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ADP Streamline vs SAP HCM comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

ADP Streamline
Ranking in Benefits Administration
11th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
Global Payroll (4th)
SAP HCM
Ranking in Benefits Administration
3rd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
Talent Management (3rd), Cloud HCM (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Benefits Administration category, the mindshare of ADP Streamline is 0.8%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP HCM is 13.6%, up from 12.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Benefits Administration
 

Featured Reviews

Abdul-Rauf - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Renelia Villanueva - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficient payroll processing with comprehensive attendance management
I am currently heading the payroll benefits and HRIS team here in Manila. We are using SAP HCM on-premises, and we implemented SuccessFactors focusing on Employee Central and GMPM SAP HCM has helped a lot due to the always changing government regulations pertaining to taxation, social security…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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 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."
"I like the reporting feature as it allows me to generate reports independently without relying on a payroll consultant."
"The user interface is the solution's most valuable feature. It makes it easy for us to use."
"It is a scalable solution. There are three administrators maintaining the solution: an HR person, a payroll person, and one backup."
"Technical support is excellent."
"Sometimes, employees may have pending requests that need approval, so you should check those and clear any errors to ensure smooth processing."
"The master data where most of the reports were run from was the most valuable. We were quite satisfied with this module."
"The payroll operations I’ve managed within this and other organizations involve substantial numbers, demonstrating that SAP HCM stable product. As for talent management, we’ve utilized consulting services and supplemented them with various in-house developments. Moreover, we are exploring innovative AI, including chatbots and AI-driven use cases."
"The setup was straightforward."
"The platform is simple to use and has a user-friendly dashboard and integration features."
 

Cons

"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 UI could be improved to be a bit more modern or trendy because it looks old-fashioned compared to other systems."
"Having more clear guidance on design and training would be beneficial."
"It was difficult to deploy. There were challenges regarding configurations and implementation. So, we had a lot of issues."
"I would like it to move more towards a single data space, a single data source. SAP as a platform relies on multiple data sources because traditionally, it's been bolted together by the acquisition of other products rather than a single database. That's why there are lots of points of failure and lots of required points of integration. They need a single integration point."
"SAP HCM needs to be more customizable to fit unique organizational processes."
"A better user interface and greater AI integration are crucial."
"It is a bit tedious and manual to work with."
"System usability is a challenge."
"This solution needs to be more configurable and user-friendly."
"The implementation of the solution can be a bit difficult. They should make it easier. If it could be as simple as the SuccessFactors implementation that would be ideal."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The amount we pay is not low, and it is not high. It is average."
"Our company had a standardized pricing model based on the number of employees."
"The terms on which you buy licenses might change due to the way they license in a particular product."
"The pricing depends upon the specific model and number of user accounts included in a bundle."
"We purchase the product's yearly license."
"The cost of SAP HCM is high, the license should be reduced. SAP HCM has a lot of hidden costs."
"The pricing is not reasonable at all."
"The solution is a little expensive and we are charged per user for the license. The solution can be paid monthly or annually."
"We have an annual license for this solution, and the price depends on the number of users."
"The solution is cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Pharma/Biotech Company
6%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Retailer
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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.
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 defining it, particularly because the firewall domain is extensive and demands locali...
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 PPC tool.
What do you like most about SAP HCM?
SAP HCM is the one of the best ERP for an organization with a small to large scale business. It has the most efficient payroll functionality. Regards : SAP HR classes in pune
What do you like most about SAP HCM?
HCM is a very important module that each organization should want to use. It will help any organization to calculate and control the cost of their human resources.
What is better, SAP HCM or SAP SuccessFactors?
When it comes to user experience, SuccessFactors is unquestionably superior, as it provides end users with a new experience and an advanced user interface. Additionally, the entire concept of SF is...
 

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Sample Customers

Lenovo, ConvaTec, Syngenta, Brady Corporation, Covidien, TomTom
City of Cape Town, ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd., TransAlta Corporation, Keolis, PT XL Axiata Tbk, National Football League (NFL), Plan International, Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company, China Talent Group (CTG TMO), Umicore S.A., Butterfield Bank, Skrill Group Ltd.
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