Last updated: December 15, 2025
According to G2, RUN Powered by ADP® has officially been ranked the number one small-business payroll solution—a recognition driven entirely by verified product users. In the Winter 2026 Small-Business Grid Report, ADP was named a Leader in Small Business Payroll for the 32nd consecutive season, reinforcing the trust and satisfaction small-business owners place in RUN.
RUN earned top marks from users for its strong performance and reliability, with particularly high satisfaction ratings in key areas such as:
- Quality of support
- Ease of use
- Meeting requirements
- Ease of administration
- Ease of doing business with
- Ease of set up
Users also named the RUN platform a Leader in other HR software categories, including core HR, time and attendance, onboarding, job description management, background check, employee engagement, harassment prevention training and contractor payments.
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Now, you can compare software options based on reviews from your peers with FREE access to the Winter 2026 G2 Payroll Report. This exclusive payroll software research includes:
- Detailed profiles of 97 payroll providers for businesses with 1-49 employees
- Rankings based on validated customer feedback
- Feedback on implementation, integration, support and ease of use
- Actionable insights to help you make an informed decision
