ADP GlobalView Payroll vs ADP Streamline vs UKG comparison

The compared ADP GlobalView Payroll and ADP Streamline solutions aren't in the same category. ADP GlobalView Payroll is ranked #3 in GP , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 9.3% mindshare in the category. ADP Streamline is ranked #4 in GP , with an average rating of 9.0, and holds a 6.0% mindshare. Additionally, 66% of ADP GlobalView Payroll users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of ADP Streamline users who would recommend it.

ADP GlobalView Payroll

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66% willing to recommend

ADP Streamline

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433 Views
366 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

UKG

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6,779 Views
1,869 Comparison Views

89% willing to recommend

ADP GlobalView Payroll

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Review summaries and opinions

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Prashant Shetty

Associate Director at Raytheon Technologies

A tool to help manage global payroll that needs to improve the area of customization after its implementation

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a six out of ten. With ADP GlobalView Payroll, if I have to scale up the operations, one of the practical challenges I would like to highlight here is that in the post-implementation phase, if there are any new system enhancements or customization requests, it takes a lot of time to work with ADP to implement such changes. In the present time, every business has to operate in an agile manner, but I think that when it comes to the area revolving around change and control, there is a cost involved in ADP, and it comes as part of ADP's global contract. Most of the time, users may find that the prices quoted are not reasonable to justify the efforts involved from ADP's end. Most of the companies that fall under the category of Fortune 100 use ADP GlobalView Payroll, especially in the APAC region and Europe. The good thing with ADP GlobalView Payroll is that its system can be integrated with any HR system, like Workday or SAP SuccessFactors, since the integration is very seamless because many companies use global HR systems.

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Abdul-Rauf

Manager Payroll Services & Operations at Meshsol Technologies

Simplifies payroll processing and reduces the need for extensive marketing efforts while providing scalability, compliance, and excellent stability

I believe there is room for enhancement in the scope of services. We encountered challenges at times in clearly defining it, particularly because the firewall domain is extensive and demands localization for this service. Consequently, there is occasional confusion regarding whether a service falls under the standard category or is considered an add-on. I think there is a need for a deeper level of comprehension.

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Lonnie Fluck

Senior HR/ Talent Acquisition Leader at FitzDrake Search

Helps us establish system front-end and back-end connectivity, but the recruiting features need improvement

I used UKG to track applicants and create job descriptions. We built the electronic onboarding system to be used nationwide and created a path to integrate with the backend The product's most valuable feature is the ability to establish connectivity between the front and the back end,…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"If someone wants a good payroll system with a good presence in the APAC region and Europe, then without a doubt, ADP GlobalView Payroll falls at the top of the list of best tools."

"Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"Good solution if you want simple, static systems."

"I like the reporting feature as it allows me to generate reports independently without relying on a payroll consultant."

"The advantage was that ADP Streamline was inherently designed to serve as a marketing engine for the company."

"The most valuable feature was that everything was in one system."

"They are very strong in terms of having a central regional system. A regional person can see and monitor the calendar for each different country."

"The fact that I can see the whole HR information in a single point is valuable. There is a unified view of everything, which is good. Previously, we had many different systems for each part of the information. Now, it is all centralized. It is very good."

"The solution's UI is good. Also, it is very easy to use."

"The solution's employee experience is pretty good."

"The employee self-service feature is most valuable. This is the restaurant industry, and they have a mobile app that allows employees to go in and manage their data. So, employees can manage direct deposit accounts, emergency contacts, and other things in the app. That's definitely the biggest benefit."

"I have found the most valuable feature to be business intelligence and Cognos reporting."

"It is much easier to use and the customer service is better than our previous solution."

"We use the tool for various functions, including payroll, HR, recruiting, onboarding, and workforce management. We've implemented all these modules across all the clients I've worked with."

"The setup process is straightforward."

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Cons

"The portal where employees log in to check their weekly tax statements is called ADP ESS, an area where improvements are needed."

"Projects tend to take longer because ADP wants to manage everything."

"With big companies, it takes a long time to run when it comes to the reporting part."

"Having more clear guidance on design and training would be beneficial."

"The UI could be improved to be a bit more modern or trendy because it looks old-fashioned compared to other systems."

"I think there is a need for a deeper level of comprehension."

"They could improve the service relationship manager (SRM), because they have an SRM which is not familiar with Simple."

"The solution could use better reporting with standard reports. We use the Cognos platform in BI for a lot of our reporting. However, they need to have more robust standard reporting available to their user base."

"One area where UKG could improve is in its ability to understand its own competency and then work hard to improve it."

"The product's integration features need improvement."

"The solution could improve by simplifying it even more core reports, such as more sample reports, more generic reports that you can edit and improve on yourself."

