ADP Run vs Homebase

Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs and The 11 Best HR Software for Small Business (2026). Last verified May 31, 2026.

The short answer

ADP Run ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #11) for Small business owners running payroll without in-house HR / Small business owners choosing HR software (Rippling vs Gusto vs BambooHR vs Zenefits). The SMB solution from an industry giant, offering unmatched reliability, compliance, and scalability.

At a glance

ADP RunHomebase
Top 11 rank#5 / The 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs#11 / The 11 Best HR Software for Small Business (2026)
Score (out of 9.4)8.47.2
Best forReliability and scalabilityBest for hourly workforces
Pricing$$$ (Varies by quote)$ ($25 to $100/mo per location)
HQRoseland, USASan Francisco, USA
Founded19492014

ADP Run

The SMB solution from an industry giant, offering unmatched reliability, compliance, and scalability.

www.adp.com/what-we-offer/by-business-size/small-business.aspx

See full entry in The 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs

Homebase

An exceptional scheduling and time-tracking tool that has evolved into a full HR suite for hourly teams.

joinhomebase.com

See full entry in The 11 Best HR Software for Small Business (2026)

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