ADP DataCloud vs Culture Amp
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best HR Analytics Software Platforms and The 11 Best Employee Engagement Software. Last verified June 14, 2026.
The short answer
Culture Amp ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #5) for HR teams measuring workforce metrics, turnover, and engagement / HR teams measuring and improving engagement. The market leader for its powerful people science, analytics, and extensive benchmark data.
At a glance
| ADP DataCloud | Culture Amp | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best HR Analytics Software Platforms | #1 / The 11 Best Employee Engagement Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.4 | 9.3 |
| Best for | Unmatched payroll data benchmarking | Best for analytics and benchmarking |
| Pricing | $$$$ (Add-on to ADP) | $$$ ($8-$15/user/mo) |
| HQ | Roseland, USA | Melbourne, Australia |
| Founded | 1949 | 2009 |
ADP DataCloud
Offers unique, real-time benchmarking against ADP's massive payroll dataset.
www.adp.com/what-we-offer/products/adp-datacloud.aspxSee full entry in The 11 Best HR Analytics Software Platforms
Culture Amp
The market leader for its powerful people science, analytics, and extensive benchmark data.
www.cultureamp.comMethodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.