ADP review

Updated September 28, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

ADP suits enterprise employers, and its entry price of $79 sits well above the accounting software median of €16.66. Payroll is included in the same subscription, so payroll handling comes without a separate module, at a cost level that suits larger HR and finance teams.

Key facts

Best for
Enterprise employers in the US market that want payroll inside one subscription.
Price from
$79 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Free plan
No (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Payroll
Included (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Platforms
iOS (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Legal entity
Automatic Data Processing (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Founded
1949 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Audience
Enterprise
Official website
adp.com

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Payroll is included in the subscription, so there is no separate payroll module to price up.
  • The brand behind the product is Automatic Data Processing, founded in 1949 and headquartered in the United States.
  • A mobile app is listed for ios, so staff can handle payroll tasks away from a desk.
  • The stated audience is enterprise, which lines the feature set up for larger teams.

Cons

  • There is no free plan, so the lowest way in is the paid entry price of $79.
  • Entry pricing of $79 is above the payroll software median of €21.40.
  • On price from, ADP sits at position 174 out of 200.
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Who it suits

  • Enterprise employers who want payroll covered by the same subscription rather than an add-on.
  • Large HR and finance teams in the US market with a standing payroll function.
  • Buyers who put a long operating history, 1949 and counting, above the lowest starting price.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Qonto, at €9, when the lower entry price matters more than a bundled payroll function.
  • Accountable, at €9.90, for readers on a tight first subscription budget.
  • Billy, at DKK 160, for anyone whose shortlist starts at a higher opening figure.

How ADP compares

Frequently asked questions

How much does ADP cost to get started?+

The ADP entry price is $79, which sits above the accounting software median of €16.66 and the payroll software median of €21.40. The site price from median of €13.15 puts that gap in context.

Is there a free plan to try?+

There is no free plan, so nothing can be tested at no cost. The cheapest way in is the paid plan at $79, and any budget comparison should be run against that figure rather than against a free tier.

Does the subscription include payroll?+

Payroll is included in the ADP subscription, which removes the need to bolt on a separate payroll module. Most tools listed in the same field carry payroll in the package as well, so the deciding factor is price rather than feature scope.

Which platforms are listed for ADP?+

The platform listed is ios, so mobile access forms part of the product. The company behind it, Automatic Data Processing, is based in the United States, which matters for buyers who want a vendor operating in their own market.

Who is ADP designed for?+

The stated audience is enterprise, so the feature set leans towards larger organisations with a dedicated payroll function. Buyers running a small first payroll would find more purpose-built options opening at lower prices.

How does ADP rank on price?+

On price from, ADP sits at position 174 out of 200, towards the expensive end of the field. The site price from median of €13.15 helps place that position, and the cost score reads 1.1.

Who runs ADP and how long has it traded?+

ADP trades as Automatic Data Processing, a business founded in 1949 and headquartered in the United States. Its stated audience is enterprise, so a buyer handling a small first payroll run may find the plans heavier than needed.

Should I pick ADP or a cheaper alternative?+

Readers who put price first should weigh Qonto at €9 and Accountable at €9.90 against ADP at $79. Billy, starting at DKK 160, is the other listed reference point when a higher opening figure is acceptable.

Sources

Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Free trial length, Local compliance.

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Enterprise employers in the US market that want payroll inside one subscription.

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