ADP
VerifiedPayroll, HR, time tracking, and benefits administration platform for businesses of every size
See all screenshots - Deployment Cloud Based
- Starting price Custom
- Free trial Not offered
- Best for Freelancers, Startups, SMEs
What is ADP?
ADP is a global provider of human capital management (HCM) software, offering integrated payroll, HR, time and attendance, benefits administration, and talent management tools. Its core small-business product, RUN Powered by ADP, serves companies with 1 to 49 employees across four tiers (Essential, Enhanced, Complete, and HR Pro), while ADP Workforce Now targets organizations from 50 to 1,000+ employees with Select, Plus, and Premium service levels. ADP also offers PEO services, global payroll, and enterprise HCM solutions.
The platform automates tax calculations and filings, direct deposit, employee time tracking via badges, PINs, biometrics, geo-fencing, or mobile apps, and includes AI-powered anomaly detection for payroll issues. ADP does not publish fixed prices; costs are quoted individually based on employee count, payroll frequency, states of operation, and selected features, typically combining a base monthly fee with a per-employee charge.
Key Features of ADP
ADP lists 10 documented features, including Automated payroll processing with tax calculation and filing, Direct deposit and paycheck distribution and Time and attendance tracking (badges, PINs, biometrics, geofencing, mobile). The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.
- Automated payroll processing with tax calculation and filing
- Direct deposit and paycheck distribution
- Time and attendance tracking (badges, PINs, biometrics, geofencing, mobile)
- HR support, employee handbook tools, and HR help desk (higher tiers)
- Benefits administration and management
- Talent acquisition, onboarding, and performance management
- ZipRecruiter job posting integration (Enhanced tier and above)
- State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) management and garnishment payments
- AI-powered anomaly detection and compensation benchmarking
- ADP Marketplace integrations with third-party business apps
ADP Pricing
ADP lists 5 plans without published figures. Pricing is quoted on request.
Essential Payroll
Custom
1-49 employees
Payroll, tax filing, and compliance help. Reported starting figures (from third-party sources, not confirmed on official site) are around $79/month plus per-employee fees, but ADP requires a custom quote.
Enhanced Payroll
Custom
1-49 employees
Adds ZipRecruiter job posting, State Unemployment Insurance management, and garnishment payment service. Most popular tier per ADP’s site.
Complete Payroll & HR Plus
Custom
1-49 employees
Adds basic HR support on top of Enhanced.
HR Pro Payroll & HR
Custom
1-49 employees
Adds enhanced HR support and additional employee perks.
Workforce Now (Select/Plus/Premium)
Custom
50-1,000+ employees
Select covers payroll and HR basics; Plus adds benefits administration; Premium adds time and attendance.
ADP Specifications
ADP is available on web app and has iOS and Android apps. It offers an API.
- Deployment
- Cloud Based
- Billing cycle
- Monthly
- Desktop
- Web App
- Mobile
- iOS
- Android
- Languages
- English
- Built for
- Freelancers
- Startups
- SMEs
- Agencies
- Enterprises
- Support
- Phone
- Live Support
- Training
- Tickets
- Integrations
- ADP Marketplace offers integrations with third-party apps including ZipRecruiter, accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero), and various HR/benefits providers.
- Public API
- Yes
- Free trial
- No
- Free plan
- No
- Runs in browser
- Yes
- Customisable
- Yes
- Website
- adp.com
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