If you’re new to using ADP for payroll, figuring out how their pricing works can be confusing. ADP offers payroll solutions scaled to different business sizes – from small startups to large enterprises – offering a range of plans with corresponding costs and features.
This guide breaks down ADP’s pricing structure for small businesses (using RUN Powered by ADP®) and for enterprise-level solutions (such as ADP Workforce Now and ADP Vantage HCM for larger companies). We'll explain the ADP pricing structure and outline the features included in each tier. Let’s get started!
RUN Powered by ADP is ADP’s payroll platform designed for small businesses (generally 1–49 employees). It offers four plan tiers: Essential, Enhanced, Complete, and HR Pro, each with features that differ by plan. Although pricing isn’t listed publicly on the website, custom quotes are provided based on factors like the services you need, number of employees, and how often you run payroll (weekly vs. biweekly).
For example, the ‘Essential plan’ may start around $79/month plus $4/employee. However, another source indicates that ADP quoted $115/payroll plus $2. 11/employee for the Enhanced plan, based on a setup with 25 employees paid biweekly. It means businesses running weekly payroll instead of biweekly could end up paying nearly twice as much due to the higher number of pay runs.
Disclaimer: The pricing has been sourced from third-party websites and is subject to change.
Let’s breakdown in detail all the capabilities included in each pricing plan;
Plan 1: Core (Essential) Payroll
This plan is ideal for startups and established companies needing basic payroll and compliance support.
Included Features:
Plan 2: Enhanced Payroll
This one includes all Essential features, plus:
Additional Features:
Plan 3: Complete Payroll & HR Plus
As the name suggests, this plan offers complete payroll services along with integrated HR support. It includes all features from the Enhanced plan, plus:
Additional Features:
Plan 4: HR Pro Payroll & HR
This one gives you the full package—payroll processing plus hands-on HR guidance. Includes all Complete features, plus:
Additional Features:
For larger companies, ADP offers more robust platforms such as ADP Workforce Now (geared toward mid-sized businesses with roughly 50–999 employees) and ADP Vantage HCM (for very large enterprises, typically 1,000+ employees).
With these modules, businesses can manage complex operations like talent acquisition, onboarding, performance reviews, and workforce analytics, all in one place. Because these solutions are enterprise-level, pricing is typically custom-quoted based on your company's size, configuration, and chosen features.
That said, estimates give us a ballpark idea of the cost:
Disclaimer: The pricing has been sourced from third-party websites and is subject to change.
A. ADP Workforce Now® – Plan 1: Select
This entry-level plan is designed to simplify payroll and basic HR in one suite.
Included Features:
ADP Workforce Now® – Plan 2: Plus
Includes everything in the Select plan, with added support for benefits management.
Additional Features:
ADP Workforce Now® – Plan 3: Premium (Most Popular)
Includes everything in the Plus plan and adds automated time-tracking and workforce scheduling.
Additional Features:
B. ADP Vantage HCM® – Key Features And Benefits
It’s a full-scale platform that brings HR, talent management, and compliance together under one roof. Businesses often choose it when they’ve outgrown piecemeal systems and need a unified solution that can scale with them. With this plan, you can:
Before committing, scrutinize what features you truly need, get a detailed quote (or multiple quotes for different tiers), and ask about any extra fees (like year-end filings or setup) so there are no surprises. However, if you want to avoid those surprises and understand all possible charges upfront, you can contact us for a detailed cost breakdown.
