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Switch to small business payroll with ADP
Get more from your payroll provider when you switch to RUN Powered by ADP® – G2’s #1 Best Software Product for Small Businesses two years running.
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Ratings include incentivized reviews and are accurate as of 7/15/26.
Why switch
Switching payroll doesn’t have to slow you down
A simple switch, start to finish
Support when you actually need it
Built for now, ready for tomorrow
For businesses with 1-49 employees
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Get these tools with ADP, but not with Gusto³
Payroll
- 24/7 live support (Gusto offers only 5am-5pm PT, Mon.-Fri.)
- Advanced State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) management tools (claim responses, benefit payments review, best practices consulting)
- Dedicated new client onboarding support for small businesses of all sizes
- Multi-state payroll, across all bundles
- Pay employees who work in multiple states or local jurisdictions within a single pay period
- Two-day processing cycles for all clients (without assigned direct deposit limits)
- Register with tax agencies in all 50 states (does not require third-party partner)
- Partner app connectors to over 30 leading Point of Sale (POS) solutions
- Single invoice billing that combines ADP payroll and complementary partner services
- Over 75 years of payroll experience
- Rated #1 small business software by G2 in 2026, two years running
HR & Business
- Built-in employee handbook wizard, pre-populated for your state and jurisdiction (no third-party partner required)
- Hiring via ZipRecruiter®†
- Applicant tracking system to help manage the end-to-end hiring process
- Employee discount program for brand-name products and daily essentials
- Create, send and process payments for client invoices
- Background checks for prospective hires
- Access to free and discounted legal services (provided by third party)‡
Get these tools with ADP, but not with Paychex³
Payroll & HR
- Hiring via ZipRecruiter®1
- One-stop partner marketplace, where clients can search, compare, activate and pay for apps (time, HR, accounting & more)
- Salary benchmarks data (to help you make competitive job offers and that can help you comply with pay transparency laws) at no added cost in top-tier HR bundles
- Job description wizard, at no additional fee
- Online employee onboarding across all bundles (no additional cost)
- Import time sheets from your existing Excel, PDF and CSV files (Paychex only supports CSV)
- Rated #1 small business software by G2 in 2026, two years running
- Single invoice billing that combines ADP payroll and complementary partner services
- New client online onboarding across all bundles (no need to call customer service)
- Register with tax agencies in all 50 states (does not require third-party partner)
- Support from a payroll specialist via phone & email, at no additional fee
- Create, send and process payments for client invoices
- G2 rating peer review 4.7 (of 5) stars or higher
- Over 75 years of payroll experience
- Access to free and discounted legal services (provided by third party)2
Get these tools with ADP, but not with QuickBooks Workforce³
Payroll
- Advanced State Unemployment Insurance management tools (claim responses, benefit payments review, best practices consulting)
- Convenient mobile app for payroll and HR
- 24/7 live support across all bundles
- Dedicated new client onboarding support for small businesses of all sizes
- Register with tax agencies in all 50 states (does not require third-party partner)
- Award-winning (Titan Award, Stevie Award, Globee Award) portal access that connects your accountant to your payroll
- Rated #1 small business software by G2 in 2026, two years running
- G2 rating peer review 4.7 (of 5) stars or higher
- Over 75 years of payroll experience
HR & Business
- Employee handbook wizard, pre-populated for your state/jurisdiction (no third-party partner required)
- Online courses (and completion tracking) on sexual harassment and abusive conduct, HR compliance, and much more
- Printed labor law posters at no additional fee (QuickBooks charges extra)
- Employee discount program for brand-name products and daily essentials.
- Hiring via ZipRecruiter®1
- Access to free and discounted legal services (provided by third party)2
Get these tools with ADP, but not with SurePayroll³
Payroll
- 24/7 live support across all bundles
- Native suite of time tracking tools with scheduling and physical time clocks
- Accounting software integration at no additional fee
- Advanced SUI management tools (claim responses, benefit payments review, best practices consulting)
- Multi-state tax filings at no additional fee
- Robust suite of pre-built reports (SurePayroll only offers nine pre-built reports)
- Partner app connectors to over 30 leading Point of Sale (POS) solutions
- Single invoice billing that combines ADP payroll and complementary partner services
- Robust portal for employees to manage pay information, federal tax withholding, and time tracking
- Rated #1 small business software by G2 in 2026, two years running
- Local tax filing (at no additional fee)
HR & Business
- Hiring via ZipRecruiter®1
- Salary benchmarks data (to help you make competitive job offers and that can help you comply with pay transparency laws)
- One-stop partner marketplace (at no additional fee)
- Employee discount program for brand-name products and daily essentials
Switching to ADP is easy
Already using another provider? No problem. Most businesses can switch in just a few days.
