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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ADP ezLaborManager

    Score3.8 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    ADP's ezLaborManager is a time tracking and attendance offering.N/A

    Dayforce

    Score7.9 out of 10
    Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
    Dayforce is a people platform that simplifies HR operations. As a unified HCMS, it delivers HR, payroll, benefits, workforce management, talent, and analytics—helping organizations boost productivity, stay compliant, and make smarter decisions with embedded intelligence and personalized experiences.N/A
    Pricing
    ADP ezLaborManagerDayforce
    Editions & Modules
    ADP Time and Attendance
    Call for details
    ADP Workforce Now Essential Time
    Call for details
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ADP ezLaborManagerDayforce
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredOptional
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    Community Pulse
    ADP ezLaborManagerDayforce
    Considered Both Products
    ADP
    No answer on this topic
    Dayforce
    Chose Dayforce
    Dayforce is faster and more reliable than previous HCM. It is also more robust, previous HCM would sometimes freeze or do a reset in the middle of time sheet filling!
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    My experience with the other companies I have used is very similar. ADP also had a single platform with modules like Ceridian Dayforce has and it worked better with the tax integration. However, Ceridian Dayforce does have a very easy-to-use and simple payroll processing …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    I love having a "one stop shop." Using other payroll softwares where you have to use many different systems to gather the information you need to solve payroll inquiries or to pay employees can get time consuming and confusing. I love how Ceridian Dayforce integrated all of …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    Having all Modules in a single application without dealing with uploads has made our processing times shorter and also aided to ensure we have real time data. Everything being "under one roof" has definitely aided in the internal communications between Accounting, Payroll, and …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    The integration between HR, Time & Benefits, and Payroll works very smoothly, which allows us to trust and rely on the data we see. We especially like the ability to be in a module and pop into People to check a pay rate or other HR data. Also, being able to see the time data …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    I’ve never worked on any other system that required me to have any concerns about these issues. I worked with one module in my previous experience but can understand the value as having all these modules in one application has revolutionized my HRIS management.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    Single use creates efficiency and more robust reporting
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    I have learned more about other areas of HR, and also a lot on the technical side.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    Having the entire system now under one umbrella has really simplified things, and we don't have to enter data over and over for things.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    Having time and payroll in the same application has helped immensely. No more need to create a load to pay transfer time from one vendor to processing payroll in another. This has reduced labor hours and has made the processing of the payroll a lot more smooth. Before we had …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    At this moment, we could only comment on what we have experienced. In the Dayforce vacation bank, we spent lots of time and effort to modify all accumulators and balances by editing the vacation configurations. We also noticed the incorrect balances in the Dayforce system …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dayforce
    The biggest impact would be not having to duplicate work. I have used systems in the past that required the data to be entered in three different times. That leaves users open to a lot of manual keying errors. It's honestly a waste of valuable time that can be put toward …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    89%
    Would buy again
    124 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    106 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    130 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    79%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    66 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    67%
    Implementation went as expected
    62 Answers
    Features
    ADP ezLaborManagerDayforce
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of ADP ezLaborManager and Dayforce
    Feature
    ADP ezLaborManager
    -
    Ratings
    Dayforce
    8.2
    601 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings9.1524 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings9.2559 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings9.3548 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings9.3552 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings6.5502 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings6.5547 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.3370 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of ADP ezLaborManager and Dayforce
    Feature
    ADP ezLaborManager
    -
    Ratings
    Dayforce
    8.7
    601 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings9.3587 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings7.0294 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings9.3153 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.6475 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.3573 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.3455 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings9.1308 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of ADP ezLaborManager and Dayforce
    Feature
    ADP ezLaborManager
    -
    Ratings
    Dayforce
    9.1
    546 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Approval workflow00 Ratings9.4514 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings9.2528 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings8.6433 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of ADP ezLaborManager and Dayforce
    Feature
    ADP ezLaborManager
    -
    Ratings
    Dayforce
    8.3
    614 Ratings
    3% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings8.6585 Ratings
    Update personal information00 Ratings8.5598 Ratings
    View company policy documentation00 Ratings7.7418 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings9.1219 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings7.7492 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of ADP ezLaborManager and Dayforce
    Feature
    ADP ezLaborManager
    -
    Ratings
    Dayforce
    8.6
    103 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings8.6103 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of ADP ezLaborManager and Dayforce
    Feature
    ADP ezLaborManager
    -
    Ratings
    Dayforce
    6.2
    600 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Report builder00 Ratings6.3591 Ratings
