Fingercheck
vs. ADP
Unlike ADP, Fingercheck gives you unlimited payroll runs, built-in time tracking, and flat-rate pricing—all in one easy-to-use system.
Fingercheck is rated higher by users
According to users on G2, Fingercheck ranks higher than ADP across key categories like quality of support, ease of admin and overall value.
Haven Security Alliance, LLC Small Business (0-100 employees)
Small Business (11-50 employees)
Payroll Admin. Emerest (11-50 employees)
Why choose Fingercheck?
Built for time and payroll from the ground up — not tacked on as an afterthought.
1. Fingercheck is easier to use and adopt
Unlike ADP’s complex, enterprise-focused interface, Fingercheck is designed for simplicity. Our intuitive dashboard means your team can start tracking time accurately from day one, without extensive training or complicated a setup.
Camp Barnabas saved $15k in admin costs
Camp Barnabas faced significant HR and payroll challenges before Fingercheck, particularly during the onboarding of 200+ summer staff members.
2. Fingercheck offers unlimited payroll runs—no extra fees.
Unlike ADP, Fingercheck doesn’t nickel-and-dime you every time you process payroll. With Fingercheck, you get unlimited payroll runs included in your subscription, so you can pay employees as often as you need without worrying about surprise charges. That’s predictable pricing and true flexibility built for growing teams.
Features
Fingercheck
ADP
Unlimited payroll
Pay per payroll
Set-and-go payroll for hourly workers
Only for salaried employees
On-demand pay
On-Demand Pay
Sometimes know as Earned Wage Access. On-demand pay lets employees access their earned wages instantly, before payday. With Fingercheck, it happens automatically—no extra payroll steps and no cost to your business.
Added value for employers
2-day advance through Wisely or 3rd-party tools
Multi-state payroll w/ same pay cycle deductions
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Complicated setup
Powerful, practical, and proud of our work
4.8 rating
G2 Award - Top 50 HR Products
Top 10 HR platform
3. Fingercheck had more robust time management and tracking benefits
With features like mobile punch in/out, geofencing, and real-time shift tracking, we help reduce time theft, minimize payroll errors, and ensure compliance with complex regulations like prevailing wage, overtime, and break requirements.
Features
Fingercheck
ADP
Digital, mobile and physical time clock options
Biometric and geo-fencing
Prevailing wage calculations
Via Marketplace add-ons
OT, PTO, and break tracking
Requires add-on features
Unlimited 7-level job costing
Via InfiniTime add-on
Why choose Fingercheck over ADP
FAQs
What makes Fingercheck different from ADP?
Fingercheck was built from the ground up as a time-and-payroll platform, not a legacy payroll processor that bolted on time tracking later. We give you real-time visibility into hours, breaks, and job costs. And all of that feeding directly into payroll with zero manual entry.
Isn’t ADP bigger and more established?
Sure. But Fingercheck has been helping businesses since 2013. And bigger doesn’t mean better. ADP serves everyone from Fortune 500s to SMBs, which means you’re a ticket number, not a priority. Fingercheck focuses on growing, deskless businesses. Like in construction, staffing, field services, where accuracy and speed actually matter.
How does Fingercheck’s pricing compare?
Fingercheck offers flat, transparent pricing with unlimited payroll runs. ADP’s model often adds hidden fees for each payroll run and certain features. With us, what you see is what you pay. No surprise invoices.
What about customer support — can I actually talk to someone?
You’ll get real human support, not endless IVR loops. We typically answer every call in under one minute! Fingercheck customers get fast access to specialists who actually understand payroll compliance and small business workflows — no call center shuffle.
Can Fingercheck scale as my business grows?
Definitely. Whether you have 5 employees or 5,000, our platform scales without forcing you into a new plan or migration. You’ll add users and features — not complexity.
What about benefits and workers’ comp?
Fingercheck integrates with 401(k), workers’ comp, and insurance partners — giving you flexibility without locking you into a proprietary ecosystem. ADP often ties you into their preferred vendors.