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Rippling vs RUN Powered by ADP

Rippling

Payroll, HR, and IT management in one modular platform

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RUN Powered by ADP

Small business payroll and HR from a major national payroll provider

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How they differ

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Rippling

Strengths

  • Modular pricing lets a business buy only the modules it needs
  • Combines payroll and HR with IT device management in one platform
  • Scales well from a handful of employees to a larger, multi-department business

Drawbacks

  • No public pricing; requires a custom quote
  • Can be more platform than a small trades business needs at first

RUN Powered by ADP

Strengths

  • Backed by ADP's long-standing payroll tax compliance track record
  • HR add-ons available as a business grows past basic payroll
  • Support infrastructure suited to businesses that want more hand-holding

Drawbacks

  • No public pricing; requires a sales call for a quote
  • Historically less self-serve than newer payroll apps

Frequently asked questions

What do Rippling and RUN Powered by ADP have in common?
Both cover payroll.
Which is cheaper, Rippling or RUN Powered by ADP?
We can only answer that with prices verified on both vendors' pricing pages, and we don't have that for either tool right now. Check the vendor sites for current prices.

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