Payroll Software
ADP Run review
ADP's payroll and HR platform for small businesses, sold through quotes in four tiers.
ADP Run at a glance
- Category
- Payroll Software
- Starting price
- Contact sales
- Pricing model
- base fee plus per employee
- Public pricing
- No
- Free plan
- No
- Contract
- Quote based
- G2 rating
- 4.6 (5,122 reviews)
Who ADP Run is for
Choose ADP Run if
- Small businesses wanting a large provider with tax filing and add-on HR/benefits.
- Employers who want guided support and tiered service.
Look elsewhere if
- Buyers who need published prices.
- Very small teams sensitive to add-on and weekly-run cost.
ADP Run pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Payroll | Quote | Third-party estimate about $79/month + $4 per employee | |
| Enhanced Payroll | Quote | Adds SUI management, garnishments, hiring support | |
| Complete Payroll & HR Plus | Quote | Adds HR HelpDesk, handbook support |
No published price. Third-party estimate (Business.com, Tech.co, 2026): about $79/month + $4/employee. Roll by ADP lists $39/month + $5 per person.
What ADP Run really costs
- Per seat per month
- About $4 per employee plus $79 base (third-party estimate)
- Billing
- Quote.
- 20 users per year
- Estimate: ($79 + 20 x $4) x 12 = $1,908 per year, from third-party estimates only.
- Add-ons
- Benefits administration; Retirement; Health insurance; Workers' compensation.
ADP Run features by buying criteria
| Criterion | What we found |
|---|---|
| Pricing model | Quote; base plus per employee, higher cost with weekly runs. |
| Target company size | Small businesses. |
| Tax filing and compliance | Tax filing in all tiers per vendor positioning; details not verified. |
| Benefits administration | Benefits, retirement, health insurance, workers comp as add-ons. |
What reviewers say about ADP Run
Praised for
- Payroll entry and direct deposit tools score high.
- Automatic tax-rule updates.
Common complaints
- Wait times for support in some comparisons.
- Benefits management scores lower.
Themes paraphrased from public reviews on G2 and similar sites, not quotes.
What most ADP Run reviews leave out
- No public price; estimate $79/month + $4 per employee is third-party.
- Weekly payroll can nearly double annual cost versus biweekly at the same per-run rate.
- Roll by ADP is the only ADP payroll with a published price ($39 + $5 per person)
ADP Run alternatives
Paychex FlexMid-size employers wanting a full-service provider with HR and benefits options.Contact sales
GustoSmall US businesses of 1 to a few dozen people wanting simple setup.$49/month plus $6 per person (Simple)
PaycorUS employers with roughly 10 to 1,000 staff that want payroll and HR from one vendor.Contact sales
QuickBooks PayrollBusinesses already on QuickBooks Online.$44/month + $6.50 per employee (Payroll + Simple Start, 50% promo for 3 months shown; list $88)
JustworksSmall US companies that want a PEO with benefits and compliance handled for them.$50/month base plus $8 per employee (Payroll plan)
OnPaySmall businesses and accounting-firm partners.$49/month + $6 per worker
ADP Run compared
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from ADP Run's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.