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Gusto vs RUN Powered by ADP

Compare with for 10 people.

Gusto
65%
match · $588/yr
RUN Powered by ADP
32%
match · quote

Gusto is the better fit.

It publishes its prices; the other needs a sales quote.

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What you'd pay

Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.

Gusto
Entry plan
Flat price, whole team$49.00
× 12 months$588.00
Per year
$4.90 per person / mo
$588

RUN Powered by ADP
Sales quote
No public priceask sales
Per year
Quote

No public price

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Gusto

From $49
G2 4.6 · 13,553 reviews

Small US businesses that want payroll, benefits and basic HR in one tool with public, month-to-month pricing.

RUN Powered by ADP

From Custom

Small business owners (1 to 49 employees) who want a large, established provider with 24/7 support and a clear path to more HR help.

Side by side

GustoRUN Powered by ADP
PricingFrom $49/month + $6/person (monthly, no contract)Quote-based
G2 Rating4.6 (13,553 reviews)Not yet verified
Best ForSmall US businesses that want payroll, benefits and basic HR in one tool with public, month-to-month pricing.Small business owners (1 to 49 employees) who want a large, established provider with 24/7 support and a clear path to more HR help.

Pros and cons

Gusto

Pros

  • Public pricing and no long-term contract
  • Clean, easy interface for admins and employees
  • Benefits, 401(k) integrations and workers' comp next to payroll
  • Contractors billed only in months you pay them

Cons

  • Simple plan covers payroll in one state only
  • Standard support is business hours; faster support costs extra on Simple and Plus
  • Add-ons for faster pay and compliance can raise the bill

RUN Powered by ADP

Pros

  • 24/7 support on every package
  • Clear upgrade path from payroll to HR services
  • Strong compliance services on Enhanced and above

Cons

  • No public pricing
  • Many useful features sit in higher packages
  • Promotions come with conditions

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