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ADP (Automatic Data Processing) is one of the world’s most popular, best-known payroll and human resource companies. As a provider of both in-house payroll software and outsourced PEO solutions, ADP has a plan and product for nearly any type and size of business in any industry.
Below, we’ll explain more about what ADP is and quickly review its most popular payroll products. Keep reading to find out which ADP payroll, HR, PEO or HCM solution is the best fit for your business.
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| Starting monthly price | Free trial | Solution type | Ideal business size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roll by ADP | $29 + $5/payee | 3 months | Payroll app | Microbusinesses |
| ADP RUN | Custom | 3 months | Payroll software | Small and midsize |
| ADP TotalSource | Custom | 3 months | PEO | Small |
| ADP Workforce Now | Custom | 3 months | HCM | Small, midsize and large |
| ADP Vantage HCM | Custom | 3 months | HCM | Large and enterprise |
| ADP Global Payroll | Custom | 3 months | Payroll software | Multinational |
As a payroll and HR software provider, ADP sells services and products that help other businesses hire, support and pay their employees. Rather than simply targeting one type of business or selling just one product, ADP offers a wide range of payroll, HR, HCM and HRIS tools with varying price points, features and levels of support.
Here, we’ll give you a quick overview of some of the most popular ADP payroll software and PEO products. Regardless of which ADP product you choose, you’ll have access to the following key features:
Starting price: $29 per month + $5 per payee
Roll by ADP is ADP’s newest product and the only ADP product made specifically for microbusinesses. As an AI-based app with browser access, Roll is less comprehensive than most other ADP products. However, along with enabling easy payroll runs with fast direct deposit, the Roll app assists small-business owners with a variety of other payroll and HR tasks:
To run payroll with Roll, business owners type a chat command like “run payroll,” and the app takes care of the rest. The process is simple and straightforward, but it may be confusing for business owners who are new to AI chatbot functionality.
To learn more, read our Roll by ADP review.
Starting price: Custom quotes only
While ADP RUN was made mainly for small and midsize businesses, its higher-tier plans can support bigger businesses that want to blend fully automated payroll with a fairly comprehensive HR product suite.
RUN Powered by ADP is primarily a payroll software service, but depending on which of the four RUN plans you choose, you’ll secure HR tools like the following:
The most advanced ADP RUN plan, HR Pro, also includes access to a learning management system and a sexual harassment training course.
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ADP RUN is a solid choice for smaller businesses that want HCM-level tools without paying for a fully fledged HCM or HRIS program. However, while RUN Powered by ADP costs less than HCM software for enterprises, it’s definitely pricier than more straightforward payroll services like Gusto or SurePayroll.
Plus, some of RUN’s payroll services are only available as add-ons that cost an extra fee, including time and attendance.
To learn more, read our ADP RUN review.
Starting price: Custom quotes only
ADP TotalSource is a professional employer organization, or PEO, solution for small businesses. As a certified PEO, ADP becomes a co-employer with your small business and assumes most HR and payroll responsibilities. On your behalf, ADP TotalSource will calculate employee paychecks, withhold and remit payroll taxes, submit end-of-year paperwork, pay employees and provide guidance on issues like recruiting, hiring and onboarding.
PEOs are almost always more expensive than in-house payroll software. However, since ADP doesn’t list prices for any product besides Roll by ADP online, we can’t say how much more expensive ADP TotalSource is than a product like ADP RUN. Still, it’s worth noting that a PEO frees up time business owners would otherwise spend on complicated HR tasks and employment law compliance.
To learn more, read our review of the best PEO companies.
Starting price: Custom quotes only
ADP Workforce Now is ADP’s human capital management system for large businesses (as well as midsize businesses that need robust HR features). Along with RUN by ADP’s powerful payroll tools, ADP Workforce Now includes the following key personnel management features:
Customers can also add services like recruiting, performance management, compensation management and a learning management system for an extra fee.
To learn more, read our ADP Workforce Now review.
Starting price: Custom quotes only
ADP Vantage HCM was built specifically for U.S.-based international corporations with 1,000 or more employees. It takes ADP Workforce Now’s all-in-one payroll, HR, benefits and time and attendance features to an enterprise level.
Along with offering international payroll, Vantage HCM’s talent sourcing tools help companies create a cohesive, compelling brand narrative that attracts top talent. ADP’s benefits can also keep businesses competitive across the globe while the system’s comprehensive data and analytics tools give you crucial insights into your workforce’s productivity and satisfaction.
