ADP Run vs Homebase
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs (2026) and The 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 Run | Homebase | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.4 | 9.2 |
| Best for | Reliability and scalability | All-in-one for SMBs |
| Pricing | $$$ (Varies by quote) | $ ($0 to $10/user/mo) |
| HQ | Roseland, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 1949 | 2014 |
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.aspxSee full entry in The 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs (2026)
Homebase
Most functional free tier and all-in-one toolkit for single-location businesses.
joinhomebase.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026)
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