ADP RUN, Workforce Now, and TotalSource are the legacy default. Peoplifi delivers the same payroll fundamentals on a 2026-era UI, with time tracking built in and no surprise fees.
ADP works if you have a complex multi-state US-only payroll, need a PEO-style benefits umbrella, and are willing to absorb the dated UX and per-action fees. For everyone else, Peoplifi delivers the modern equivalent at half the cost, with time tracking included rather than billed separately.
ADP is the largest US payroll provider, serving 800,000+ businesses through several products: ADP RUN (small business), Workforce Now (mid-market), and TotalSource (PEO). The strengths are filing depth and reliability; the weaknesses, frequently raised in reviews, are dated UX, fees for actions like off-cycle payroll runs and reissued forms, long support hold times, and contracts that automatically renew.
Quote-based — ADP does not publish public pricing. Real-world ranges from third-party data: $30 to $80 per employee per month for RUN, plus per-form fees, off-cycle payroll fees, and W-2 reissue fees. Annual contract typical.
Starter $3 per seat per month. Growth $6 per seat per month. Business $12 per seat per month. Month-to-month available. Time tracking included. Public pricing on every page.
Mid-market and enterprise companies with complex multi-state US payroll, an active PEO relationship, or a need for in-depth ERP integration.
SMBs that want modern UX, transparent pricing, time tracking included, and the freedom to leave whenever a better option appears.
Federal and state withholding calculations match ADP within rounding for the vast majority of cases. We document our tax tables publicly and update them on the IRS publication date. For complex local taxes (school district, transit, occupational privilege), Peoplifi covers the major jurisdictions and adds new ones based on customer requests.
ADP contracts are typically 1- or 2-year auto-renew. To avoid paying out the remaining term, give written notice at least 30 days before renewal — sooner is safer.
Yes. Direct deposit is processed through our banking partner and settles in 2 business days on Standard or 1 day on Same-Day ACH (Business plan).
Yes — many customers do this for the first cycle. Peoplifi is the system of record for HR, time tracking, and the source data; ADP runs the actual filings. Once trust is built, most teams move payroll to Peoplifi natively.
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