ADP TotalSource Review
by ADP, Inc.
ADP TotalSource is ADP’s co-employment PEO for small and midsize businesses: payroll and tax filings across one state or all 50, benefits negotiated by ADP, workers’ compensation and HR compliance with a dedicated HR business partner.
- Company size
- Small businesses, mid-market companies
- Pricing model
- Quote only
Best for
- Small and midsize businesses that want a full-service PEO from ADP
- Employers with staff in several states that want one payroll and tax platform
- Companies that want workers’ compensation and safety programs managed for them
Not ideal for
- Buyers who need published pricing before requesting a quote
- Businesses that only want payroll software: RUN Powered by ADP or Workforce Now cover that without co-employment
- Large enterprises with their own HR teams and benefit plans
How we evaluated ADP TotalSource
This review rests on 15 facts checked against ADP TotalSource’s official pricing pages and documentation, most recently on . We did not test the product hands-on: the score and the pros and cons use only those verified facts, as our methodology explains, and third-party ratings are quoted, never scored.
Our verdict
ADP TotalSource fits small and midsize businesses that want a PEO backed by ADP: payroll and tax filings across one state or all 50, medical, dental, vision and 401(k) benefits negotiated by ADP, workers’ compensation with a claims specialist, and a dedicated HR business partner. It is an IRS-certified PEO since 2017 and ESAC-accredited since 1995. It is less suited to buyers who need a published price, since every quote is built from the workforce, risk profile and locations.
Strengths
Bundled PEO services
Payroll and tax administration, benefits, workers' compensation, HR compliance, talent acquisition and onboarding are listed in one offering.
Evidence: Modules: Payroll and tax administration, Benefits administration, Workers' compensation and risk management, HR compliance, Talent acquisition, Onboarding, Analytics and reporting
IRS-certified PEO
The vendor states it has been an IRS-certified PEO (CPEO) since 2017 and ESAC-accredited since 1995.
Evidence: Own entities: Co-employment PEO model; IRS-certified PEO (CPEO) since 2017; ESAC-accredited since 1995
Broad benefits menu
Listed benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401(k), EAP and pet wellness.
Evidence: Benefits offered: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k), EAP, Pet wellness
Dedicated HR business partner
Each client gets a dedicated HR business partner as the main point of contact, and employees can reach ADP MyLife Advisors, which resolve 90% of issues on the first call.
Evidence: Support channels: Dedicated HR business partner, ADP MyLife Advisors (employee support)
Multi-state payroll in one platform
TotalSource runs payroll, tax filings and state-specific compliance across one state or all 50 without separate vendors per state.
Evidence: US states supported: All 50 states
Reporting and mobile access
The platform offers 300 standard reports, custom reports and 24/7 mobile access to pay stubs, W-2s and direct deposit setup.
Evidence: Reporting: Yes
Weaknesses
Quote-only pricing
Price is quoted from workforce size and demographics, workers' compensation risk profile, and employee locations and compliance complexity; no rates are published.
Evidence: Pricing model: Quote only
Shared compliance work
Compliance is shared: ADP monitors regulations and flags changes, while the business implements them in day-to-day operations.
Evidence: Compliance support: Yes
Price at a glance
Pricing model
Quote only
Quick answers
- Is ADP TotalSource a PEO?
- Yes. It is a co-employment PEO, and the vendor states it is an IRS-certified PEO (CPEO) since 2017.Based on Own entities: Co-employment PEO model; IRS-certified PEO (CPEO) since 2017; ESAC-accredited since 1995
- How much does ADP TotalSource cost?
- Pricing is quote-only. It depends on workforce size and demographics, workers' compensation risk and employee locations.Based on Pricing model: Quote only
- Does ADP TotalSource include workers' compensation?
- Yes. Workers' compensation and risk and safety programs are listed as part of the service.Based on Workers' comp included: Yes
- What benefits does ADP TotalSource offer?
- Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), EAP and pet wellness benefits are listed.Based on Benefits offered: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k), EAP, Pet wellness
Coverage of core PEO services capabilities
Each core capability we evaluate in PEO Services, checked against ADP TotalSource’s own documentation. “Not verified yet” means we have not confirmed it either way, not that it is missing.
9 verified of 10 core capabilities
PEO Services
- Co-employment arrangement
- Payroll and tax filing
- Group benefits access
- Workers' compensation
- HR advisory support
- Compliance support
- Risk and safety services
- HR and payroll technology
- Reporting
- Exit and transition support · not verified yet
Specifications
Pricing
- Price transparency
- Quote only
Fit
- US states supported
- All 50 states
Product
- Modules
- Payroll and tax administration, Benefits administration, Workers' compensation and risk management, HR compliance, Talent acquisition, Onboarding, Analytics and reporting
- Mobile apps
- ADP mobile app
ADP TotalSource integrations
Partner and marketplace apps
ADP TotalSource integration coverage
The 10 apps that PEO services products document most often, and whether ADP TotalSource documents each.
1 of the 10 most-connected apps documented by ADP TotalSource; median of the 8 products compared: 1
- QuickBooks · documented by 4 of 8
- BambooHR · documented by 3 of 8
- Greenhouse · documented by 3 of 8
- NetSuite · documented by 3 of 8
- Xero · documented by 3 of 8
- Carta · documented by 2 of 8
- ClearCo · documented by 2 of 8
- HiBob · documented by 2 of 8
- Okta · documented by 2 of 8
- Personio · documented by 2 of 8
Integrations each vendor documents (native, marketplace, Zapier or API), 8 live PEO services products. Not documented does not mean not possible.
Where it ranks
- #9 of 24 scoredPEO Services
- #11 of 20 scoredPEO Services for Mid-Sized Companies
- #12 of 23 scoredPEO Services for Small Business
- #6 of 8 scoredPEO Services in Texas
ADP TotalSource alternatives
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Implementation and support
- Typical implementation
- Typically within a few weeks
- Support channels
- Dedicated HR business partner, ADP MyLife Advisors (employee support)
About ADP, Inc.
- Founded
- 1949
- Headquarters
- Roseland, New Jersey, US
- Ownership
- Publicly traded
- Parent company
- ADP, Inc.
Official profiles
Frequently asked questions
Is ADP TotalSource legit?
ADP TotalSource is sold by ADP, Inc., which was founded in 1949, is headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey, US, and is publicly traded. Before you sign, review the contract terms and ask for the security documentation that applies to your plan.
Which states does ADP TotalSource cover?
The vendor page says it supports payroll and compliance in one state or all 50.
How long does ADP TotalSource take to implement?
The vendor states implementation typically takes within a few weeks.
What is ADP TotalSource used for?
ADP TotalSource is a PEO services product built for small businesses and mid-market companies. Its modules include Payroll and tax administration, Benefits administration, Workers' compensation and risk management, HR compliance, and 3 more.
What are the best alternatives to ADP TotalSource?
In our PEO services ranking, the highest-scored products other than ADP TotalSource are Justworks, TriNet, and PrestigePEO. Compared side by side, by reason to switch: ADP TotalSource alternatives.
Which is better, ADP TotalSource or ADP RUN Powered by ADP?
It depends on the team. Choose ADP TotalSource if: you want ADP to co-employ your staff and share employer duties. Choose ADP RUN Powered by ADP if: you want payroll from one employee up, run by computer, app or phone. The full comparison: ADP TotalSource vs ADP RUN Powered by ADP.
What are the pros and cons of ADP TotalSource?
Strengths documented on the vendor’s own pages: bundled PEO services, IRS-certified PEO, and broad benefits menu. It is less suited to buyers who need published pricing before requesting a quote and businesses that only want payroll software: RUN Powered by ADP or Workforce Now cover that without co-employment.
What does ADP TotalSource integrate with?
ADP TotalSource documents integrations, including ClearCo and gr8 People. Every documented connection: ADP TotalSource integrations.
Does ADP TotalSource have a mobile app?
Yes. ADP TotalSource lists mobile apps: ADP mobile app.
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