ADP Workforce Now vs BambooHR
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of UKG Pro Workforce Management vs Rippling vs ADP Workforce Now: 11 Best Workforce Management Software Platforms 2026 and Timetastic vs BambooHR vs LeaveBoard: 11 Best Leave Management Software Tools for SMBs 2026. Last verified June 18, 2026.
The short answer
BambooHR ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #3) for Operations and HR managers scheduling staff, tracking time, and managing labor costs / HR managers and small business owners tracking employee PTO, sick leave, and time off. Top choice for integrating leave management into a full, easy-to-use HRIS.
At a glance
| ADP Workforce Now | BambooHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / UKG Pro Workforce Management vs Rippling vs ADP Workforce Now: 11 Best Workforce Management Software Platforms 2026 | #2 / Timetastic vs BambooHR vs LeaveBoard: 11 Best Leave Management Software Tools for SMBs 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.9 | 9.1 |
| Best for | Best for existing ADP payroll users. | Best all-in-one HRIS for SMBs |
| Pricing | $$$$ ($12+ PEPM) | $$$ (Custom Quote) |
| HQ | Roseland, USA | Lindon, USA |
| Founded | 1949 | 2008 |
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