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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ADP SmartCompliance

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AADP SmartCompliance is a tax and regulatory compliance platform for midsize or larger companies using an ERP or non-ADP platform for HR and HRMS services.N/A

    Brightmine

    Score8.5 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Brightmine (formerly XpertHR) is a global provider of people data, analytics and insight. Brightmine is a division of LexisNexis Data Services, within RELX®, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools. RELX serves customers in 180+ countries with 35,000+ employees.N/A
    Pricing
    ADP SmartComplianceBrightmine
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ADP SmartComplianceBrightmine
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsPricing varies based upon modules deployed and features enabled.—
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    Community Pulse
    ADP SmartComplianceBrightmine
    Considered Both Products
    ADP
    No answer on this topic
    Brightmine
    Chose Brightmine
    We use multiple products for our needs
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    94%
    Would buy again
    77 Answers
    97%
    Would buy again
    66 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    59 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    53 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    79 Answers
    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    67 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    94%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    31 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    38 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    38 Answers
    91%
    Implementation went as expected
    39 Answers
    Features
    ADP SmartComplianceBrightmine
    Type of tax
    Comparison of Type of tax features of ADP SmartCompliance and Brightmine
    Feature
    ADP SmartCompliance
    8.7
    11 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Brightmine
    -
    Ratings
    Sales and Use Taxes8.25 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cross-border Taxes8.37 Ratings00 Ratings
    VAT / GST Taxes9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Energy and Fuel Taxes9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Tax Reporting & Compliance
    Comparison of Tax Reporting & Compliance features of ADP SmartCompliance and Brightmine
    Feature
    ADP SmartCompliance
    7.9
    52 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Brightmine
    -
    Ratings
    Geolocation for Tax Assessment7.213 Ratings00 Ratings
    3rd-Party Software Integrations7.431 Ratings00 Ratings
    Tax Data Reporting8.151 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance Administration Management8.742 Ratings00 Ratings
    Tax Exemption Processing7.620 Ratings00 Ratings
    Tax Document Management7.843 Ratings00 Ratings
    Complex Tax Scenario Management8.831 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ADP SmartComplianceBrightmine
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.7
    (148 ratings)
    8.4
    (188 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.7
    (34 ratings)
    8.8
    (19 ratings)
    Usability
    7.1
    (43 ratings)
    8.8
    (9 ratings)
    Availability
    7.0
    (15 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
    6.7
    (15 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.9
    (42 ratings)
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    8.8
    (6 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.2
    (10 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    4.5
    (28 ratings)
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    Configurability
    6.6
    (13 ratings)
    6.5
    (3 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    6.7
    (12 ratings)
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    7.0
    (14 ratings)
    8.3
    (2 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.5
    (11 ratings)
    4.9
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    8.7
    (10 ratings)
    4.9
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ADP SmartComplianceBrightmine
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ADP
    We love our account manager Joanne Renova who goes above and beyond to make sure that we are well prepared for quarter and year end. She is the reason we are enjoying our experience with ADP thus far. SmartCompliance itself is fairly easy to navigate and has a lot of resources/links available to help & further knowledge.
    Incentivized
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    Brightmine
    When troubleshooting and needing state specific compliance, I have been able to quickly access and validate data to make informed decisions. For example, when working with a multi-state population of employees, I have repeatedly used Brightmine to review state specific laws at employment separations. When working on employee handbook updates, I have been able to utilize Brightmine to review current policy requirements as well as use as a starting point for drafting policy updates. It has been a very great tool - very turnkey.
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    Pros
    ADP
    • It helps us identify our employees who entered their account information incorrectly and get the payment reissued to them as quickly as possible.
    • It helps us quickly and securely issue payment to employees who terminate.
    • We efficiently get our garnishments processed to remain compliant.
    Incentivized
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    Brightmine
    • Keep me informed of regulatory changes
    • Has great matrices on a per state basis for multiple regulatory topics, such as payment of final wages, etc.
    • Provides resources such as labor law posters for updating
    • Has a great handbook tool for creating and updating handbooks with well written policies that are easy to edit and customize.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    ADP
    • ADP should have their SC employees better trained to give consistent answers about how to handle certain tax issues relating to the states. I seem to get a different answer multiple times.
    • It's difficult to distinguish between which cases/letters goes through ADP Workforce Now Service Connect and which cases go through SmartCompliance. I have been told differently on many occasions and will find a case in both places.
    • While many of the agency notices of tax rate changes, etc. are a very quick process and ADP "resolves" the case, I find other notices get lost in the shuffle when it doesn't fit exactly into the rate change bucket or the past due bill that says "Just Pay It". Some letters aren't that straightforward.
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    Brightmine
    • Frequent technology issues - the system will not be available and I get an error code. This is not good when I need to find information right then. I feel concerned when this happens because I pay a lot for the product and I expect it to be available when I need it.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ADP
    There is no other option on the table for us at the moment to go with a different vendor. We also have had very little issues processing with ADP that would make us want to look for a new vendor.
