the day we last checked each one. The numbers beside the figures above link here.

Quotes from the sources
  1. Software Advice softwareadvice.com/scheduling/ukg-pro-profile“Get Price Quote”
  2. UKG Pro ukg.com/products/ukg-pro“UKG Pro includes tools for human resources, payroll, time and attendance, scheduling, talent management, HR service delivery, strategic workforce planning, compliance, reporting and analytics, and employee communication an” “UKG Pro Human Capital Management (HCM) software helps enterprise organizations streamline HR, payroll, and talent in one seamless suite”
  3. ADP adp.com/what-we-offer/payroll/payroll-for-50-1000-plus-employees.aspx“Free up time to focus on strategy with a partner you can trust to tackle the payroll details for businesses with more than 50 employees.”
  4. UKG Trust Center trustcenter.ukg.com“COMPLIANCE SOC 1 Type 2 5 COMPLIANCE SOC 2 Type 2” “CCPA EU AI Act EU-US DPF GDPR ISO/IEC 27001”
  5. ADP adp.com/privacy.aspx“ADP has adopted Binding Corporate Rules (BCR) for processing Client employee data and business contact data.”
  6. Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UKG“Founded April 1, 2020; 6 years ago” “UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) is an American multinational technology company with dual headquarters in Lowell, Massachusetts, and Weston, Florida.”
  7. ADP sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/8670/000000867026000030/adp-20260630.htm“In 1949, our founders established ADP with a simple, innovative idea: help clients focus on their business by solving their payroll challenges.” “its corporate headquarters in Roseland, New Jersey”
  8. ADP adp.com/what-we-offer/products/adp-workforce-now/compare-options.aspx“Select … All-in-one payroll and HR software suite … Get Pricing … Plus … Everything in Select … Get Pricing … Premium … Everything in Plus … Get Pricing”
  9. ADP adp.com/what-we-offer/products/adp-workforce-now.aspx“Three packages. One powerful central hub for your HR ecosystem. … Select … Get Pricing … Plus … Get Pricing … Premium … Get Pricing”
  10. ADP apps.adp.com/en-US/apps/406528/adp-workforce-now-next-generation-time-and-attendance/features“Device: Employees can use their mobile phones or turn a shared tablet into a timeclock with the Time Kiosk app.”
  11. UKG Pro developer.ukg.com“UKG Pro Platform Webhooks Modern, event-driven notifications for changes related to UKG data”
  12. ADP adp.com/what-we-offer/integrations/api-central.aspx“ADP API specialists are available to guide you through your development efforts including API selection and best practices to help drive your project to completion.”
  13. UKG ukg.com/products/features/payroll“UKG offers tax filing, W-2/1099 distribution, check printing, garnishment processing, reconciliation reporting, and new-hire reporting.”
  14. ADP adp.com/what-we-offer/payroll/payroll-software.aspx“Just right for growing organizations, ADP Workforce Now® includes: Automated payroll Payroll tax filing and compliance Mobile access”

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