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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    RUN Powered by ADP®

    Score9.4 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    The RUN Powered by ADP® cloud-based solution is used to pay employees. It also includes HR and hiring tools, as well as benefits, helping small businesses grow and manage their teams.N/A

    HRdirect Smart Apps

    Score7 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    HRdirect Smart Apps is an HR Management software solution from HRdirect, a a division of ComplyRight, Inc., dedicated to developing and delivering “Solutions for Smart Employers” since 1985. The vendor says HRdirect supports business managers at more than 500,000 locations with essential employee management and compliance tasks. HRdirect Smart Apps aims to help users work efficiently and affordably. The vendor's goal is to simplify complex processes and free employers from compliance…N/A
    Pricing
    RUN Powered by ADP®HRdirect Smart Apps
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    RUN Powered by ADP®HRdirect Smart Apps
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—NO PER EMPLOYEE PRICING, NO BUNDLED FEATURES. JUST $60 A YEAR PER APP. Simple Pricing, No Matter How You Slice It Only use the Smart Apps that best fit your unique needs and pay the same, low price for each one: just $60 a year. It's easy to add more at any time, too - either as your needs change or as our solutions expand.
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    Community Pulse
    RUN Powered by ADP®HRdirect Smart Apps
    Considered Both Products
    ADP
    No answer on this topic
    ComplyRight
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    93%
    Would buy again
    183 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    167 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    182 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    90%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    145 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    86%
    Implementation went as expected
    148 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    RUN Powered by ADP®HRdirect Smart Apps
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of RUN Powered by ADP® and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    RUN Powered by ADP®
    8.0
    261 Ratings
    3% below category average
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Pay calculation9.0252 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors7.376 Ratings00 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.3175 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration6.7111 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.4245 Ratings00 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management9.5186 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reimbursement management5.138 Ratings00 Ratings
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of RUN Powered by ADP® and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    RUN Powered by ADP®
    -
    Ratings
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of RUN Powered by ADP® and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    RUN Powered by ADP®
    -
    Ratings
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    156% below category average
    Approval workflow00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of RUN Powered by ADP® and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    RUN Powered by ADP®
    -
    Ratings
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    21% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Update personal information00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    View company policy documentation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of RUN Powered by ADP® and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    RUN Powered by ADP®
    -
    Ratings
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    153% below category average
    Report builder00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Pre-built reports00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of RUN Powered by ADP® and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    RUN Powered by ADP®
    -
    Ratings
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    155% below category average
    New hire portal00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
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    RUN Powered by ADP®HRdirect Smart Apps
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    Score1.4 out of 10
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    Enterprises
    ADP Streamline Payroll
    Score6.4 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    RUN Powered by ADP®HRdirect Smart Apps
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (327 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.9
    (21 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.9
    (12 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (7 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    8.7
    (7 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (24 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.6
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    9.6
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.9
    (10 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    8.7
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.1
    (8 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.4
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    RUN Powered by ADP®HRdirect Smart Apps
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ADP
    ADP offers a wide range of options beyond just running payroll. We appreciate the flexibility to select options that best suit our company, such as having Workers' Compensation administered through ADP. During the COVID pandemic, our payroll experts and legal team proved invaluable in navigating special pay circumstances. We have also accessed the HR application to navigate and seek advice on how to administer situations that could be tricky. I would say less appropriate would be putting all our eggs in one basket when it comes to employee benefits - we have a dedicated broker team that we have used for nearly 30 years, and we carry our own HSA and POP insurance, and circumstances when we carry compliant coverage from other sources do not translate to our file with ADP.
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    ComplyRight
    UPDATE 3/20/2020: I initially gave HRDirect a "0" recommendation due to all the issues we had with the PTO Module. However, since purchasing the Harassment Training Module ($90), this product is the best value for the money and puts us in compliance with mandated requirements. It is easy to use and well-presented. At this point in time, with the issues and frustration level of all our employees, managers, and payroll department, it would be difficult for me to recommend this app as suitable in any scenario. However, should HRdirect fix the issues and get the app to perform as it was originally designed, it would be a great product for a small to medium company that has limited resources yet wants a good product for the money. In our experience, the new hire portal did not appear to be functioning properly; our new hires were not able to access the blank documents. They could see them but not open them (PDFs).
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    ADP
    • Ease of use of the platform for reporting payroll.
    • Ease of use for employees via the ADP App.
    • Ease of integration of both PayRoll & 401K services.
    • Storage of reports for 3 years.
    • Accuracy of quarterly filings for State Fund collections via payroll.
    • Hours of operation for support are adequate.
    • Additional available services are helpful.
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    ComplyRight
    • Initially, you were able to see all activity and drill down for details.
    • It was easy-access for all our employees in the 7 states we operate in.
    • It provided tracking for the managers.
    • Payroll had access to all PTO requests.
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    Cons
    ADP
    • I would like to see a change in the payroll processing so that when you have to save for later, you don't have to reenter all the information you have already entered.
    • Make it easier for the employees to track their used vacation and PTO hours.
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    ComplyRight
    • HRdirect performed an upgrade in 2019 and that's where things went awry.
    • You could no longer drill down through the calendar to see the details - i.e. Doctor's appointment, illness, childcare issues, vacation, etc.
    • Previous year PTO requests were not archived and you now had to scroll through hundreds of PTO requests to see the most current.
    • Previous PTO requests were listed oldest to most current, resulting in much frustration trying to locate specific ones.
    • The print option was not longer functional.
    • The online help request form was no longer accessible.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ADP
    It is much better than the payroll system I used previously. The integrations that RUN has for on-boarding new hires are very convenient when they work properly. It saves a tremendous amount of time being able to email a link to new employees that allows them to enter much of their own demographic information. Payroll feature alerts me when someone's pay is significantly less or more than usual.
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    ComplyRight
    As previously described, there are too many unresolved issues.
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    Usability
    ADP
    I have been using this system for years and they have actually made it easier and easier. The system is always making great upgrades that don't necessarily require any additional information or training. I love when I log in and see a new feature or button that I get to use to make my life easier!
    Incentivized
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    ComplyRight
    No answers on this topic
    Reliability and Availability
    ADP
    I don't think I have ever encountered error codes or 404 error screens when trying to access RUN ADP. I run payroll for the company every other week and I have had no issues accessing the website, everything saves and updates when it's needed. Our employees use the app on their phones and they have not had any issues either other than just a basic update of the app occasionally
    Incentivized
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    ComplyRight
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    ADP
    ADP Run loads a bit slowly at times, once I put in my credentials. However, that said, I think my perception of the time it takes is impacted by our "instant gratification" expectation of being able to get into everything quickly.
    Incentivized
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    ComplyRight
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    ADP
    I appreciated having that issue finally take care of. it was extremely disheartening to see the issue had not been resolved. I also had my employees looking to me and thinking I was not trying to resolve the issue so it reflected poorly on my character. I do not know if i was because of a miscommunication, but nonetheless I was happy it was taken care of
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    ComplyRight
    Due to the fact that we were patient for more than 6 months with no resolution in sight, we decided to end our relationship with HRdirect for PTO tracking. 3/20/2020: We have purchased the Harassment Training Module. Excellent product with great value for the money.
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    In-Person Training
    ADP
    they helped up with the 1st payroll after that we were fine - it is very user friendly- they wanted to be sure everything had imported correctly.
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    ComplyRight
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    ADP
    Our rep was on a zoom with us and one other person from RUN ADP showing us the layout and how to access everything. we mainly use it for payroll and reports so any questions we had they both were insightful and able to help us navigate the site. The training process was a success and we have had any issues since using.
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    ComplyRight
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    ADP
    Make sure there's plenty of time between payrolls for the implementation and be sure to test all the manually inputted fields.
    Incentivized
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    ComplyRight
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    ADP
    I have looked at both of these products and they both have great services but the support I have received from ADP really keeps me here. My rep is amazing and I honestly have not seen anything on another platform that would make me change at this time.
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    ComplyRight
    No answers on this topic
    Scalability
    ADP
    Every summer, we hire three new college interns who have to be entered into the system. They can enter their information themselves, which takes a load off me. The onboarding is quite straightforward, and today's college kids are techy enough to be able to understand it.
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    ComplyRight
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    ADP
    • The costs add up with all the services such as running payroll, adding timekeeping, running background checks, and mailing w-2's.
    • We save money on background checks because the first two are free.
    • We lower risk of employee time, penalties, and lawsuits by allowing RUN Powered by ADP® to handle so much of the payroll such as calculations and tax reporting.
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    ComplyRight
    • Initially, HRdirect was proving to be an excellent tool, and we were getting a quick turnaround on small issues. However, the upgrade messed things up on our accessibility, with no resolution in sight.
    • Harassment training module is excellent.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    RUN Powered by ADP® Screenshots

