ADP Review
Long-established payroll and HR services at every company size.
At a glance
ADP is best for Companies wanting an established provider. There is no free tier, so budget approval comes before testing.
- Pricing
- Custom
- Model
- Custom
- Best for
- Companies wanting an established provider
- Rating
- 3.8 / 5
ADP is the incumbent in payroll services, with products spanning small business to global enterprise and a substantial accountant partner programme.
Safe, established, and rarely the cheapest.
What we like
- Handles complex and multi-state payroll
- Established accountant partner channel
- Products at every size
What to watch
- Pricing often opaque
- Support quality varies by tier
ADP alternatives
If ADP is not the right fit, these are the closest comparable tools we have reviewed.
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gusto | US small business payroll | Custom | Compare → |
| Rippling | Companies consolidating HR and IT | Custom | Compare → |
| Deel | Companies hiring internationally | Custom | Compare → |
| OnPay | US small businesses | Custom | Compare → |
| Justworks | Small US companies wanting benefits access | Custom | Compare → |
| Ramp | US companies wanting to kill expense reports | Free plan | Compare → |
Frequently asked
What is ADP?
ADP is the incumbent in payroll services, with products spanning small business to global enterprise and a substantial accountant partner programme. Safe, established, and rarely the cheapest.
How much does ADP cost?
ADP does not publish a fixed public price; pricing is quoted per customer.
What are the best alternatives to ADP?
The closest alternatives are Gusto, Rippling, Deel, OnPay.