Small business payroll & HR software

RUN Powered by ADP® payroll and HR platform

RUN Powered by ADP® is G2’s #1 Best Software Product for Small Businesses two years running. From fast payroll to real-person support and compliance confidence, see what sets it apart.

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Trusted by over 900,000 small businesses

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    4.7 out of 5 Stars(5,951 reviews)

  • TrustRadius

    9.0 out of 10 Stars(846 reviews)

Ratings include incentivized reviews and are accurate as of 7/15/26.

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See how the RUN platform helps you run payroll and HR

Tackle everyday payroll tasks

Automate payroll calculations, spot potential errors before you submit and see your next payroll date and priorities the moment you log in.

Support your team from hire to payday

Bring hiring, onboarding and employee self-service into one place. Plus, get 24/7 support from payroll specialists whenever you need guidance.
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Stay connected and ready as you grow

Integrate your favorite apps and keep up with changing tax laws and regulations — all inside a platform that keeps getting smarter over time.
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Everything small businesses need, built into RUN Powered by ADP

  • Payroll and payments

    • Run payroll in minutes from your desktop or mobile device
    • Pay employees by direct deposit, a Wisely debit card1 or paper check
    • Automate recurring payroll
    • Manage client invoices, vendor bills and cash flow2 in one place
    • Process payroll alongside payments with Clover POS integration

  • Tax filing and compliance

    • Automatically calculate and file payroll taxes
    • Avoid payroll mistakes with AI-enabled error flagging
    • Stay current with federal and state payroll regulations
    • Generate and e-file W-2 and 1099 year-end forms
    • Access compliance updates and guidance

  • HR and employee tools

    • Recruit, hire and onboard employees
    • Offer benefits like insurance and retirement options
    • Track time and scheduling to manage labor costs
    • Give employees secure mobile access to pay and forms
    • Use salary benchmarking insights to stay competitive
    • Get 24/7 real-person support from payroll professionals

For businesses with 1-49 employees

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Add the tools your business needs

  • Business insurance and health benefits

    Plan for the coverage you need, like workers’ compensation, while helping protect cash flow.3
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  • Retirement solutions

    Take care of the people you count on with competitive retirement plan options.
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  • Time and scheduling

    Automate time tracking, help simplify compliance and keep labor costs in check.
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  • Point of sale

    Connect ADP® with Clover® point of sale to run payroll and take payments.
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Why small businesses choose ADP

  • Richard Schmitt, small professional services business owner, loves how time-saving running payroll and tax submissions are with ADP

    Faster payroll, lower overhead

    “RUN simplified my payroll process to taking less than an hour per week, saving my company lots of money and time. ADP handles my tax applications and submissions. I couldn’t be happier.”

    Name
    Richard Schmitt
    Title
    Director of Finance
    Company
    Voodoo Franchise Group
    Industry
    Professional Services
    Employees
    6-10
  • Marilyn McDermott, a solo business owner, left her payroll provider for ADP and touts how easy and seamless the process continues to be

    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
  • Kennedy Humphrey, HR manager for a wholesale business, appreciates how efficiently ADP handles most of the company's administrative and compliance work

    Take hours out of doing business

    “ADP makes it easy to do business. They take care of the bulk of the admin and compliance work, giving you the time back to oversee your operations.”

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    Name
    Kennedy Humphrey
    Title
    HR Manager
    Company
    Gaia Flooring
    Industry
    Wholesale
    Employees
    26-49
  • Richard Tamaki, manufacturing company COO, touts ADP as a comprehensive solution for small business payroll and HR needs in a compliance-complex state

    Manage compliance without the overhead

    “ADP is a one-stop shop that efficiently takes care of all your payroll needs. It’s a cost-effective solution to help small businesses stay on top of all the labor law requirements, especially in highly regulated states such as California.”

    Name
    Richard Tamaki
    Title
    Chief Operating Officer
    Company
    Molecular GPS Technologies
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Employees
    11-25

Results that matter to your business

See the impact of payroll and HR with RUN Powered by ADP.

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9 out of 10customers get peace of mind with ADP's 24/7 real-person payroll support.4

9 out of 10customers trust ADP to do their payroll on time and accurately.4

9 out of 10customers say ADP's error flagging (A.I. powered) helps them avoid common payroll mistakes.4

Run payroll anywhere with the ADP mobile app

Run payroll, check reports and stay connected to your team from your phone with the mobile app for RUN Powered by ADP®.

  • Run payroll on the go

    Process payroll quickly from your mobile device, wherever work happens.

  • Support your team wherever they are

    Employees can access pay statements, tax forms and updates through the mobile app.

  • Keep important tasks on track

    Receive reminders, alerts and updates so payroll and HR tasks stay on schedule.

Trusted by small businesses. Recognized across the industry.

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  • #1 on G2’s 2026 Best Software Products for Small Business, two years running

    G2 #1 Best Software for Small Businesses

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    2025-2026

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    Trust Radius Top Rated Award

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    2025-2026

  • BIG Innovation Award Winner

    RUN Powered by ADP®

    2025-2026

  • Trust Radius Award badge for 2026 Buyer's Choice

    TrustRadius Buyer’s Choice Award

    Best Capabilities, Value, and Customer Relationships

    RUN Powered by ADP®

    2025-2026

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  1. Wisely Direct is not a payroll card.
  2. Bill pay and invoicing features are provided by a third party and ADP is not liable or responsible for the service, security, privacy, or availability of the third-party service, platform or website. Additional terms, conditions and fees may apply to services from the third party. ADP may receive a referral fee or other compensation from the third party.
  3. All insurance products will be offered and sold only through Automatic Data Processing Insurance Agency, Inc.,(ADPIA) its licensed agents or its licensed insurance partners, One ADP Blvd. Roseland, NJ 07068. CA license #0D04044. Licensed in 50 states. ADPIA is an affiliate of ADP, Inc.
  4. Internal survey of 1,281 RUN Powered by ADP® customers in 2026.