RUN Powered by ADP vs Rippling

RUN Powered by ADP9.2Visit Rippling8.5Visit

Higher score RUN Powered by ADP #1 in Small Business Payroll Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit ADP

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Rippling #8 in Small Business Payroll Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Rippling

• RUN Powered by ADP fits best

  Small businesses wanting established, full-service payroll

• Rippling fits best

  Small firms seeking payroll within a connected HR platform

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Side by side

Feature	RUN Powered by ADP 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Rippling 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Small Business Payroll Software	#8 in Small Business Payroll Software
Best for	Small businesses wanting established, full-service payroll	Small firms seeking payroll within a connected HR platform
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Live chat · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance	2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations	1 integrations	650+ integrations
Built for	Small business	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features RUN Powered by ADP 3/3 · Rippling 0/3
Tax filing included	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Direct deposit	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Employee self-service	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Pay frequencies	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Worker pay types	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Payroll runs	Unclear	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Files federal, state and local payroll taxes. Automates recurring payroll and supports direct deposit. Offers employee self-service plus tiered HR support.	Connects payroll and benefits with employee records and time tools Automates onboarding, offboarding, approvals, and workflows Supports web and mobile access with 650 integrations
Cons	Plan prices are quote-based rather than published. HR support features depend on the selected package. Only Clover is listed as an integration.	Pricing requires a custom quote Payroll and tax capabilities are not described in detail Availability and pricing may vary by country and selected modules
Our verdict	RUN Powered by ADP brings payroll processing and HR services together for small businesses. Payroll can be handled online, by phone or through a mobile app, with tax filing, direct deposit and an employee portal for pay history and tax… Read the review →	Rippling brings payroll into a cloud workforce management platform for organizations managing employee data and HR operations. For small firms, its appeal is the ability to place payroll alongside benefits administration, time tracking,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• RUN Powered by ADP — where it wins

  • Files federal, state and local payroll taxes.
  • Automates recurring payroll and supports direct deposit.
  • Offers employee self-service plus tiered HR support.

  Where it doesn't

  • Plan prices are quote-based rather than published.
  • HR support features depend on the selected package.
  • Only Clover is listed as an integration.

• Rippling — where it wins

  • Connects payroll and benefits with employee records and time tools
  • Automates onboarding, offboarding, approvals, and workflows
  • Supports web and mobile access with 650 integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a custom quote
  • Payroll and tax capabilities are not described in detail
  • Availability and pricing may vary by country and selected modules

• RUN Powered by ADP9.2/10 · Pricing on request

  Full-service payroll with tax filing, direct deposit and optional HR support.

  Visit ADPFull verdict →
• Rippling8.5/10 · Pricing on request

  Payroll sits within a broad HR platform that also connects time, benefits, and workflows.

  Visit RipplingFull verdict →