Absorb Software vs. ADP vs. M3: Which is a Better Fit?

Absorb LMS

Content Management

Content Library
Checklists and guides
Unlimited Storage
Articles
Quizzes and Assessments
Course Editor
Learning Tracks

Create step-by-step learning tracks to make self guided onboarding and training easier to follow and more linear.

Branding & Customization

Branded Portal
Localization/Translations
Gamification, Points & Badging
Single sign-on
Custom Domain
White Label (LMS & Mobile App)

Training Management

Interactive courses
Performance Reporting
E-Signatures
Quizzes and Assessments
Completion Notifications

Alert managers and relevant stakeholders once trainings or assignments have been completed by employees.
Gamification, Points & Badging
Messaging & Communication

Employee Portal

Gamification, Points & Badging
Mobile App
Progress Tracking
User Profiles
Messaging & Communication

Reporting

Performance Reporting
Viewing Stats

Track how many people have read and viewed your articles, courses and content to see which employees are engaging.
Completion Notifications

Alert managers and relevant stakeholders once trainings or assignments have been completed by employees.
Gamification, Points & Badging
Custom Reports

User Management

Checklists and guides
Completion Notifications

Alert managers and relevant stakeholders once trainings or assignments have been completed by employees.
User Groups

Save time by creating user groups with pre-set learning materials, trainings and courses without having to customize from scratch for each individual team member.
Gamification, Points & Badging
Messaging & Communication
Single sign-on

ADP (Time & Attendance)

Shifts & Scheduling

Shift Swapping

When you’re a team member down, find a qualified replacement with the push of a button. Or save yourself time and let employees swap shifts among themselves.
Auto Scheduling

Use AI to predict how many employees you’ll need to meet expected demand and create work schedules to match in no time at all.
Time clock app

Record exactly when and where your people work for accurate timesheets, live attendance updates, and quick, precise payroll.
Dynamic Scheduling
Labor Standards

Time Tracking

Time clock app

Record exactly when and where your people work for accurate timesheets, live attendance updates, and quick, precise payroll.

Analytics & Benchmarking

Benchmarking
Reporting & Analytics
Corporate Visibility
Automated Labor Monitoring
Labor Standards
Occupancy Forecast Integration

Tasks & Checklists

Tasks & To Do Lists

Messaging & Communication

Team Communication

Share key information and documents with one employee or entire teams — and get notified when important messages are read.
Mobile App

Manage your teams from any device and make it simple for staff to view weekly schedules, updates, and tasks.

Benefits Management

Benefit Accruals
Tip Pooling

M3 (Labor Management)

Shifts & Scheduling

Shift Swapping

When you’re a team member down, find a qualified replacement with the push of a button. Or save yourself time and let employees swap shifts among themselves.
Auto Scheduling

Use AI to predict how many employees you’ll need to meet expected demand and create work schedules to match in no time at all.
Time clock app

Record exactly when and where your people work for accurate timesheets, live attendance updates, and quick, precise payroll.
Dynamic Scheduling
Labor Standards

Time Tracking

Time clock app

Record exactly when and where your people work for accurate timesheets, live attendance updates, and quick, precise payroll.

Analytics & Benchmarking

Benchmarking
Reporting & Analytics
Corporate Visibility
Automated Labor Monitoring
Labor Standards
Occupancy Forecast Integration

Tasks & Checklists

Tasks & To Do Lists

Messaging & Communication

Team Communication

Share key information and documents with one employee or entire teams — and get notified when important messages are read.
Mobile App

Manage your teams from any device and make it simple for staff to view weekly schedules, updates, and tasks.

Benefits Management

Benefit Accruals
Tip Pooling

What Customers Are Saying

Most Recent Review

Absorb Software doesn’t have any clients that have vouched for the product

Average

Controller from San Jose (United States)

I have a nice experience with M3 accounting software.

Sr. Accounts Executive

Most Positive Review

Excellent software for cost controls

Business Operations and Systems Specialist from

Most Critical

Be a little more user friendly ADP

F&B managers from Beachwood (United States)

I have been using M3 since onboarding in February of 2022

Financial Controller from Orillia (Canada)

References

Glenn Young
Risk & Financial Officer