The WorkForce Software Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about WorkForce Software in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
WorkForce Software
The Insider’s Guide
Enterprise time, scheduling and absence, now ADP WorkForce Suite
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among HR software, read from WorkForce Software’s own pages.
Made by ADP (WorkForce Software) · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from WorkForce Software’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on WorkForce Software’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.8
GPA, above 22 of the 101 other HR software we grade
WorkForce Software is workforce management software for large employers, covering time and attendance, scheduling, absence and leave, and labor forecasting. The product is now sold as ADP WorkForce Suite and its site says it is part of ADP. No prices are published.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about WorkForce Software, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It doesn't describe employee records or recruiting.
- 1
Best for time, scheduling and absence at enterprises
WorkForce Software does time, scheduling and absence for large employers and is now branded ADP WorkForce Suite after ADP's acquisition.
- 2
It runs on Web
Web.
- 3
Time and attendance
Captures time against configurable pay rules, labor laws and collective bargaining agreements, with an audit trail to payroll.
- 4
Scheduling
Employee scheduling built for shift-based and 24/7 operations.
- 5
Absence and leave
Global leave and absence management across countries.
- 6
A 1.8 GPA, above 22 of 101
That is against the other HR software we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Keep it
The plain part of WorkForce Software you could make: time off and reports. What surrounds it you could not. The 2 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
WorkForce Software at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- ADP (WorkForce Software)
- Category
- HR Software
- Our grade
- 1.8 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for time, scheduling and absence at enterprises
WorkForce Software does time, scheduling and absence for large employers and is now branded ADP WorkForce Suite after ADP's acquisition. No price is published. It doesn't describe employee records or recruiting.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No price is published, so there's nothing to set against the $2 to $9 a seat a month this category charges. That leaves it at C. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan and no trial is listed. You start with a demo request. |
| Features | C | Time, scheduling and absence is a narrow slice of HR, and the pages read don't describe records or recruiting. It does that slice fully, so C. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record, and you'd set it up with your own people data first, so it's an ordinary C. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web only, with three listed integrations. No mobile or desktop app named. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who WorkForce Software is for
- Fits if you schedule large shift-based teams
- Works for companies already in the ADP family
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want a posted price, as the site points to a demo
- Not for you if you're a small team, as the site describes an enterprise product
- Too light for HR records or recruiting, which aren't described
- Watch out: the product is now branded ADP WorkForce Suite, so things may move
Good to know
Good for
- Large, multi-country employers with union or collective agreements
- Shift-based operations in manufacturing, healthcare and retail
Worth knowing
- No prices are published, and the vendor's site points to a demo request.
- The product is now branded ADP WorkForce Suite after ADP's acquisition, and the site describes it as an enterprise product.
- Time, scheduling and absence only: the pages read do not describe employee records or recruiting.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
WorkForce Software's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
We could not confirm WorkForce Software’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. workforcesoftware.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Enterprise time, scheduling and absence, now ADP WorkForce Suite. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: reports, shift scheduling, time clock, time off.
Time, scheduling and absence is a narrow slice of HR, and the pages read don't describe records or recruiting.
- Time and attendance
- Captures time against configurable pay rules, labor laws and collective bargaining agreements, with an audit trail to payroll.
- Scheduling
- Employee scheduling built for shift-based and 24/7 operations.
- Absence and leave
- Global leave and absence management across countries.
- Labor forecasting
- Workforce forecasting and analytics to plan labor spend.
- Compliance and fatigue rules
- Enforces working-time rules and flags overtime and rest risks to managers.
- Payroll and ERP integration
- Works unified with ADP HCM products and says it integrates with other HCM, payroll and ERP systems.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- ADP Workforce Now
- ADP Lyric HCM
- ADP Global Payroll
WorkForce Software is made by ADP (WorkForce Software).
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
22/101
Other HR software it is graded above
WorkForce Software's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 22 of the 101 other HR software we grade, and level with 33.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 34 of 101) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 102 HR software we grade, cut by the letter each got. WorkForce Software’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 6 of 101
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 101
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 101
- CEase of useAbove 1 of 101
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 34 of 101
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
The plain part of WorkForce Software you could make: time off and reports. What surrounds it you could not. The 2 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 46 of the 101 other HR software grade higher.
What you could make
- Time off and reports: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Clocking in from a phone, checked against where and when.
- A rota the whole staff sees on their phones, with swaps and alerts.
What this rests on. WorkForce Software’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
HiBob, Cornerstone OnDemand, SAP SuccessFactors and isolved
The 4 tools WorkForce Software is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.0GPA
HiBob
Paid
HR platform for mid-sized global firms, with US and UK payroll.
- Only HiBob lists iOS and Android apps.
- WorkForce Software also covers shift scheduling and time clock.
- HiBob also covers payroll, applicant tracking and employee records.
- 1.6GPA
Cornerstone OnDemand
Paid
Enterprise learning and talent platform sold by package.
- WorkForce Software also covers shift scheduling, time clock and time off.
- 1.8GPA
SAP SuccessFactors
Paid
Enterprise human capital management suite from SAP.
- WorkForce Software also covers reports, shift scheduling, time clock and time off.
- SAP SuccessFactors also covers payroll, applicant tracking and employee records.
- 1.8GPA
isolved
Paid
HR, payroll, benefits and talent software on one platform.
- WorkForce Software also covers shift scheduling and time off.
- isolved also covers payroll, applicant tracking and employee records.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is WorkForce Software free?
No. WorkForce Software is a paid product.
What platforms does WorkForce Software work on?
WorkForce Software is available on Web.
Does WorkForce Software have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. WorkForce Software is listed for Web.
Does WorkForce Software have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. WorkForce Software is listed for Web.
Is WorkForce Software open source?
WorkForce Software is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does WorkForce Software integrate with?
WorkForce Software's listing names ADP Workforce Now, ADP Lyric HCM and ADP Global Payroll.
Who makes WorkForce Software?
WorkForce Software is made by ADP (WorkForce Software).
What are the alternatives to WorkForce Software?
The closest alternatives to WorkForce Software in our directory are HiBob, Cornerstone OnDemand, SAP SuccessFactors and isolved.
How does WorkForce Software compare with other HR software?
WorkForce Software's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 22 of the 101 other HR software we grade, and level with 33.
Could I make my own version of WorkForce Software?
The plain part of WorkForce Software you could make: time off and reports.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from WorkForce Software’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from WorkForce Software's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by ADP (WorkForce Software). Prices change, so check workforcesoftware.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- WorkForce Software, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/workforce-software
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what WorkForce Software’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. WorkForce Software is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by ADP (WorkForce Software). Prices and plans change: check workforcesoftware.com before you buy.