Is ADP Built for a Business Like Yours?
ADP costs 30-50% more than basic payroll services because it's built for businesses that can't afford compliance mistakes, not businesses trying to save money on payroll processing.
Small business software, honestly reviewed
ADP costs 30-50% more than basic payroll services because it's built for businesses that can't afford compliance mistakes, not businesses trying to save money on payroll processing.
ADP delivers the most value to businesses with 15+ employees who need multi-state payroll, benefits integration, and a platform that scales without requiring a migration later.
ADP costs 30-50% more than Gusto but delivers phone support and compliance infrastructure that newer platforms can't match.
ADP makes sense once you hit 15 employees or deal with multi-state payroll — before that, you're paying for features you don't need yet.
ADP justifies its premium once you hit 15 employees or need multi-state compliance—before that, you're paying for capacity you won't use.
An honest look at ADP for small business owners.