Deel vs ADP Run
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Employee Onboarding Software Tools (2026) and The 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs (2026). Last verified June 18, 2026.
The short answer
Deel ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #5) for HR teams automating new hire onboarding, paperwork, and 30-60-90 day plans / Small business owners running payroll without in-house HR. Automates compliant onboarding, contracts, and payroll for global teams in 150+ countries.
At a glance
| Deel | ADP Run | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Employee Onboarding Software Tools (2026) | #5 / The 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Best for | Global employee and contractor onboarding | Reliability and scalability |
| Pricing | $$$ ($29 to $599/user/mo) | $$$ (Varies by quote) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Roseland, USA |
| Founded | 2018 | 1949 |
Deel
Automates compliant onboarding, contracts, and payroll for global teams in 150+ countries.
www.deel.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Onboarding Software Tools (2026)
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)
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