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It's a split decision.
Choose ADP Workforce Now if you need payroll plus broader HR coverage for a midsize or enterprise organization; its Select, Plus and Premium prices and seat limits are not published. Choose SurePayroll for small-business or household payroll when a listed monthly price and tax filing matter: No Tax Filing is listed at $20 monthly and Full Service at $29, with alternate listed prices of $29 and $39. Verify current pricing before switching.
01Side by side
| ADP Workforce Now | SurePayroll | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Pricing not published | From $20/month; Full Service listed at $29, alternate $39 |
| Free plan | No free plan listed | No free plan listed |
| Best for | Businesses needing broader HR and workforce solutions | Small businesses and household employers needing payroll |
| Core strength | Payroll, HR, talent and workforce solutions | Payroll runs and payroll tax filing |
| Learning curve | Not published | Not published |
| Integrations and data | Details not published | Online records; accounting and timeclock integrations listed |
| Team and seat costs | Seat limits and pricing not published | $4 or $7 per employee monthly, by plan |
| Support | Support terms not published | Customer support included; details not published |
ADP Workforce Now Choose ADP Workforce Now if
- Choose ADP Workforce Now if broader HR coverage matters.
- Choose ADP Workforce Now if you need talent solutions.
- Choose ADP Workforce Now if you need workforce management.
SurePayroll Choose SurePayroll if
- Choose SurePayroll if you run a small business.
- Choose SurePayroll if you want payroll taxes filed and deposited.
- Choose SurePayroll if you need household payroll.
02Pricing compared
SurePayroll publishes monthly starting prices; ADP Workforce Now does not. SurePayroll’s No Tax Filing plan is listed at $20 per month plus $4 per employee, while Full Service is listed at $29 per month plus $7 per employee. The pricing data also shows alternate prices of $29 and $39 for those plans, so confirm the current offer and total before switching. Full Service includes payroll tax filing and deposits; No Tax Filing leaves those tasks to the employer. SurePayroll says plans are billed monthly and can be canceled anytime; annual plan prices are not published. ADP’s Select, Plus and Premium prices and seat limits are not published, so we can’t compare its total cost with SurePayroll’s. ADP add-on prices are also unpublished. For a small payroll with a known price, SurePayroll is easier to budget; for ADP, request a quote.
03Features and depth
These products have different scopes. SurePayroll focuses on online payroll for small businesses, household employers, and people paying themselves or contractors. Its listed features include unlimited payroll runs, scheduled payroll, online paystubs and reports, and support for W-2 employees and 1099 contractors. Full Service calculates, files and deposits federal, state and local payroll taxes, and includes free two-day direct deposit. No Tax Filing is for employers who handle their own tax filing and deposits.
ADP describes broader payroll and HR offerings for businesses of different sizes. Its homepage lists time and attendance for small and midsized businesses, talent for midsized businesses, and benefits administration for midsized and large businesses; workforce management is listed for large businesses. That breadth may suit organizations looking beyond payroll, but the published information does not confirm which ADP Workforce Now plan includes each capability. Select, Plus and Premium details and seat limits are not published. Check the plan-by-plan inclusions with ADP before comparing it feature for feature with SurePayroll.
04Ease of use and learning curve
The published material does not describe either product’s setup process or learning curve, so we can’t say one is easier to implement. SurePayroll does list practical ways to reduce recurring payroll work: automatic scheduling, unlimited payroll runs, and online access to payroll records. Full Service also handles payroll tax calculations, filings and deposits.
The review summaries score SurePayroll’s ease of use at 6.5 and ADP’s at 5, but those scores do not explain the rating method or establish how either product will fit your team. ADP’s broader HR and workforce coverage may require you to check more plan details; its seat limits and plan inclusions are not published on the vendor's site. Ask for a walkthrough focused on your payroll and HR tasks before switching.
Questions people ask
Are SurePayroll and Paychex the same?
The information we have describes SurePayroll as online payroll software for small businesses and household employers, but it does not establish its relationship to Paychex. Don’t assume they are the same product or that their plans and pricing match; confirm ownership and service details with the vendors.
What is going on with ADP right now?
The information behind this comparison does not include a current ADP outage, service-status update or company announcement. It only describes ADP’s general payroll and HR offerings and notes that Workforce Now pricing and seat limits are not published. For an immediate issue, check ADP’s current support or service-status channels.
Is ADP similar to QuickBooks?
We can’t make a detailed comparison from the published information because it does not describe QuickBooks. It says ADP offers payroll and HR solutions across business sizes, with some workforce, talent and benefits offerings by size. Compare the specific plans and functions you need before treating them as substitutes.
Is Gusto cheaper than ADP?
We can’t establish that from the available pricing: ADP Workforce Now prices are not published, and no Gusto pricing is provided. SurePayroll, by contrast, lists monthly plans, though its pricing data includes alternate prices that should be confirmed. Get current quotes for comparable employee counts and features.