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    RUN Powered by ADP®

    Score9 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    The RUN Powered by ADP® cloud-based solution is used to pay employees. It also includes HR and hiring tools, as well as benefits, helping small businesses grow and manage their teams.N/A
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    RUN Powered by ADP®
    Free Trial
    Yes
    Free/Freemium Version
    No
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    No
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    RUN Powered by ADP®
    Considered Both Products
    ADP
    Chose RUN Powered by ADP®
    ADP was set in place prior to my hire. I have used in house software for reporting payroll and taxes and prefer to have ADP take this on as it saves valuable time when I could be recruiting other promising employees.
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    Chose RUN Powered by ADP®
    I selected RUN Powered by ADP because it was already in place when I got to Ironbeam.
    Incentivized
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    RUN Powered by ADP® is an easier payroll product to use and more cost effective for our organization.
    Incentivized
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    We changed b/c it was more efficient and offered additional capabilities. I'm able to process payroll inside of 10 minutes rather than 30-60minutes. Partnering with an investment firm to manage contributions to our retirement plan is a game changer!!
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    Chose RUN Powered by ADP®
    We did switch from Paychex. I did have to manually enter in the time as we had not gotten that function with them. ADP has been easier to get ahold when I do have issues. The functionality of the website was easier to access than the previous payroll was.
    Incentivized
    Chose RUN Powered by ADP®
    RUN Powered by ADP® was already in place. I am thinking that it came recommended to him as he has had RUN Powered by ADP® for many many years.
    Incentivized
    Chose RUN Powered by ADP®
    Our checks are printed and delivered, saving us a ton of time in-house.
    Incentivized
    Chose RUN Powered by ADP®
    I have only used Paychex previously but they didnt have a mobile app. Their service was terrible which is why I switched and will never go back.
    Incentivized
    Chose RUN Powered by ADP®
    Paychex was the last company we were using before the switch. We had so many issues that we could not get resolved that I had contacted corporate twice. They had our out of state payroll taxes so messed up that we wound up getting our bank account frozen for non-payment. It was …
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    Chose RUN Powered by ADP®
    Easy to use, clear interface
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    Chose RUN Powered by ADP®
    We switched from Intuit Online Payroll a while back in hopes that ADP would have better features for some of our unique company needs. We understood it would be a higher cost, but the functionality would've been worth it. Intuit was great, but we wanted to eliminate one of …
    Incentivized
    Chose RUN Powered by ADP®
    Other products we have used or reviewed were okay for large businesses, but were convoluted. We wanted something to fit our small business - clear and to the point.
    Incentivized
    Chose RUN Powered by ADP®
    I only know how ADP runs and operates. I haven't used another payroll company before.
    Incentivized
    Chose RUN Powered by ADP®
    I was not the decision maker but I have not had many issues. I have looked elsewhere and this is just a great service, it is hard to make any switch.
    Incentivized
    Chose RUN Powered by ADP®
    We decided to go with RUN Powered by ADP® as they seemed to be the most price conscious with the most up-to-date compliance in the field. Often the competitors cost more for individual services or wanted us to buy a much larger bundle of products than we needed.
    Incentivized
    Chose RUN Powered by ADP®
    Based on our experience, RUN Powered by ADP® was selected by our small business because our owner was seeking a robust, all-in-one payroll and HR solution that scales with our growth. It allowed us to move away from manual spreadsheets and our less sophisticated payroll …
    Incentivized
    Chose RUN Powered by ADP®
    We needed to move from a 100% manual process. So, we chose RUN Powered by ADP® because there are additional add-ons that we may utilize in the future.
    Incentivized
    Chose RUN Powered by ADP®
    Overall, RUN Powered by ADP® has contributed to smoother operations, fewer errors, and more predictable payroll cycles, which supports our broader goals of efficiency and compliance. I switched from another provider for three reasons: 1. Cost, 2. Less aggressive add-on sales …
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    Chose RUN Powered by ADP®
    [...] already had RUN Powered by ADP® when I came to the company.
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    Chose RUN Powered by ADP®
    I have none of ADP and their stellar reputation with different companies for years and have utilized their services as an employee and now as a business owner.
    Incentivized
    Chose RUN Powered by ADP®
    We were not able to keep a PEO for business purposes and had to change. Since we were with ADP TotalSource, sales offered RUN Powered by ADP® but we probably would have been better off with a whole different product/brand. RUN Powered by ADP® associates promised ease and smooth …
    Incentivized
    Chose RUN Powered by ADP®
    DP has been our first payroll processing company. We selected RUN Powered by ADP® based on conveniences and pricing.
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    Chose RUN Powered by ADP®
    We switched from QuickBooks Online Payroll to ADP. The interface and look of QBO was better than ADP, but the service and understanding of how errors affect our staff and our firm with regard to tax implications is FAR greater with ADP. QBO took over 8 months and more than 3 …
    Incentivized
    Chose RUN Powered by ADP®
    I moved from Paychex to ADP due to 1: an excellent sales rep. 2: Lower cost
    3: easier platform 4: more knowledgeable customer service 5: better mobile app
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    94%
    Would buy again
    351 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    328 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    350 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    91%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    268 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    86%
    Implementation went as expected
    274 Answers
    Features
    RUN Powered by ADP®
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of RUN Powered by ADP®
    Feature
    RUN Powered by ADP®
    8.4
    389 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Pay calculation9.5375 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors8.6113 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.1279 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.4176 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.5365 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.9292 Ratings
