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RUN Powered by ADP alternatives
RUN Powered by ADP compared with 7 alternatives: Paychex Flex, Gusto, QuickBooks Workforce, OnPay, Roll by ADP and 2 more.
RUN Powered by ADP's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUN Powered by ADPThis tool | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Paychex Flex | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Gusto | From $49/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| QuickBooks Workforce | Free trial · from $50/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| OnPay | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Roll by ADP | Free trial · from $39/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Paycor | From $99/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Paylocity | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from RUN Powered by ADP
- Paid
Paychex Flex
Paychex's payroll, tax filing and HR platform, priced by quote
- Paychex Flex also covers reports.
- RUN Powered by ADP also covers time tracking.
Suits: US businesses that want payroll taxes filed by a large provider
- From $49/mo
Gusto
Payroll and HR for small businesses, with apps for owners and staff
- Gusto also covers expense tracking.
Suits: Small US businesses paying W-2 employees and contractors
- Free trial · from $50/mo
QuickBooks Workforce
Intuit's payroll and HR service, sold alone or with QuickBooks
Suits: US businesses already keeping their books in QuickBooks Online
- Free trial · from $49/mo
OnPay
US payroll with published prices, plus HR and time add-ons
- OnPay also covers reports.
Suits: Small US businesses that want to know the price without a sales call
- Free trial · from $39/mo
Roll by ADP
Chat-based payroll app for very small US businesses
Suits: Owners with a few employees who want to run payroll from a phone
- From $99/mo
Paycor
US payroll and HR software, with published prices under 50 staff
- Paycor also covers reports and expense tracking.
- RUN Powered by ADP also covers time tracking.
Suits: US businesses under 50 employees that want to see a price before calling sales
- Paid
Paylocity
Payroll, HR, finance and IT platform for US employers, by quote
- Paylocity also covers reports and expense tracking.
Suits: US companies that want payroll, HR and time tracking in one system
Limits worth knowing in RUN Powered by ADP
- No prices are published: all four packages (Essential, Enhanced, Complete and HR Pro) are quoted after a form or a sales call.
- Producing W-2 and 1099 forms costs extra, and time and attendance, retirement plans and workers' comp are add-ons.
- State unemployment management, garnishment payments and job costing are left out of Essential; the HR help desk starts at Complete.
- RUN covers US payroll in all 50 states; ADP sells other products for larger firms and for payroll in other countries.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to RUN Powered by ADP?
The alternatives to RUN Powered by ADP in this directory are Paychex Flex, Gusto, QuickBooks Workforce, OnPay, Roll by ADP, Paycor and Paylocity. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with RUN Powered by ADP.
Is there a free alternative to RUN Powered by ADP?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. QuickBooks Workforce, OnPay and Roll by ADP offer a free trial.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.