OnPay vs ADP Run

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of Gusto vs Rippling vs QuickBooks Payroll: 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs 2026. Last verified May 31, 2026.

The short answer

OnPay ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #5) for Small business owners running payroll without in-house HR. Offers a single, transparently priced plan with great support and features for niche industries.

At a glance

OnPayADP Run
Top 11 rank#4 / Gusto vs Rippling vs QuickBooks Payroll: 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs 2026#5 / Gusto vs Rippling vs QuickBooks Payroll: 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs 2026
Score (out of 9.4)8.68.4
Best forNiche industry featuresReliability and scalability
Pricing$ ($46+/mo)$$$ (Varies by quote)
HQAtlanta, USARoseland, USA
Founded20071949

OnPay

Offers a single, transparently priced plan with great support and features for niche industries.

onpay.com

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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

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