[Home](https://www.selecthub.com/) \> [Payroll Management](https://www.selecthub.com/category/payroll-management/) \> [PEO Software](https://www.selecthub.com/c/peo-software/) \> [Engage PEO](https://www.selecthub.com/p/peo-software/engage-peo/) \> Engage PEO vs ADP TotalSource # Engage PEO vs ADP TotalSource Last Updated: August 17th, 2026 Our analysts compared [Engage PEO](https://www.selecthub.com/p/peo-software/engage-peo/) vs [ADP TotalSource](https://www.selecthub.com/p/peo-software/totalsource/) based on data from our 400+ point analysis of [PEO Software](https://www.selecthub.com/c/peo-software/), user reviews and our own crowdsourced data from our [free software selection platform](https://www.selecthub.com/about/start-free-selection-project-site/?category=PEO Software&cta=peo-software). 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Analyst Score: 62 out of 100 62 Detailed Analysis ](#analyst-rating-section) [ User Sentiment ![Excellent User Sentiment](https://www.selecthub.com/display/images/scores/excellent.svg) (1 Reviews) ](#user-sentiment-section) [ Analyst Rating ADP TotalSource - Analyst Score: 88 out of 100 88 Detailed Analysis ](#analyst-rating-section) [ User Sentiment ![Great User Sentiment](https://www.selecthub.com/display/images/scores/great.svg) (848 Reviews) ](#user-sentiment-section) Price Starts From Custom Quote i Free Trial is unavailable → Custom Quote i [Free Trial is available →](https://pmo.selecthub.com/free-trial/?product%5Fname=ADP TotalSource&category=PEO Software&product%5Flogo=https://d3uimxdj41cg3o.cloudfront.net/products/f5e988012e8de1972afaae235744bd1d-a69e8ef09799a60ff04e407789a76515/resources/normal/logo.png?1763132942) Pros What we like about Engage PEO and ADP TotalSource: * Personalized HR solutions tailored to each business's specific needs and budget * Attorney-led HR team brings deep labor and employment law expertise * Strong compliance focus helps businesses stay on top of federal and state regulations * IRS and ESAC certification signals rigorous financial and compliance standards * Access to major national benefits carriers through pooled buying power across a large employee base * Dedicated HR Business Partner guides compliance, policy, and employee relations decisions Cons What we dislike about Engage PEO and ADP TotalSource: * Services may not be cost-effective for very small businesses with minimal HR needs * Standard packages may fall short for highly specialized or niche industries * Limited breadth of third-party integrations compared to larger PEO platforms * Support experience is inconsistent, with users reporting long wait times and unclear accountability * The portal is clunky — running reports or finding specific HR data often requires multiple steps or a support call * Optional modules like talent management and global EOR add to the cost, which isn't transparent upfront ### Our Review **Bottom line:** Engage PEO is a better fit if you want a hands-on, personalized HR partner with attorney-led expertise. ADP TotalSource is the stronger pick if you're growing fast, expanding into new states, or need enterprise-level benefits and analytics. Engage PEO's real differentiator is its customized approach. The team — staffed by licensed attorneys — works closely with each business to build tailored benefits packages and HR programs. Users highlight the personal attention and the willingness to go beyond a standard service model. That said, it's a better fit for small to mid-sized businesses with moderate HR complexity. Very small businesses may find the cost hard to justify, and businesses in niche industries may run into the limits of its standard service packages. ADP TotalSource covers a broader range of HR needs in one platform — payroll, compliance, benefits, time tracking, and analytics. It's IRS and ESAC certified, and it partners with major national and regional benefits carriers, which gives you access to coverage that would be hard to negotiate independently. The HR Business Partner model adds expert guidance, though reviewers note the quality of that relationship can vary and the overall experience depends heavily on who you're assigned. Neither product publishes pricing. Both work on a quote-based model, so you'll need to contact each vendor to get numbers for your specific situation. If you're a small business that wants a closely managed HR relationship and compliance-first support, Engage PEO is worth a look. If you're scaling headcount, navigating multi-state compliance, or want deep analytics and a large benefits network, ADP TotalSource is the more capable platform — just go in knowing the interface has real rough edges and costs can grow quickly with add-ons. ### Analyst Rating Summary Overall Scores Based on the research and analysis by SelectHub's team of research analysts, Engage PEO has an analyst rating of 62\. By comparison ADP TotalSource has an analyst rating of 88\. Engage PEO - Analyst Score: 62 out of 100 62 ADP TotalSource - Analyst Score: 88 out of 100 88 Features Comparison **Applicant Tracking System** Streamlines the hiring process by organizing applicant data, automating tasks, and improving communication, thus saving time and resources for PEO clients. 22 94 **Benefits Management** Simplifies benefits enrollment, administration, and compliance, reducing administrative burdens and offering diverse options for client companies. 88 96 **Compensation Management** Automates payroll processing, manages taxes, and tracks employee earnings, ensuring accurate and timely payments for client companies. 