SEE: Preparing to Evaluate HCM Solutions (TechRepublic Premium)
Starting price: Custom quotes only
ADP offers multinational payroll services with several of its payroll products, including ADP Vantage and Workforce Now. However, ADP also has global payroll-specific solutions that center on simplifying the most complicated aspects of managing pay for a global workforce:
To learn more, read our review of the top international payroll software.
No matter which ADP product you ultimately settle on, you can expect to experience a similar set of software benefits:
Like any software solution, ADP has its downsides:
Starting price: $40 per month + $6 per employee
Gusto’s small-business payroll solution is a solid ADP alternative, especially for companies considering ADP RUN.
Gusto and RUN by ADP have comparable payroll features — but Gusto is available at a lower starting price. It also includes more payroll features with its base price rather than requiring customers to add them for an extra fee.
With three plans, Gusto is scalable for small businesses with limited payroll needs and bigger national enterprises with hundreds of employees. And while Gusto’s two cheapest plans have fewer HR features than most ADP RUN plans, it offers automatic state new-hire reporting, onboarding tools, hiring tools and built-in time-tracking integrations with each plan.
Learn more about Gusto by reading our Gusto review.
Starting price: $2 per contractor per month
If you need a global payroll service, not an international HRIS or HCM solution, Papaya Global is an affordable ADP alternative.
As a global PEO with an employer of record service, Papaya Global helps businesses pay workers in 160+ countries and in local currencies. On-the-ground compliance experts help businesses stay up to date on current, ever-changing employment laws around the world.
Papaya Global’s affordable multinational payroll services start at $2 per global contractor paid per month. Global payroll for employees starts at $3 per payee per month if you pay them with your existing payroll software or $12 per payee per month through Papaya Global.
Learn more about Papaya Global by reading our Papaya Global review.
Starting price: Custom quotes only
Paycor’s enterprise-level HCM system helps U.S.-based companies hire, onboard and pay employees. Like ADP Workforce Now and Vantage HCM, Paycor includes time tracking tools, comprehensive workforce management, employee engagement surveys and thorough personnel data and analytics.
However, unlike ADP, Paycor doesn’t provide benefits options through its own brokerage. Instead, it integrates with your business’s existing benefits partners to provide seamless benefits administration.
Learn more about Paycor by reading our Paycor review.
To review payroll software, including ADP’s payroll processing systems, we do our best to either set up free trial accounts or schedule demos to get personal experience with the products we review. Our payroll software review methodology page explains more about how we choose, rate and review products.
Choosing payroll software for your business is a challenging process, but it can pay huge dividends in terms of the time, effort and anxiety it saves. If you’re still not sure which ADP payroll product will work best for your unique organization, our quick rundown can point you in the right direction:
If you aren’t thrilled with ADP’s payroll processing service, take a look at our list of ADP’s top competitors to find a suitable alternative.
Yes, ADP is generally considered a good payroll company. In fact, ADP is one of the oldest, most popular payroll companies in the United States. It has decades of experience, a solid reputation, and extensive payroll processing expertise.
ADP doesn’t list prices for any of its key payroll products online. Interested customers should contact ADP directly to request a quote and schedule a free trial, which can run as long as three to four months.
ADP and Paychex are two top providers of in-house payroll software and outsourced PEO services for small and midsize businesses. Both companies offer fully automated payroll, HR library access, top-notch benefits options, thorough customer service and multiple products that scale to accommodate growth.
Since both ADP and Paychex are so similar, it’s hard to say for sure which one is better than the other. However, one might be better for your business than the other depending on which features you need, which user interface you prefer and how much you can afford to spend on payroll.
Read our in-depth comparison of ADP and Paychex to learn more about which product will suit your needs better.
The main benefit of using ADP or any other outsourced payroll solution is the time, hassle and stress it can save business owners who worry about payroll.
Running payroll by hand is a time consuming process with plenty of opportunities for error, including incorrect paycheck calculations or missed payroll tax deadlines. In contrast, payroll software companies like ADP let you process payroll automatically, which can include automatically deducting and submitting payroll taxes.
ADP’s other perks include the software’s ease of use, customizations, third-party integrations, lengthy free trial and 24/7 customer service.
Yes, ADP integrates with hundreds of third-party business apps, including a good amount of popular accounting, human resource, HCM, finance, personnel management and expense management services. For a comprehensive list of ADP’s integrations, check out the ADP app marketplace.
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