    Incentivized
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    Brightmine
    Without realising it we use Brightmine so often and it is so beneficial as our daily roles are onerous. By having a tool there that covers such a wide variety of products we can rest assured we know if we need something we can find it on there easily. With no hassle.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    ADP
    For the most part, one can get in and learn how to navigate the system by just clicking on one of the suject areas. If you have a good clientrepresentative, they will inform you of new features/functionality and give you a quick demo. This is helpful for one to go back in and navigate to learn how it works and usefulness.
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    Brightmine
    The website is so easy to use and navigate through. I check this website weekly on the states I am responsible for, and it is so well organized to quickly find those states. I also use this to check up on information with policies and laws I run into and all the information is quick and easy to find.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    ADP
    Exceptional Services Received during our Build . The teams of ADP Professionals assisted on a daily basis with tight deadlines and testing, each day , each Qtr. and annual processes including setting up local and State agencies for the 50 State we are reporting since our Workday go live 4/1/23. The process was seamless.
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    Brightmine
    It is almost always available when I need it. I have only ran into 2 situations where I received an error message and could not get logged in but was told this was a widespread issue that would quickly be resolved.
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    ADP
    If ADP is having issues, they communicate the problem within the solution once you log in. They also communicate that the issue will be fixed promptly. Reports run efficiently and in a reasonable amount of time. Also, the reports allow for various reporting types to be produced like a PDF or a Microsoft Excel file.
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    Brightmine
    Everything loads quickly and is exactly where I need it to be. I like how the sidebar breaks down different sections of policies for each state to help me find what I am looking for or gives suggestions or documents to review that may also be helpful
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    ADP
    As mentioned in the last comment, everyone and everything has been great. However sometimes you get one person that I feel can bring a score down and the current dedicated tax representative I have I do not feel is very supportive.
    Incentivized
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    Brightmine
    The initial support was brilliant with a colleague who showed us how to use the platform, as the platform is so easy to navigate we havent had further support but i know if i needed any i could contact brightmine to offer the support. It is so easy to use so havent needed to
    Incentivized
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    In-Person Training
    ADP
    ADP also provide in person training which can fit into our schedule. The are flexible on timing. We always have a pack schedule and not able to attend training in person if not available. Not sure the in person training with recording that can share with us especially we can review it again and again
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    Brightmine
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    ADP
    They have annual training for Smart Compliance, which is very helpful. We learn the most up to laws for various subject matters, like garnishments, payroll law, child support, state unemployment laws by states. We also earn credit toward certifications. The training is user friendly, and highly recommended. It can be done live or listened to at your own convenience.
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    Brightmine
    The people on the call training us were very friendly and knowledgeable! They helped me learn of new tabs for finding templates to create new trainings to update departments on policies and procedures. It also has great excel sheets so I can see side by side differences between states regarding different laws and compensation changes.
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    Implementation Rating
    ADP
    Exceptional Services Received during our Build . The teams of ADP Professionals assisted on a daily basis with tight deadlines and testing, each day , each Qtr. and annual processes including setting up local and State agencies for the 50 State we are reporting since our Workday go live 4/1/23. The process was seamless.
    Incentivized
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    Brightmine
    I didnt implement but just wanted to say the person providing the training was brilliant and guided us through each page so we knew how to navigate, also allowed us to ask a lot of questions if we needed to which was helpful. So we could go away with confidence to use it
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    ADP
    ADP SmartCompliance was easily integrated with WFN and all of our employee data was in one place. We saw this as an advantage instead of having to log into multiple platforms, everything was quickly accessible to respond to a VOE or claim.
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    Brightmine
    Brightmine has more expansive details of state laws than SHRM. We often receive SHRM articles that offer new insight or instruction on compliance. Although these articles are valuable, they may have gaps in knowledge that can be fulfilled through Brightmine. Both are great resources, and we utilize both platforms.
    Incentivized
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    ADP
    No answers on this topic
    Brightmine
    The price is too expensive and there is not clear transparent pricing model.
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    ADP
    ADP has the ability to scale across departments. This was found to be true when we rolled out the wage payment solution. ADP users are able to view their pay stubs on their phones and/or computers. This wage payment portal offers W2 storage and paystub storage for access at any time by an employee.
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    Brightmine
    WE only use it in HR but, I have no doubt that it could be scaled across other sites / teams.
    Incentivized
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    Professional Services
    ADP
    No answers on this topic
    Brightmine
    No issues.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    ADP
    • The customer service phone service for the ADP Wisely service is very bad. No understanding or a language barrier is a very difficult service to deal with. Also working with them to correct a situation was impossible. It is basically non existent.
    Incentivized
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    Brightmine
    • It reduces my spend on employment lawyers
    • Saves us time researching certain topics
    • It saves me time and money not having to create documents from scratch
    • It gives me a head start in developing training with downloaded templates I can adapt
    Incentivized
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