# ADP Workforce Now vs Sage HR

| Attribute | ADP Workforce Now | Sage HR |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 24.5 (17% (low)) | 56.8 (23% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"on_prem":true}` |
| description.long | An integrated human capital management suite that combines payroll processing, HR administration, benefits management, and time and attendance tracking. Designed to streamline workforce operations for organizations of various sizes. | A cloud-based HR platform that consolidates employee records and leave management, with optional modules for performance tracking, time tracking, shift planning, expense management, and recruitment. Designed for businesses with up to 250 employees. |
| features.capabilities | `{"eor_peo":"none","sso_scim":false,"core_hris":true,"api_access":"none","mobile_app":true,"onboarding":false,"tax_filing":"calculate_only","benefits_admin":true,"gl_integration":true,"native_payroll":"single_country","time_attendance":true,"payroll_countries":"USA","contractor_payments":false}` | `{"eor_peo":"none","core_hris":true,"mobile_app":true,"tax_filing":"none","native_payroll":"partner","time_attendance":true,"payroll_countries":"UK"}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | 2 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"ADP SmartCompliance"}]` | `[{"name":"Sage Payroll"},{"name":"Sage 50 Payroll"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["US"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":["GB"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["GB"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Select","description":"Payroll and HR simplified","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Plus","description":"Includes everything in Select plus benefits administration","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Premium","description":"Includes everything in Plus plus automated time and attendance","contactSales":true}],"currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.adp.com/resources/articles-and-insights/articles/h/hcm-pricing-and-evaluation.aspx","retrievedAt":"2026-08-16T20:54:48.888Z","billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Core HR + Leave Management","summary":"£5.00/employee/month","features":["Employee database","Leave management","Mobile app"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"Performance Management","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":2.5,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}]},{"name":"Timesheets","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":2.5,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}]},{"name":"Shift Scheduling","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":2.5,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}]},{"name":"Expenses","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":1.25,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}]},{"name":"Recruitment","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":184.45,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}]}],"summary":"From £5.00/employee/month. 30-day free trial, no credit card required.","currency":"GBP","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://sage.hr/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T10:19:37.942Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | no |
| pricing.model | quote | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | low |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |

## Capabilities (HRIS & Payroll Software)

| Capability | ADP Workforce Now | Sage HR |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Core HRIS (system of record) | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Payroll** |  |  |
| Native payroll | Single-country | Partner |
| Native-payroll countries | USA | UK |
| Tax filing | Calculate only | None |
| **Employment** |  |  |
| EOR / PEO | None | None |
| Contractor payments | ✗ | - |
| **People** |  |  |
| Benefits administration | ✓ | - |
| Time & attendance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Onboarding | ✗ | - |
| **Platform** |  |  |
| SSO / SCIM | ✗ | - |
| GL / accounting posting | ✓ | - |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | None | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:14:21.363Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*