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Share a few details
We’ll tell you what forms and documents to provide so we can get everything ready behind the scenes.2
Count on us for support
Our implementation experts are there to guide you through every step of the transition.3
Run payroll with confidence
We'll confirm you're ready to get started and back you with 24/7 payroll support once you’re live.
Results that matter to your business
Small businesses that switch to RUN Powered by ADP see the difference quickly, from support and reliability to a simpler day-to-day.
$1,500average savings a year on payroll and HR admin after switching to ADP.4
9 out of 10customers say switching to ADP was quick.5
4 out of 5customers prefer ADP over their previous payroll provider.6
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Why small businesses switch to ADP
Everything just got easier
“We were with Gusto for less than a year before switching. Everything with ADP is just easier… Anytime I have a problem, I can upload a document and say, 'Take care of this, please,' and it gets handled.”
- Name
- Erica Dodds
- Title
- Chief Operating Officer
- Company
- The Foundation for Climate Restoration
- Industry
- Non-profit
- Employees
- 6
No more delays
“Running payroll on ADP takes a lot less time than it did with Gusto, and there’s never any lag time.”
- Name
- Bartley Gooden
- Title
- Founder
- Company
- A Plus Protection Security Services
- Industry
- Private security
- Employees
- 25
More time for what matters
“Switching to ADP from QuickBooks took my business to the next level, because it freed me up to be better at the things I do – like management and sales.”
- Name
- Octavio E. Aguirre
- Title
- Owner
- Company
- Creative Floor Covering
- Industry
- Construction
- Employees
- 10
The easiest switch you’ll make
“ADP made switching the easiest process I have ever experienced with a payroll company. It's now been a year since I switched over and everything has continued to be a piece of cake!”
- Name
- Marilyn McDermott
- Title
- President
- Company
- Marilyn McDermott Solutions
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Employees
- 1
Switching to ADP FAQs
How quickly you switch depends on your company’s priorities, the services you’re using and how quickly you can access the required data. With ADP, some customers can be up and running within 2 days, while others choose to transition over a few weeks. A well-managed switch should not disrupt your payroll process.
While some businesses prefer to switch at the start of a quarter or year, ADP can support your move at any time. You’ll receive clear guidance on the forms and information needed to help ensure a smooth transition.
If you’re currently running payroll manually, you can expect to spend significantly less time on it after switching. The exact time savings depend on the complexity of your business. Talk to an ADP representative about your current setup to get a clearer understanding of your time savings.
Costs vary based on factors like how often you run payroll, how many employees you have and which services you need. ADP will work with you to determine the right payroll setup for your business.
ADP products are cloud-based and built on a secure, redundant network, allowing you to pay employees even if local disruptions occur. Additional services can help you manage leave and support your employees during recovery.*
From physical checks to direct deposit, employers have multiple ways to pay employees. An ADP representative can help you choose the options that best fit your business and your team.
It is very easy to refer your clients to ADP’s payroll and HR platforms with Accountant ConnectSM, a free platform that provides access to payroll data, analysis tools, tax resources and more.
To sign up or login, visit adp.com/accountantconnect. After you login, select “refer a client”, enter your client’s information and your dedicated ADP Representative will reach out to begin the process.
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‡ Legal services are provided by Upnetic Legal Services, a third-party provider.
- As of July 1, 2026 and is subject to change.
- Internal survey of 2,099 RUN Powered by ADP® customers in 2025 who previously processed payroll with another provider.
- Internal survey of 1,281 RUN Powered by ADP® customers in 2026.
- Internal survey of 869 RUN Powered by ADP® customers in 2026 who previously processed payroll with another provider.
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