ADP Run vs Papaya Global
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 #10) 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 Run | Papaya Global | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs | #10 / The 11 Best HR Software for Small Business (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.4 | 7.4 |
| Best for | Reliability and scalability | Unified global payroll platform |
| Pricing | $$$ (Varies by quote) | $$$ ($20 to $650 PEPM) |
| HQ | Roseland, USA | New York, USA |
| Founded | 1949 | 2016 |
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.aspxPapaya Global
A strong choice for consolidating and managing complex payroll across multiple countries.
www.papayaglobal.comSee full entry in The 11 Best HR Software for Small Business (2026)
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