ADP SmartCompliance vs. Equifax Workforce Solutions

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ADP SmartCompliance
Score 8.6 out of 10
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ADP 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
Equifax Workforce Solutions
Score 8.0 out of 10
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Equifax Workforce Solutions brings organizations the information, expertise, and HR solutions they need to help meet their compliance commitments and manage the changes that impact their workforce. Our Verification Services and flagship The Work NumberⓇ database help improve the speed of verifications and the accuracy of decisions that help consumers nationwide.N/A
Pricing
ADP SmartComplianceEquifax Workforce Solutions
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ADP SmartComplianceEquifax Workforce Solutions
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 SmartComplianceEquifax Workforce Solutions
Considered Both Products
ADP SmartCompliance
Chose ADP SmartCompliance
ADP SmartCompliance was not a choice but part of the contract
Equifax Workforce Solutions

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Features
ADP SmartComplianceEquifax Workforce Solutions
Type of tax
Comparison of Type of tax features of Product A and Product B
ADP SmartCompliance
7.3
20 Ratings
7% below category average
Equifax Workforce Solutions
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Ratings
Sales and Use Taxes7.013 Ratings00 Ratings
Cross-border Taxes7.013 Ratings00 Ratings
VAT / GST Taxes7.84 Ratings00 Ratings
Energy and Fuel Taxes7.54 Ratings00 Ratings
Tax Reporting & Compliance
Comparison of Tax Reporting & Compliance features of Product A and Product B
ADP SmartCompliance
7.7
74 Ratings
2% below category average
Equifax Workforce Solutions
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Ratings
Geolocation for Tax Assessment6.725 Ratings00 Ratings
3rd-Party Software Integrations7.545 Ratings00 Ratings
Tax Data Reporting7.772 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance Administration Management7.862 Ratings00 Ratings
Tax Exemption Processing8.029 Ratings00 Ratings
Tax Document Management7.863 Ratings00 Ratings
Complex Tax Scenario Management8.147 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
ADP SmartComplianceEquifax Workforce Solutions
Likelihood to Recommend
8.6
(165 ratings)
9.0
(4 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
7.2
(39 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
7.2
(45 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Availability
7.0
(16 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
6.8
(16 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
6.6
(44 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
In-Person Training
8.4
(6 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
7.8
(11 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
5.4
(31 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
7.2
(14 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
6.6
(12 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
6.9
(15 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
7.4
(12 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
8.0
(10 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
ADP SmartComplianceEquifax Workforce Solutions
Likelihood to Recommend
ADP
As a large organization, I don't know how we would work without them. We would definitely need a much bigger team to handle all tax and garnishments responsibilities. I feel like a smaller organization would benefit too if they were in multiple states. If you are however in one state I don't think the ADP SmartCompliance services are necessary
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Equifax
LawLogix Guardian is well suited for companies who want or need to keep digital I-9 records in a safe and convenient place. LawLogix Guardian also keeps you up to date on all compliance practices for the country or state that you're in, ensuring that you stay compliant to the best of your abilities. One scenario where LawLogix falters is a very specific scenario of hiring minors without a Driver's License. In certain states, items such as report cards can be used in lieu of certain identifying documents. However, there is no accommodation for that in the current I-9 form.
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Pros
ADP
  • Timely tax payments which are processed through transmition of our periodic files.
  • The reports provided to help in the quarterly balancing process. Additionally, we are able to transmit files early (prior to quarter end) which provides more time.
  • The reports that are available showing our company profiles and account numbers.
  • ADP works well with integrating Smart Compliance and SAP.
  • The IPay Admin website for W-2c makes the process easy. The reports are great when balancing to the amendment files that have been sent. It's a good process.
  • ADP does a good job with issuing our W-2s. The reports are good and easy to use for balancing. Being able to create test W-2s each quarter is helpful.
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Equifax
  • Immediate access to employee performance
  • Allows only members who are affected and their superiors access to employee performance
  • Keep administration aware of entries with immediate email reminders that an entry has been made on an employee.
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Cons
ADP
  • Notices for the customer to contact the tax agency. It would be beneficial before that is being asked of the client for ADP to provide some context what steps they have already taken proactively to try to resolve. Seems like a lot gets put on the paying customer instead of ADP trying to resolve on the customer's behalf.
  • Help articles could be more user-friendly.
  • Compliance for state specific laws and regulations could be better communicated. Such as new OT, FMLA, Required Taxes by state.
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Equifax
  • Credential updates
  • Regulations on screening
  • Some reporting
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Likelihood to Renew
ADP
ADP displays value continuously by automating compliance processes, reducing risk, and saving time. It ensures that tax filings are accurate, efficient notice management, and seamless integration with payroll systems, which minimizes penalties and manual work. The platforms reliability and strong support make it essential for maintaining compliance within our company and department
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Equifax
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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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Equifax
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Reliability and Availability
ADP
Availability is good, with only one or two instances of not being able to access the system at all which were quickly fixed. Some features do not work correctly from time to time, such as the "Help" function or the "Sync" function.
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Equifax
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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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Equifax
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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.
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Equifax
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In-Person Training
ADP
Exceptional Training Services Received during and after 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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Equifax
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Online Training
ADP
Online training give us more flexible on timing. We always have a pack schedule and not able to attend training in person. Online training with recording is a good source for us especially we can review it again and again. The down side is we are unable ask question in person
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Equifax
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Implementation Rating
ADP
I wasn't too hands on with integration portion of this product so I can't completely give an honest answer to that. I have been told that the training improves alot for each individual as they go through the process and it improves success. These individuals are able to do alot more than me in regards to implementation.
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Equifax
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Alternatives Considered
ADP
We reviewed MasterTax and Ceridian before selecting ADP's Employment Tax four years ago. ADP SmartCompliance was selected because it was thought that this solution would save us time and resources. We have since revisited MasterTax and have looked at Asure as well. These companies offer more control and require more manual intervention before returns are filed and payments made as a tradeoff.
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Equifax
Gusto is great but Equifax Workforce Solutions really helps us manage payroll, HR, benefits, and other employee needs much more seamlessly. We are so glad we made the transition to this platform as it helps keep us organized even more for all of our employee needs! It's been a great decision
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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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Equifax
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Return on Investment
ADP
  • we were able to outsource our garnishments, so that the bulk task it handled by someone else.
  • we have been able to process tickets quicker for missing deposits can we can see if the payment was sent back from the bank.
  • we are able to fund our final pay payments more efficiently and quicker
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Equifax
  • It has helped us digitize our I-9s, including for employees that have been with us for a long time.
  • It helps us ensure compliance to the best of our abilities in case of any audits.
  • It helps us find record in an organized fashion.
  • It helps us verify employment at the beginning of a new hire's employment to avoid any issues down the line.
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