ADP Review
National-scale payroll, HR and dedicated support
Quick facts
- Pricing
- Custom, quote-based
- Product
- RUN Powered by ADP
- Support
- Access to payroll experts
- Best for
- Scaling and complex payroll
Our verdict
Bottom line: ADP is one of the most established names in US payroll, and its RUN platform is built for small businesses that want a large, full-service provider. It runs payroll, files your taxes and gives you direct access to payroll experts, with deep HR, benefits and compliance options as you grow. Pricing is custom and quote-based rather than published, so request a quote sized to your headcount and the services you need.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Established national provider with deep expertise
- Strong HR, benefits and compliance tooling
- Scales smoothly as headcount and complexity grow
Cons
- No published flat pricing, quote required
- Can be more than the smallest teams need
Who ADP is best for
Businesses that want a large provider with hands-on support and room to scale.
- Full-service payroll with tax filing handled for you
- Direct access to payroll experts
- Deep HR, benefits and compliance options
How ADP compares
Our current top pick for payroll software is Gusto. Here is how they line up:
| Measure | ADP | Gusto |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 9.2/10 | 9.6/10 |
| Pricing | Custom, quote-based | Simple $49/mo + $6/person |
| Product | RUN Powered by ADP | $80/mo + $12/person |
| Support | Access to payroll experts | $35/mo + $6/contractor |
See the full payroll software comparison for everything we measured.
How we chose
Every payroll software provider here gets the same treatment: the BusinessShop research team scores it on five weighted factors, the weights are published, and no provider can pay to move up. Commissions never touch the math.
- 30% Pricing & value
- 25% Product quality
- 20% Customer experience
- 15% Reputation
- 10% Flexibility
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