Payroll Software
ADP Run: features, pricing and who it fits
ADP Run is the small-business payroll product from a very large provider, offered in four tiers by quote. Benefits, retirement and workers' compensation come as add-ons. Weekly pay runs raise the cost, and reviewers rate benefits management lower than payroll entry.
Who ADP Run is for
Best for
- 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
Fit by company size
| Category | 1-10 people | 11-50 people | 51-500 people | 500+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Software | Poor fit | Strong fit | No data | No data |
Strong fitWorkablePoor fitNo data from the vendor
ADP Run features
- 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 confirmed by the vendor
- Benefits administration
- Benefits, retirement, health insurance, workers comp as add-ons
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.
Prices as published by ADP Run on the date above. Quotes for larger teams often differ, which is what a request on SaaSBid surfaces.
Pros and cons
What users like
- 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
Worth knowing before you buy
- 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)