    Screenshot of the RUN Dashboard with the business' key info front-and-centerScreenshot of the payroll interfaceScreenshot of access to payroll reports and liability amountsScreenshot of the RUN Powered by ADP mobile app, used to process payroll on the goScreenshot of the ADP mobile app, where employees can access their historical payroll statements and year-end tax documents

    HRdirect Smart Apps Screenshots

    Screenshot of EMPLOYEE RECORDS
Smarter, Centralized Employee Management

 - Directory & Records
 - Employee Self-Service
 - Document StorageScreenshot of ATTENDANCE CALENDAR
Take Control of Employee Attendance

 - 12-Month Calendars
 - Absence Code Management
 - Absence NotesScreenshot of I-9 & W-4
Ease the Burden of Completing I-9 and W-4 Forms

 - Onboarding Workflow
 - Guided I-9 & W-4 Forms
 - History & Audit TrackingScreenshot of JOB APPLICATION
Smart Hiring Begins Before the Interview

 - Compliant Questions Library
 - Customizable Application
 - Online Application LinkScreenshot of PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE
Your Guide to an Effective Disciplinary Program

 - Employee Warning Notices
 - Discipline History
 - Action Plan DocumentationScreenshot of TIME OFF REQUEST
Let Employees Handle Time Off Requests for You

 - Employee Time Off Requests
 - Supervisor Approval Workflow
 - Attendance Calendar Sync