57 93 [Show More](#) [Show More](https://pmo.selecthub.com/customize-data/?category=PEO Software) Strengths The best features of Engage PEO and ADP TotalSource as judged by user reviews and analyst validation. Dashboard and Reporting Platform Security and Compliances Benefits Management Document Management Leave and Absence Management Dashboard and Reporting Document Management Leave and Absence Management Mobile Capabilities Payroll and Tax Management ### Analyst Ratings for Functional Requirement [Customize This Data](#) [Customize This Data](https://pmo.selecthub.com/customize-data/?category=PEO Software) How Engage PEO and ADP TotalSource compare against the top 11 functional requirement as defined by SelectHub project data. Engage PEO ADP TotalSource \+ Add Product [\+ Add Product](https://pmo.selecthub.com/customize-data/?category=PEO Software) Applicant Tracking System Benefits Management CompensationManagement Dashboard AndReporting Document Management Employee OnboardingAnd Offboarding Leave And AbsenceManagement Mobile Capabilities Payroll And TaxManagement PerformanceManagement Time And AttendanceManagement 22 88 57 100 88 78 86 70 74 67 57 94 96 93 100 100 94 100 100 100 100 100 0 25 50 75 100 Implementation Level of Effort Estimation **Tier 1:** Fully/moderately supported out-of-the-box allowing for quick and easy deployment. [Read more](#) **Tier 2:** Supported with workarounds or add-ons that may require additional costs. **Tier 3:** Requires partner integrations or custom development that is often at an additional cost. **Applicant Tracking System** Streamlines the hiring process by organizing applicant data, automating tasks, and improving communication, thus saving time and resources for PEO clients. 22% 0% 78% 89% 0% 11% **Benefits Management** Simplifies benefits enrollment, administration, and compliance, reducing administrative burdens and offering diverse options for client companies. 88% 0% 12% 94% 0% 6% **Compensation Management** Automates payroll processing, manages taxes, and tracks employee earnings, ensuring accurate and timely payments for client companies. 57% 0% 43% 86% 0% 14% **Dashboard And Reporting** Provides real-time insights into key HR metrics, enabling data-driven decisions and improved workforce management for client companies. 100% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% **Document Management** Securely stores and organizes employee records, simplifying compliance and providing easy access to important documents for client companies. 83% 0% 17% 100% 0% 0% **Employee Onboarding And Offboarding** Automates paperwork, streamlines processes, and ensures compliance, creating a consistent experience for client companies. 78% 0% 22% 89% 0% 11% **Leave And Absence Management** Automates tracking, approvals, and compliance for various leave types, reducing administrative burden for client companies. 80% 0% 20% 100% 0% 0% **Mobile Capabilities** Provides employees and administrators with convenient access to HR information and tools anytime, anywhere, improving efficiency for client companies. 70% 0% 30% 100% 0% 0% **Payroll And Tax Management** Automates payroll processing, tax calculations, and filings, ensuring compliance and minimizing errors for client companies. 74% 0% 26% 100% 0% 0% **Performance Management** Facilitates goal setting, performance reviews, and feedback, improving employee performance and development for client companies. 67% 0% 33% 100% 0% 0% **Time And Attendance Management** Automates time tracking, attendance monitoring, and payroll integration, ensuring accurate labor costs for client companies. 57% 0% 43% 100% 0% 0% **Customize This Data For Your Unique Needs**and compare feature capabilities head-to-head [CUSTOMIZE NOW](#) [CUSTOMIZE NOW](https://pmo.selecthub.com/customize-data/?category=PEO Software) ### Analyst Ratings for Technical Requirements [Customize This Data](#) [Customize This Data](https://pmo.selecthub.com/customize-data/?category=PEO Software) Implementation Level of Effort Estimation **Tier 1:** Fully/moderately supported out-of-the-box allowing for quick and easy deployment. [Read more](#) **Tier 2:** Supported with workarounds or add-ons that may require additional costs. **Tier 3:** Requires partner integrations or custom development that is often at an additional cost. **Integrations And Extensibility** Connects with other business systems, streamlining data flow and enhancing functionality for client companies. 19% 0% 81% 81% 0% 19% **Platform Capabilities** Offers a centralized, scalable, and secure environment for managing all HR functions, providing efficiency and control for client companies. 70% 0% 30% 100% 0% 0% **Platform Security And Compliances** Protects sensitive data and ensures adherence to regulations, mitigating risks and maintaining client trust for PEO users. 93% 0% 7% 93% 0% 7% **Requirements Summary**Of typical requirements, 66.5% are fully supported out of the box by Engage PEO including Dashboard And Reporting, Benefits Management and Platform Security And Compliances. ADP TotalSource supports 94.1% and excels at Dashboard And Reporting, Document Management and Leave And Absence Management. Engage PEO has an analyst rating of 62 and a user sentiment rating of 'excellent' based on 1 reviews, while ADP TotalSource has an analyst rating of 88 and a user sentiment rating of 'great' based on 848 reviews. ### User Sentiment Summary Engage PEO has a user sentiment rating of 90 based on 1 reviews. ADP TotalSource has a user sentiment rating of 84 based on 848 reviews. ![Excellent User Sentiment](https://www.selecthub.com/display/images/scores/excellent.svg) 1 reviews ![Great User Sentiment](https://www.selecthub.com/display/images/scores/great.svg) 848 reviews Synopsis Evaluating all review platforms, our market analysts have compiled the following user sentiment data. 90% of users recommend this product Engage PEO has a 'excellent' User Satisfaction Rating of 90% when considering 1 user reviews from 1 recognized software review sites. 