    Reimbursement management5.138 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    RUN Powered by ADP®
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (460 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.4
    (46 ratings)
    Usability
    9.2
    (37 ratings)
    Availability
    9.8
    (16 ratings)
    Performance
    8.7
    (16 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (49 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    8.4
    (8 ratings)
    Online Training
    9.5
    (8 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.9
    (31 ratings)
    Configurability
    7.9
    (13 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    8.7
    (6 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.3
    (16 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.5
    (12 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    8.7
    (13 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    RUN Powered by ADP®
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ADP
    As a small business with 50 employees, we were looking for a straightforward, reliable payroll system. ADP has fulfilled that goal for us. RUN Powered by ADP® offers a range of core payroll features, including automated tax calculations and compliance support, which are essential for our smaller organization. It allows us to have our payroll done by the office manager and not have to incur the added expense of hiring a payroll specialist.
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    Pros
    ADP
    • Payroll - running weekly payroll is easy and can be done from anywhere.
    • Reporting - Whether it is PTO or tax forms, reporting is critical. I like the favorites section too, for frequently run reports.
    • Background checks - the basic reporting provides a sense of relief that your new people are okay. It is easy to navigate.
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    Cons
    ADP
    • I do wish there were additional custom deductions available rather than a limited amount.
    • Sometimes employees have trouble accessing their account after the initial invite has been sent.
    • Sometimes employee accounts get locked due to a reused email if their profile is deleted before they've signed up. Only a call to support can correct it.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ADP
    It is much better than the payroll system I used previously. The integrations that RUN has for on-boarding new hires are very convenient when they work properly. It saves a tremendous amount of time being able to email a link to new employees that allows them to enter much of their own demographic information. Payroll feature alerts me when someone's pay is significantly less or more than usual.
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    Usability
    ADP
    I have been using this system for years and they have actually made it easier and easier. The system is always making great upgrades that don't necessarily require any additional information or training. I love when I log in and see a new feature or button that I get to use to make my life easier!
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    Reliability and Availability
    ADP
    We've had very little issue with RUN availability, only a couple times there were outages when least expected which occurred on our actual payroll due date
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    Performance
    ADP
    ADP Run loads a bit slowly at times, once I put in my credentials. However, that said, I think my perception of the time it takes is impacted by our "instant gratification" expectation of being able to get into everything quickly.
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    Support Rating
    ADP
    I appreciated having that issue finally take care of. it was extremely disheartening to see the issue had not been resolved. I also had my employees looking to me and thinking I was not trying to resolve the issue so it reflected poorly on my character. I do not know if i was because of a miscommunication, but nonetheless I was happy it was taken care of
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    In-Person Training
    ADP
    Our rep sat at my desk making sure everything was set up for success. She waited while everything was in the worked to ensure we were completely finished and made calls to various departments when necessary to have everything in place so we could process and everyone was paid accurately and timely.
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    Online Training
    ADP
    They walked me through running payroll one-on-one the second round of payroll, when I had to include a manual check for a monthly paid employee. They made sure I understood adding the manual check to the payroll processing for current vs next payroll run and editing the automated payroll calculation for the salaried employee who was not set up for direct deposit and required the manual check.
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    Implementation Rating
    ADP
    The implementation of the system was easy. I was given the time frames and was assisted with the first payroll
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    Alternatives Considered
    ADP
    Paychex was the last company we were using before the switch. We had so many issues that we could not get resolved that I had contacted corporate twice. They had our out of state payroll taxes so messed up that we wound up getting our bank account frozen for non-payment. It was really bad and I have had absolutely no issues with RUN Powered by ADP® since the switch.
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    Scalability
    ADP
    Every summer, we hire three new college interns who have to be entered into the system. They can enter their information themselves, which takes a load off me. The onboarding is quite straightforward, and today's college kids are techy enough to be able to understand it.
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    Return on Investment
    ADP
    • RUN Powered by ADP® has had a meaningful impact on our business by reducing administrative time and lowering compliance risk. Automating payroll and tax filings has saved several hours per pay period that would otherwise be spent on manual calculations, tracking deadlines, and preparing filings. This time savings allows us to focus more on operations and client work.
    • The platform’s automated tax handling has also reduced the likelihood of penalties or missed filings, which provides financial and operational stability. While the cost of the service can increase as add‑ons are introduced, the reliability of payroll processing and compliance support offsets much of that expense.
    • Overall, RUN Powered by ADP® has contributed to smoother operations, fewer errors, and more predictable payroll cycles, which supports our broader goals of efficiency and compliance.
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    ScreenShots

    RUN Powered by ADP® Screenshots

    Screenshot of the RUN Dashboard with the business' key info front-and-centerScreenshot of the payroll interfaceScreenshot of access to payroll reports and liability amountsScreenshot of the RUN Powered by ADP mobile app, used to process payroll on the goScreenshot of the ADP mobile app, where employees can access their historical payroll statements and year-end tax documents