# ADP RUN: how AI models rank it, September 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 7 judge labels across 3 categories by 5 of 12 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/adp-run/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll software | 0% | 17 | 0% | 5 |
| Employee onboarding | 0% | 79 | 100% | 1 |
| Time and attendance | 0% | 49 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "ADP RUN takes the top spot for small businesses that want a payroll platform built to scale" (Claude Haiku 4.5, Payroll software)
- "Offers the backend power of ADP with a modern, simplified frontend designed for SMEs." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Payroll software)
- "If you are risk-averse and value compliance scale: Choose ADP RUN." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Payroll software)

## And against it

- "G2 and Trustpilot consistently flag rigid templates and automated support loops" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Employee onboarding)

## Record

- Method: https://hr-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://hr-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, hr-ai-index.com.