"I would like to see more functionality in the next release to be able to get hours and dollars per calendar month rather than just by payroll in the Business Intelligence reports."

"UKG has complex clock-in and clock-out features. It changes things too often, and it feels like the tool is constantly changing things without testing before implementing changes in production. Additionally, it doesn't communicate these changes very well."

"The system is slow sometimes."

"The navigation on the screen could be better. Sometimes, I have to dig a little bit deep to find what I need. Everything is there. It just needs to be a little bit smoother."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I believe that ADP GlobalView Payroll is an expensive solution."

"If users consider the license of the solution, then it is an expensive tool."

"Our company had a standardized pricing model based on the number of employees."

"The amount we pay is not low, and it is not high. It is average."

"I wasn't involved in the pricing part. I'm a user, and I believe it is based on the user count. One thing that is nice about Ultimate is that you can learn how to use the system without additional fees. The learning aspect is the life of a product, and the training was a huge reason why we went with Ultimate. We did have some integration costs. They were a part of the implementation because of the integrations to other systems that we included in our implementation."

"UKG's pricing and licensing model involves ongoing expenses based on the number of employees paid. The initial implementation cost is low when UKG implements it directly. However, when partners handle the implementation, it becomes more expensive since partners don't receive the monthly recurring fees."

"While I am unsure of the licensing cost itself, the total cost of implementation and licensing for a company with over 5000 employees would be around 6,00,000. So, there are additional costs beyond licensing."

"If you're going for the full suite, it can be fairly pricey."

"The platform is not affordable but also not the most expensive."

"The pricing depends on the number of licenses we buy."

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

11%

Recruiting/Hr Firm

Financial Services Firm

19%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Insurance Company

Educational Organization

86%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ADP GlobalView HCM?

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ADP GlobalView HCM?

I believe that ADP GlobalView Payroll is an expensive solution.

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What needs improvement with ADP GlobalView HCM?

With big companies, it takes a long time to run when it comes to the reporting part. Our company notified ADP to see ...

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What do you like most about ADP Streamline?

The advantage was that ADP Streamline was inherently designed to serve as a marketing engine for the company.

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What needs improvement with ADP Streamline?

I believe there is room for enhancement in the scope of services. We encountered challenges at times in clearly defin...

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What is your primary use case for ADP Streamline?

We used it for our payroll processing needs. It was handled in-house, with data transmission occurring through the PP...

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What do you like most about UKG?

I like UKG's integration.

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What needs improvement with UKG?

UKG needs more publicity. It is a productive ERP ( /categories/erp ) application, but many people in the IT market ar...

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What is your primary use case for UKG?

I worked for a healthcare organization and a university. Most organizations use UKG ( /products/ukg-reviews ) to trac...

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Comparisons

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

Workday vs ADP GlobalView Payroll

Compared 4% of the time

SAP SuccessFactors vs ADP GlobalView Payroll

Compared 4% of the time

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Workday vs UKG

Compared 27% of the time

SAP SuccessFactors vs UKG

Compared 17% of the time

SAP HCM vs UKG

Compared 12% of the time

PeopleSoft vs UKG

Compared 7% of the time

Atlas vs UKG

Compared 4% of the time

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ADP Streamline vs. SAP SuccessFactors

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UKG

March 2025

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Also Known As

ADP GlobalView HCM

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UKG Pro, UKG Dimensons, UKG Ready

Overview

A global payroll solution for the world of people you have to pay.

For businesses with thousands of employees, getting payroll right isn’t easy. Every nation brings its own rules, regulations, banking systems, and compliance challenges. Multiply that across a global footprint and the complexity is clear.

ADP's cloud-based GlobalView Payroll platform makes it easier to run global payroll by using a single system of record to unify employee data around the world while accommodating local payroll rules to run compliant payroll.

ADP

ADP Streamline provides a simple, consistent set of processes and tools for managing your multi-country payroll and human resources administration. You benefit from ADP's knowledge of local requirements and access to local resources. By using an outsourced service model you can focus on running your company as efficiently as possible, right from your headquarters. ADP Streamline also connects with ADP GlobalView for a complete global Human Capital Management solution.

ADP

At UKG, our purpose is people — real people with real challenges, and a simple request. Help me keep my employees productive, connected, and happy. So that’s what we did.

We’ve created an unmatched suite of HR and workforce management solutions, backed by our people who care about yours. Our solutions deliver global workforce experiences that truly reflect the connection between life and work today. That means insights are deeper. Work is easier. And interactions are more meaningful.

UKG

Sample Customers

Global Talent for Celestica

Lenovo, ConvaTec, Syngenta, Brady Corporation, Covidien, TomTom

Tesla, Marriott, Yamaha, Aramark, Feeding America, Samsung, Sony Music, Dave & Buster's, Revlon