    Pre-built reports00 Ratings6.3591 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings6.0416 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of ADP ezLaborManager and Dayforce
    Feature
    ADP ezLaborManager
    -
    Ratings
    Dayforce
    8.7
    393 Ratings
    10% above category average
    New hire portal00 Ratings9.2383 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools00 Ratings8.2337 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of ADP ezLaborManager and Dayforce
    Feature
    ADP ezLaborManager
    -
    Ratings
    Dayforce
    8.7
    256 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings8.3214 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings9.1235 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings8.6200 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings8.8240 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of ADP ezLaborManager and Dayforce
    Feature
    ADP ezLaborManager
    -
    Ratings
    Dayforce
    8.2
    282 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Performance plans00 Ratings8.7261 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings8.6224 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings7.4265 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings8.4260 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings7.7234 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of ADP ezLaborManager and Dayforce
    Feature
    ADP ezLaborManager
    -
    Ratings
    Dayforce
    8.6
    130 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings9.3103 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings8.2112 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings8.2118 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings8.6105 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of ADP ezLaborManager and Dayforce
    Feature
    ADP ezLaborManager
    -
    Ratings
    Dayforce
    9.3
    302 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings9.7284 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings9.7277 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings9.2233 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings9.6265 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings8.0229 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings9.6276 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings9.6272 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ADP ezLaborManagerDayforce
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (12 ratings)
    8.2
    (640 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.9
    (89 ratings)
    Usability
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    4.2
    (60 ratings)
    Availability
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (12 ratings)
    Performance
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    5.0
    (13 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.1
    (3 ratings)
    8.9
    (66 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (11 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.3
    (18 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    3.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.9
    (44 ratings)
    Configurability
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (13 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.3
    (9 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.9
    (14 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (18 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.9
    (12 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ADP ezLaborManagerDayforce
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ADP
    [ADP is well suited for] Smaller agencies with a regular payroll and not a complex payroll. Users must be familiar with databases, reporting, etc. as system is not as user friendly as we would like. The cost is also a factor especially as the basic system does not include other features such as performance management, dashboards, etc. I was hoping to have access to the dashboards. Reporting should also provide more sample reports
    Incentivized
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    Dayforce
    I think Dayforce is a great option for a large and/or Global organization. I do not think it would be the best fit for a very small company or business. It really shines for enterprise organizations with multi-locations. While a small business could use it, I would say it has too many bells and whistles that might feel overwhelming to a smaller organization.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    ADP
    • Ease of use: employees can clock in and out on the tablets that are at that location site. They can use the same punch information to log into ADP and look up and edit personal information on their own. Like changing address, phone, and open enrollments.
    • Various methods of clocking. Tablets, computer, biometric clocks, and hand clocks.
    Incentivized
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    Dayforce
    • Payroll - it shows everything in real time and it runs quickly.
    • People - Having all employee details from the offer letter to W2 information in the same spot.
    • Dayforce Wallet: The on-demand feature is fully integrated with Timesheets and Payroll. What shows in one will be in the other.
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    Cons
    ADP
    • Trying to research previous time cards past a month are hard to achieve. There is a custom date range option but it rarely works, the program just sits there and doesn't pull up the custom range.
    • Pulling reports for various needs is also more difficult then it needs to be. Instead of pulling a quick report with the dates and parameters you need you have to go in and edit the report and then go back in and edit it again to return it to default settings.
    • You also have to watch your invoices and make sure you are receiving your discounts otherwise this software can be quite costly.
    • Make sure your employees bookmark the ADP ezLaborManager website, otherwise it gets difficult to find through an internet search.
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    Dayforce
    • There have been a few instances of users being locked out of Ceridian due to recent upgrades. Not ideal when an employee wants to see their paystub and is suddenly have login issues.
    • Not the best for when an employee is transferred to another country as their employee number is locked to their SIN or SSN. And, we are required to create a new user record with a new employee number for the new country.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ADP
    Still have some issues with it but usage seems to improve
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    Dayforce
    We are highly invested in Ceridian's Dayforce product. It give us the flexibility and scaling that our growing company needs. Its potential reaches beyond the basic HR functions to the decision making that our Management Team needs. Ceridian is always innovating the employee and employee experiences to offer cutting edge options.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    ADP
    ADP is a good system to track information but, what it lacks is just some detail that provides time savings. Some instances they have made "updates" that tend to have been better previous to those "updates." One example is for staff to see how they have used their time off in the past. There should be an easy way to report and review such other than looking at pay periods. Pay statement and review and totals can also improve.
