WavePayroll vs ADP Payroll Services Comparison

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WavePayroll

Payroll Software

4.3 85 user ratings

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ADP Payroll Services

Payroll Software

4.2 226 user ratings

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Overview

Description

Wave is a payroll management platform that offers you an intuitive dashboard to keep track of your earnings, spending, payments, and invoices. This configurable invoicing software gets you paid, saves you time, and takes the worry out of client data management. With Wave Payroll, you can issue professional invoices, be paid quickly with a credit card, and have Wave send delinquent warnings on your behalf. You can create and send professional invoices to your clients in seconds. You can ensure that you get paid timely, every time and stop chasing money by setting up regular invoices and automated credit card payments for your recurrent clients. You can choose between automatic and manual billing at any time. With Wave Payroll, you get a free accounting software that instantly syncs all of your invoicing and payment information in one spot. You can view your history with each client, from bills to automatic reminder emails, to get a clear picture of what to focus on. With Wave's free iOS and Android applications, you can send invoices anytime and anywhere you want. Read more

ADP Workforce Now is an ideal payroll and HR solution for a variety of businesses. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools to ensure compliance and accuracy, so that startups and established companies can be confident in the accuracy of their payroll, taxes, and compliance. ADP's latest HR tools give companies access to a live HR support team, employee handbook wizard, proactive compliance alerts, and HR guidance and forms. Furthermore, ADP's job description wizard provides users with the ability to create job descriptions quickly and easily. Additionally, ADP Workforce Now provides employer and employee training, business advice, and legal assistance from Upnetic Legal Services. With these tools, companies can rest assured that their payroll and HR needs are managed efficiently and accurately. Read more

Pricing Options

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Starts at $40.0.

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SW Score & Breakdown

87% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

99%
Reviews

79%
Momentum

64%
Popularity

71%

79% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

79%
Reviews

75%
Momentum

68%
Popularity

67%

Features

Total Features	15 Features	7 Features
Common Features for All	Attendance Tracking Helps to quickly and easily track the attendance Benefits Management Helps in monitoring and managing non-wage compensation given to employees besides their regular salaries or wages. Check Printing Allows previewing and printing standard and customized paychecks Compensation Management Manages employee compensation related data in an organized and automated manner Deductions Management Helps optimizing deductions workflow and assist in calculating various deductions or additions like ESI, PF, integrating leave, performance Direct Deposit Supports direct deposit which is the most popular method for giving paycheques to employees in an electronic form Leave Tracking (Vacation) Assist in keeping track of leave and holidays for easing the payment calculation process Multi-Currency Enables payment and collection in multiple currencies. Self Service Portal Provides the employees with a website where they can update their accounts, make bill payments, avail necessary information and other self-help functions Tax Filing Allows the filing of payroll tax forms for federal, state, and local taxes. W-2 Preparation Helps electronically preparing the W-2 form that reveals the total gross income of an employee. Wage Garnishment Helps in deducting the amount from an employee's monetary compensation including salary as per a court order to pay off debt + 9 More - Show Less	Attendance Tracking Helps to quickly and easily track the attendance Benefits Management Helps in monitoring and managing non-wage compensation given to employees besides their regular salaries or wages. Check Printing Allows previewing and printing standard and customized paychecks Compensation Management Manages employee compensation related data in an organized and automated manner Deductions Management Helps optimizing deductions workflow and assist in calculating various deductions or additions like ESI, PF, integrating leave, performance Direct Deposit Supports direct deposit which is the most popular method for giving paycheques to employees in an electronic form Leave Tracking (Vacation) Assist in keeping track of leave and holidays for easing the payment calculation process Multi-Currency Enables payment and collection in multiple currencies. Self Service Portal Provides the employees with a website where they can update their accounts, make bill payments, avail necessary information and other self-help functions Tax Filing Allows the filing of payroll tax forms for federal, state, and local taxes. W-2 Preparation Helps electronically preparing the W-2 form that reveals the total gross income of an employee. Wage Garnishment Helps in deducting the amount from an employee's monetary compensation including salary as per a court order to pay off debt + 2 More - Show Less
Unique Features	401(k) Tracking Helps to track and manage matters concerning 401(k) that is a retirement savings plan sponsored by an employer. Multi-country Supports electronically transfer of payments to employees regardless of the country or state Tax Management Management of finances for payment of tax as well as assessing the advance tax liability to pay your tax in time	401(k) Tracking Helps to track and manage matters concerning 401(k) that is a retirement savings plan sponsored by an employer. Multi-country Supports electronically transfer of payments to employees regardless of the country or state Tax Management Management of finances for payment of tax as well as assessing the advance tax liability to pay your tax in time

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud	SaaS/Web/Cloud
Modes of Support	24/7 (Live rep) Online	24/7 (Live rep) Online
API Support	Available	NA

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.3/5 85 user ratings	4.2/5 226 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 65.9% Very Good 14.1% Average 11.8% Poor 2.4% Terrible 5.9%	Excellent 60.2% Very Good 22.1% Average 4.4% Poor 1.8% Terrible 11.5%
Review Summary	Not Available	ADP Payroll Services receives mixed reviews. Users consistently praise the platform's ease of use, accessibility, and detailed payroll information. Many appreciate the ability to access pay stubs, track time off, and make changes to personal information online. However, some users report issues with customer service, particularly long wait times and difficulties resolving complex problems. A few also express frustration with outdated interfaces and occasional glitches. Overall, ADP is seen as a solid solution for managing payroll, but users are advised to be aware of potential customer service challenges and system limitations.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $40.0.	Free Trial Available Offers Custom plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Wave Payroll $40.00 $40.00 per month	Essential Payroll Custom Enhanced Payroll Custom Complete Payroll & HR Plus Custom Complete Payroll & HR Plus Custom
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