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Roll by ADP alternatives
Roll by ADP compared with 5 alternatives: RUN Powered by ADP, Gusto, Square Payroll, OnPay and SurePayroll.
Roll by ADP is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39 per month, plus $5 per worker paid. None of the alternatives has a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll by ADPThis tool | Free trial · from $39/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| RUN Powered by ADP | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Gusto | From $49/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Square Payroll | From $6/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| OnPay | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| SurePayroll | From $20/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Roll by ADP starts at $39 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Gusto scores higher without starting lower. Square Payroll and SurePayroll start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Roll by ADP
- Paid
RUN Powered by ADP
ADP's payroll and HR service for US businesses of 1 to 49 people
Suits: US businesses with up to 49 employees that want taxes filed for them
- From $49/mo
Gusto
Payroll and HR for small businesses, with apps for owners and staff
- Gusto starts at $49 per month, plus $6 per person paid (Simple). Roll by ADP starts at $39 per month, plus $5 per worker paid.
- Gusto also covers expense tracking.
Suits: Small US businesses paying W-2 employees and contractors
- From $6/mo
Square Payroll
Payroll for Square sellers, with timecards from Square POS
- Square Payroll starts at $6 per person paid / month, contractor-only payroll. Roll by ADP starts at $39 per month, plus $5 per worker paid.
- Square Payroll also covers reports.
Suits: Restaurants, shops and salons already taking payments with Square
- Free trial · from $49/mo
OnPay
US payroll with published prices, plus HR and time add-ons
- OnPay starts at $49 per month, plus $6 per worker paid. Roll by ADP starts at $39 per month, plus $5 per worker paid.
- OnPay also covers reports.
Suits: Small US businesses that want to know the price without a sales call
- From $20/mo
SurePayroll
Online payroll for small US businesses and household employers
- SurePayroll starts at $20 per month, plus $4 per employee. Roll by ADP starts at $39 per month, plus $5 per worker paid.
- SurePayroll also covers reports.
- Roll by ADP also covers time tracking.
Suits: Small US businesses with a handful of employees
Limits worth knowing in Roll by ADP
- Runs payroll in the US only, though workers may live and work in different states.
- Built for phones: the desktop view is opened by scanning a code from the mobile app.
- Same-day direct deposit costs a per-transaction fee on top of the monthly price.
- One plan only: the pricing page lists no HR, benefits administration or higher tiers.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Roll by ADP?
The alternatives to Roll by ADP in this directory are RUN Powered by ADP, Gusto, Square Payroll, OnPay and SurePayroll. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Roll by ADP.
Is there a free alternative to Roll by ADP?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. OnPay offers 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.