    Incentivized
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    Dayforce
    I think it's very usable for the employee. I don't think it is as easy for the HR/PR admins - especially if there is an issue. There are so many setup screens that need to be looked at to try to figure out why payroll isn't calculating properly, hours aren't feeding over correctly, or benefits are not calculating properly. For the most part, they can't do their own troubleshooting. The same is true for the managers. Our managers find it cumbersome to go into make any schedule changes after the schedules have been generated.
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    Reliability and Availability
    ADP
    No answers on this topic
    Dayforce
    Dayforce's high availability ensures that our HR processes are supported around the clock, which is critical for a global organization like ours. The platform is cloud-based, offering reliable access from any location at any time, allowing our employees, managers, and HR teams to stay connected regardless of time zones or geographic locations. This level of availability ensures that payroll processing, employee self-service, and real-time data access continue uninterrupted, even during peak periods or unforeseen disruptions. The system’s robust infrastructure minimizes downtime, which is vital for operations that span multiple regions. Additionally, having a centralized platform that’s always available helps keep our teams aligned, ensures compliance, and facilitates timely decision-making across all our locations.
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    Performance
    ADP
    No answers on this topic
    Dayforce
    We haven't noticed any slow-down due to the integration of Dayforce WFM with our Ceridian HPL products (HRIS and Payroll). The new HTML view of the timesheets don't load as quickly as the old Silverlight view - however, we have gotten used to the change.
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    Support Rating
    ADP
    The support is not the best as they take much time to get back to you, days for some items as simple as a standard report. They do not know much about their own system I feel and it shows a lack of knowledge on their part. We have gotten wrong answers and it's not so user friendly.
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    Dayforce
    Most of the time the support is great; it's not always super efficient but I always get the help I need. Occasionally it takes a lot longer than we had hoped or get conflicting responses. We had one ticket recently where we were told we would have to pay the service team to support us on the project and then another person called the next day with the solution to our query and was able to find a solution easily. Generally, though, the response is great and they either walk me though how to do something via a Zoom Meeting or they email step-by-step instructions on how to do it and say if I have questions we can set up a meeting to discuss further.
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    In-Person Training
    ADP
    No answers on this topic
    Dayforce
    Because the training we reviewed at Insights has changed how we use the system everyday. This is a key factor in our training.
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    Online Training
    ADP
    The training provided was based on a generic database and reporting which made it difficult to compare when you had your own database to work at. It also didn't provide good written materials that would be useful after the training session. It was more geared towards the practice tests or applications within the training.
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    Dayforce
    The courses are very interactive and informative. There are classes for every topic, which allows you to make the most of the system. There are also some "go at your own pace" course which is a great option for a busy schedule.
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    Implementation Rating
    ADP
    Should have had a project manager from ADP to assist.
    Incentivized
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    Dayforce
    Have a strong internal team. Communicate with your implementation team - they are there to make it work for you. Take the time to really think about how you want the system to work for you - in some cases, you may need to rethink your own business practices to see if you are working harder when the system could do it for you
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    Alternatives Considered
    ADP
    ADP exLaborManager - I prefer ADP over the Paycor and Aon Hewitt timecard applications. This software was more user friendly, had easier access, reporting, and tracking hours than the others I have used. I am not saying the others are horrible, just that ADP was more simplistic to use and administer than the others.
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    Dayforce
    I can't speak much to how it would be if we had all of these features separately since I started with Dayforce all being integrated and have no other experience, but having it all in one place has made the completion of all of these HR tasks seamless. We can direct all of our energies into the same system, and it makes it easier to field employee inquiries and to troubleshoot when we need to
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    ADP
    No answers on this topic
    Dayforce
    Overall, we are extremely happy with the Dayforce WFM module. Our biggest pain point is concerning the twice annual software upgrades - which is the only reason I haven't rated them as a '10'. Because every customer is configured differently, the upgrades can sometimes have adverse effects on our current configured policies/rules. And although they roll-out the upgraded version in a test environment several weeks before go-live, not all testing is accurate in that environment. Some issues do not present themselves until you are working with live punches.
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    Return on Investment
    ADP
    • ADP ezLaborManager saves time, as time sheets are all in the system and can be processed easily with payroll.
    • Reporting makes it easy to look into any discrepancies related to time cards.
    • The process of reconciliation of subcontractors' billing is easier.
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    Dayforce
    • Performance Reviews/Comp used to be handled via paper and tracking/reporting was a nightmare - having all of that in the system is so much more efficient and provides huge ROI
    • Our organization used to have big problems with hiring managers going rogue and hiring positions that aren't approved by Finance - we built an approval workflow in the system that triggers before any req is approved which has completely solved this problem
    • Dayforce Wallet has been a huge perk for our employees - it's heavily used and our crew love it
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    ScreenShots

    ADP ezLaborManager Screenshots

    Screenshot of Simple and quick time reportingScreenshot of Intuitive and easy schedulesScreenshot of Flexible and convenient time collection

    Dayforce Screenshots

    Screenshot of Dayforce HubScreenshot of Human Resources (Position Management)Screenshot of Dayforce Reporting & AnalyticsScreenshot of People AnalyticsScreenshot of Dayforce HR Service DeliveryScreenshot of Dayforce Flex Work