Heartland vs. RUN Powered by ADP®: A comparison of payroll solutions for small businesses
Finding the best payroll software for your business can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created this comparison between two leading payroll solutions — Heartland Payroll Solutions, Inc. and RUN Powered by ADP®.
Handing out cash on payday sounds simple, which might be why so many employers start out managing payroll in-house. But as complicated considerations arise, like withholding wage garnishments, providing health insurance and juggling tax forms, it’s no wonder small business owners see outsourcing to a full-service payroll provider as an attractive and cost-effective option.
There’s no shortage of payroll providers. Finding the best payroll software to fit your payroll needs can feel overwhelming — and finding the wrong one can cost you time, money and considerable frustration. That’s why we’ve created this comparison between two payroll solutions: Heartland Payroll Solutions Inc. and RUN Powered by ADP®.
Key payroll features and add-ons offered by Heartland and RUN Powered by ADP®
How their payroll solutions differ
Why you might choose one small business payroll provider over the other
How to get in touch with Heartland for a quote
A few quick notes before we dive in:
Each company provides functionality for small businesses so robust that we couldn’t possibly cover all the details with just one blog. Instead, our goal is to provide an overview of what we see as the most essential features a payroll system should offer small businesses. For more information on any solution, visit these providers’ websites.
We’ll refer to Heartland Payroll Solutions Inc. as simply Heartland and RUN Powered by ADP® as RUN for simplicity throughout the rest of the piece.
Explore features and functionality
Packages and pricing models
Similarities
Heartland and RUN both sell tiered packages with set groups of features that increase in price as they move from basic functionality into full-service payroll solutions. As of October 2023, RUN’s four packages start with Essential and level up to Enhanced, Complete and HR Pro. Heartland's three plans are Essentials, Advanced and Complete.
Differences
One of the most significant differences between offerings is the size of business they’re optimized to serve. RUN primarily serves startups and small businesses with between one and 49 employees. If customers grow beyond that threshold, they would need to opt into one of ADP®'s other offerings for mid-sized business or enterprise organizations.
Heartland can support small businesses through the mid-market range of 250 employees. Heartland does not offer an enterprise payroll software solution.
Another key differentiator is the product suite of each company. ADP® is a legacy payroll processor with payroll-related add-on services for businesses of all sizes. Heartland Payroll Solutions Inc. has a more limited payroll scope. If you’re interested in managing payments, point of sale and payroll with one provider, though, Heartland Payment Systems, LLC offers a variety of POS and payments solutions that work for small businesses up to enterprises.
Heartland Payment Systems, LLC lists base prices for its three product families (Payroll+HR, POS and Payments+) on its website. Pricing for RUN’s payroll packages isn’t available on its website, and estimates listed on software review sites range widely. You’ll need to contact an ADP® sales representative for pricing information to get an accurate quote.
These comparisons are based on information available on adp.com as of October 2023. Pricing and features of ADP, Heartland Payroll Solutions Inc. and Heartland Payment Systems, LLC (a Global Payments company) products are subject to change.
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