ADP Run vs Homebase

Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of Gusto vs Rippling vs QuickBooks Payroll: 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs 2026 and Homebase vs When I Work vs 7shifts: 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software 2026. Last verified May 31, 2026.

The short answer

Homebase ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #5) for Small business owners running payroll without in-house HR / Managers scheduling shifts for hourly workers, restaurants, retail, and healthcare. Most functional free tier and all-in-one toolkit for single-location businesses.

At a glance

ADP RunHomebase
Top 11 rank#5 / Gusto vs Rippling vs QuickBooks Payroll: 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs 2026#1 / Homebase vs When I Work vs 7shifts: 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software 2026
Score (out of 9.4)8.49.2
Best forReliability and scalabilityAll-in-one for SMBs
Pricing$$$ (Varies by quote)$ ($0 to $10/user/mo)
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 Gusto vs Rippling vs QuickBooks Payroll: 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs 2026

Homebase

Most functional free tier and all-in-one toolkit for single-location businesses.

joinhomebase.com

See full entry in Homebase vs When I Work vs 7shifts: 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software 2026

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