Head to head
Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.
Sales-quoted
Small-business payroll and HR from ADP, in Essential, Enhanced, Complete, and HR Pro packages. Sales-quoted.
Where ADP RUN fits
$29/mo + $7/worker
Full-service small-business payroll. Small Business is $29/mo plus $7 per worker.
Where SurePayroll fits
| Detail | ADP RUN | SurePayroll |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Sales-quoted | $29/mo + $7/worker |
| Free tier | –No | –No |
| MCP server | –No | –No |
| Public API | –No | –No |
| Listed under | HRIS, Payroll | Payroll |
ADP RUN
Stands out: ADP Assist flags payroll errors and answers questions using your company's own payroll data.
Watch out: Package dollars are a quote. A three-month free payroll promo is not a product trial.
Not the right fit for
SurePayroll
Stands out: A $29 base with tax filing in the product, plus a $9.99/mo add-on for extra states.
Watch out: Free months are a promo, not a numbered trial. Multi-state payroll is $9.99/mo extra. Nanny plan is $39/mo.
Not the right fit for
ADP RUN
SurePayroll
ADP RUN
Sales-quoted
Sales-quoted. Essential, Enhanced, Complete, and HR Pro are named packages with a Get Pricing CTA. A three-month free payroll promo is a signup offer, not a trial. Dollars depend on headcount, pay frequency, and add-ons. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 19 Sep 2026
SurePayroll
$29/mo + $7/worker
Small Business is $29/mo + $7/worker, first state included. Multi-state add-on $9.99/mo. Nanny and Household is $39/mo including one employee. Promo free months are not a numbered trial. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 19 Sep 2026
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