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Compare ADP vs. Wave Payroll Software

What’s the difference between ADP Payroll Software and Wave Payroll Software? See how our editors compare the two companies below.
Last Updated: November 08, 2021
ADP Payroll Software
5.0 / 5 - Excellent
#1 in Payroll Software
Wave Payroll Software
4.6 / 5 - Excellent
#7 in Payroll Software
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Key Facts

  • Special offer: 2 months free with signup
  • Trusted name in HR for 70 years
  • Fast and easy to setup
  • All business types and sizes
  • Top rated customer service
  • Sign up for free
  • Great DIY option
  • Accounting, invoicing and receipt tracking

ConsumersAdvocate.org Ratings

5.0 / 5 - Average
5.0/5
Payroll Processes
5.0/5
Tax Features
5.0/5
Payment Services
5.0/5
Industry Applications
5.0/5
Services
4.6 / 5 - Average
4.5/5
Payroll Processes
4.5/5
Tax Features
5.0/5
Payment Services
4.5/5
Industry Applications
4.5/5
Services

Customer Reviews

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1.6 / 10 - Terrible
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Final Verdict

ADP Payroll Software has a higher overall rating than Wave Payroll Software. ADP scores better than Wave across: Payroll Processes, Tax Features, Industry Applications, and Services. Both companies score similarly on Payment Services.