84% of users recommend this product ADP TotalSource has a 'great' User Satisfaction Rating of 84% when considering 848 user reviews from 4 recognized software review sites. User Review Scores **G2.com, Inc** **4.5** (1) **4.5** (312) **Capterra Inc** n/a **4.2** (443) **Gartner, Inc** n/a **4.0** (10) **TrustRadius** n/a **3.1** (83) ### Awards SelectHub awards earned by these products based on a comprehensive analysis by our research analysts. Engage PEO stands above the rest by achieving an ‘Excellent’ rating as a User Favorite. ![User Favorite Award]() SelectHub research analysts have evaluated ADP TotalSource and concluded it deserves the award for the Best Overall PEO Software available today and earns best-in-class honors for Compensation Management, Document Management, Mobile Capabilities, Payroll and Tax Management, Time and Attendance Management and Platform Capabilities. ![Analysts' Pick Award]() ![Compensation Management Award]() Show more ![Document Management Award]() ![Mobile Capabilities Award]() ![Payroll and Tax Management Award]() ![Time and Attendance Management Award]() ![Platform Capabilities Award]() ### Product Assistance Training Resources Documentation In Person Live Online Videos Webinars Documentation In Person Live Online Videos Webinars Support Email Phone Chat FAQ Forum Help Desk Knowledge Base Tickets Training 24/7 Live Support Email Phone Chat FAQ Forum Help Desk Knowledge Base Tickets Training 24/7 Live Support ### Product Basics Company Size i Small Medium Large Small Medium Large Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Android Chromebook Windows Mac Linux Android Chromebook Deployment Supported Cloud On-Premise Mobile Cloud On-Premise Mobile Comparison of Top Alternatives [Engage PEO Alternatives ](https://www.selecthub.com/peo-software/engage-peo/alternatives/) [ADP TotalSource Alternatives ](https://www.selecthub.com/peo-software/totalsource/alternatives/) ### Screenshots ![Screenshots]() ![Screenshots]()![Screenshots]()![Screenshots]()![Screenshots]()![Screenshots]() ### Key Features * **Compliance support** – Staffed by licensed attorneys, the team actively monitors federal and state employment law changes and builds compliance programs around each client's specific situation. * **Benefits administration** – Manages health insurance, 401(k) plans, and employee assistance programs, with packages customized to fit both employer budgets and employee needs. * **Employee self-service portal** – Gives employees secure online access to pay stubs, benefits details, and personal information, reducing routine HR inquiries. * **Payroll processing** – Handles payroll calculations, tax withholdings, and direct deposits automatically, with time and attendance data feeding directly into payroll runs. * **Multi-state compliance** – When you expand to a new state, the PEO handles local registration, sets up payroll tax IDs, and updates your company handbook with state-specific requirements like meal break rules. * **Benefits network access** – Connects you to major national and regional carriers across all 50 states, giving you pooled buying power for coverage that would be hard to secure independently. * **Employee self-service portal** – Employees can access pay stubs, elect benefits, request PTO, clock hours, and update personal information through web or mobile, with an HR chatbot available via ADP Virtual Assistant. * **DataCloud analytics** – Gives you access to over 300 pre-built reports covering turnover, overtime trends, compensation benchmarking, and predictive insights for identifying flight risks before they leave. ### Top Alternatives in PEO Software [ ADP TotalSource ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/peo-software/totalsource/) [ AlphaStaff ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/peo-software/alphastaff/) [ DecisionHR ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/peo-software/decisionhr/) [ Deel ](https://www.selecthub.com/p//deel/) [ Infiniti HR ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/hr-management-software/infiniti-hr/) [ Insperity PEO ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/peo-software/insperity-peo/) [ Justworks ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/peo-software/justworks/) [ Paychex PEO ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/peo-software/paychex-peo/) [ PrestigePEO ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/peo-software/prestigepeo/) [ Rippling ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/hr-management-software/rippling/) ### Head-to-Head Comparison ![Engage PEO Software Tool]() ![ADP TotalSource 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Not directly available in the software, but can be accomplished using other built-in features, workarounds, or add-ons/products from the vendor with or without any additional cost. **Tier 3:** Requires partner integrations or custom development that is often at an additional cost. Requires additional integrations, plugins, marketplace applications from a third-party vendor, or custom development using the APIs, libraries, extensions, and development framework supported by the software, with or without any additional cost. 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